Research Support Technician PR30/05/2025

European Commission; España; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institution in Spain seeks a First Stage Researcher in Physics for a part-time position. The role involves enhancing research in redshift space and developing projects in astrophysics. Candidates should have a degree in Physics, programming skills, and knowledge in relevant fields.

Formación

• Degree in Physics or related subject required.
• Specific courses in Astrophysics and Cosmology preferred.
• Demonstrated programming skills in Python or C++.

Responsabilidades

• Enhance research in redshift space using peculiar velocities.
• Develop research within the project 'Illuminating the dark sector of the Universe'.

Conocimientos

Physics knowledge

Astrophysics knowledge

Cosmology knowledge

Programming in Python

Programming in C++

Knowledge of git

Knowledge of parallel computing

Educación

Degree in Physics or related subject

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company

Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid)

Department

Teaching and Research Staff (Personal Docente e Investigador)

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

Bachelor Positions

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

29 May 2025 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

25

Offer Starting Date

1 Jul 2025

Funding

Not funded by a EU programme

Reference Number

2023-5A/TIC-28943 ATCAM

Research Infrastructure

No

Job Responsibilities

1. Enhance the work in Reyes-Peraza et al. 2024 to redshift space, using distributions of peculiar velocities.
2. Develop other research within the main project, Illuminating the dark sector of the Universe, 2023-5A/TIC-28943 ATCAM.

Qualifications

• Physics knowledge (degree in Physics or related subject).
• Astrophysics knowledge (specific courses).
• Cosmology knowledge (specific courses).
• Demonstrated skill to programme in Python, C++ or other programming languages.
• Knowledge of git and GitHub or similar servers.
• Knowledge of parallel computing and usage of computing queues.

Languages

English: Good level

Research Field

Physics

Additional Information

Salary: 1,400 €/monthly gross

Expected end of contract: 31/07/2025

Selection Process

Applications must be registered through the online application system of UAM. It is recommended to contact the PI beforehand to discuss suitability and seek assistance with the application system. Application Link