The appointment will be for two years in the first instance from 1 April 1999 or as soon thereafter as practical with salary in the range 17,869-22,241 pa inclusive, depending on age and experience. Completed application forms should be returned by 21 January 1999 to the Personnel Office, Queen Mary and Westfield College, London, E1 4NS 2. Applications are invited for Postdoctoral Research Assistants whose research interests overlap those of the Unit and who will strengthen the Unit's theoretical efforts. You should have or obtain prior to appointment a PhD in Astronomy or a related field or equivalent experience, have evidence of originality in research and the ability to formulate independent research programmes. The appointments will be for one or two years from 1st October 1999, or earlier by agreement, with salaries in the range 17,869- 22,241 pa inclusive, depending on age and experience.
Enquiries concerning the visitor programme are also welcome.