Post-doctoral Positions at IAP Paris
Organization: Institut d’Astrophysique de Paris / CNRS
Street Address : 98bis Boulevard Arago
City: Paris
Zip/Postal Code: 75014
Country: France
Attention To: Philippe Salomé, Yohan Dubois
Email: philippe.salome@obspm.fr
The IAP is seeking candidates for a 2+1 year post-doctoral position in hydrodynamics simulations of Cool Core Galaxy Clusters, starting at the earliest in spring 2017 (later is possible).
The successful candidate will carry out research within the ANR project LYRICS (Gas Life CYcle around Galaxies : ORIgin and State of Cold Accretion Streams).
The goal of this project is to study the life cycle of gas in galaxies in the presence of AGN- feedback, by studying the large filamentary network surrounding Brightest Cluster Galaxies (BCGs) and standing in the hot X-ray ICM.
LYRICS builds up on i) large datasets (~40 sources) already obtained (MUSE, ALMA, NOEMA, IRAM-30m) and archival observations (XMM/Chandra, GALEX, Spitzer, Herschel).
It is expected that post-processing of simulations and computational development will have to be carried out during the course of this position. Physical modeling and applications to current ALMA / MUSE observations of cool core clusters will also be performed (ie coupling to photoionisation codes like Meudon-PDR, CLOUDY or shock models).
Applicants should have a PhD in physics, astronomy or related subject by the time of the appointment. We encourage applications from candidates with strong expertise in numerical simulations, modeling and post-processing. Experience with manipulating multi-wavelength data will also be considered. Knowledge of extragalactic astrophysics is preferred. Skills in one or several programmation languages (e.g. Python, Fortran, C++) are necessary.
The IAP maintains a lively visitor program and hosts regular workshops and conferences throughout the year. The successful candidate will be immersed in an internationally visible research environment in the Paris Campus, with rich intellectual and computational resources.
The appointment is for 2+1 years with a salary including French social security benefits. Funding will also be allocated for travel.
Applicants should submit a CV (max. 2 pages), a publication list, a short review of previous works (2 pages) and a statement of research interests (2 pages). Applications should be sent via email to philippe.salome@obspm.fr.
For full consideration materials must be received before December 31st, 2016.
Included Benefits:
French national medical insurance, Maternity/Paternity leave, Lunch subsidies, Family supplement for children, Participation to public transport fees, Pension contributions
