Postdoctoral position: "The Gaia Catalogue of Galactic OH/IR stars"

The Centro de Astrobiología (CSIC) at ESAC, Madrid, currently has an open post-doc position for the study of OH/IR stars based on the Gaia-DR2 data and the Virtual Observatory (VO). The candidate will use the VO in combination with the information contained in Gaia-DR2 to build an enhanced catalogue of galactic OH/IR stars. Subsequently, the candidate will scientifically exploit the catalogue.

The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in astronomy. A research background in evolved stars is preferable, specially AGBs.

The position is for 10 months with the possibility of further extension. The starting date is expected to be in March-April 2020. The annual brute salary will be around 41.000€.

For additional information contact Dr. Jiménez-Esteban: fran.jimenez-esteban@cab.inta-csic.es.

To submit an application send a CV including a list of publications to Dr. Jiménez-Esteban: fran.jimenez-esteban@cab.inta-csic.es