Description:
We are seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of observational intermediate or high-redshift Universe astronomy and/or observational cosmology. The succesful candidate will become a member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and is expected to interact with the research groups in astronomy and/or astroparticle physics.
The department has strong interests in the formation and evolution of galaxies and of cosmic structure, and in neutrino and cosmic ray astronomy. The succesful candidate will bring expertise from large-scale observational programmes. We are particularly interested in attracting researchers with connections to major upcoming and current observational projects such as JWST, LSST, Euclid, Auger, TA, SKA, LOFAR, ...
We offer you a temporary appointment in a tenure track system for a term of five years. If positively evaluated by the University Board, the term of office will be transferred into a permanent appointment as an associate professor.
The recruitment is possible no sooner than 01-10-2017.
For further information regarding this vacancy, please contact Professor Dirk Ryckbosch, chair of department (tel. +32 (0) 9 264 65 43 or e-mail: Dirk.Ryckbosch@ugent.be).