About the opportunity
DTU Space invites applications for a 2-year Postdoctoral position focused on early galaxy formation and evolution. The position is part of the dedicated research project ‘PRIMORDIAL’ funded by an European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant. The successful candidate will join the local ‘Primordial Universe’ team led by Associate Professor Kasper E. Heintz and be embedded into the Cosmic Dawn Center of Excellence. Research will center on observational studies of the physical properties and baryonic components of galaxies and their large-scale environments during the epoch of reionization using cutting-edge JWST and ALMA data.
Salary and benefits
- Full-time 2-year employment contract starting April 1, 2027 (or by mutual agreement).
- Salary and terms of employment based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.
- Salary supplements negotiable according to DTU's salary structure for scientific staff.
- Opportunity to conduct independent research and supervise students for a fraction of time.
Who can apply?
- Must hold a PhD degree or equivalent.
- Applicants with interests and experience in galaxy formation, Lyman-alpha absorption, ISM/CGM evolution at high redshifts, JWST NIRSpec spectroscopy, or Machine Learning/statistical inferences for large datasets are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Open to candidates of all ages, genders, disabilities, races, religions, or ethnic backgrounds.
Required documents
- Application (cover letter)
- CV
- Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD in English)
- List of publications
- Research vision (maximum 3 pages)
When to apply
- Online application deadline: October 18, 2026, at 23:59 Danish time.
How to apply
- Click the 'Apply now' button on the job portal.
- Fill out the online application form.
- Attach all required application materials in English merged into one single PDF file.
Additional information
- Inquiries regarding the position can be made to Associate Professor Kasper E. Heintz at kelhe@space.dtu.dk.
- Open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates due to special security and export control regulations for research in critical technology.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- PhD holders with experience in galaxy formation, Lyman-alpha absorption, or high-redshift ISM/CGM evolution.
- Researchers skilled in JWST NIRSpec spectroscopy or Machine Learning for large datasets.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is a limited 2-year employment contract.
- Qualified candidates may be subject to open-source background checks due to security regulations.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role fits a researcher's goal of conducting independent research on early galaxy formation within a prestigious ERC-funded project and supervising students at a world-class institution.
Our take
PhD holders in astrophysics or related fields with expertise in JWST and ALMA data should apply, while those without a PhD are ineligible.
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