The University of Turku (UTU) is a world-class multidisciplinary research university which offers interesting challenges and a unique vantage point to national and international research and education. UTU invites, applications for the post of postdoctoral researcher/senior researcher for a fixed-term position at the Department of Physics and astronomy.
Qualification
A successful applicant needs to have the ability to conduct independent research work, possess good collaboration skills and be fluent in the English language.
The applicant is expected to have strong experience in SN/transients observations (photometry, spectroscopy) and/or host galaxy environment studies. Experience with handling IFU data is an advantage.
Fixed Term Position
The fixed-term position starts as soon as possible, preferably by 1 September 2020, and will last until 31 August 2022 irrespective of the starting date.
There is a possibility for a one year extension. Candidates are encouraged to apply for positions of the Academy of Finland to extend this period.
Salary
The salary is determined in accordance with the university salary system for teaching and research personnel.
For a postdoctoral researcher, the salary is at levels 4-6 on the job demands chart, where the task-specific salary component is 2535,20-3423,25 EUR/month.
In addition, a personal work performance component at a maximum of 50 % of the task-specific salary will be paid. There is a trial period of six months.
How to Apply
Inviting applicants from under-represented minorities and diverse backgrounds. Turku is an affordable, pleasant city to live in, located in southwest of Finland where the weather is temperate and flight connections are good via Helsinki and Stockholm.
Applications must be submitted by 24 February 2020 (23:59 EST) at the latest via the electronic application form of the University of Turku.
