Job offer

Organisation/Company: Laboratoire d’Astrophysique de Marseille

Research Field: Astronomy » Astrophysics

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions: Postdoc Positions

Country: France

Application Deadline: 14 May 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

One postdoc position is open at Aix-Marseille University to use optical data for the study of fast radio bursts (FRBs). The position is part of FLAME, a project to detect gravitationally lensed FRBs founded by the French government as part of the Initiative d'Excellence d'Aix-Marseille Université.

Project

The main goal is to develop models of galaxy-galaxy lenses in preparation for the detection of strongly lensed FRBs. This will require developing a fast modeling algorithm to obtain a galaxy mass profile within hours, leveraging observations from Euclid. For the most interesting systems, these quick models will be refined with dedicated observations on major telescopes.

As an additional outcome, radio experiments such as CHIME/FRB are starting to deliver a large number of FRB host galaxies, which will be further increased by next-generation facilities currently under construction such as CHORD. Obtaining reliable redshifts and galaxy properties for this large sample is currently challenging. The postdoc will use Euclid and UNIONS observations to characterize a large sample of galaxies hosting FRBs.

Ample time will be available for the postdoc to develop independent studies, leading projects within Euclid, CHIME/FRB, and CHORD, or exploring autonomously different areas of research.

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in gravitational lensing, mass profile modeling, time-delay cosmography, and/or acquisition and processing of optical data, especially for galaxy observations
• Proficiency in English (French not required)

Candidates from all backgrounds are welcome to apply.

Instructions to Apply

Send the following material to the attention of Daniele Michilli at danielemichilli@gmail.com with the subject "Postdoc in optical for FLAME":

• CV with publication list
• Three pages (excluding bibliography) describing past research experience and future interests
• Salary scale (net): 2200 - 2400 eur / month
• Benefits: standard French employment

Please do not hesitate to contact Daniele Michilli for inquiries about the position.

Where to Apply

E-mail: danielemichilli@gmail.com

Requirements

Research Field: Astronomy » Astrophysics

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Languages: ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

Standard French employment.

Eligibility Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in gravitational lensing, mass profile modeling, time-delay cosmography, and/or acquisition and processing of optical data, especially for galaxy observations
• Proficiency in English (French not required)

Candidates from all backgrounds are welcome to apply.

Selection Process

• Shortlist: May 16
• Interviews: May 26-28

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: Laboratoire d’Astrophysique de Marseille

Country: France

City: Marseille

Postal Code: 13388

Street: 38, rue Frédéric Joliot-Curie