The Leibniz-Graduate School (LGS) for “Quantitative Spectroscopy in Astrophysics”, a collaborative project of the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) and the Institute of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Potsdam (UP), invites applications for two PhD positions.

In the AIP’s Solar group the project “Sun-as-a-star Spectroscopy with PEPSI” is offered. The full announcement and a detailed project description can be found under “DAAD projects” at
www.aip.de/en/for-students/leibniz-graduate-school .

Eligible candidates should have completed a master degree (MSc level or equivalent) in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics no longer than 6 years prior to beginning the position. Applicants may not have been residents in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of application. The appointment
may start as early as summer 2016.

To apply, send your letter of motivation, transcript of grades, copies of certificates, and CV by email (single PDF file preferred, max. 2 MB) to lgs-jobs@aip.deor by regular mail to:

Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP)
Leibniz Graduate School for Quantitative Spectroscopy in Astrophysics
c/o Adriane Liermann
An der Sternwarte 16
14482 Potsdam, Germany

Please arrange for two letters of reference to be sent to the same address.
Review of applications will start December 1, 2015, and continue until both positions are filled. For inquiries please contact lgs-info@aip.de.