Open Positions
Postdoctoral position(s) in CGM/IGM studies (CosmicWeb Project)
Applications are invited for one or more Postdoctoral Positions as a part of the ERC-funded project "CosmicWeb". The successful applicant(s) will work in close collaboration with Prof. Sebastiano Cantalupo on the study of circumgalactic and intergalactic media at high-redshift taking advantage of existing and upcoming ultra-deep Integral-Field-Spectroscopic observations of fluorescent Ly-alpha and H-alpha emission. Preference for the currently advertised position(s) will be given to candidates with experience in theoretical and/or numerical structure formation.
The position(s) will be based at ETH Zurich and/or at the University of Milano-Bicocca (in collaboration with the group of Prof. Michele Fumagalli). The appointments are for two years with yearly renewals possible thereafter. The salary will be commensurate with experience.
Applications consisting of a CV, publication list plus a short statement describing recent research experience should be sent electronically in a single PDF file to by February 4th at latest. Earlier submission are warmly encouraged. Three letters of reference should also be sent, directly by the referees, to the same email address within the same deadline.
previous positions:
PhD Position in the Cosmic Structure Formation Group (closed March 2017)
Applications are invited for a PhD student position in our Cosmic Structure Formation Group at ETH Zurich. The successful applicant will work on theoretical/numerical modeling of cosmic structure formation on intergalactic and circumgalactic scales. This project will be integrated in our larger framework of analytical, numerical and observational projects that take advantage of the MUSE Guaranteed Time of Observations in order to study intergalactic gas in emission.
The Doctoral School of the ETH Institute for Astronomy offers a variety of basic and advanced courses and regular research seminars and colloquia covering a broad spectrum of Physics topics. The length of the PhD is typically 4 years. The position is available immediately and the starting date is negotiable. The starting salary is attractive (about 52'000 CHF or USD per year) and there is substantial support for travel to meetings and equipment.
Applications should consist of the following documents attached in a single PDF file: i) CV, ii) short statement (max 3 pages in length) explaining the motivation for seeking a PhD in Astrophysics and outlining any research experience so far, and iii) copy of the Bachelor and Master academic records. The application and two letter of references should be sent to by January 9th in order to receive full consideration.
Benefits include: Standard Swiss Social Security, Accident Insurance and Pension contributions.