The Institute for Solar Physics (KIS), Freiburg, Germany, invites applications for positions for post-doctoral scientists.

KIS is a foundation under public law of the state of Baden-Württemberg. Its mission is to conduct fun-damental astrophysical research with a focus on solar physics. Current research focuses on solar mag-netism, solar-stellar connection, and instruments, techniques and data. KIS operates the German solar telescopes Gregor and VTT at the Teide Observatory on Tenerife, Spain, and contributes advanced instrumentation to DKIST, Sunrise, and Solar Orbiter. KIS provides access to new and existing data of these excellent facilities. Further information can be found on the institute’s website: https://www.leibniz-kis.de/en/job-offers/.

Tasks of the successful candidates include:

• Carrying out scientific research using highest resolution spectro-polarimetric observations with Gregor, Sunrise, Solar Orbiter, and DKIST analysing the magnetism of the photosphere and chro-mosphere of the sun by means of inversion techniques.
• Dissemination of results at scientific conferences and in peer-reviewed papers.
• Support the operation and maintenance of the facilities as applicable.
• Implementation and managing own projects, including applying for third-party funding.

Qualifications:
Applicants should have a PhD in Physics or Astrophysics and experience in the analysis of ground-based and/or space-based spectro-polarimetric data diagnosing photosphere and chromosphere. The ideal candidate will have a clear research plan that complements the research activities at KIS.

Our offer:
The position is located in Freiburg, Germany. The appointment will be initially for a postdoc position until 31.12.2026. The salary and benefits are according to the rules for government employees of the State of Baden-Württemberg (TV-L) and German law.

Equal opportunity environment is important to us, and we welcome applicants from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in astronomy. We will be particularly pleased to receive applications from women. The KIS strives to promote the compatibility of work and family, flexible, family-friendly working hours and contributes to the costs of childcare.

The application should include a motivation letter, CV, list of publications, research statement (maxi-mum 2 pages) and names and contact details for 2 references.
Application deadline: 31 August 2024.

Applications using the reference “Solar Magnetism” should be sent as a single pdf file to email: hr@leibniz-kis.de, or in written form to: Institut für Sonnenphysik (KIS), Georges-Köhler-Allee 401A, D-79110 Freiburg, Germany