PhD position on the scientific exploitation of the Mercator Telescope

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Leuven, Belgique KU Leuven Temps plein
Applicants with a Master degree or an equivalent in astrophysics or physics are eligible for the position. High proficiency in English is mandatory. Prior knowledge in stellar spectroscopy and modelling tools for binary stars is an asset, as is the knowledge of a programming language. The application package should contain:
a 1-page cover letter, indicating a motivational statement;a 2-page summary of the master thesis research;a curriculum vitae, with a full publication list;the names and contact details of two references who are prepared to send confidential recommendation letters should they be requested to do so.Members of minorities and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.A 4-year PhD position is offered at the Institute of Astronomy, KU Leuven to work on scientific exploitation of the ground-based spectroscopic data obtained with the HERMES spectrograph attached to the Mercator telescope. HERMES is a fiber-fed high-resolution (R~85 000) instrument covering the entire optical range of the spectrum (380-900 nm) and featuring ~50 m/s long-term (over a decade) radial velocity stability. The candidate will work with a combined ground-based spectroscopic (HERMES@Mercator) and space-based photometric (Kepler, TESS) data set of some 250 intermediate- to high-mass (≳1.2 M☉) binary stars to precisely (

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