Research Associates (m/f/x) within CRC 1491 (29,8725 h)

Ruhr University Bochum; Bochum; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PhD program

Integrated research school

Collaborative team

Job summary

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum invites applications for a doctoral researcher (m/f/x) in the CRC 1491 project. The position concentrates on radio continuum, polarization, and optical data, with emphasis on galaxy evolution and magnetohydrodynamic simulations.

Starting as soon as possible, the fixed-term 3-year appointment leads to a doctoral degree within a vibrant European research setting at RUB. TV-L E13 classification applies; hybrid international collaboration opportunities exist.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with very good grades in physics or physics and astronomy.
• Master's degree in physics and astronomy is mandatory at start.
• Strong interest in SFB1491 research area.
• Master's level experience in the field.
• Understanding of galaxy evolution physics.
• Experience in analysis of simulations and/or observational data of nearby galaxies.
• Experience coding.

Responsibilities

• Data reduction and analysis of radio continuum and polarization data, and deep optical imaging data.
• Studies of cosmic ray transport, star formation, and magnetic fields in galaxies.
• Comparison to predictions from (cosmological) MHD simulations.
• Development of foreground predictions for the direct radio search for DM annihilation signature.
• Cooperation within the CRC SFB1491.

Skills

Coding experience

Data analysis

Galaxy evolution physics

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics or physics and astronomy

Master's degree in physics and astronomy

Tools

Simulation data analysis tools

Job description

Research Associates (m/f/x) within CRC 1491 (29,8725 h)

We are looking for a doctoral researchers (E13, 75%) to work within the Collaborative Research Center SFB 1491 ("Cosmic Interaction Matters - From Source to Signal"). For detailed information, we refer to www.sfb1491.rub.de/

This position is primarily intended for researchers specializing in "radio continuum and optical observation" and comparison to "magnetohydrodynamic modelsof Galaxies” or closely related areas. It is a fixed-term position for a period of three years with the goal of completing a doctoral degree.

• Scope: part-time


• Duration: fixed-term,3 years


• Start: as soon as possible


• Apply by: 2026-10-26

Your tasks:

• data reduction and analysis of radio continuum and polarization data, as well as deepoptical imaging data


• studies of cosmic ray transport, star formation, and magnetic fields in galaxies


• comparison to prediction from (cosmological) magneto hydrodynamic simulation


• development of foreground predictions for the direct radio search for DM annihilation signature


• cooperation within the collaborative research center SFB1491

Your profile:

• bachlor's degree with very good grades in physics or physics and astronomy


• a completed master's degree in physics and astronomy is a mandatory requirement at the time of starting the position


• strong interest in the research of SFB1491


• Previous experience at the master's level in the above-mentioned scientific field


• demonstrated understanding of the physics of galaxy evolution


• experience in analysis of simulation and/or observational data on nearby galaxies


• experience in coding

We offer:

• a professional work environment in an enthusiastic scientific team


• a PhDfollowing a coordinated program via our integrated research school

Further information:

The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L).If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E13 TV-L.

Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).

The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.

If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees.

German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF). https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/daf/mitarbeitende/index.html.en

The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact [e-mail].

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.

Contact persons for further information:

Prof. Dr. Dominik Bomans, Tel.: [phone]

Ann-Kathrin Prinzenberg (Team Assistant), Tel.: [phone]

Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.