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| Postdoc position on photoD framework for stellar distance estimation with Rubin/LSST | Closing date: 2026-04-10
Contact: Lovro Palaversa |
| The Laboratory for Astroparticle Physics and Astrophysics at the Division of Experimental Physics of the Ruder Boskovic Institute invites applications for a postdoctoral position in astrophysics, in the field of stellar and galactic astrophysics. The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Lovro Palaversa on "photoD", a stellar distance estimation method utilizing Vera C. Rubin's LSST broad-band photometry. The project involves an active collaboration with Prof. Zeljko Ivezic (University of Washington & LSST) and Prof. Mario Juric (University of Washington & DiRAC). | | ▸ more | The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to the project with an emphasis on
- developing and maintaining photoD code
- application of photoD to LSST data
- validation of photoD outputs
- scientific analysis of the results
The successful candidate will be encouraged to utilize a significant fraction of time on a scientific program of own choosing that utilizes LSST-based photoD stellar distances.
Start date and duration
Start date: as soon as possible, expected around June 2026 (administrative processing may affect the earliest possible start).
End date: contract initially fixed until 30 November 2027, with possible extensions.
Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A PhD in Astronomy or a related field (including Computer Science),
- Research background relevant to the topic
- Strong coding skills (Python preferred) and excellent written/spoken English.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in scientific research, published scientific papers, and personal presentations at scientific conferences, as well as research experience in astrophysics, particularly with data from the Legacy Survey of Space and Time.
Application
Please include the following documents in your application:
Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of research interests (max 2 pages)
Contacts for at least one letter of recommendation
Application and letters of recommendation should be sent to: astrophysics @ irb.hr
Selection process:
Application Deadline: April 10 2026
Review Period: Begins after April 10 2026
Notification: Selected candidates will likely be contacted by the end of April
Terms of employment
This is a full-time position at the Ruder Boskovic Institute. Salary and benefits follow Croatian public-sector regulations and include standard social benefits (healthcare, pension contributions, parental leave, vacation entitlement, etc.).
Application procedure:
Apply to the institute?s formal call published through EURAXESS: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/417340.
Important for the selected candidate (administrative)
The candidate may be required to complete the procedure for recognition of foreign higher education qualifications through the relevant national agency (details will be provided to the selected candidate), if the PhD degree was obtained outside Croatia, and ensure possession of the original of the diploma.
Contact
For scientific inquiries and questions about the institute/position, please contact:
Dr. Lovro Palaversa (astrophysics @ irb.hr)
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