Two Postdoctoral Positions in Unveiling the Interaction Physics of Giant Binary Stars

Full-time Life Scientists

Postdoc applicants must hold a PhD in astrophysics or an equivalent diploma. Proficiency in English is required. Position A: This position is particularly suited for candidates with a strong interest in radiative transfer, computational modelling, spectroscopy, and high-performance scientific coding.Position B: This position is particularly suited for candidates with an interest in data-intensive astrophysics, statistics, large surveys (e.g. Gaia), and stellar dynamics.We are recruiting two postdoctoral researchers, each focusing on a complementary aspect of the project:Position A: Stellar Winds, Mass Loss, and Radiative Transfer ModellingThis position focuses on understanding how stars lose mass and how their winds are accelerated in the late stages of stellar evolution.The postdoctoral researcher will:

Derive mass-loss rates and wind properties from high-quality molecular line observations

Apply and further develop the group’s radiative transfer code POMME to extract detai...