Postdoctoral researcher position in Galaxy Evolution

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the study of galaxy formation and evolution at the Department of Space, Earth and Environment, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. The starting data is flexible, though preferably spring 2022.

Information about the research and the division
As the successful candidate you will join the research group of Professor Kirsten K. Knudsen. The research is on high-redshift starburst/AGN and galaxy formation and evolution with focus on observational studies using mm-wave/radio instruments such as ALMA, JVLA, and APEX.

You will work in the 'Astronomy and Plasma Physics' division, which has a wide range of astronomy topics from exoplanets to high-redshift galaxies. The department hosts the Swedish National Facility for Radio Astronomy, which is also the location of the Nordic ALMA Regional Center Node.

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform research on galaxy evolution in the research team of Professor Kirsten K. Knudsen. The position also includes some possibility for involvement in supervising master's and/or PhD students.

Qualifications
You should have a PhD, preferably in astronomy, by the start of the appointment. You should demonstrate potential for research in extragalactic astronomy and the topic of galaxy formation and evolution. Experience in mm/submm/radio interferometry would be an asset. The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. If you do not speak Swedish, we encourage you to learn, and Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is initially for two years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
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Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20210549 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications

Coverletter: (Please name the document as: Cover letter, Surname, Ref. number):
1 page

Research statement: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
max 3 pages where you:
• Describe your previous and current research, 
• Describe your future goals and future research relevant to the topic of the position. 

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Please also arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent to madelene.olsson@chalmers.se by the application deadline (pdf format preferred). The reference letters should also be marked with Ref 20210549.

Application deadline: 30 December, 2021

For questions, please contact:
Professor Kirsten Knudsen, SEE/AoP
E-mail: kirsten.knudsen@chalmers.se
Phone: +46 31 7726355

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