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The position is placed at the Division of Astrophysics in the Department of Physics to work with Dr. Oscar Agertz, Dr. Santi Roca Fabrega and the Lund galaxy formation group. The project is focused on theoretical predictions for ESA’s new ARRAKIHS satellite, which will observe the faint outskirts of Milky Way-mass galaxies. We are seeking candidates with backgrounds in numerical models of galaxy formation. The position is for three years.
The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.
Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the date of employment decision. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.
Additional requirements:
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Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
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Very good understanding of numerical astrophysics and computational galaxy formation
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Experience in advanced analysis of cosmological simulations of galaxy formation
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Experience in analyzing data from different cosmological simulation codes
This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers.
Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.
For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:
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A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
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Teaching skills.
Additional assessment criteria:
Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.
This is a full-time, fixed-term employment for 3 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S and OFR/S, dated 1st February 2022.
Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:
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résumé/CV, including a list of publications,
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a general description of past research and future research interests (no more than three pages),
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contact information of at least two references,
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copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.
Welcome with your application!
Within the Faculty of Science research and education is conducted within Astronomy, Biology, Physics, Geosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, medical radiation physics, physical geography and Environmental Sciences. The Faculty of Science is organized into eight departments, gathered in the northern campus area in Lund. The Faculty of Science has approximately 1900 students, 330 PhD students and 730 employees.
The Department of Physics is one of Lund University's largest departments with approximately 400 employees. The department is shared between the Faculty of Science and Faculty of Engineering. At the department there are seven research divisions and a number of major research centra. The research at the department covers a wide range of modern physics.
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Anställningsform: tidsbegränsad anställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100 | Ort: Lund | Län: Skåne län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: PA2026/1032 | Kontakt: Oscar Agertz , Oscar Agertz , | Facklig företrädare: OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli 046-2229362, OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli 046-2229362, SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet
[email protected], SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet , SEKO: Seko Civil 046-2229366, SEKO: Seko Civil 046-2229366, | Publicerat: 2026-06-15 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2026-06-29
