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Researcher in training for Pulsar Population Synthesis

OF_IEEC_135_2023
Publication date
2023-12-13
Deadline
2024-01-05

The Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia (IEEC) was established in February 1996 as a private non-profit foundation (NPO) to promote R&D in the space field in Catalonia. The IEEC is a research institute that studies all areas of knowledge and technologies applied to the space sector and space sciences, including astrophysics, cosmology, planetary science, Earth observation, navigation and space engineering. Its mission is to push the frontiers of space research from the scientific and technological fields for the maximum benefit of society. It should also be noted that the Foundation is attached to the Generalitat de Catalunya (Catalan Government) and forms part of its institutional public sector due to the fact that the Generalitat has a majority involvement in the entity.

Introduction

We welcome applications for an open junior postdoctoral position in the field of neutron-star population synthesis. The successful applicant will be hosted within the MAGNESIA group, which conducts leading research on a broad range of compact-object science. The group is part of IEEC and based at the Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC) in Cerdanyola del Vallès.

The group is committed to building a welcoming, diverse and inclusive working and learning environment, and we specifically encourage women and members from minorities to apply.

Functions

  • Position:  1. Researcher in training for Pulsar Population Synthesis
  • Professional group: Group III Scientific Staff
  • Professional category:  Researcher in training
  • Working hours:  37.5 hours per week
  • Working location:  Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC), Carrer de Can Magrans, 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Barcelona

Functions

In this role, the successful candidate will:

  • Work with a diverse team of astronomers, astrophysicists and research engineers to improve existing scientific software and lead the development of pipelines to simulate the emission of pulsars.
  • Analyse the neutron-star population using astronomical multi-wavelength data.
  • Develop parameter-estimation tools for pulsar population synthesis using novel machine-learning tools and perform inference experiments.
  • Interface with colleagues at the Port d'Informació Científica (PIC) that provides HPC/HTC resources and support.
  • Write software documentation, user tutorials, and research publications.
  • Present research results at international conferences and workshops.
  • Assist with the supervision of BSc/MSc/PhD students.

Participation requirements and selection criteria

The following criteria will be assessed during the selection process:

  • Degree in Physics or double degree in Physics and Mathematics or similar.
  • Enrolled in a doctoral program.
  • Excellent academic track record.
  • Excellent written and oral English communication skills.

The following aspects will be considered desirable merits:

  • Advanced Python programming and version controlling skills.
  • Knowledge of statistical data analysis and deep learning frameworks.
  • Experience with HPC environments.
  • Ability to work in a team as well as independently.

Contact and deadline

Interested persons who meet the established requirements can send the personal curriculum in PDF format, signed as certification, with a brief description of the tasks carried out in the positions previously occupied, to the email address: RecursosHumans@ieec.cat indicating the reference "Surnames and Name – OF_IEEC_135_2023" in the subject line of the email.

The reception of applications ends on

05/01/2024
Applications that do not meet the requirements included in the cases provided for, or those which are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered.

Selection procedure

Initially, a verification of the requirements of participation and study of the curriculum will be carried out to assess aspects related to the job to be covered. Next, a first selection of candidates will be made based on the curriculum contributed.

The shortlisted candidates will be called to a personal interview and/or a test to expand the detailed information in the curriculum and assessed aspects related to professional competences.

Interested persons must have the originals of the certificates accrediting the training and work experience mentioned in the curriculum and must submit them if required.

In accordance with current regulations on the protection of personal data, we inform you that the personal data contained in your communication relating to this selection procedure will be incorporated into the database of which the IEEC is responsible. The purpose of this treatment is to manage your participation and, where appropriate, the selection of your professional profile in the recruitment processes carried out by the IEEC. Therefore, we will use your data to carry out the contracting processes, to carry out the corresponding interviews, to assess compliance with the requirements for the processes, as well as those actions necessary for the execution of the process and to make effective the recruitment of staff at the IEEC. The basis for the legitimacy of this treatment is your consent, which may be revoked at any time (which means that you will not be able to participate in the selection process in question). The data will be retained during the selection procedure. If you provide us with the data or resume but do not participate in any open recruitment process, do not specify any or have participated in a procedure and have not been selected as a candidate, the IEEC will keep the data for a maximum period of two years., from the date of receipt of the communication, in order to manage your potential participation if any appropriate procedure is opened, eg on your profile. Once this period has elapsed, if you have not been selected and incorporated into the staff of the entity, the IEEC will permanently cancel your personal data. Your personal data will not be transferred to any third party for any purpose, except in cases where it is required by law or by a competent authority. You may exercise, in accordance with the requirements established in current regulations, the rights of access, rectification, deletion, opposition and limitation by sending your request in writing to the registered office of the IEEC (C / Gran Capità , 2-4, desp.201, 08034 Barcelona) or by e-mail: ieec@ieec.cat. The applicant must be duly identified in order to process the application. You also have the right to file a complaint with the Catalan Data Protection Authority by writing to C / Rosselló, 214, esc. A, 1r 1a, 08008 Barcelona or at its electronic headquarters (https://seu.apd.cat). You expressly authorize and consent to the processing of your personal data for the purposes mentioned and in accordance with the conditions indicated above.