[Full details on this postdoctoral call be found at https://www.iac.es/en/employment/one-postdoctoral-contract-cosmo-2022-ps-2022-119]

Description

The IAC (Tenerife) announces ONE postdoctoral contract to work on topics within the project work on the project linked to the line of research “Cosmology and Astroparticles: Theoretical aspects of CMB, LSS and astroparticle physics”. The contract is funded by the project “Cosmology at all redshifts: Scientific preparation and exploitation of J-PLUS, J-PAS, QUIJOTE and LiteBIRD” (PID2021-126616NB-I00), led by Dr. Carlos Hernández-Monteagudo.

Research topics at the IAC include most areas of astrophysics: Solar Physics (FS), Exoplanetary System and Solar System (SEYSS), Stellar and Interstellar Physics (FEEI), The Milky Way and The Local Group (MWLG), Formation and Evolution of Galaxies (FYEG), and Cosmology and Astroparticles (CYA-CTA). All of these are supported by an ambitious instrumentation programme. In 2020, the IAC was granted by the Spanish Government the status of Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence, a prestigious recognition awarded for the third time to the IAC as a leading research institute in Spain. Further information about the IAC's research programme, its Observatories and the 10.4m GTC is available at the IAC's web page: https://www.iac.es/

The candidate will have the opportunity to participate in the vibrant research program related to theoretical/phenomenological aspects of Cosmology and Astroparticle physics in the IAC. This area is currently composed of two staff members, Dr. Carlos Hernández-Monteagudo and Dr. Jorge Martín Camalich, one postdoc and four PhD Students.

Tasks: The successful candidate will pursue research connecting the following fields:

• Large Scale Structure.
• Secondary anisotropies of the Cosmic Microwave Background radiation.
• Astroparticle theory, and interface between astroparticle physics, astrophysics and cosmology.

Particular attention will be given to applicants with experience in the field of study of the large scale structure, Cosmic Microwave Background secondary anisotropies, and with background in astroparticle physics.

Requirements: The candidates must have an excellent research record, commensurate with the duration of their research career. They must be in possession of a Ph.D. degree in Astrophysics or Physics by the application deadline: candidates who have not received their doctorate before the deadline will not be admitted to the selection process. The IAC is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage, in particular, applications by women and by members of minorities.

Training: Candidates who have obtained their doctorate at the IAC must provide accreditation of a period of complementary training at other research centres. The required period is a full continuous year or 18 accumulated months (including periods of training during the doctoral studies stage and after obtaining the Ph.D. degree, but not periods prior to the predoctoral contract at the IAC).

Duration: The contract will be of indefinite duration. It is estimated that the date of commencement no later than Fall 2023. The first current funding horizon for the project lasts 22 months, although it could be extended if funds are available.

Remuneration: The gross annual salary will be 35.820 Euros, with deductions of up to 20% for income tax (IRPF) and social security (dependent on the candidate's personal situation). The contract provides social security cover for spouse or de facto partner and children.

Contact: For further information about the scientific aspects of this opening, please contact the head of the project at the IAC PI, Dr. Carlos Hernández-Monteagudo (chm at iac.es).