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| Galaxy Clusters with LOFAR | Closing date: 2023-01-31
Contact: Francesco de Gasperin |
| 2-yr postdoc position at IRA-INAF (Bologna, Italy) on observational radio astronomy at low-frequency with LOFAR | | ▸ more | We are offering a 2 year postdoc position at the Institute of Radioastronomy (IRA - INAF) focussed at exploiting the LOFAR LBA Sky Survey (LoLSS; de Gasperin et al. 2021) in the field of galaxy clusters. LoLSS observations were completed in 2022, the data reduction is ongoing using the LOFAR nodes at IRA-INAF in Bologna. According to current models, with the sensitivity and angular resolution of the survey, we expect to detect radio emissions from about a hundred galaxy clusters. These clusters will constitute the first statistical sample of radio clusters observed at very low frequency (50 MHz) and will allow to complement the data of the LoTSS survey and to test the current theoretical scenarios. The hired postdoc will contribute to the data analysis of the LoLSS survey focusing on the extraction and data reduction of those fields containing clusters of galaxies. During the project, the candidate will combine LoLSS data with the LoTSS data of the clusters and with complementary radio (uGMRT, JVLA) and X (Chandra, XMM) data, and will compare observations and theoretical predictions. The candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. de Gasperin in close collaboration with the low-frequency radio group at IRA.
The researcher will be part of the quickly growing group of low-frequency radio astronomers at IRA. The candidate will be part of the LOFAR collaboration and will have privileged access to data. Our teams have strong expertise in radio, X-ray, numerical and theoretical modelling. The candidate will have access to state-of-the-art computing facilities and to large survey data from MeerKAT, LOFAR and other facilities. Funding for computing and travel will be available. The position comes with no teaching duties. A PhD in astronomy, physics or equivalent is a requirement.
The application must include:
- CV
- Filled annex A and B (see website)
- A copy of the ID card
- Copy of phd certificate (or master certificate and declaration to have at least 3 yrs of research experience)
- Signed list of the attached material
The position is expected to begin as early as possible after March, 2023.
Please see the website for further instructions: https://info.ira.inaf.it/opportunities/bando-2022-12-ira-ar/
For any question, please contact Dr. Francesco de Gasperin (fdg @ ira.inaf.it)
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