The Centro de Astrofísica da Universidade do Porto (CAUP) invites applications for a research assistant position, with a 6 month duration, for the project PTDC/CTE-AST/65971/2006, entitled Stellar Astrophysics: Formation and Early Evolution with financial support provided by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia.

The monthly allowance depends on the applicants profiles:

• 745 euros for applicants with a B.Sc.
• 980 euros for applicants with a master.

Successful applicants will work under the supervision of one member of the project.

Applicants should send:

• the curriculum vitae.
• the name, address and email of two referees.
• brief description of research interest

Applications should be received between 11 and 25 April 2008.

The applications as well as any inquiries on the opportunity should be directed to:

Dr. Jorge Filipe Gameiro
Centro de Astrofí­sica da Universidade do Porto
Rua das Estrelas, P-4150-762 Porto
Tel:+351-226 089 830, Fax: +351-226 089 831