Postdoctoral/Predoctoral Position in "Star formation in clusters and 
superclusters" at the Astronomical Observatory of Padova (INAF - OAPd)


The INAF-Astronomical Observatory of Padova (INAF-OAPd) invites applications
for a postdoctoral/predoctoral  research  position in the  field of 
"Star formation in clusters and superclusters".

A copy of the announcement (in Italian) is available at:

http://www.oapd.inaf.it/oapd/1/1_4/1_4.html

(click on "Selezione...."STAR FORMATION IN GALAXY CLUSTERS AND SUPERCLUSTERS"")

A copy  of  the  announcement (in  Italian), and of the
application forms (DD42_2010_forms.doc - in English) is attached.

For additional information and enquiries, please contact Bianca M. Poggianti
(bianca.poggianti@oapd.inaf.it). Applicants should fill the application forms
and send them, together with a full CV, a complete list of publications and
a statement of research to:

the Director of the Astronomical Observatory of Padova
Assegno di Ricerca - DD42/2010
vicolo dell'Osservatorio 5
35122 Padova
Italy

in an envelope marked with the name and address of the applicant.

Candidates should have obtained or should be in the process of obtaining
a Ph.D. in astronomy, physics or equivalent
by the time of starting the position. They should arrange  for at least two
letters of reference to be sent to bianca.poggianti@oapd.inaf.it 
before the deadline for application: 15 November 2010.  

The appointment is for one year with a possible renewal depending on the
availability of funds. The annual salary will be about 19400EUR.

Women, Minorities, and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply.