Senior Astrophysicist: Observational Cosmology Lead

Placements24; Upington; Híbrido; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 300 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Professional development support

Travel to conferences

Remote data analysis

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Astrophysicist for an astronomical research institute in Upington, Northern Cape. You will lead observational cosmology projects, analyze data from state-of-the-art telescopes, and contribute to theoretical models.

The role requires a PhD, 5+ years postdoc in observational cosmology, strong programming skills (Python, C++, IDL), and experience with large surveys. You will publish in top journals and mentor junior researchers, with opportunities for international

Qualificações

• PhD in astronomy or cosmology required.
• 5+ years postdoc in observational cosmology.
• Strong cosmology theory knowledge: inflation, dark matter, dark energy.
• Proven experience analyzing large surveys.
• Proficient in Python, C++, IDL and relevant libraries.
• Experience with astronomical software and pipelines.
• Ability to lead independent and collaborative research.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design and execute observational cosmology research projects.
• Analyze large astronomical datasets from telescopes and surveys (e.g., DES, LSST, SKA).
• Develop statistical and computational data analysis methods.
• Interpret observational results within cosmological models (e.g., Lambda-CDM).
• Collaborate with international teams on joint projects and data analysis efforts.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at conferences.
• Supervise and mentor graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.
• Stay current with developments in observational cosmology and instrumentation.
• Contribute to the development of new observational strategies and data analysis techniques.
• Operate and potentially contribute to the development of telescope instrumentation or data reduction pipelines.

Conhecimentos

Python

C++

IDL

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Formação académica

PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or related field

Ferramentas

Data reduction pipelines

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Astrophysicist for an astronomical research institute in Upington, Northern Cape. You will lead observational cosmology projects, analyze data from state-of-the-art telescopes, and contribute to theoretical models.

The role requires a PhD, 5+ years postdoc in observational cosmology, strong programming skills (Python, C++, IDL), and experience with large surveys. You will publish in top journals and mentor junior researchers, with opportunities for international