Postdoc in X-ray and gamma-ray astronomy

Postdoc in X-ray and gamma-ray astronomy, Zeuthen

Client:

DESY

Location:

Zeuthen, Germany

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

5daea5f72b10

Job Views:

9

Posted:

30.04.2025

Expiry Date:

14.06.2025

Job Description:

About your role:

• Conduct multiwavelength analysis of jetted active galactic nuclei using data from current X-ray (NuSTAR, Chandra, XMM-Newton, Swift) and gamma-ray (Fermi-LAT) facilities, in both quiescent and flaring states.
• Perform sensitivity studies and make predictions for CTAO.

Good reasons to join:

Join our international research campus in a supportive environment that values respectful cooperation, gender equality, and work-life balance. We offer flexible working hours, part-time options, job-sharing, mobile work, family-friendly policies, health management, occupational pensions, comprehensive training, and development opportunities. Remuneration follows TV-AVH regulations. Employees receive a financial supplement for the Deutschland-Ticket.

Position limited to 3 years.

About you:

• Ph.D. in physics or astronomy.
• Proficient in coding languages, especially Python.
• Experience with high-energy data analysis (X-rays to gamma-rays) and jet modeling codes (e.g., JeTSET).
• Optional: experience with multi-wavelength data analysis (radio to optical-UV).
• Familiarity with timing analysis techniques.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

We look forward to your application via our portal. DESY promotes equal opportunities and diversity. We encourage women and severely disabled persons to apply if qualified. Further information is available at:

Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY
Personalabteilung
Notkestraße
Hamburg
Phone: +49-40-8998-xxxx