Postdoctoral Position in Observational Cosmology (Euclid)

Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC); Barcelona; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Observational Cosmology and Extragalactic Astrophysics group at ICE-CSIC in Bellaterra, near Barcelona, Spain, invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to contribute to the scientific exploitation of the Euclid mission.

You will develop the data analysis pipeline for Euclid observables, work on modelling and cosmological inference, and develop simulations; there are opportunities to engage with other surveys such as DESI and Rubin/LSST.

Responsibilities

• Develop the data analysis pipeline for the main Euclid observables (galaxy clustering and weak gravitational lensing)
• Work on their modelling and the overall cosmological inference
• Develop and analyse cosmological simulations
• Opportunity to contribute to other galaxy surveys the group is involved in (DESI, Rubin/LSST) and their combination

Job description

Location: Institute of Space Sciences (ICE-CSIC), Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
Contract: 2 years, possible extension to a 3rd year subject to funding and performance
Start: As soon as possible, negotiable
Deadline: 1 November 2026 (applications accepted after until filled)

The Observational Cosmology and Extragalactic Astrophysics group at ICE-CSIC seeks one postdoctoral researcher to contribute to the scientific exploitation of the ESA Euclid mission.

Your role

• Develop the data analysis pipeline for the main Euclid observables (galaxy clustering and weak gravitational lensing)
• Work on their modelling and the overall cosmological inference
• Develop and analyse cosmological simulations
• Opportunity to contribute to other galaxy surveys the group is involved in (DESI, Rubin/LSST) and their combination

Environment

The group has 6 senior members, 4 research fellows and several postdocs and PhD students, with access to the MareNostrum supercomputer, the ICE computing cluster, the Port d'Informació Científica and CosmoHUB. ICE-CSIC holds the María de Maeztu Excellence Seal and is located on the UAB campus in Bellaterra, just outside Barcelona.