Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Space Instrumentation (hardware)

Job Description:

The Physics Department of the University of Coimbra, Portugal, invites applications from highly qualified individuals for an academic post at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Physics / Physics Engineering, sub-area of Space Instrumentation (hardware).

The Physics Department covers a wide range of research, from theoretical and experimental physics and astronomy to technology with societal impact. It has a strong R&D activity in radiation detection technologies for applications in nuclear and particle physics, medical applications, and space. Current activities in space instrumentation include the development of new experiments for gamma polarimetry, detection of space debris, or Earth observation using machine learning techniques. The field of space applications is developing fast in Portugal. The local ecosystem includes several companies and a very active technology transfer center, in addition to several university research centers. The department hosts a well-attended MSc course in Astrophysics and Space Instrumentation. The new academic will play a leading role in strengthening the department’s position in Space Instrumentation.

The University of Coimbra is an equal opportunities employer and takes action to prevent discrimination regarding ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, family, economic situation, education, origin or social condition, genetic heritage, reduced work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic or racial origin, territory of origin, language, religion, political or ideological beliefs, and trade union membership.

Application Instructions:

Applications must be submitted through the link: https://apply.uc.pt/IT136-24-14619 (click on “EN” for the English version of the page). Candidates are advised to carefully read the official “Public Notice” on that page and prepare their application documents in strict accordance with it. Holders of PhD degrees obtained outside of Portugal are advised to obtain the recognition of their degree with the Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES) through this link: https://www.dges.gov.pt/recon/formulario using the faster “automatic recognition” option, if applicable. More information can also be found here: https://www.dges.gov.pt/en/pagina/degree-and-diploma-recognition.

Contact: Prof. Joao Carvalho (Head of Department) (jcarlos@uc.pt)

More Information: https://apply.uc.pt/IT136-24-14619