Astrophysicist for Extragalactic Stream Research

16 hours ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet Full time
Opportunity at the Niels Bohr Institute

The Niels Bohr Institute, Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen, is inviting applications for 1-2 postdoctoral research positions in extragalactic stellar streams. The positions are part of a larger project titled 'Decoding Dark Matter with Stellar Streams from Beyond the Milky Way.'

We seek candidates with a strong background in computational astrophysics, galactic dynamics, and/or dark matter physics. Experience with N-body codes, analyzing large-scale or zoom-in cosmological simulations, stellar streams (detection, characterization, and/or modeling), and alternative dark matter models is considered a significant asset.

As a postdoctoral researcher, you will be encouraged to develop your own projects related to extragalactic streams and receive support to travel to international conferences and visit collaborators. Excellent candidates will automatically be considered for the DARK Fellow program.

The Pearson's Extragalactic Streams group works at the intersection of theory and observations, analyzing large-scale cosmological simulations, running stream simulations, while comparing their models to data. They work on various topics including globular cluster streams in dwarf galaxies, developing stream-finding algorithms to search for streams in new datasets, and predicting the behavior of stellar streams within different dark matter frameworks.

This position is open as soon as possible after 1 September 2025. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of Employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff. Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

To apply, please submit a brief cover letter stating your research interests and plans, how you see yourself fit into the group, diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent), and separate reprints of 1 particularly relevant paper.

Please note that we do not request letters of recommendation to be sent at any point in the search for this position.

Benefits and Opportunities

You will have opportunities to develop your own projects related to extragalactic streams, travel to international conferences, and co-mentoring students. Co-mentoring of students is encouraged, and there will be options to teach if relevant.

Contact Information

For more information about the position, please contact the University of Copenhagen.



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