Postdoctoral position in Cosmology at ICC (Barcelona)

The physical cosmology group at the ICC is inviting applications for  postdoctoral researchers to join the research effort of the group. The applicant must have a PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics or Physics, or have fulfilled all the requirements for a PhD by the time the contact starts.

The successful candidate will work with Licia Verde  and the group on the  interpretation of  state-of-the art and forthcoming cosmological data.  Experience with cosmology, analysis of data, statistics, possibly applied in the cosmological context and  familiarity with coding  is highly desirable.

The bulk of the funding comes from an IDEAS European Research Council Award  of  Licia Verde. This position is for two years, possibly renewable for a third year, depending on performance and future funding.

A complete application (curriculum vitae, bibliography, summary of previous research, a statement of research interests and at least three references) should be uploaded here: http://icc.ub.edu/job/54  clicking on "apply now".  Referees will be contacted automatically once the  application is submitted.  

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled with consideration guaranteed to all applications received by January, 31, 2017. The position  is expected to begin in the fall of 2017, but earlier starting date is negotiable. Informal  inquiries can be directed to Prof. Licia Verde ([email protected]).