Postdoctoral research position in black hole transients

In the framework of the UnivEarthsS LabEx program, the astrophysics division of CEA Saclay is offering one postdoctoral position for an initial period of 2 years to work with Prof. Stéphane Corbel on radio transients, with a particular focus on accreting black holes and jet formation. 

The applicant could work in one of these related topics:

• Properties of black holes, with emphasis given on the observational coupling between accretion and ejection process, and the broadband spectral energy distribution of black hole transients.
• Radio Transients search in one of the affiliated key projects of LOFAR (TKP, NenuFAR), MeerKAT (ThunderKAT) or ASKAP (VAST).

The successful applicant will also be free, and encouraged, to conduct research in any related areas. Applicants with both observational and more theoretical background are encouraged to apply.

Minimum qualifications include a PhD degree or higher in astronomy,  physics or related field. CEA Saclay is located 25km south of Paris, near Universities and other research centers and is one of the leading research institutes in France. The astrophysics division gathers more than 150 faculty and staff members, studying a large range of astrophysical problems.

Applicants should submit by email resume, bibliography and a brief research plans to Stephane Corbel ([email protected]) and arrange for three reference letters to be sent as well (preferably before June 30). Prof. Corbel may be contacted for informal discussions. The CEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged.

Review of applications will begin on July 1st and continue until the position is filled.

Full benefits-