Postdoctoral researcher to work on weak galaxy-galaxy lensing

We invite applications for a postdoctoral research position to join the weak lensing group led by Henk Hoekstra. The successful applicant will advance the interpretation of the Euclid measurements of the weak galaxy-galaxy lensing signal, including contributions from intrinsic alignments, for its use in cosmology, but also to study the galaxy-halo-connection as a function of mass and environment. The work involves the analysis of the first Euclid data and comparison to state-of-the-art simulations of galaxy formation. The postdoc is expected to support and co-supervise PhD or MSc students, and is encouraged to also pursue a personal research program.

The appointment will be for three years, and comes with a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package. A starting date no later than September 2024 is preferred. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. by the starting date. The successful applicant will join the Euclid Consortium and also play an active role in the wider Dutch 'Dark Universe Science Collaboration', which includes members of the cosmological simulations group in Leiden. Although the focus is on the exploitation of Euclid data, members of the lensing group are also LSST data right holders.

Leiden Observatory is a lively world-class university astronomy department that covers a wide range of science. Leiden itself, is a charming university town with international flair with easy connections to other European countries.

Please submit applications electronically by January 19, 2024 by filling out the web form (https://jobs.strw.leidenuniv.nl/2023/HoekstraPD/ ), providing contact information for three referees, and uploading a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a publication list and a brief statement of research experience and interests. Referees can only submit their letters after receipt of an email by the submission system. This is initiated by the applicant. The applicant should register early and start this process.