DAWN Postdoctoral Fellowship – DTU Space

Job title:

DAWN Postdoctoral Fellowship – DTU Space

Company:

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet

Job description

Job Description:The Cosmic Dawn Center (DAWN) invites applications for the DAWN Fellowship. The position is intended for outstanding early career scientists whose research falls within DAWN’s research themes of galaxy evolution, dust and the interstellar medium in galaxies across cosmic time. Dawn Fellows are expected to pursue their own independent, cutting-edge research programs, either in theory or observationsResponsibilities and qualifications
As a DAWN Fellow you are expected to carry out world-class research, and to collaborate with DAWN scientists at DTU Space and NBI, as well as our international institutes associated with DAWN. You are also expected to help create a stimulating and fun research center at DAWN. We also encourage the candidate to mentor and supervise BSc and MSc student projects, and co-supervise PhD students.As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).We offer
DAWN is a Center of Excellence funded by the Danish National Research Foundation (DNRF) and is located at the DTU Space department of the Technical University of Denmark and the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen. In addition, the center has a number of associate members at major research institutes across Europe, North America, and Australia. DAWN brings together experts in all aspects of early Universe galaxy evolution and is deeply involved in major existing and upcoming surveys with e.g. HST, ALMA, Euclid, and JWST, as well as cosmological and zoom-in simulations. For more information on the Center’s activities and researchers, please see .DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is three years.The position is a full-time position with an expected starting date 15 December 2024.DAWN Fellows receive support for computing, travel, and publication expenses.Most non-Danish citizens are eligible for a favourable tax scheme. Copenhagen is a beautiful, family-friendly city with a large international community, a lively and diverse cultural scene, and a very high quality of life. You can find more on moving and living in Denmark here: .You can read more about .Further information
Further information may be obtained from Prof. Thomas R. Greve ( ) or Prof. Georgios Magdis ( )Related URLs:.If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at .Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 1 October 2024 (23:59 Danish time).Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.The DTU Space Institute has about 210 employees and is located in the greater Copenhagen area at the Lyngby Campus of the Technical University of Denmark together with 19 other institutes within the technical sciences. We link natural science closely with the development of new technology. DTU Space is involved in the full life cycle of space activities, including concept and design, construction and proto-typing, calibration and validation, implementation and operations, data analysis, processing, dissemination, and applications, leading to new instruments and applications. With the specialized and refined technology available, we are getting more and more answers and further insight about the Earth and the universe surrounding us. We contribute to about 200 scientific publications a year.In the Astrophysics & Atmospheric Physics Division of the Department of Space Research and Space Technology (DTU Space), current focus areas cover large-scale structure of the universe, physics of compact objects, exoplanets, upper atmosphere physics and cosmo-climatology as well as development of instrumentation, in particular high-energy instrumentation, i.e. X- and gamma ray detectors and -optics. The division is currently active in the operation of instruments and data analysis from three satellites. The division also runs four instrumentation laboratories and hosts a center for space weather research and forecasts.Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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Location

Kongens Lyngby, Hovedstaden – Lyngby, Midtjylland

Job date

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 23:39:07 GMT

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