Contact: jdexter[AT]mpe.mpg.deLocation: Garching, Germany
Applications are invited for PhD positions in black hole astrophysics at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics starting summer or fall 2015. The successful applicants will work with Dr. Jason Dexter and other members of the Infrared/Submillimeter group on topics related to black hole accretion physics and strong gravity, including the Event Horizon Telescope and VLTI GRAVITY experiments. Applicants with interests in theory, computation, or observation are all welcome to apply.
The MPE and the neighboring MPA offer a vibrant science environment with expertise in a broad spectrum of research topics and access to world class facilities.
Qualified applicants should apply through the IMPRS program (see link). Please state in the application that you are interested in working with the IR group at MPE.
The IMPRS application deadline is November 15, 2014. For later applications or inquiries about the positions, please e-mail jdexter[AT]mpe.mpg.de
The Max-Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer and women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.