PostDoc - Creating an open database of simulated massive black holes (Open)

The Donostia International Physics Center DIPC is currently accepting applications for one postdoctoral appointment in the field of massive black hole formation and evolution.

Expertise in the modeling of the formation and growth of supermassive black holes are particularly welcome.

The successful candidate will work closely with Prof. Silvia Bonoli, within the new astrophysics group at the DIPC. The group has broad expertise in numerical simulations of structure formation (dark matter/hydrodynamical/semi-analytical), cosmological galaxy surveys and globular cluster physics. The group is involved in the J-PAS and the WEAVE-QSO surveys and the Euclid, LISA and Athena missions. The specific task of this position will be the creation of mock catalogues of massive black holes for an open-access data-base. The candidate will run the existing L-Galaxies model of galaxy formation to create variations of the mock catalogues and help in the construction on the open-access database.

Expertise in the modeling of massive black holes in galaxy formation models - use of super-computer facilities.

• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales
• Target start date: 2025/02/03

We provide a highly stimulating research environment, and unique professional career development opportunities.

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The galaxy evolution group at the DIPC, led by Dr. Silvia Bonoli, comprises several postdocs and PhD students and focuses on various aspects of the formation and evolution of galaxies and their supermassive black holes.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV and a brief statement of interest to the following application email below. 

Reference letters are welcome but not indispensable.

The reference of the specific opening to which the candidate is applying should be stated in the subject line, and the application must be received before the application deadline.

Although candidates are welcome to contact the project supervisors to know further details about the proposed research activity, please be aware that the application will be evaluated only if it is submitted directly to the email address listed below as application email.

• Reference: 2024/47
• Application deadline: 2024/12/31
• Application email: jobs.research@dipc.org

Applications received by the deadline will be evaluated by a Committee designed by the DIPC board on the basis of the following criteria:

• CV of the candidate (40%)
• Adequacy of the candidate’s scientific background to the project (40%)
• Reference letters (10%)
• Other: Diversity in gender, race, nationality, etc. (10%)

Evaluation results will be communicated to the candidates soon after. Positions will only be filled if qualified candidates are found.

The DIPC may revoke its decision if the candidate fails to join by the appointed time, in which case the position will be awarded to the candidate with the next highest score, provided it is above 50 (out of 100).

However, the selected candidate may keep the position if, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, the candidate duly justifies the reasons why he or she cannot join before the specified deadline, and as long as the project allows it.

This contract is part of the project PID2021-124243NB-C21, funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/FEDER, EU.