Vacancies

We will constantly post staff, postdoctoral, and student positions here as vacancies become available. Watch the space!

We currently have the following vacant academic and technical support positions:

Lecturer -  Division: School Of Physical And Chemical Sciences Position

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Three-year postdoctoral position

A three-year postdoctoral position in any one of the Centre’s research focus areas but preferably in high-energy astrophysics, galaxy formation and evolution, or heliospheric physics. For full consideration, candidates must have a PhD in astronomy, astrophysics, space physics or related fields. Candidates must have obtained their PhD not more than 5 years before the starting date of the appointment and be under 45 years of age. The current fellowship amount for this position is ZAR R299 600 (tax-free) p.a., with an additional once-off relocation allowance of up to ZAR 20K plus a ZAR 40K p.a. for research running expenses.

The successful candidate will be expected to actively contribute to the research activities of the CSR, which include the timely publication of research findings and postgraduate student mentorship.

The position is currently vacant and needs to be filled as soon as possible. The incumbent may be based on either the Potchefstroom or Mahikeng campuses of NWU, depending on research focus and availability of hosts.

 

Interested applicants should send a CV, a list of publications and a statement of research experience and interests and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to Elanie.VanRooyen@nwu.ac.za and Markus.Bottcher@nwu.ac.za by 30 September 2024. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview shortly afterwards.

Senior postdoctoral fellowship in high-energy astrophysics

A senior postdoctoral fellowship in high-energy astrophysics. The appointment is initially for 1 year, renewable up to 2 - 3 years, depending on performance and funding availability. The fellowship is ZAR 466 704 p.a., with an additional once-off relocation allowance of up to ZAR 20K plus a ZAR 40K  p.a. for research running expenses.

A Ph.D. in astronomy / astrophysics or a closely related field is required. The ideal candidate should have prior postdoctoral experience, be under 45 years of age, and within 5 years of their PhD graduation date.

The research activities should focus on theoretical (or observational) high-energy (and multi-wavelength) astrophysics. The postdoc will work with Prof. Christo Venter on modelling of broadband pulsar, pulsar binary, and pulsar wind nebula emission, as well as observational / theoretical work on pulsars and fast radio bursts. The CSR’s Pulsar Group has links with H.E.S.S., CTA, Fermi LAT, SALT, and MeerKAT projects.

Institutional expectations include:

  • Publication of 4 refereed journal papers p.a.
  • Co-supervision of at least 1 M.Sc. or Ph.D. student p.a.
  • Participation in grant proposal writing - at least one submission p.a.
  • A moderate amount of administration.

Applicants should send a CV, publication list, summary of past research, research plan to Christo.Venter@nwu.ac.za and organise 3 referee letters to be sent to the same email address no later than 30  September 2024. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview shortly afterwards.

Postdoctoral position in galaxy formation and evolution

The CSR is inviting applications for a three-year postdoctoral position in galaxy formation and evolution. For full consideration, candidates must have experience in radio interferometric data analysis, preferably MeerKAT spectral line or continuum data. Candidates must have obtained their PhD not more than 5 years before the starting date of the appointment.

The successful candidate will be expected to actively contribute to the research activities of the CSR, which include the timely publication of research findings and postgraduate student mentorship.

The position is currently vacant and needs to be filled as soon as possible. The incumbent will be based at the Potchefstroom campus of NWU. Interested applicants should send a CV, a list of publications and a statement of research experience and interests and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to Markus.Bottcher@nwu.ac.za and sengupta.chandreyee@gmail.com by 1st September 2024.

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview shortly afterwards.

Senior Lecturer

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Postdoctoral position in one of the Centre’s Research Focus Areas

The Centre for Space Research at North-West University, South Africa, is inviting applications for a three-year postdoctoral position any one of the Centre’sresearch focus areasbut preferably in high-energy astrophysics, stellar astronomy, or heliospheric physics. For full consideration, candidates must have a PhD in astronomy, astrophysics, space physics or related fields. Candidates must have obtained their PhD not more than 5 years before the starting date of the appointment.

The successful candidate will be expected to actively contribute to the research activities of the CSR, which include the timely publication of research findings and postgraduate student mentorship.

The position is currently vacant and needs to be filled as soon as possible, but by no later than 1 August 2024. The incumbent may be based on either the Potchefstroom or Mahikeng campuses of NWU, depending on research focus and availability of hosts.

Interested applicants should send a CV, a list of publications and a statement of research experience and interests and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to Elanie.VanRooyen@nwu.ac.za by 12 June 2024.Selected candidates will be invited for an interview shortly afterwards.

Lecturer

Associate Professor in Astrophysics

Postdoc Position in Astronomy/Astrophysics or Space Science

The Centre for Space Research at North-West University, South Africa, is inviting applications for a three-year postdoctoral position in any one of the Centre’s research focus areas. For full consideration, candidates must have a PhD in astronomy, astrophysics, space physics or related fields. Candidates must have obtained their PhD not more than 5 years before the starting date of the appointment.

The successful candidate will be expected to actively contribute to the research activities of the CSR, which include the timely publication of research findings and postgraduate student mentorship.

The position is currently vacant and needs to be filled as soon as possible, but by no later than 1 June 2024. The incumbent may be based on either the Potchefstroom or Mahikeng campuses of NWU, depending on research focus and availability of hosts.

Interested applicants should send a CV, a list of publications and a statement of research experience and interests and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to Elanie.VanRooyen@nwu.ac.za  by 12 April 2024.

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview shortly afterwards.

Applications closed.

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