Postdoctoral position in galaxy formation & dynamics

29 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

FUNDACIÓ BOSCH I GIMPERA

Department

HUMAN RESOURCES

Research Field

Astronomy

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

27 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

H2020 / ERC

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

No

Offer Description

The Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) invites applications for a postdoctoral position to work with Prof. Chervin Laporte. The position is funded by the ERC Starting Grant "VIA LACTEA" which aims to understand the formation and evolution of the Milky Way by means of numerical simulations. Applicants with strong expertise/interests numerical simulations of astrophysical systems, galaxy formation, galactic dynamics, Galacti-Archaeology/near-field cosmology, are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience with programming (C/C++) and parallel programming will be an advantage as well as prior experience with numerical simulations of galaxy formation (idealised or cosmological).

 

Our group is part of the WEAVE and SDSS-V surveys. The ICCUB offers a stimulating environment with scientific staff working on a variety of topics from cosmology, extragalactic and Galactic astronomy to star formation and gravitational wave detection. The term of employment is for 3 years (subject to performance and availability of funds). The position is funded by an ERC starting grant and comes with special dedicated access to our in-house HPC cluster and generous travel support. Candidates should have completed their PhD within the last six years and be in possession of their PhD degree by the starting date of employment.

 

ICCUB offers and promotes a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation (for additional information please see the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or email [email protected] with

their request.

 

Candidates should submit a cover letter, a CV (stating 3 reference writers), a statement of past/future research interests (2-3 pages), have 3 letters of references sent to [email protected] by the deadline 27th March 2024 for full consideration. Applications will still be accepted after this date until the position is filled.

Gross salary per year 35.000-50.000

Requirements

Research Field

Astronomy

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Experience with running computational astrophysics codes for numerical simulations of galaxy formation and/or stellar dynamics (AREPO, RAMSES, GIZMO, Gadget, CHaNGa, semi-analytic models of galaxy formation, EXP). Ability to change those codes for special purposes depending on experiment undertaken. Strong coding skills (Python, C/C++, MPI).

Specific Requirements

Excellent proficiency in Stellar Dynamics, Computational Astrophysics. Having experience in conducting numerical experiments from initial condition preparation, to running, analysing, curating simulation data. Excellent communications skills. Ability/willingness to supervise students and assist the team within large projects.   1 cover letter (1 page) 1 statement of past and future research (3 pages) CV with 3 names of referees who will submit letters 3 reference letters to be submitted to [email protected] by the deadline (27th March)
Language	Level Basic/Good/Excellent/Mother tongue
English	Excellent/Mother tongue

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

PhD holder or holding a PhD by the time of signing contract English speaker Areas of knowledge: Galaxy Formation, Computational Cosmology, Stellar Dynamics

Selection process

Interview over Zoom/Skype

Additional comments

Priority will be given to people with disabilities (article 59 Law 5/2015  of October 30), according the basic Statute of Public Employees.

 

Important:

 

The starting date of labour contract is indicative, and will depend on the selected candidate have all the documentation in order to be hired.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

FUNDACIÓ BOSCH I GIMPERA

Country

Spain

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

BARCELONA

City

BARCELONA

Website

http://www.fbg.ub.edu/

Street

BALDIRI REIXAC, 4-8

Postal Code

08028

STATUS: EXPIRED