Postdoctoral Position in Extragalactic Astrophysics at Leiden Observatory

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral appointment at Leiden Observatory in the group of Dr. Jacqueline Hodge. The successful candidate will conduct studies on early galaxy assembly, with particular focus on ALMA, VLA, and JWST data. Candidates with experience with data from these facilities and/or 1) image/uv-plane morphological fitting, 2) dust and line radiative transfer modeling, 3) stellar/gas kinematics and dynamical modeling, 4) resolved SED fitting, or 5) creating mock observations from galaxy simulations are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applicants must have a PhD in physics, astronomy, or a closely related field at the time of appointment. The postdoc is for three years, subject to a review during the second year. The starting date is negotiable. The research will take place in the vibrant academic environment at Leiden Observatory, which carries out world-class research in the formation of structures in the universe and the origin and evolution of galaxies, the detection and characterization of exoplanets, and the formation of stars and planetary systems. Embedded in the Faculty of Science at Leiden University, Leiden Observatory is the largest astronomy department in the Netherlands, with about 35 faculty and adjunct faculty, 50 postdoctoral researchers, 80 PhD students, 30 support staff and over 100 MSc students. Leiden is a charming university town with an international flair.

Leiden University is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups.