Postdoc in Cosmology at University of Zurich

[Julian Adamek]

The Institute for Computational Science (ICS) at the University of Zurich invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the group of Prof. Dr. Julian Adamek. The appointment is for a fixed term from 1 December 2023 (or as soon as possible thereafter) until 31 August 2025.

Your responsibilities

You will work with the research group of Prof. Adamek on the development of relativistic N-body simulations for cosmologies with non-vanishing curvature.

Your profile

You should hold a PhD degree in physics and your academic record should clearly indicate a promising future in research. Furthermore, you should bring relevant expertise in the areas of cosmological N-body simulations and cosmological solutions of general relativity. Prior experience with high performance computing would also be an asset.

What we offer

The position comes with a competitive salary (approx. 100k CHF). The University of Zurich has a world-class scientific computing infrastructure, including dedicated access to the Tier-0 facilities of the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre in Lugano. We offer a diverse, open-minded and highly international environment.

Place of work

University of Zurich
Institute for Computational Science
Winterthurerstrasse 190
8057 Zurich

The city of Zurich offers a very dynamic and international living environment and is consistently ranked as one of the cities worldwide with the highest quality of living.

Application

Please send your application, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae and list of publications, by e-mail to [Log in to view email]. Your cover letter should clearly state your intended starting date. You should also arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the same address. Applications will be reviewed from 1 November, but we will accept later submissions until the position is filled. For further questions about the project, please contact Prof. Adamek directly.

Link: https://www.ics.uzh.ch/en/public/openPositions.html