Hybrid Senior Astrophysicist — Observational Cosmology

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Research allowance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng invites applications for a Senior Astrophysicist focusing on observational cosmology. The role blends on-site collaboration with a hybrid model, leveraging major telescope data to explore dark matter, dark energy, and galaxy evolution.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in Astronomy/Astrophysics or related fields, with 5+ years postdoctoral experience in observational cosmology, and are proficient in Python, IDL, or C++.

Qualifications

• PhD in Astronomy/Astrophysics/Physics or related field.
• 5+ years postdoctoral research experience in observational cosmology.
• Proficiency with Python, IDL, or C/C++.
• Experience analyzing large astronomical datasets (imaging, spectroscopy).
• Strong publication record and ability to collaborate internationally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced observational cosmology research using telescope data.
• Analyze large datasets to constrain cosmological parameters.
• Develop and apply data processing and modeling techniques.
• Collaborate with international teams on joint projects.
• Design and plan future observational campaigns and instrument development.
• Present findings at conferences and in journals.
• Mentor graduate students and postdocs in cosmology projects.
• Participate in operations of astronomical facilities from Sandton.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Python

IDL

C/C++

Education

PhD in Astronomy/Astrophysics/Physics

Tools

IRAF

Astropy

DS9

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng invites applications for a Senior Astrophysicist focusing on observational cosmology. The role blends on-site collaboration with a hybrid model, leveraging major telescope data to explore dark matter, dark energy, and galaxy evolution.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in Astronomy/Astrophysics or related fields, with 5+ years postdoctoral experience in observational cosmology, and are proficient in Python, IDL, or C++.