Two postdoctoral positions in the topic of massive galaxy evolution

Applications are invited for two postdoctoral positions in the study of galaxy formation and evolution at the Department of Space, Earth and Environment, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. The successful candidates will join the research group of Prof. Kirsten K. Knudsen. The research is on high-redshift starburst/AGN and galaxy evolution with focus on observational studies primarily in the mm-wave/radio wavelength range as well as modelling of source detection. The scientific aim is towards understanding the mechanisms that drive the evolution of massive galaxies. The starting data is flexible, though preferably August 2025.

About the division

The successful applicant 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.


Main responsibilities


Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform research on galaxy evolution in the research team of Prof. Kirsten Knudsen. You will be involved in different aspects on understanding the mechanisms that drive the evolution of early massive galaxies, primarily from an empirical perspective. The two positions focus on how the nearby environment of early galaxies and on internal mechanisms (e.g. the influence of AGN), respectively, affect galaxy evolution. For more and specific details, please contact Kirsten Knudsen. The positions could also include some possibility for involvement in supervising master's and/or PhD students.

Qualifications


Applicants must hold a PhD, preferably in astronomy, or have a completed PhD degree by start of the appointment. Employment rules give preference to PhD degrees awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated potential for research in extragalactic astronomy, particularly in the fields of galaxy formation and evolution. Experience in millimeter/submillimeter or radio interferometry is advantageous. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are required. Non-Swedish speakers are strongly encouraged to learn the language, and Chalmers offers Swedish courses to facilitate this.

Contract terms

These postdoctoral positions are full-time, temporary appointments for two or three years.

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Application procedure

The application should be marked with 20240526 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1 page

Research statement: (Please name the document as: Research statement, Family name, Ref. number)
2 pages where you:
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

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

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered.

Application deadline: 29 November, 2024
 
For questions, please contact:
Professor Kirsten Knudsen, SEE/AoP
kirsten.knudsen@chalmers.se, +46-31-772-6355


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