Postdoctoral position at the Cosmic Dawn Center - DTU Space

The Cosmic DAWN Center invites applications for the a two-year postdoctoral position. We seek outstanding early career scientists whose research falls within the themes of massive galaxy formation and evolution, protocluster science, ISM, and CGM physics at cosmic noon.
The Cosmic Dawn Center (DAWN) invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral position. The position is intended for outstanding early career scientists whose research falls within DAWN’s research themes. The focus of the position is on the formation and evolution of massive galaxies, with a focus on the physics of their gaseous interstellar and circumgalactic medium, and the relation to their surrounding environment at cosmic noon. Observational experience with (sub-)mm interferometer and IFU spectroscopy are considered among the recruitment criteria.

Responsibilities and qualifications
As a DAWN post-doc, you are expected to carry out world-class research, and to collaborate with Francesco Valentino and his group in relation with the QUIESCENCE project. Collaborations with other DAWN scientists at DTU Space and NBI, as well as our international institutes associated with DAWN are encouraged. You are also expected to help create a stimulating and fun research center at DAWN. We also encourage DAWN postdocs to mentor and supervise BSc and MSc student projects, and co-supervise PhD students.

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

We offer
DAWN is a Center of Excellence funded by the Danish National Research Foundation (DNRF), and is located at the DTU Space department of the Technical University of Denmark and the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen. In addition, the center has a number of associate members at major research institutes across Europe, North America, and Australia. DAWN brings together experts in all aspects of early Universe galaxy evolution and is deeply involved in major existing and upcoming surveys with e.g. HST, ALMA, Euclid, and JWST, as well as cosmological and zoom-in simulations. For more information on the Center's activities and researchers, please see http://cosmicdawn.dk/.

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is two years. The position is a full-time position with an expected starting date in the fall 2025, upon agreement with the chosen candidate.

DAWN postdocs receive support for computing, travel, and publication expenses.

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Further information
Further information may be obtained from Francesco Valentino (fmava@dtu.dk)

You can read more about DAWN here:

Cosmic DAWN Center.

DTU Space

The Niels Bohr Institute

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Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 3 April 2025 (23:59 Danish time).

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

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