Optical polarization observations of blazars and tidal disruption events.

The successful candidate needs to have a Ph.D. degree in Astrophysics or related fields and good knowledge of imaging and spectropolarimetric data reduction and experience with X-ray polarization observations and analysis. The aforementioned required qualifications will be judged as follows:
1) Scientific publications in high-impact international journals (20%)

2) Strong background in optical spectropolarization data analysis (40%)

3) Strong background in optical imaging polarization data analysis (30%)

4) Excellent knowledge of English (Proficiency level, 10%)

Monthly salary: 2250 euros (gross)

1) Application Form (please download file from the job https://www.ia.forth.gr/employment-opportunities)
2) Brief CV
3) Scanned copies of academic titles

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