Post-doctoral Researcher in Cosmology (w/m/d)

The Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) is dedicated to astrophysical questions ranging
from the study of our Sun to the evolution of the cosmos. Research focuses on cosmic magnetic fields
and extragalactic astrophysics as well as the development of research technologies in the fields of spec-
troscopy, robotic telescopes and e-science. The AIP carries out its research mandate within the frame-
work of numerous national, European and international cooperations. The institute is the successor to
the Berlin Observatory, founded in 1700, and the Astrophysical Observatory Potsdam, founded in 1874,
which was the first institute in the world to be explicitly dedicated to astrophysics. The AIP has been a
member of the Leibniz Association since 1992. AIP is located in the middle of a beautiful park landscape
in Potsdam, not far from Berlin, and has about 200 employees.

he Leibniz-Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP), Cosmography and Large-scale structure

research group, invites applications for a

Post-doctoral Researcher in Cosmology (w/m/d)

Ihr Aufgabengebiet:

The position can focus on large-scale structure, galaxy formation, and the cosmic web. However
research in the group is more expansive and includes dwarf galaxies, the structure and formation of
the Milky Way, computational cosmology, observational cosmology, cosmographic reconstructions of
the Local Universe and Constrained Simulations. We invite applicants with experience in either or
both observations and simulations to apply.

The position is a research fellowship in the context of the Horizon-EU funded network including the
Observatory at the University of Tartu (Estonia), the Kapteyn Institute of the Royal University of
Groningen (The Netherlands), and The University of Lorraine (France). The position’s scope will also
overlap within the Constrained Local UniversE Simulations (CLUES) collaboration, of which AIP is a
node. In addition to the cosmography and large-scale structure group led by Dr Libeskind, the
cosmology section at AIP includes Prof. Pfrommer and Dr Puchwein as well as around two dozen
postdocs and students.

Ihr Profil:

The start date is negotiable, but expected to be Fall 2024 or Winter of 2024/2025. The position will
include generous travel and computing support. The initial appointment will be made for 2 years,
with a possible extension, depending on performance and availability of funds. The successful
candidate must have a Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy, or a related field. Salary and benefits are
standard for German academic institutions and set at the TV-L level E13. We also provide social
benefits incl. company pension VBL as well as a subsidy for a so-called “job ticket” (ie for
commuters).

To apply, please send a PDF file containing a research statement (up to 3 pages), a curriculum vitae
and publication list, to Dr Noam Libeskind via bewerbung-2024-05@aip.de by July 19. Applicants
should arrange for 3 letters of recommendation to be sent to the same address by the same date.
For questions on the position please contact Dr. Libeskind at nlibeskind@aip.de
We particularly value diversity and we encourage applications from women. People with disabilities
will be given preferential consideration if they are equally qualified. The AIP values and promotes a
respectful and tolerant working atmosphere and has adopted a Code of Conduct to that end. Your
application documents will be kept for at least three months after completion of the appointment
process.

Leibniz-Institut für Astrophysik Potsdam
Dr. Noam Libeskind
An der Sternwarte 16
14482 Potsdam

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