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1 - POSICAO POS-DOC NO LAM, MARSELHA, FRANCA

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1 - POSICAO POS-DOC NO LAM, MARSELHA, FRANCA 
Comunicado pelo socio Hugo Capelato

Research Scientist on Galex (Galaxy Evolution Explorer)

LABORATOIRE D'ASTROPHYSIQUE DE MARSEILLE, CNRS
Traverse du Siphon, BP 8, 13376 Marseille Cedex 12 
FRANCE
Tel: 33-491-055942
Fax: 33-491-055942
http://www.astrsp-mrs.fr
Email contact: Bruno.Milliard@astrsp-mrs.fr

Attention: Bruno MILLIARD, Dr. 

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral position in observational
astrophysics on GALEX (Galaxy Evolution Explorer) at the Laboratoire
d'Astrophysique de Marseille (LAM), France. GALEX, planned for launch
in July 2002, is a NASA mission with a French contribution funded by
CNES. Appointment is contingent on completion of Ph.D. Appointment is
for one year, renewable twice (starting between April 1st and October
1st 2002). The GALEX instrument is a 50-cm telescope operating in the
far and near-ultraviolet (135-300 nm) with both imaging and
spectroscopic capabilities. The main scientific goal of GALEX is to
map the history and probe the causes of star formation out to redshift
z=2, when most stars, elements, and galaxy disks were formed. 

Applicants should propose research programs based on GALEX data. They
will be expected to work in collaboration with the GALEX group at LAM
and in the US. Interests of the LAM group include star formation, UV
extinction, galaxy evolution, environmental effects and large scale
structure, as well as evolved populations and the IGM. The successful
applicant will also be expected to contribute to the analysis of the
GALEX data and to the development of science analysis tools.
Opportunities for additional observations are available through CFHT
and ESO's astronomical facilities including the VLT.

Applications including a brief statement of research interests,
relevant work experience, curriculum vitae, and three letters of
reference should reach LAM before 1 March 2002.

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