Postdoc: Galaxy Formation & Reionization with JWST Data

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Space at the Technical University of Denmark invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral position focusing on early galaxy formation and evolution. The project uses JWST data to study primordial matter's impact on reionization, with opportunities to supervise students and collaborate within the Cosmic Dawn Center of Excellence.

The successful candidate will join the Primordial Universe team led by Associate Professor Kasper E.

Qualifications

• PhD degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
• Strong background in observational cosmology or galaxy formation.
• Experience with JWST data and innovative data analysis methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct observational studies of galaxies and their environments during reionization.
• Focus on the impact of primordial matter on galaxy formation and cosmic reionization using JWST data.
• Join large JWST collaborations and supervise students part-time.

Skills

Galaxy formation

Lyman-alpha absorption

ISM/CGM evolution

JWST NIRSpec spectroscopy

Machine Learning / statistics

Education

PhD degree or equivalent

Tools

JWST data

Machine Learning

Job description

DTU Space at the Technical University of Denmark invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral position focusing on early galaxy formation and evolution. The project uses JWST data to study primordial matter's impact on reionization, with opportunities to supervise students and collaborate within the Cosmic Dawn Center of Excellence.

The successful candidate will join the Primordial Universe team led by Associate Professor Kasper E.