Postdoctoral positions on observations of early galaxy evolution

We are seeking to fill Postdoctoral positions within the REionization Complementary Approach Project (RECAP), which aims at unravelling the complexity of the cosmic reionization history and of the energy and baryon exchange between ionizing sources and their environment, through the synergy between multi-scale tailored simulations and multi-wavelength observations. The project will exploit proprietary and archival datasets from state-of-the-art facilities, such as JWST, VLT and ALMA. The design of new observations will be driven by tailored simulations, which will also support the data interpretation.

The positions are funded by the ERC Synergy Grant 2024 program RECAP (101166930) and the successful candidates will be working within one of the groups led by the project PIs: Laura Pentericci (Italy), Benedetta Ciardi (MPA, Germany), Valentina D’Odorico (Italy), and Kirsten Knudsen (Sweden). Because of the highly synergetic approach of the projects, extended visits to institutes other than the hosting one are expected, and the positions come with travel funds. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to supervise and mentor students.

The node at Chalmers University of Technology will open two postdoc positions to focus on mm/submm/radio/infrared observations of galaxies during the EoR. The two positions will focus on (1) the physical properties of the interstellar medium of early galaxies, in particular on the lower-mass galaxy population and (2) the environment and the properties of companion sources of early galaxies. 

Applicants are expected to have a strong background in observations and research experience with high-redshift galaxies. 

Applicants should have a PhD, preferably in astronomy, by the start of the appointment. Employment rules give preference to PhD degrees awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline. Please see Chalmers application system for further requirements, link. 

The application deadline is March 2nd, 2025, The application should be written in English, include a cover letter, CV, publication list, and description of research interests. Please arrange for two reference letters to be send directly to Kirsten Knudsen (see instructions on link). Submission of the application should go via this link (please click 'apply' at the end of that page).