Research Associates (m/f/x) · within CRC 1491 (27,8725 h)

In order to fill a fixed-term position in part-time (29.87 hours/week = 75%) as soon as possible, we are looking for 1

Research Associates (m/f/x) within CRC 1491 (29,8725 h)

We are looking for a doctoral researchers (E13, 75%) to work within the Collaborative Research Center SFB 1491 ("Cosmic Interaction Matters - From Source to Signal"). For detailed information, we refer to www.sfb1491.rub.de/

This position is primarily intended for researchers specializing in "radio continuum and optical observation" and comparison to "magnetohydrodynamic models of Galaxies” or closely related areas. It is a fixed-term position for a period of three years with the goal of completing a doctoral degree.

• Scope: part-time
• Duration: fixed-term, 3 years
• Start: as soon as possible
• Apply by: 2026-10-26

Your tasks:

• data reduction and analysis of radio continuum and polarization data, as well as deep optical imaging data
• studies of cosmic ray transport, star formation, and magnetic fields in galaxies
• comparison to prediction from (cosmological) magneto hydrodynamic simulation
• development of foreground predictions for the direct radio search for DM annihilation signature
• cooperation within the collaborative research center SFB1491

Your profile:

• bachlor's degree with very good grades in physics or physics and astronomy
• a completed master's degree in physics and astronomy is a mandatory requirement at the time of starting the position
• strong interest in the research of SFB1491
• Previous experience at the master's level in the above-mentioned scientific field
• demonstrated understanding of the physics of galaxy evolution
• experience in analysis of simulation and/or observational data on nearby galaxies
• experience in coding