Contact: josemm.senovilla[AT]ehu.eusLocation: Bilbao (Spain)
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral position in the area of Gravitation and Cosmology beginning any time in 2017. The position is attached to the Research Group IT956-16 of the Basque Governement with Jose M.M. Senovilla as principal investigator, and will be held in the Department of Theoretical Physics and History of Science at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Bilbao, Spain. The successful candidate is required to hold a PhD at the starting date of the position.
Our group includes David Brizuela, Tom Broadhurst, Alex Feinstein, Inaki Garay, Jesus Ibanez, Ruth Lazkoz, Jose M M Senovilla, and Raül Vera as well as postdocs Mariam Bouhmadi-Lopez, Alfonso Garcia-Parrado, Ivan de Martino, Borja Reina and several graduate students. Some members of the group belong to the European Network (COST Action) CANTATA, led by Dr. Lazkoz. The group also benefits from close ties and permanent collaboration with the Early Universe group, also attached to the same Department, including Igor Bandos, Jose Juan Blanco-Pillado, Sugumi Kanno and Jon Urrestilla.
Our lines of research cover all mathematical and theoretical aspects of Gravitation and Lorentzian geometry, astrophysical compact objects, loop quantum gravity, quantum cosmology, dark energy and dark matter, cosmological observational tests, alternative theories of gravity, gravitational lensing and formation of galaxy (clusters), gravitational waves and panoramic surveys with space telescopes.
The appointment can be for a period between 16 and 24 months, depending on the agreed annual salary (the total amount is fixed, but a lower monthly wage implies a longer contract). The Department offers teaching opportunities to the successful candidate.
Interested candidates should send a CV, statement of research interests and publication list, and arrange for at least two letters of recommendation to be submitted to:
josemm.senovilla[AT]ehu.es
All applications received before March 31st, 2017, will be considered. The deadline may be extended, if needed, until a suitable candidate is found and the position is filled.