One Postdoctoral Contract White Dwarf Variability 2024

.One Postdoctoral Contract White Dwarf Variability 2024 (PS-2024-054) The IAC (Tenerife) announces ONE postdoctoral contract to work on the project linked to the line of research " Chemical composition of ionized nebulae: the properties of young white dwarfs". The contract is funded by the project "Rewriting the textbooks on low-mass stellar evolution" (CNS2023-143910), led by Dr. David Jones.Tasks: The successful candidate will pursue research in the following fields:Spectroscopic analysis of PG1159 stars to further our understanding of the so-called Nitrogen dichotomy.Pulsational analysis of pre-white-dwarfs.Exploitation of the HST Treasury survey: A Treasury FUV Survey of the Hottest White Dwarfs.Spectroscopic characterization of central stars of planetary nebulae.Simultaneous light and radial velocity curve modelling of post-common-envelope binary central stars of planetary nebulae.Particular attention will be given to applicants with experience in the field of pre-white-dwarf variability arising from pulsations and binarity.Requirements: The candidates must have an excellent research record, commensurate with the duration of their research career. They must be in possession of a Ph.D. degree in Astrophysics or Physics by the application deadline. Applications from candidates not in possession of a PhD will be rejected without further consideration. Candidates who prepared their thesis at the IAC have to present accreditations of complementary training at other research centers (this period should be either 1 continuous year or 18 accumulated months) by the application deadline.Selection process: The selection process consists of two phases: merit assessment and interview.1. First phase: merit assessment. The Selection Panel will verify and rate the merits documented by the applicants. The maximum score that can be awarded in this phase is 80 points, calculated as the sum of the scores obtained in each of the following two sections.a) CV (maximum score: 60 points). Main criteria will be:Scientific and technical contributions to the field of research, especially those listed in the Science Citation Index, in relation to the duration of the candidate's scientific career. Of special importance are the first-authored papers by the candidate.Appointments and stays (at the PhD or postdoctoral level) in prestigious research institutions.Conference contributions, especially those leading to publications.Other indicators of research activity and motivation (like invitations to lectures, organization of meetings, and teaching at University level).Any periods of inactivity for medical reasons, maternity/paternity leaves, elderly care, or due to training or professional experience in other fields will be taken into account.b) Adequacy to the objectives of the contract (maximum score 20 points)Adequacy of the candidate's training and experience to this contract