PhD Student - Multi-messenger black holes : predictions and interpretation of new data (Open)
Pre-doctoral position
Position category:
PhD Student
Reference:
2025/62
Duration:
1 year
Application deadline:
2025/10/21
For more info contact the supervisors:
Silvia Bonoli
silvia.bonoli@dipc.org
silvia.bonoli@dipc.org
We are currently accepting applications for the above mentioned position. This is a unique opportunity for highly motivated students recently graduated from the University in Physics or related fields to gain research experience in one of DIPC’s high-profile research teams.
The role
The "Donostia International Physics Center" (DIPC), located in Donostia/San Sebastian, Spain, is accepting applications for a doctoral position in galaxy formation. Applicants with expertise in the modelling of galaxy evolution and/or data analysis of large surveys are particularly encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will join the group of Dr. Silvia Bonoli, which primarily focuses on the theoretical study of the formation and evolution of supermassive black holes, their host galaxies and the observational analysis of quasars.
Desired background & competences
Programming skills (particularly Python and C) - Fluency in English
Working conditions
- Contract duration: 1 year (possibility to extend up to 4 years)
- Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales
- Target start date: 2026/02/01
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 center
DIPC is a research center whose mission is to perform and catalyze cutting-edge research in physics and related disciplines, as well as to convey scientific culture to society. Located in Donostia / San Sebastian (Basque Country, Spain), DIPC was born from a strategic alliance of both public institutions and private companies. Since 2008 DIPC is a 'Basque Excellence Research Center' (BERC) recognized by the Basque Government's Department of Education. In 2019, DIPC was also recognized as a "Severo Ochoa" Excellence Center by the Spanish Research Agency.
About the team
The group is part of the new cosmology line at the DIPC, which has broad expertise in numerical simulations of structure formation and cosmological galaxy surveys. The group is involved in the J-PAS and the WEAVE-QSO surveys, Euclid, and the LISA mission.
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit a CV, an academic record, and 2 reference letters.
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: 2025/62
- Application deadline: 2025/10/21
- Application email: jobs.research@dipc.org
Selection process
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 (60%)
- Adequacy of the candidate’s scientific background to the project (20%)
- 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.
"Las actuaciones en el marco del contrato predoctoral estarán vinculadas al proyecto PID2024-159201NB-C21 financiado por por MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 /10.13039/501100011033 y por FEDER, UE"
