Postdocs in astrophysics

About the company

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked as one of the world's leading academic institutions. Here, there are approximately 46,000 students and 8,500 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our endeavor to understand, explain, and improve our world and human conditions. Lund University welcomes applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. Equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles for all parts of our operations. Special subject description The two positions are located at the Department of Astrophysics, Physics Department, Lund University. The applicants will work together with Prof. Oscar Agertz and the galaxy formation research group in Lund. We are looking for candidates with experience in numerical modeling of galaxy formation and evolution or star formation. The positions are time-limited to two years. The start date is flexible, but preferably no later than September 2027. Duties The duties within a position as a postdoc consist mainly of research. Teaching may also be included, however, at most 20 percent of the working time. Within the framework of the employment, the opportunity shall be given for three weeks of higher education pedagogical training. The employees will conduct research in close collaboration with Oscar Agertz and the galaxy formation research group in Lund. Applicants will be given the opportunity to participate in research projects within a wide spectrum of areas, including cosmological zoom simulations of galaxy formation, the origin of the Milky Way, formation and evolution of dwarf galaxies, as well as numerical models of the turbulent interstellar medium and star formation on galactic scales. We also encourage applicants to develop and conduct their own research projects. The research group has access to national supercomputer resources, which will also be available to the employees. For further information about the research and possible projects, please contact Oscar Agertz. There is also an opportunity to participate in the supervision of students at the bachelor's, master's, and/or doctoral level, but this is not a requirement. Qualifications To be qualified for employment as a postdoc is someone who has obtained a doctoral degree, or a foreign degree assessed to correspond to a doctoral degree, within the subject area of the employment and which was obtained at most three years before the date of the employment decision. If there are special reasons, the doctoral degree may have been obtained earlier. We are primarily seeking candidates who have demonstrated very good research potential within extragalactic astronomy, especially within numerical simulations of galaxies or star formation. Other requirements: Very good knowledge of English, both oral and written. Very good understanding of numerical astrophysics and computational galaxy formation or star formation.

Your tasks

Assessment criteria This is a merit-based employment primarily focused on research. The employment is intended as an initial step in the career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their scientific merits and potential as researchers. Special weight will be attached to scientific ability within the subject area. When employing a postdoc, the following shall constitute the basis for assessment: Good ability to develop and conduct research of good quality.

Requirements

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative ability, drive, and independence, as well as how the applicant, through their experience and competence, is assessed to complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department and contribute to its future development. Terms The employment is time-limited to 2 years and concerns full-time. The employment is time-limited according to the agreement, “Agreement on time-limited employment as postdoc”, between the labor market parties dated 2022-02-01 (Arbetsgivarverket, OFR:s, and Saco-S). Instructions for application The application must be written in English and include: Curriculum vitae/CV including a publication list. A general description of previous research work and future research interests (max three pages). Contact details for at least two references. Copy of degree certificate for the doctoral degree as well as any other certificates/grades you wish to invoke.

How to apply

Welcome with your application! At the Faculty of Science, research and education are conducted in astronomy, biology, physics, geosciences, chemistry, mathematics, medical radiation physics, environmental science, and physical geography. The operations are conducted within the northern university area. The faculty has approximately 1,900 students, 330 doctoral students, and 730 employees. The Physics Department is one of Lund University's largest departments with approximately 400 employees. The department is shared by the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Engineering (LTH). At the department, there are seven research divisions and a number of larger research centers. Research at the department covers a wide spectrum of modern physics. www.fysik.lu.se We decline all contact from advertisers, recruitment, and staffing agencies due to state procurement regulations.