Postdoc in X-ray and gamma-ray astronomy

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Scientific / postdoctoral posts

21.03.2025

DESY-Zeuthen

The postdoc will be working directly with Dr. Marcotulli, whose research focuses on the study of active galactic nuclei, blazar jets and the co-evolution of jet and supermassive black holes through cosmic time using data from a variety of high-energy facilities (X-rays, MeV, gamma-rays, VHE gamma-rays). The first round of reviews will start on May 1st, though the position will remain open until filled. The anticipated start date is September 1st 2025, with the possibility of delaying until December 1st, 2025, at the latest.

About your role:

• Multiwavelength analysis of jetted active galactic nuclei primarily using data from current X-ray (NuSTAR, Chandra, XMM/Newton, Swift) and gamma-ray (Fermi-LAT) facilities, both in quiescence and flaring states.
• Sensitivity studies and predictions for CTAO.
• Support in supervising graduate students.

About you:

• Ph.D. in physics or astronomy.
• Good knowledge of coding languages (primarily Python).
• Experience with high-energy (X-rays to gamma-rays) data analysis & jet modelling codes (e.g. JeTSET).
• Optional: experience with other multi-wavelength data analysis (radio to optical-UV).
• Familiarity with timing analysis techniques.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

We look forward to a unique working environment on our international research campus. Respectful cooperation and the well-being of our DESY employees are particularly important to us. Gender equality is an important aspect for us. To support work-life balance, we offer flexible working hours, variable part-time, job-sharing models, and participation in mobile work (up to 50%). You will benefit from our family-friendly and collegial atmosphere, our established health management, and occupational pension provision. As a publicly funded employer, we offer you a secure workplace and facilitate your individual career with our comprehensive training and development opportunities. Remuneration is according to the regulations of the TV-AVH. DESY offers its employees a financial supplement for a German job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket) at both locations.

We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:

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DESY promotes the professional development of women and therefore strongly encourages women to apply for the position to be filled. In addition, severely handicapped persons with equal aptitude are given preferential consideration. The advertised positions are basically suitable for part-time employment.

You can find further information here: www.desy.de/career/

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