• Origin and Evolution of Stars and Planets (Star Formation and Early Evolution, Planetary Systems, Stellar Populations and Evolution of Stars);
• Galaxies and Evolution of the Universe (Physical properties of massive galaxies, Galaxy cluster astrophysics, Structure formation paradigms, Dynamical dark energy, Varying fundamental constants);
• Scientific and Technical Development of Astronomical Instrumentation.

Applications from researchers able to complement the expertise of the existing scientific teams and capable of adding value to the participation in major international projects are given preference. In particular, postdoc research programs that potentiate the Portuguese participation in ESO and ESA will be considered favorably.

Asteroseismology is one of the topics of the team on Stars and Planets. Applicants with a background on Asteroseismology of Stars accross the HR diagram will be welcome.

For further inquires and requests of information please use the contact below or contact directly a potential supervisor/collaborator at CAUP (see the list of researchers).

The calendar is the following:
- 20 July: submission of a CV, together with a brief statement of research expertise and interests;
- 22 July: pre-selected candidates will be contacted in order to proceed with the detailed preparation of the application;
- up to 1 September: the full application is reviewed by CAUP and submitted to FCT.

If you would like to have CAUP as the host institution of your FCT application please contact: Mário João Monteiro (Head, Research Unit). The pre-application must be sent by email to this contact within the indicated dates.