Postdoc

CRISTAL Postdoc job opportunity:

The “[CII] resolved ISM in star-forming galaxies with ALMA” (CRISTAL) ALMA Large Program team invites applications for a 2-year ALMA-ANID postdoctoral position at the Universidad de Concepción (UdeC) in Chile, with possible extension depending on funding. The selected candidate will work with Rodrigo Herrera-Camus (UdeC, PI of CRISTAL) and M. Aravena (UDP, co-PI) investigating the spatially-resolved properties of star-forming galaxies at z~4-6 based on ALMA, HST, and JWST data. The scientific areas of CRISTAL include kinematics, outflows, ISM, and morphology. Please visit www.alma-cristal.info for more information.

Interested candidates with a PhD in astrophysics and experience in galaxy evolution are encouraged to apply. The selected postdoc will benefit from the Partner Group between UdeC and MPE in Garching, which is led by R. Herrera-Camus. In addition, the selected postdoc will have access to the 10% Chilean time in all professional observatories operating in Chile, including ALMA and VLT. The Astronomy Department at UdeC is highly international, and includes 14 faculty, 10 postdocs, and ~40 graduate students. Current research areas include galaxy evolution, astrochemistry, AGN, and theoretical astrophysics.

Applications should be submitted by email in a single pdf document to the address rhc@astro-udec.cl under the subject "CRISTAL postdoc application". They should include a cover letter (1-page), a research statement (2 pages; including a research plan to contribute to CRISTAL), and a CV. In addition, applicants should provide the names and contact information of 2 references willing to provide letters of recommendation on requests. Applications will be reviewed starting October 3rd, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. The starting date will be as soon as possible. Applicants can contact R. Herrera-Camus (rhc@astro-udec.cl) for further enquiries.

Application Deadline:

Monday, October 3, 2022

Selection Deadline:

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Current Status of Position:

Accepting Applicants