Applications for Postdoc Position
on Underground Nuclear Astrophysics

Universidad Complutense of Madrid, Spain


The Nuclear Physics Group at the Universidad Complutense of Madrid (GFN-UCM) is seeking competitive applicants for a "Juan de la Cierva" post-doc position. The successful candidate will be involved in the design study of the new accelerator-based Underground Nuclear Astrophysics facility at the Laboratorio Subterráneo de Canfranc (LSC). This project is a common endeavour of several Spanish Nuclear Physics and Astrophysics research groups. The successful applicant will work on the technical design of the underground facility, including advanced simulations for the accelerator and shielding. He/she will also be involved in the group's nuclear physics experimental activities.

Juan de la Cierva positions are of three-year duration and are open to international researchers holding a PhD after 1 September 2006. The gross salary is of the order of 25 k€/year. The selection is performed by and independent board, and it is based on the candidate's CV. The applications are handed in by the Spanish Research Centres, Universidad Complutense in this case, after approval by the local research group.

Interested applicants should send an e-mail with a motivation letter and CV no later than 23rd February 2010 to fraile@nuc2.fis.ucm.es.

More information on the Juan de la Cierva (MICINN-JDC) programme at http://www.micinn.es/portal/site/MICINN/menuitem.dbc68b34d11ccbd5d52ffeb801432ea0/?vgnextoid=f900759903236210VgnVCM1000001d04140aRCRD.

For further enquiries please contact fraile@nuc2.fis.ucm.es .



February 17, 2010