Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- FUNDACIÓ BOSCH I GIMPERA
- Department
- HUMAN RESOURCES
- Research Field
- Astronomy
- Researcher Profile
- Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Country
- Spain
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 37.5
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- H2020 / ERC
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
The Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) invites applications for a postdoctoral position to work with Prof. Chervin Laporte. The position is funded by the ERC Starting Grant "VIA LACTEA" which aims to understand the formation and evolution of the Milky Way by means of numerical simulations. Applicants with strong expertise/interests numerical simulations of astrophysical systems, galaxy formation, galactic dynamics, Galacti-Archaeology/near-field cosmology, are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience with programming (C/C++) and parallel programming will be an advantage as well as prior experience with numerical simulations of galaxy formation (idealised or cosmological).
Our group is part of the WEAVE and SDSS-V surveys. The ICCUB offers a stimulating environment with scientific staff working on a variety of topics from cosmology, extragalactic and Galactic astronomy to star formation and gravitational wave detection. The term of employment is for 3 years (subject to performance and availability of funds). The position is funded by an ERC starting grant and comes with special dedicated access to our in-house HPC cluster and generous travel support. Candidates should have completed their PhD within the last six years and be in possession of their PhD degree by the starting date of employment.
ICCUB offers and promotes a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation (for additional information please see the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or email secretaria@icc.ub.edu with
their request.
Candidates should submit a cover letter, a CV (stating 3 reference writers), a statement of past/future research interests (2-3 pages), have 3 letters of references sent to chervin.laporte@icc.ub.edu by the deadline 27th March 2024 for full consideration. Applications will still be accepted after this date until the position is filled.
Gross salary per year 35.000-50.000
Requirements
- Research Field
- Astronomy
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Experience with running computational astrophysics codes for numerical simulations of galaxy formation and/or stellar dynamics (AREPO, RAMSES, GIZMO, Gadget, CHaNGa, semi-analytic models of galaxy formation, EXP). Ability to change those codes for special purposes depending on experiment undertaken. Strong coding skills (Python, C/C++, MPI). |
Excellent proficiency in Stellar Dynamics, Computational Astrophysics. Having experience in conducting numerical experiments from initial condition preparation, to running, analysing, curating simulation data. Excellent communications skills. Ability/willingness to supervise students and assist the team within large projects.
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Language | Level Basic/Good/Excellent/Mother tongue |
English | Excellent/Mother tongue |
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- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
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Interview over Zoom/Skype
Priority will be given to people with disabilities (article 59 Law 5/2015 of October 30), according the basic Statute of Public Employees.
Important:
The starting date of labour contract is indicative, and will depend on the selected candidate have all the documentation in order to be hired.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- FUNDACIÓ BOSCH I GIMPERA
- Country
- Spain
- Geofield
Where to apply
- chervin.laporte@icc.ub.edu
Contact
- State/Province
- BARCELONA
- City
- BARCELONA
- Website
- Street
- BALDIRI REIXAC, 4-8
- Postal Code
- 08028