Postdoctoral Position in Galaxy Evolution with Euclid spectroscopic data

Applications are invited for a 2-year Postdoctoral position at the University of Bologna (UniBO). The research project will be focused on the optimal exploitation of the Euclid spectroscopic galaxy surveys in the framework of galaxy evolution. A more detailed outline of the science project can be found at the link indicated below.

The successful applicant will work at the Department of Physics and Astronomy (DiFA) within the stimulating environment of the Navile Campus in Bologna, the largest cluster of institutes for astrophysical research in Italy (DIFA, INAF-OAS, INAF-IRA, ALMA Regional Center, and the headquarters of the Cherenkov Telescope Array).

They will also join the activities of the Euclid Legacy Science Advanced Analysis Tools (ELSA) program, an HORIZON-EU funded project aimed at exploring new methodologies and creating cutting-edge pipelines, tools and algorithms in order to maximally exploit the legacy value of Euclid spectroscopic data for galaxy evolution studies.

The research will be carried out under the supervision of Dr. M. Talia.

This appointment is for 24 months, with possible extensions depending on performance and fundings availability, with an annual gross salary of ~€28k.

The starting date will be agreed upon with the selected candidate, but cannot be later than July 1st, 2025.

The University of Bologna values its diverse work environment and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and cultural diversity.