XMM-Newton Postdoctoral position in X-ray Astronomy

                 IRAP, Toulouse, France

The `Astrophysics of Compact Objects' group in the GAHEC department of IRAP, Toulouse
invites applications for a postdoctoral position to participate in the
IRAP XMM-Newton Survey Science Centre (SSC) activities. IRAP
directs the 10 European institutes that constitute the XMM-Newton SSC,
responsible in part for producing the XMM-Newton Science Analysis
Software (SAS), the identification of serendipitously detected X-ray
sources and producing catalogues of XMM-Newton detected sources.  The
group is also involved in current and future projects such as
INTEGRAL, Fermi, NuSTAR, CTA, SVOM and is leading the development of
the X-ray Integral Field Unit foreseen for Athena.

As well as participating in SSC activities, the successful
applicant will be expected to collaborate with other group members
working on compact objects, using data from XMM-Newton and other
observatories such as NuSTAR, Chandra, Fermi etc.  The groups
particular interests are neutron star timing (pulsars and QPOs), ultra
luminous X-ray sources, compact binaries in general and intermediate mass black holes.

The candidate is expected to have: experience in high energy
astrophysics; some programming skills and experience in compact
objects.  It would also be advantageous to have skills in interpreting
data from other wavelengths. The post is open to candidates of any
nationality who hold a PhD.  The post is initially for one year,
starting as early as January 2021 and renewable for a further two
years. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a summary of
research interests, a list of publications and two letters of
recommendation (all as pdf files) to Natalie Webb (
Natalie.Webb@irap.omp.eu ) before the 31st October 2020.
 
Included Benefits: 

Additional funding for conferences, collaboration, personal equipment and publication is available. The position includes full access to the French healthcare system (medical and dental, sick leave, maternity leave).