项目介绍

2024年10月4日

The Department of Space, Earth and Environment (SEE) at Chalmers University of Technology is a dynamic hub for cutting-edge scientific research. We explore both the origins of the universe, our planet, and life, as well as pressing contemporary issues on Earth. Our research addresses global challenges related to resources, energy supply, and environmental impact through innovative models, tools, and methods.

At the Division of Astronomy and Plasma Physics (AoP), our research spans a broad spectrum of topics, including the study of evolved stars, the interstellar medium, astrochemistry, star and planet formation, exoplanets, observational cosmology, galaxy formation and evolution, and galaxy clusters. Our activities are based at the Johanneberg Campus and the Onsala Space Observatory (OSO)—Sweden’s national facility for Radio Astronomy. OSO operates cutting-edge telescopes in Sweden, shares the APEX telescope in Chile, and hosts the Nordic ALMA Regional Center (ARC).

Project overview

We invite applications for a postdoctoral position as part of the project “Feeding and feedback in the dark hearts of galaxies,” funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (PI: S. Aalto). This project uses multi-wavelength approaches, including newly developed mm and submm observational techniques, to probe the dark cores of dusty galaxies. We employ state-of-the-art machine learning methods to investigate nuclear evolution and galaxy-SMBH co-evolution.

We are looking for a highly-motivated, talented postdoctoral researcher with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

1. mm/submm/radio interferometric studies of nearby and/or distant galaxies, AGNs, and starbursts.
2. Optical and IR studies of host galaxy properties.
3. 3D radiative transfer modeling.
4. Galactic dynamics, outflows, and feedback.
5. Numerical modeling of galaxy evolution, including machine learning and AI techniques.

You will be joining a thriving and collaborative research environment that spans the Division for Astronomy and Plasma Physics and the Onsala Space Observatory, home of the Swedish National Facility for Radio Astronomy and the Nordic ALMA Regional Center Node. Our team also actively participates in numerous international collaborations.

Further details about the department’s research activities can be found here.

Major responsibilities

As a postdoctoral researcher, your primary responsibility will be conducting high-impact research within the group of S. Aalto and collaborators. You may also have the opportunity to contribute to teaching at undergraduate and master’s levels, and to supervise master’s or PhD students. Collaboration, both within academia and with broader society, will be an integral part of your role.

This position offers a strong foundation for future research careers, both within academia and in industry or the public sector.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• A Ph.D. in astronomy or a closely related field, awarded within the past three years.
• A strong track record and demonstrated potential for conducting innovative research.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Contract terms

Full-time temporary employment for two years with possible extension.
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Application procedure

The application should be marked with 20240528 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:• Introduce yourself• Describe your previous research fields and main research results• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered.

Application deadline: 15 November, 2024

For questions, please contact:

Prof. Susanne Aalto, Astronomy & Plasma Physics; Space, Earth and Environment
Susanne.aalto@chalmers.se
+46 31 772669

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