PhD positions in galaxy evolution and cosmology

Sociedad Española de Astronomía; Donostia/San Sebastián; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic research center in Donostia/San Sebastián is offering PhD positions focused on galaxy evolution and cosmology. The successful candidates will engage in high-level research within the Astrophysics & Cosmology group. The fellowship lasts for 4 years with no teaching duties. Interested candidates must submit a CV, academic records, and two reference letters before the deadline of October 21, 2025.

Qualifications

• Candidate should submit a CV and an academic record.
• Two reference letters are required.

Responsibilities

• Join the Astrophysics & Cosmology group.
• Engage in research on galaxy/massive black hole evolution and cosmology.
• Participate in numerical simulations and large galaxy surveys.

Job description

PhD positions in galaxy evolution and cosmology

Centro/Institution:

Donostia International Physics Center & University of Zurich

Tipo/type:

Predoctoral

Vie, 10/10/2025

Mar, 21/10/2025

The "Donostia International Physics Center" (DIPC) is accepting applications for two doctoral positions (FPI) in the topics of galaxy/massive black hole evolution and cosmology.

The fellowship duration is 4 years, with no teaching duties.

The DIPC is a research institute located in Donostia/San Sebastian, a beautiful mid-sized city on the coast of the Spanish Basque Country. The successful applicants will join the Astrophysics & Cosmology group, a young and growing group currently consisting of 3 staff, 5 PhD students and 4 postdocs. The group’s research includes numerical simulations of structure formation and galaxy evolution (dark matter/hydrodynamical/semi-analytical), large galaxy surveys and the physics of globular clusters. The group is involved in the Euclid, the Athena and the LISA missions and the J-PAS and the WEAVE-QSO surveys.

The DIPC does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, or status as an individual with a disability.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a CV, an academic record, and arrange for two reference letters to be sent to the corresponding responsible person (Silvia Bonoli or Raul Angulo)

The reference of the specific opening to which the candidate is applying should be stated in the subject line, and the application must be received before the application deadline.