We are looking for a highly motivated and independent academic employee to support our efforts towards understanding the chronology of the early Solar System to commence 15 June 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Our research
The Centre for Star and Planet Formation (Starplan) is a multidisciplinary research centre focused on understanding the formation of planetary systems, including the Solar System, using a multidisciplinary approach that combines astronomy, astrophysics and cosmochemistry. The main focus of these research positions is centered on elucidating the timescales and processes leading to the formation of the Solar System, including the accretion and differentiation of rocky planets using a wide range of analytical techniques, including isotope geochemistry, innovative nano-analysis techniques for investigation of extra-terrestrial material and remote sensing. In detail, research topics include the Solar System's presolar heritage, the formation, thermal processing and mass transport of early formed solids, the Solar System's nucleosynthetic diversity and the formation history and evolution of terrestrial planets.
Your job
You will be part of a large research group consisting of Ph.D. students, postdoctoral researchers and senior staff conducting research aimed at understanding the early evolution of our Solar System. Your main task within the group will be to support our efforts in defining high resolution U-Pb ages of various meteorites and their components. This includes samples preparation and characterization, chemical purification of various elements in ultra-clean laboratories and high-precision isotope analysis using thermal ionization mass spectrometry. Further, you will be expected to contribute to and support the ongoing research projects in the group on an ad hoc basis when needed, disseminate your expertise to new lab members and support the lab management.
Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic academic employee with the following competencies and experience:
Essential experience and skills
Desirable experience and skills
Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Center for Star and Planet Formation (Starplan) at the Globe Institute, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Further information on the Institute is linked at https: // globe.ku.dk and about Starplan at https: // globe.ku.dk/research/starplan/. With over 200 early-career researchers at the Globe Institute, we have a large vibrant and international community with many work-related and social activities. University of Copenhagen is the best university in the European Union according to ARWU (Academic Ranking of World Universities 2019) and number 26 in the world. The city of Copenhagen is consistently rated among the most livable cities in the world; it is easy to navigate on a bike, yet international and diverse.
About the Globe Institute The Globe Institute is part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. The Institute's main purpose is to address basic scientific questions through interdisciplinary approaches. The institute operates at the intersection of natural and medical sciences and the humanities. Information on the institute can be found at: https: // www. globe.ku.dk/.
The Globe Institute is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where employees and students can thrive. See website for more information. All qualified applicants will receive full consideration. Candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, contribute to diversity and competencies of our Institute are encouraged to apply. The University of Copenhagen strives to offer a family friendly and flexible working environment with a sustainable balance between work- and private life, including parental leave schemes (up to 47 weeks for both parents) and up to six weeks of paid holidays per year.
Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.
The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years. The starting date is 15 Juni 2024 or after agreement.
Employment will be in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). The monthly salary will be based on the number of years of work experience (seniority) with the possibility to negotiate a salary supplement based on prior experiences and qualifications. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.
Questions
For further information regarding the position, please contact the head of Starplan Prof. Martin Bizzarro ([email protected]).
Application
Your application should include:
Please submit your application by clicking on “Apply Now” below. Only online applications will be accepted.
Application deadline: 25 April 2024, 23.59 CET.
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.
The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.