Light Bridges is looking for a researcher in Astronomy interested in a professional internship in Israel (Tel Aviv) with a fellowship.

The research will be coordinated and organized by Light Bridges, in collaboration with the ICEX Trade and Investment, the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias and the Tel Aviv University - Astrophysics Department.

The internship will be conducted with one or more of the researchers at TAU, and focused on the followup of transient sources: supernovae, GRBs, GW events, tidal disruption events, etc.
- Experience in the development of algorithms and programming skills in Python are essential for eligibility.
Economic support in the form of a grant of 39,900 euros per twelve months.

You must have vocation and research capacity in astronomy, excellent deduction and induction skills, orientation towards science and technology, ability to integrate into a scientific team in the host country. Proactive and autonomous nature.
Mentoring from Light Bridges and collaboration with foreign and Spanish professional astronomers.
English language proficiency equivalent to C1 level is required, without the need for an official certificate.

Tutors during the Fellowship: TBD (Tel Aviv University), Dr. Miquel Serra-Ricart (IAC) and Dr. Antonio Maudes (Light Bridges).

Tasks

As a recipient of the "Light Bridges Advanced Fellowship" your main responsibilities will be:

1.  Developing collaboration and research skills at the host institution.
2.  Training in the knowledge of the local, regional, and multilateral science system, both in Spain and in the country of fellowship development.
3.  Monitoring and proposing, if applicable, joint opportunities in the science system in the field of astronomy and its related technologies.
4.  Training and participation in the development and control of the robotic telescopes of the "Two-meter Twin Telescope" (TTT) and other science projects of Light Bridges.
5.  Supporting Light Bridges' Internationalization Plan at the destination.

Place of work

The selected candidate will carry out a minimum of six months of Fellowship at Tel Aviv University, Israel in a stimulating and enthusiastic work environment, with researchers and students from various countries.

The Fellow will also collaborate with the appropriate IAC Research Group to carry out the investigations,
and may enjoy a preparatory stay at the Observatorio del Teide (Tenerife) Spain, to get acquainted with the Two-meter Twin Telescope capabilities, managed by Light Bridges.

The IAC is a Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence since 2011, a prestigious recognition granted by the Spanish government to leading research centers. For more information on the IAC research program, its observatories and the Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC) visit the IAC's web.

Requirements to apply

1. Younger than 30 years.
2. EU National.
3. Spanish resident.
4. BA, MA, or PhD, or equivalent degree in Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics, or similar.
5. Experience in the development of algorithms and programming skills in Python are essential for eligibility.

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APPLICATIONS:

1 ➤ As a preliminary step, it is necessary to register as a user on the ICEX VIVES website.

2 ➤ Before applying you MUST understand the conditions of the Fellowship, (it is not an employment relationship) and VERIFY that you meet the requirements (up to 30 years old, EU citizen, resident in Spain, etc.).
The full instructions for the candidate can be found in the FAQ HERE.

3 ➤ You will find the call for the Light Bridges Advanced Fellowship on THIS WEBSITE.

4 ➤ The candidate should click on the call, read the requirements for the Fellowship (scholarship or BECA), the annual remuneration (paid monthly), and register.

Applicants are expected to read, write and speak English and comprehend the spoken language.
We require a C1 English Level, even without official certification.

THERE IS NO APPLICATION DEADLINE. The call will be closed as soon as enough suitable(s) candidate(s) apply.