Wissenschaftliche Koordination der Graduiertenschule 'BIGS Land and Food' (50%) für die Landwirtschaftliche Fakultät - Kennziffer 3.2/2024/27 bei Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelms Universität Bonn

The University of Bonn is an international research university with a wide education and research profile. With
a 200-year history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 staff, and an excellent reputation at home
and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and is recognized as a
university of excellence.

The Argelander Institute for Astronomy (AIfA) at the University of Bonn is an academic, research and
educational institute that is part of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The AIfA has strong links with
the neighboring Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy and the University of Cologne.

The AIfA offers a comprehensive M.Sc. curriculum in astrophysics and hosts more than 100 scientists. We conduct
cutting-edge research in a wide range of theoretical and observational topics, from star formation to cosmology.
AIfA scientists are involved in major international projects such as ALMA, SRG/eROSITA, CCAT/FYST, Euclid, Simons
Observatory, and Athena.

Argelander Postdoctoral Fellowship

The AIfA invites applications for an Argelander Postdoctoral Fellowship that honors Friedrich Wilhelm August
Argelander (1799-1875) and his first modern sky survey. The appointment is expected to start no later than fall
2024, for the duration of three years. The fixed-term employment takes place within the framework of the
Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG).

Your tasks:

• Independent and self-organized research within or closely related to the

institute's research focus to strengthen the institute's scientific profile and
international collaborations,

• Development of external funding strategies to establish an independent

• Co-supervision of students.

Your profile: • You have recently completed a Doctorate in astronomy, physics, or a related
field,

• You have a deep understanding of your research area,
• You are able to work independently and take a high degree of responsibility

We offer:

The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendly
university. Its goal is to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented and to
particularly promote their careers. It therefore strongly encourages applications from relevantly qualified
women. Applications are handled in accordance with the State Equal Opportunity Act. Applications from
suitable persons with proven severe disabilities and persons treated as such are particularly welcome.

Applications should include the CV, publication list – highlighting up to three papers of particular relevance, and
a two-page research plan. The opening page of the document should list (in tabular format) the applicant's name,
main research field (5 keywords max), current institutional affiliation, year and institution of PhD, number of
refereed publications (first author and total), number of citations (based on NASA ADS) and whether the
candidate likes to be considered for other postdoctoral positions at the AIfA. Applicants should also arrange for
three letters of recommendation from scientists familiar with their work. These recommendation letters are to
be sent to Prof. C. Porciani (fellowship@astro.uni-bonn.de).

If you are interested in this position, please send your complete application documents by 10 June 2024, quoting
the reference number 3.3/2024/13, using the online application form.
For further information, please contact AIfA’s managing director, Prof. C. Porciani, at fellowship@astro.uni-
bonn.de.