Postdoctoral Fellow in Physics

at the Department of Physics. Closing date: 8 January 2025.

Department of Physics is one of the largest departments within the Faculty of Science at Stockholm University and supports a broad range of basic research in experimental and theoretical physics. It has about 250 employees of which 95 are PhD students. Many have been internationally recruited. The Department is part of the AlbaNova University Center, which, in addition to the Department of Physics, houses the Department of Astronomy, the Physics Departments at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), and the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics (Nordita). 

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Project description
We are searching for a candidate to conduct original research in the area of near field cosmology. Areas of interest include dwarf galaxies formation and evolution, the nature of dark matter and alternatives to CDM, the Milky Way and Local Group of galaxies. We are mainly looking for candidates with interests in developing and/or running and analysis of cosmological simulations.

The candidate will join the newly established research group of Azadeh Fattahi at Stockholm university. She/he is encouraged to collaborate with researchers at Stockholm, as well as internationally with scientists at the Virgo Consortium for cosmological simulations. The position is funded by a Wallenberg Academy Fellowship awarded to Azadeh Fattahi.  

The candidate will be part of the Oskar Klein Centre for Cosmoparticle Physics (OKC; www.okc.albanova.se) in Stockholm, a rich scientific environment that comprises more than a hundred researchers working in both theory and experiment in the fields of astronomy, astrophysics and particle physics at both Stockholm University and the Royal Institute for Technology (KTH). The OKC hosts a vibrant research program on dark matter, dark energy, transient and multimessenger astrophysics, structure formation, axion searches, and particle phenomenology. Postdoctoral fellows are also welcome to participate in Scientific Programs at the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics (Nordita).

Main responsibilities
The candidate will conduct original research in the area of near field cosmology, dwarf galaxies and dark matter. She/he will be expected to lead research articles and to present key research results at international scientific conferences.

Qualification requirements
Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria
The degree must have been completed at latest before the employment decision is made, but no more than three years before the closing date. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances. Special reasons refer to sick leave, parental leave, elected positions in trade unions, service in the total defense, or other similar circumstances as well as clinical attachment or service/assignments relevant to the subject area.

In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research productivity, communication skills, publication record, and faculty recommendations. Prior experience with cosmological simulations and HPC systems are highly desirable.

Terms of employment
The position involves full-time employment for a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date 2025-09-01 or as per agreement.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from Azadeh Fattahi, azadeh.fattahi@fysik.su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

• Your contact details and personal data
• Your highest degree
• Your language skills
• Contact details for 2–3 references
  Important: Your academic referees should send us recommendation letters no later than the closing date, via e-mail to: FV-3788-24.refletters@fysik.su.se and state in the subject line: SU FV-3788-24 + name of the applicant.

and, in addition, please include the following documents

• Cover letter
• CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
• Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing:
  – why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
  – why and how you wish to complete the project
  – what makes you suitable for the project in question
• Copy of PhD diploma
• Letters of recommendation (no more than 3 files)
• Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files).

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

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