Lund Observatory at the Department of Astronomy and Theoretical Physics invites applicants to a three year position as Postdoctoral fellow in Theoretical Astrophysics. We are seeking candidates with backgrounds in numerical models of galaxy formation/evolution or star formation.
Description of work:
The researcher will work in collaboration with Dr. Oscar Agertz and the galaxy formation group in Lund. Applicants are encouraged to define their own research, but will also get the opportunity to participate in projects on a wide range of topics, including cosmological zoom simulations of galaxy formation, the origin of the Milky Way, dwarf galaxy formation, and galactic scale models of the interstellar medium. The group has allocations on domestic supercomputer facilities, which the researcher will get access to.
Qualifications:
The applicant must hold a PhD in astronomy, astrophysics or a related field. A background in numerical simulations of galaxies or star formation is especially meriting. The assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers within the subject.
Employment:
This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of three years.
Application procedure:
The application should include a CV, a copy of the PhD degree diploma or documents supporting that a PhD degree will be obtained by the start of the employment, a publication list, and a statement of research interests (max 3 pages). The statement of research should include your own research, to be carried out in Lund, as well as an indication of specific interests related to galaxy formation, galaxy evolution or star formation. Contact information of three persons willing to give references should be supplied.