Open positions at DAWN (PostDoc/PhD)
The Cosmic Dawn Center (DAWN) invites applications for the DAWN Post-doctoral Fellowships
The Cosmic Dawn Center (DAWN) invites applications for the DAWN Post-doctoral Fellowships. The fellowships are intended for outstanding early career scientists whose research falls within DAWN’s research themes: high-redshift galaxy evolution, epoch of re-ionization, first stars and galaxies, dust and ISM in the early universe and dark matter. DAWN Fellows are expected to pursue their own independent, cutting edge research programs, either in theory or observations.
DAWN is a new Center of Excellence funded by the Danish National Research Foundation (DNRF), and is located at the Niels Bohr Institute (NBI), University of Copenhagen and at the Space division of the Danish Technical University (DTU-Space). In addition, the center has a number of associate members at major research institutes across Europe, North America, and Australia. DAWN brings together experts in all aspects of early Universe galaxy evolution and is deeply involved in major existing and upcoming surveys with e.g. HST, ALMA, Euclid and JWST, as well as cosmological and zoom in simulations.
For more information on the Center's activities and researchers, please see https://dawn.nbi.ku.dk/.
Dawn Fellowships are for up to three years (2+1). The employment is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2021 or upon agreement with the chosen candidate. Applicants may also be considered for other post-doctoral positions at the Cosmic DAWN Center.
Applications must consist of a CV, Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent), a list of publications, and a brief research statement that describes research interests, future plans and relevant technical experience. The research statement should not exceed 3 pages (text, figures and references included) with a font size no smaller than 11pt Times New Roman (or equivalent).
The deadline for applications is 4 January 2021, 23:59 GMT +1. Applications received within the deadline will receive full consideration. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview in late January.
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below. Follow the directions for applying carefully.
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee. You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.
Terms of employment
The positions is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.
The starting salary is currently up to DKK 437.843 including annual supplement (+ pension up to DKK 74.871). Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.
DAWN Fellows receive support for computing, travel and publication expenses and are expected to collaborate with the international institutes associated with DAWN.
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The Cosmic DAWN Center, Faculty of Science at University of Copenhagen invites applications for PhD Fellow positions starting in September 2021, or as soon as possible thereafter. Fellowships are intended for outstanding candidates with a background in astronomy, physics, or related technical disciplines who are interested in doing research within DAWN’s research themes: high-redshift galaxy evolution, epoch of re-ionization, first stars and galaxies, dust and ISM in the early universe and dark matter. Positions are available for three years for candidates holding a MSc.
DAWN is a Center of Excellence funded by the Danish National Research Foundation (DNRF), and is located at the Niels Bohr Institute (NBI), University of Copenhagen (UCPH) and within The National Space Institute (DTU Space). The center brings together experts in all aspects of early Universe galaxy evolution, is deeply involved in major existing and upcoming surveys with HST, ALMA, Euclid and JWST, as well as cosmological and zoom in simulations.
In addition, the center has a number of associate members at major research institutes across Europe, North America, and Australia. PhD students will have both an advisor in Copenhagen and an external advisor at one of our affiliated research institutes or another major research institute. Students may be expected to spend several months outside of Denmark, which could be at one of our affiliated institutes or another major research institute. Our most recent PhD students have used this time at Cornell, Hawaii, and Oxford Universities.
Principal supervisor is Professor, Sune Toft, Department of Cosmic DAWN Center, Section 3, E-mail: Sune@nbi.ku.dk, Direct Phone: +45 6168 0930
Within this 3-year period, your key tasks as a PhD student at SCIENCE are to:
- Manage and carry through your research project
- Attend PhD courses
- Write scientific articles and your PhD thesis
Teach and disseminate your research
Terms of salary, work, and employment
The employment is scheduled to start in the fall of 2021 or upon agreement with the chosen candidate.
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.
The starting salary for the 3-year PhD is currently at a minimum DKK 331.125 (approx. EUR 43,750) including annual supplement (+ pension up to DKK 53,811). Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted electronically; via the University of Copenhagen's central employment, pages by clicking on the apply link in the red box.
Please include:
- A cover letter (optional)
- A statement describing your research interests and background as they relate to the Cosmic Dawn Center
- CV (including any publications)
- Diploma and transcripts of record (BSc/AB and MSc, if applicable)
- 1-3 reference letters (if any)
The deadline for applications is 15 January 2021, 23:59 GMT +1.
The research statement should not exceed 3 pages (text, figures and references included) with a font size no smaller than 11pt Times New Roman (or equivalent).
Selection of the successful candidates will be based on outstanding research accomplishments and promise of future achievement. We encourage applications from the best candidates irrespective of nationality, gender, or background.
Questions:
Contact the DAWN Center Director, Sune Toft, sune@nbi.ku.dk. General information about the Cosmic Dawn Center, our activities and researchers is available at http://dawn.nbi.ku.dk.
