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Euclid Photometric redshifts - Post-doctoral position at the APC laboratory in Paris
Job Summary
Category
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution
Laboratoire d'Astroparticule et Cosmologie (APC)
Number of Positions Available
1
Duration
2 Years
Could the duration be extended?
No
Work Arrangement
In-Person
In-Person Location(s)
Paris
France
Job Description
The Astroparticle and Cosmology (APC; http://apc.u-paris.fr/) laboratory of the University of Paris seeks applications for one postdoctoral position in the area of galaxy formation and evolution, with specific emphasis on the participation in the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid Mission and the synergy with the Rubin Observatory Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST).
Tasks: Machine Learning algorithms for photometric redshift estimation and cluster detection. Processing of external Euclid data from Rubin/LSST and estimation of photometric redshifts. The postdoc will work within the Euclid team at the APC laboratory and contribute to the development in the ground segment of algorithms and operations for photometric validation of combined Euclid and LSST data, as well as for photometric redshifts and cluster detection. S.he will have a research activity focused on galaxy clusters or galaxy formation and evolution.
Starting date between Jan 1 2025 and Dec 30 2025
Compensation and Benefits
Currency
365
Compensation Range
$3,000USD to $4,500USD
Included Benefits
French national medical/dental insurance, maternity/paternity leave, lunch subsidies, family supplement for children, contribution to offset public transportation costs, pension contributions. School is free in France for all children above 3. The salary above is before taxes and benefit costs.
Application Details
Application Instructions
The Candidates should send their application with the following elements to Simona Mei ([email protected]) and to the link https://emploi.cnrs.fr/Offres/CDD/UMR7164-KEVVEL-025/Default.aspx before November 15th 2024:
- Motivation letter
- CV
- Three recommendation letters sent directly to S. Mei
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in astrophysics
- Photometric redshifts, image simulations, image analysis, Proficiency in Python and coding in general, Ability to work in a team and respect deadlines, Capability to write documents and deliver clear presentations in English, Research in photometric redshifts for applications in cosmology or galaxy formation and evolution or galaxy clusters.
- Motivation letter
- CV
- Three recommendation letters sent directly to S. Mei
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in astrophysics
- Photometric redshifts, image simulations, image analysis, Proficiency in Python and coding in general, Ability to work in a team and respect deadlines, Capability to write documents and deliver clear presentations in English, Research in photometric redshifts for applications in cosmology or galaxy formation and evolution or galaxy clusters.
Link to Online Application
Publication Start Date
2024 Oct 18
Application Deadline
2024 Nov 15