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| 2+1 year postdoc in galaxy evolution studies. | Closing date: 2025-05-11
Contact: Dr Maciej Koprowski |
| Post-doctoral position in galaxy evolution funded by a research grant from the National Science Center, Poland, led by dr Maciej Koprowski. Initial contract for 2 years with the 1-year extension depending on performance. | | ▸ more | We are inviting applications for a postdoctoral position funded by a research grant from the National Science Center, Poland, as part of the Sonata Bis 13 competition. Applicants must fulfill the Center's criteria, specifically holding a doctoral degree that was awarded no more than seven years prior to the project's start date (this timeframe may be extended in cases of interruptions in the academic career as outlined by the Center). It is important to note that individuals in the postdoctoral role cannot hold another employment contract simultaneously.
The selected candidate will engage in research examining the evolution of galaxies at the highest redshifts explored to date, utilizing data from JWST, Spitzer, Herschel, JCMT, ALMA, Hubble, etc. The primary focus will be on stacking mass-complete optical galaxy samples within the FIR wavebands to investigate the extent of star formation that is reprocessed by interstellar dust. This research aims to quantify the temporal evolution of high-redshift galaxies through key metrics, like the luminosity function, star-forming main sequence, star formation rate density and others. The study will be conducted in close collaboration with the University of Edinburgh's team, under the leadership of Professor James Dunlop, with regular visits expected.
Key responsibilities encompass the following:
1) The post-doctoral researcher will engage in both data analysis and the theoretical aspects of the project.
2) Stacking galaxy samples in the far-infrared (FIR) bands will be part of the role.
3) The researcher will develop models for the resulting dust emission and deduce the associated evolution of the star formation rate using various fundamental functions.
4) The post-doctoral researcher will analyze and present their findings in the form of scientific publications.
5) Furthermore, co-supervision of students will be an essential duty.
Skills/Qualifications:
o A PhD in physics or a related discipline, or a declaration regarding the anticipated completion of the doctorate (a PhD must be obtained prior to commencing employment),
o A track record of publications in the field of astrophysics,
o Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
We offer:
o position in professional, dynamically developing team,
o collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, with regular visits anticipated,
o generous budget for conference trips,
o no teaching duties.
The total remuneration package is 140,000 PLN per year gross, which encompasses all associated costs, including comprehensive social security and health insurance. The estimated net monthly salary is approximately 7,300 PLN.
Full-time employment.
Contract duration: 2 years, with the possibility of an additional year based on performance evaluation.
The proposed start date is July/August 2025 with the possibility of extension to 2028, in addition, a later start date can be negotiated.
Number of offers: 1
Type of contract: Temporary
Job status: Full-time
Hours per week: 40
Institution: Institute of Physics, Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Informatics, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toru?, Poland
Project leader: Dr Maciej Koprowski
Project title: "James Webb Telescope - Evolution of the star-forming galaxies out to z~12".
Required documents and the application procedure can be found here: https://www.umk.pl/en/jobs/?task=offer&action=one&id=4688
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