Employer: Technical University Munich, Excellence Cluster Universe Website: http://www.universe-cluster.de Location: Garching, 85748 Garching bei München, Deutschland Type: Fellow Posted: February 14, 2011 Expires: April 15, 2011 RESEARCH FELLOWS in Astrophysics, Coology, Nuclear and Particle Physics
The Cluster of Excellence ‘Origin and Structure of the Universe’ is a joint research institution at the Technical University Munich funded by the Excellence Initiative of the Federal Government of Germany. It is a co-operation by the physics departments of the Technical University Munich and the Ludwig-Maximilians University, four Max-Planck Institutes (MPA, MPE, MPP, IPP) and ESO. The main goal of the Cluster is to solve fundamental questions of astrophysics and coology by interdisciplinary research.
For our FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM we are looking for excellent young scientists who will pursue their individual research activities and are interested in a strong collaboration with existing Cluster research groups. We expect candidates with at least two years of postdoc experience in independent research. Fellows benefit from an ideal scientific infrastructure at the Campus Garching and the attractions of the Munich area. The successful candidates will receive a 2-years fellowship and a budget for their running costs.
The advancement of women in the science is an integral part of the cluster and the university’s policy. Women are therefore especially encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities will be given preference to other applicants with equal qualifications.
Application
Applicants should prepare a covering letter and the following documents as PDF files: a CV, a publication list, PhD certificate, past research activities and a research plan. These files can be uploaded in the job section on the Cluster website www.universe-cluster.de. Further, applicants are asked to arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent by the referees by e-mail to [url=mailto:andreas.mueller@universe-cluster.de]
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). The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 April 2011.
