Field of Interest:astro-ph
Deadline: 2017-04-01
Region: Europe
Job description:
The Centre for Astrophysics and Cosmology at the University of Iceland invites applications for two postdoctoral research positions in
dark matter astrophysics. The successful candidates will join the research group led by Prof. Jesús Zavala Franco, working on the
development of a generalised theory of galaxy formation and evolution (ETHOS) that includes the impact of allowed non-gravitational
dark matter interactions within cosmological hydrodynamical simulations. This project is funded by a Grant of Excellence award given
by the Icelandic Research Fund, and has the overarching objective of finding clues of new dark matter physics in the properties of
galaxies across time. Our group will collaborate closely with several international colleagues that are contributing to different aspects
of the development of ETHOS, including Mark Vogelsberger (MIT, USA), Francis-Yan Cyr-Racine (Harvard University, USA),
Kris Sigurdson (UBC, Canada), Torsten Bringmann (University of Oslo, Norway), and Christoph Pfrommer (AIP, Germany).
The ideal candidate for the first position should have a strong background in the particle nature of dark matter, its connections to
cosmology and the formation and evolution of galaxies.
The ideal candidate for the second position should be an expert on hydrodynamical cosmological simulations of galaxy formation and is keen
on exploring the impact of non-gravitational dark matter interactions in this process.
The appointments are initially for 2 years (starting in the fall of 2017), with a possible extension of one year. The funding includes
salary as well as travel expenses to attend conferences and make research visits.
Suitable candidates must hold a PhD in Physics or Astronomy, and submit applications by e-mail before April 1st, 2017
to receive full consideration. An application package includes a cover letter, a CV, publication list, and a statement of research
interests and experience. Applicants must also arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be sent separately to the same e-mail address.
Further inquires about the positions are welcome.
Dr. Jesús Zavala Franco
Associate Professor
Faculty of Physical Sciences
University of Iceland
e-mail: jzavala@hi.is
https://notendur.hi.is/~jzavala/
Deadline: 2017-04-01
Region: Europe
Job description:
The Centre for Astrophysics and Cosmology at the University of Iceland invites applications for two postdoctoral research positions in
dark matter astrophysics. The successful candidates will join the research group led by Prof. Jesús Zavala Franco, working on the
development of a generalised theory of galaxy formation and evolution (ETHOS) that includes the impact of allowed non-gravitational
dark matter interactions within cosmological hydrodynamical simulations. This project is funded by a Grant of Excellence award given
by the Icelandic Research Fund, and has the overarching objective of finding clues of new dark matter physics in the properties of
galaxies across time. Our group will collaborate closely with several international colleagues that are contributing to different aspects
of the development of ETHOS, including Mark Vogelsberger (MIT, USA), Francis-Yan Cyr-Racine (Harvard University, USA),
Kris Sigurdson (UBC, Canada), Torsten Bringmann (University of Oslo, Norway), and Christoph Pfrommer (AIP, Germany).
The ideal candidate for the first position should have a strong background in the particle nature of dark matter, its connections to
cosmology and the formation and evolution of galaxies.
The ideal candidate for the second position should be an expert on hydrodynamical cosmological simulations of galaxy formation and is keen
on exploring the impact of non-gravitational dark matter interactions in this process.
The appointments are initially for 2 years (starting in the fall of 2017), with a possible extension of one year. The funding includes
salary as well as travel expenses to attend conferences and make research visits.
Suitable candidates must hold a PhD in Physics or Astronomy, and submit applications by e-mail before April 1st, 2017
to receive full consideration. An application package includes a cover letter, a CV, publication list, and a statement of research
interests and experience. Applicants must also arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be sent separately to the same e-mail address.
Further inquires about the positions are welcome.
Dr. Jesús Zavala Franco
Associate Professor
Faculty of Physical Sciences
University of Iceland
e-mail: jzavala@hi.is
https://notendur.hi.is/~jzavala/