The Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center in Warsaw, Poland, invites applications for a student scholarship funded by the National Science Center (NCN). The successful applicant will collaborate with Dr. Radosław Smolec on the project "Towards understanding of low-amplitude variability of classical Cepheids", through the OPUS grant no 2024/53/B/ST9/02630.
The studentship with an amount of 5000 PLN/month, gross is available for a period of 12 months.
The task of the student is to conduct frequency analysis for a sample of classical Cepheids in search for low-amplitude variabilities. The main requirement for this position is the possession of a valid MSc degree or equivalent in astronomy (or physics, mathematics or engineering) or a status of doctoral student. Advantages will be: good knowledge of the English language, experience in frequency analysis of photometric data, knowledge of Fortran.
The applicants should provide:
- a copy of their diploma,
- a CV including education history, information about eventual scientific achievements (publications, awards and scholarships, participation in scientific conferences, workshops and research programs),
- a short letter of motivation,
- and a signed GDPR declaration, available at:
https://www.camk.edu.pl/media/uploads_current/o_instytucie/rodo/rodo_deklaracja_ncn_ang.pdf
Applications should be sent in pdf form to recruitment@camk.edu.pl
Deadline for applications is 31 December 2024, 23:59 CET.
The applications will be reviewed by the recruitment committee according to the "Regulations for awarding NCN scholarships for NCN-funded research projects" (Annex to Resolution No 25/2024 of the NCN Council, dated on March 4, 2024)."
The contest will be resolved by 6 January 2025 and the envisaged starting date is 7 January 2025.
Enquiries about the studentship can also be addressed to smolec@camk.edu.pl
