Postdoctoral Researcher in Gravitational Wave Astroparticle Physics (GRAPPA, University of Amsterdam
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Job Location:
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you interested to work at the interface of general relativity gravitational wave astrophysics and dark matter phenomenology within the ERC Advanced Grant De Tenebris led by Prof. Gianfranco BertoneGRAPPA is looking for an ambitious Postdoctoral researcher. The successful candidate will help advance theory and computational modelling of compact binaries in astrophysical/dark matter environments and contribute to the interpretation of current and future gravitational wave observations.
Join Us!
GRAPPA is the centre of excellence in gravitation astroparticle physics and cosmology at the University of Amsterdam located at Amsterdam Science Park with a lively seminar culture and strong ties to LIGO/Virgo/KAGRA LISA and Einstein Telescope initiatives. The postdocs will collaborate with GRAPPA faculty (S. Ando D. Baumann G. Bertone P. Decowski B. Freivogel A. Heijboer S. Markoff P. Moesta S. Nissanke J. Vink A. Watts C. Weniger) postdocs and students as well as external partners in the broader GW and dark matter communities.
This is what you will do
- Conduct independent and collaborative research on gravitational wave signatures of dark matter and related environments around black holes;
- Develop and validate theoretical and computational models to a standard suitable for robust data interpretation;
- Present results at group meetings seminars and international conferences; lead and co-author publications;
- Engage with and support students and the broader project team; contribute to open-science practices (documentation reproducibility).
What we ask of you
You thrive at the interface of theory computation and data and you enjoy collaborating across subfields. Your experience & profile:
- PhD in Physics Astronomy or a closely related discipline (at start);
- Strong background in General Relativity / GW astrophysics or cosmological/N-body simulations;
- Demonstrated expertise in scientific computing;
- Track record of research excellence commensurate with career stage (publications talks).
It is a preference if you additionally have experience with GW source/environment modelling post-Newtonian/perturbative methods cosmological simulations or GW data analysis.
This is what we offer you
We offer a temporary employment contract for 38 hours per week for a period of 24 months (2 years full-time) with a possibility of extension subject to funding and performance.
The gross monthly salary based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience ranges between 3546 to 5538 (Scale 10). In exceptional cases if you can demonstrate that you have extensive and relevant experience; and during the selection process it becomes apparent that you are capable of performing the role at a more senior level classification in scale 11 may be possible. The salary does not include 8% holiday allowance and 83% year-end allowance. The UFO profile Postdoctoral researcher 4 (or 3) is applicable. A favourable tax agreement the 30% ruling may apply to non-Dutch applicants. This position there will be budget for travel collaboration visits computing access to GRAPPAs lively scientific environment and the Amsterdam Science Park research ecosystem.
You will work in this team
TheInstitute of Physics (IoP)of the University of Amsterdam is located in the centre of the Amsterdam Science Park. The IoP as part of theFaculty of Science is housed in a modern building with excellent labs and technical facilities. Surrounded by several national research institutes and with our partners at the Vrije Universiteit (VU) Amsterdam the institute is part of a strong physics centre of international standing.
Want to know more about our organisation Read more about working at the University of Amsterdam.
If you feel the profile fits you and you are interested in the job we look forward to receiving your application.
Applications are accepted exclusively through AcademicJobsOnline at the following link: submitted by email or through other portals will not be considered.What to submit on AJO:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae including the months (not just years) when referring to your education and work experience;
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on AJO)
Deadline: Please apply online via the AJO link by December 1st 2025. Review of applications will begin then and continue until the position is filled.
A knowledge security check can be part of the selection procedure (for details:national knowledge security guidelines).
Only complete applications received within the response period via the link below will be considered.
Key Skills
- Intelligence Community Experience
- Python
- Spss
- Microsoft Word
- R
- Regression Analysis
- Windows
- Stata
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Data Modeling
- Writing Skills
