Large scale structures around distant supermassive black holes

14 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF)

Department

Osservatorio di Astrofisica e Scienza dello Spazio (OAS) di Bologna

Research Field

Astronomy » Astrophysics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Italy

Application Deadline

14 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Rome)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral position to work on "Large scale structures around distant supermassive black holes" at the National Institute for Astrophysics - Observatory of Astrophysics and Space Science of Bologna (INAF-OAS).

The project is aimed to understand whether the formation and growth of supermassive black holes (SMBHs) is favored in cosmic large-scale structures (LSSs), and, in turn, how black hole feedback may alter the physical properties of LSSs and affect the formation and evolution of their member galaxies. The prospective candidate is expected to reduce, analyze, and interpret multi-band observations of LSSs around distant SMBHs. Among the available data, the archival JWST observations of the J1030 field will have a prominent role in the project, as they will allow for a detailed investigation of the multiple high-z LSSs discovered in this field. The results from the analysis of the observational data will be finally compared with the expectations from new cosmological simulations.

The prospective candidate is expected to work in close collaboration with the personnel of INAF-OAS. The Institute offers a stimulating research environment and is located in the recently established Bologna Astrophysics campus, which includes the Institute for Radio Astronomy (INAF-IRA) hosting the Italian ALMA Regional Center, the Department of Physics and Astronomy of the Bologna University, and the Headquarters of the Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory.

The appointment is for two years in the first instance and renewable afterwards, depending on fund availability and performance review. The yearly gross salary is 32,000 Euros. Additional funding will be allocated for publications, hardware, and travel expenses. The position may start as early as mid April 2024, but the actual starting date is flexible and can be negotiated.

Applicants should prepare a CV and a publication list, and fill all the application forms following the instructions of the official Call:

https://www.oas.inaf.it/en/opportunities/adr-29-2024-en/

All applications must be submitted via email to: [email protected] by Thursday, March 14th, 2024.
Up to three reference letters should be e-mailed separately to [email protected] by the same deadline.

For clarifications about the project or any other inquiry, please contact Roberto Gilli at [email protected]

Requirements

Research Field

Astronomy » Astrophysics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Preferential requisites will be:

• relevance of the candidate's past research activity to the proposed project;
• past experience with the reduction and analysis of observational data from ground-based and/or space-based instrumentation, in particular JWST.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Astronomy » Astrophysics

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
Candidates should possess either:
 
1) PhD in Astronomy or Physics, or equivalent degree awarded by a foreign Institute (the equivalence will be set by the selection committee based on criteria decided in advance);

or

2) Master degree in Astronomy or Physics issued according to the previous Italian University regulation (level 2) or equivalent degree awarded by a foreign Institute - which were deemed equivalent by Italian Authorities or whose equivalence will be set by the selection committee - that would grant access to a PhD program, and any subsequent demonstrated experience of at least three years about technological or scientific activities.

Website for additional job details

https://www.oas.inaf.it/en/opportunities/adr-29-2024-en/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

INAF-OAS Bologna

Country

Italy

State/Province

Emilia Romagna

City

Bologna

Postal Code

40129

Street

via Gobetti 93/3

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Emilia Romagna

City

Bologna

Website

https://www.oas.inaf.it/en/

Street

Via Gobetti 93/3

Postal Code

40129

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED