One new StarDance position:
MOSAIC and StarDance: development of science cases on exotic stellar populations and star clusters

Topics: Search and chemical/physical characterization of exotic stellar populations in star clusters, in the framework of the StarDance project, including interacting binaries and mergers, lithium-rich stars, and multiple populations in globular clusters. Employment of photometric and spectroscopic instrumentation with a focus on the MOSAIC precursors, such as 2D or multi-object spectrographs (e.g., FLAMES, MUSE). Development of science cases on the mentioned themes in limiting conditions such as crowded stellar fields and faint objects. Support to the development of other MOSAIC science cases on resolved stellar populations. 

Candidates with at least one of the following will be preferred: 

 (i) documented experience and expertise on stellar evolution, 

(ii) documented experience and expertise on stellar photometry and spectroscopy techniques, 

(iii) documented experience and expertise in the study of stellar clusters, 

(iv) documented experience and expertise in the study of binary stars and exotic stellar populations such as blue stragglers, lithium-rich stars, or multiple populations in globular clusters,

(v) documented experience and expertise in the use of spectroscopic instrumentation. 

Find here the complete text of the call (in Italian), with all annexes and forms. 

The net monthly salary is about 2000€. The contract duration is of 2 years, renewable up to 4 years.

Deadline for applications: 4 Nov 2024 at 23:59 (CET). Start of contract expected by early 2025.

For more information and for help in preparing the application forms, please do not hesitate to contact elena . pancino [at] inaf . it