Postdoctoral researcher in high energy astrophysics (M/F)

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research organization in France seeks a postdoctoral researcher to model very-high-energy gamma-ray sources. Candidates should have a PhD in physics and excellent programming skills in Python and C++. You will contribute to developing numerical models and analyzing data from renowned gamma-ray telescopes. This role offers a full-time temporary contract in a highly collaborative laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics required.
• Strong knowledge of data analysis methods in gamma-ray astronomy is essential.
• Excellent programming skills in Python and C++ are necessary.

Responsabilités

• Model high-energy gamma-ray sources and study magnetic fields in the Milky Way.
• Develop numerical code for modeling high-energy particle propagation through magnetized medium.
• Analyze data from gamma-ray telescopes including Fermi and CTAO.

Connaissances

Data analysis methods in gamma-ray astronomy

Programming skills in Python

Programming skills in C++

Formation

PhD in physics

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Astroparticule et Cosmologie Research Field Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Country France Application Deadline 3 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The postdoctoral researcher will be part of a team involved in modelling and observations of very-high-energy gamma-ray sources, in the context of study of magnetic fields in the Milky Way galaxy and in the intergalactic medium.

The work will include development of numerical code for modelling of propagations of high-energy particles through magnetized medium and analysis of data of different gamma-ray telescopes: Fermi Large Area Telescope, Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory (CTAO), Large High-Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO).

The workplace is Astroparticle and Cosmology laboratory in Paris, a Joint Research Unit (UMR) overseen by Université Paris Cité (UPCité), the CNRS, the CEA and the Observatoire de Paris. APC brings together 80 researchers and faculties, along with 75 engineers, technicians, and administrative staff. Including non-permanent personnel (doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, technical staff on contracts, apprentices, and foreign visitors), approximately 220 people.

The laboratory's activities are organized around five scientific teams: Cosmology, Gravitation, High-Energy Astrophysics, Particles and Theory. The APC researchers have access to powerful computing resources and state-of-the-art experimental and observational facilities and benefit from first-class technical support.

• PhD in physics
• Knowledge of data analysis methods in gamma-ray astronomy
• Excellent programming skills in Python, C++.