Post doctoral position in Understanding galaxy evolution with JWST

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in Galaxy evolution with JWST (Post doc position - D.D. 573/2022) at the National Institute of Astrophysics (INAF), Padova Observatory.

The successful applicant will work in the extragalactic group in Padova and join the international GLASS (https://glass.astro.ucla.edu/ers/) and PASSAGE teams. He/she will mainly involved in the exploitation of NIRISS data to investigate galaxy properties as a function of environment and cosmic time.

A fraction of the time will be available for independent research, and independent collaborations are encouraged.
The position is offered for 2 years, renewable depending on fund availability, with anticipated starting date on June 2023, negotiable.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Benedetta Vulcani ([email protected]) for additional information. The official call for applications, along with all the required documents, can be found at:

https://amministrazione.oapd.inaf.it/albo

Applicants should have a PhD in physics, astronomy or related subject by the time of the application. Experience in spatially resolved spectroscopy will be a plus.

The annual salary will be 29,000 EUR (income tax does not apply to this type of contract) which is more than adequate for local costs of living. Travel funds are also available.

The deadline for application is December 20, 2022.

INAF is an equal opportunity employer and women and minorities are encouraged to apply.