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| Fixed-term researcher position on "Dynamics of galaxies at high z" at INAF, Florence, Italy | Closing date: 2025-12-15
Contact: Federico Lelli |
| The Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory (INAF, Florence, Italy) is advertising a fixed-term researcher position for two years, with the possibility of renewal for more years. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Federico Lelli and his research team on the dynamics of galaxies at high z, as well as on other subjects of common interest. | | ▸ more | JOB DESCRIPTION: The successful candidate will study the dynamics of galaxies at high z, analyzing multi-wavelength observations (from ALMA, JWST, and the VLA) and/or comparing them with the predictions from cosmological simulations. In particular, the researcher will join the TRICEPS international collaboration, led by Dr. Federico Lelli (https://www.lellifederico.com/), which is studying a sample of massive galaxies at z=4-5.
INSTITUTE DESCRIPTION: The Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory is part of the Italian National Institute of Astrophysics (INAF). It is located on the Arcetri hill in the surroundings of Florence, near the town where Galileo was exiled and spent the last years of his life. The observatory has strong ties with the Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Florence and hosts a large international group working on galaxies and cosmology (see https://sites.google.com/inaf.it/exagal). The observatory also hosts research groups working on star formation, stellar evolution, exoplanets, Solar System, high-energy astrophysics, and instrumentation. The observatory is very active in outreach and education.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: The researcher position is at the same entry level of a permanent INAF researcher (gross salary of 38465/year) and comes with extra benefits, such as full access to the Italian public healthcare system, pension funds, maternity/paternity leave, parental leave, and more.
ELIGIBILITY: By Italian law, to apply to this type of position, the candidate must (1) be a citizen of the European Union (EU), or (2) be a relative of citizens of the EU so that the candidate is eligible for a permanent residence permit, or (3) hold a long-term residence permit in the EU by the application deadline, or (4) have the legal status of refuge or subsidiary protection.
In addition, by the application deadline, the candidate must hold a PhD in Astronomy or Physics, or have three years of documented research expertise after the M.S. degree.
REQUESTED EXPERTISE: The following expertise will be assessed by the selection committee: (1) general knowledge of models of galaxy formation and evolution; (2) knowledge of analysis techniques of radio/submm interferometric data and/or optical/NIR photometry and/or optical/NIR spectroscopy; (3) knowledge of analysis techniques of cosmological simulations of galaxy formation and evolution; (4) knowledge of numerical techniques and/or software to model galaxy dynamics.
HOW TO APPLY: The application must be sent by the deadline of 23:59 CET on 14 December 2025 using the PICA webportal (https://pica.cineca.it/login). For technical and/or practical help, it is highly recommended to contact Federico Lelli (federico.lelli @ inaf.it). Basic guidelines:
After registering to the webportal, use the following code: 2025INAFRIC-OAA-Triceps-012. On the webportal, complete all parts and upload the following documents:
(1) Curriculum vitae (CV)
(2) Research statement (max 5 pages, font 12 pt, single line spacing)
(3) Full list of publications
(4) Five top publications that the committee will individually evaluate (the candidate may either upload the pdf files of the published papers, or a list with active weblinks to the papers)
For legal reasons, the CV of the applicant must be signed and report the following statement at the end:
"Le informazioni contenute nel presente "curriculum vitae et studiorum" sono rese sotto la personale responsabilità del sottoscritto, ai sensi degli articoli 46 e 47 del Decreto del Presidente della Repubblica 28 dicembre 2000, numero 445, e successive modifiche e integrazioni, consapevole della responsabilità penale prevista dall'articolo 76 del medesimo Decreto per le ipotesi di falsità in atti e/o dichiarazioni mendaci."
After providing the requested information and uploading the requested documents on the portal, the applicant must either (1) electronically sign the application using a certified software, or (2) save a pdf copy of the full application, sign it, and upload the signed pdf copy on the portal together with a copy of a valid document (ID card or passport).
CONTACTS: For any information (scientific and/or technical) send an email to federico.lelli @ inaf.it
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