Postdoctoral position in computational galaxy formation and cosmology

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position in computational galaxy formation and cosmology, to work with staff in the Computational and Theoretical Galaxy Formation group at the Astrophysics Research Institute of Liverpool John Moores University, UK.  The goal of the proposed research is to develop state-of-the-art cosmological hydrodynamical simulations to simultaneously test theories of galaxy formation and dark sector physics and to aid the interpretation of upcoming wide-field surveys, such as LSST, Euclid, SKA, DESI, and various X-ray and CMB missions.

The applicant should have a PhD in astronomy/astrophysics or a closely related field by the starting date. We seek candidates from a wide variety of fields, including applicants with expertise in (but not limited to): cosmological simulations; galaxy formation modelling; theoretical cosmology; astroparticle physics; astrostatistics; gravitational lensing; and observational analysis of large datasets.

The position is for 2 years.  The nominal start date is 1st June 2021 but is negotiable.  To apply, please upload a CV, publication list, contact information for two references, and a brief statement of research interests, through LJMU's vacancies webpage (see link provided).  You may upload a single PDF file, but please make sure to fill in all boxes on the submission page (e.g, "see attached PDF file").