Postdoctoral Researcher in interstellar medium and star formation studies

We are looking for a motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our research group to study the Galactic interstellar medium and star formation.

Description

The postdoctoral researcher will be employed at the Department of Physics, University of Helsinki, for a period of up to 30 months. The project studies the initial conditions and the processes of the Galactic star formation using a combination of observations and numerical modelling. The postdoctoral researcher will work on the modelling of interstellar clouds, with possible participation in the observational work. The tasks include the development of radiative transfer methods and the modelling of dust continuum and spectral line observations at infrared and radio wavelengths. The objects range from cloud complexes to cloud filaments, individual pre-stellar cores, and proto-stars. Direct contributions to observations and their data analysis will also be possible. The starting salary will be ca. 3600 euros/month, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience.

Requirements and eligibility criteria

The employed postdoctoral researcher should have a doctoral degree in astronomy or physics at the time of the application deadline. Good computing skills and good command of the English language are required. Some experience in numerical modelling, programming, and data analysis are essential. Past experience of in star formation studies and interstellar medium studies is considered a plus. The contract can start on the 1st of June 2023, or as agreed.

How to apply

Please submit your application via our recruitment system, following the more detailed instructions given on that web page.