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PhD / Postdoctoral Positions - Astrodynamics, University of Paderborn, Germany

OPEN POSITIONS in the Astrodynamics Network
Marie-Curie Early Stage Researcher Fellowship/Studentship
Mapping the interplanetary superhighway
Low thrust and invariant manifolds optimization
Salary: circa EUR 31,700 (gross) p.a. basic living allowance plus several further allowances.
Marie-Curie Experienced Researcher Fellowship
Optimal maintenance and reconfiguration of large formations
Salary: circa EUR 48,800 (gross) p.a. basic living allowance plus several further allowances.


The successful applicants will work in a multidisciplinary team with members of the Institute for Industrial Mathematics (IFIM) at the University of Paderborn, Germany, and their partners in the European Marie-Curie Research Training Network AstroNet the Astrodynamics Network. The working language in this project is English.


Early Stage Researcher:

Applications are invited for a 3 year Marie-Curie Research Fellowship / Studentship to work on the mathematical research on gravity assisted and continuous low thrust trajectories for spacecraft in the Solar system.

Applicants should have a good degree in Mathematics or a related discipline. A sound knowledge of dynamical systems theory, Hamiltonian mechanics and/or numerical methods is highly desirable, but not essential. They should also have the ability to work independently and as part of a group, possess good communication skills, and be able to write high quality mathematics-based technical reports.

The successful applicant will be expected to register for, and work towards, a doctoral degree in Mathematics.

Applicants must satisfy the Marie-Curie Early Stage Researcher eligibility criteria. In particular at the time of appointment they should have less than 4 years research experience (including doctoral studies).


Experienced Researcher:

Applications are invited for a 3 year Marie-Curie Research Fellowship to work on the mathematical modeling, analysis and simulation of spacecraft formation control.

Applicants should have a strong research background in an appropriate area of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or related discipline. They should also have the ability to work independently and as part of a group, possess good communication skills, and be able to write high quality mathematics-based technical reports. Experience in coordinating research efforts within international teams is welcome.

Applicants must satisfy the Marie-Curie Experienced Researcher eligibility criteria. In particular at the time of appointment they should have between 4 and 10 years of research experience (including doctoral studies) and will be expected to have a PhD degree or equivalent.


Restrictions:

Applicants for both categories will normally be nationals or long-term residents of one of the European Union member states or associated states other than Germany. However exceptional candidates from outside this region as well as German citizen that have been resident outside Germany within the last few years are also encouraged to apply. For further details of the Marie-Curie Research Training Network program, including eligibility criteria, see the RTN Handbook.

Informal enquiries are welcome and may be made to either Prof. Dr. Michael Dellnitz ( dellnitz@ifim.uni-paderborn.de ) or Dr. Robert Preis ( preis@ifim.uni-paderborn.de ).

The successful applicants gross salary will be approximately EUR 31,700 p.a. for an Early Stage Researcher and EUR 48,800 p.a. for an Experienced Researcher. He or she will receive additional mobility (EUR 500-800 per month, depending on the personal situation) and career development allowances and have access to travel and subsistence funding.

The Institute for Industrial Mathematics (IFIM) at the University of Paderborn works together with its industrial partners by identifying mathematical problems and developing efficient solutions. This way of cooperation between Science and Industry often results in significant scientific, economical as well as technological benefits. Further information (in German) can be found at ifim.uni-paderborn.de .

AstroNet is a new European Marie-Curie Research Training Network coordinated by the University of Surrey, England. In addition to Paderborn and Surrey, it has teams in Finland, Poland, Scotland, Spain and Turkey and strong links with astrodynamics groups in the USA, with the space agencies ESA and NASA, and with the space industry. The Network brings together mathematicians, engineers and astronomers from these sectors to work on innovative new methods for designing spacecraft trajectories and controlling their dynamics. Further information on AstroNet can be found at: www.maths.surrey.ac.uk/hosted-sites/astronet/ .


Application

IFIM and the EU seek to increase the number of women in science. Therefore especially female students and researchers are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested students and researchers should send their application together with the usual attachments (CV, copies of degree certificates and qualifications, references, research interests, publication list and any further relevant material expressing their scientific background and experience) to

Prof. Dr. Michael Dellnitz
Institute for Industrial Mathematics
University of Paderborn
33095 Paderborn
Germany

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