Postdoctoral positions in Cosmology at the University of Göttingen

[Jens Niemeyer]

The Institute for Astrophysics and Geophysics of the University of Göttingen (IAG) offers two postdoctoral positions in cosmology. The appointment is for three years.

The positions (E13 TV-L 100%, 39,8 hours per week) will be offered within the research group on Astrophysical Cosmology led by Prof. Jens Niemeyer. They are available immediately and offer the opportunity to pursue the goal of Habilitation. See https://obp.uni-goettingen.de/en-US/Stellen/StellenDruck/74234 for the official advertisement.

The main research interests of the group lie in cosmological structure formation, axion dark matter, and physics of the very early universe. We are involved in the development of cosmological simulation codes and the HETDEX collaboration.

The applicant is expected to have a Master's degree or equivalent, a PhD degree in physics or astronomy, and a background in one or more of the scientific areas of the research group or closely related fields. Expertise in scientific computing is a plus. Candidates are expected to contribute to the academic life of the IAG through teaching and the supervision of students. They will be involved in international collaborations and will be encouraged to participate in science teams of future astrophysical observing facilities. Teaching duties according to §31 NHG will be required.

The application should include a CV, a list of publications, a brief description of previous research experience and current interests as well as a list of three contacts for letters of recommendation. Please upload your application in one pdf file until 12/01/2023 on the application portal of the university using this link: http://obp.uni-goettingen.de/de-de/OBF/Index/74234.
For informal inquiries, please contact Jens Niemeyer via E-Mail: [Log in to view email].

The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in fields in which they are underrepresented. The university has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The University is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled employees and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. In the case of equal qualifications, applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preference. A disability or equality is to be included in the application in order to protect the interests of the applicant.
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