Ruhr-Universität Bochum
44801 Bochum - Deutschland
Physiker/in
Arbeit
Teilzeit Abend
ab 01.03.2026
Beschreibung
In order to fill a fixed-term position in part-time (29.8725 hours/week = 75%) starting from 01.03.2026, we are looking for a
Research associate (m/f/x) for the studies of groups and clusters of galaxies - PhD Position
The radio astronomy group at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB), led by Jun.-Prof. Christopher J. Riseley, is looking for a PhD student with a starting date of 1st September 2025. The position is open to candidates from any country. The group is involved in analysis of radio astronomy data from the Pathfinder and Precursor instruments for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), in particular from large-area radio-wavelength imaging surveys such as the Evolutionary Map of the Universe (EMU) survey with the Australian SKA Pathfinder (ASKAP) and the LOFAR Two-metre Sky Survey (LoTSS). Scientifically, the group is engaged in research on a variety of astrophysical topics including galaxy evolution, groups and clusters of galaxies, star formation, cosmic rays, and magnetic fields in the Universe.
The successful candidate (m/f/x) will work on radio continuum and polarisation analysis of groups and/or clusters of galaxies selected from such large-area radio surveys, and uniting these radio observations with complementary multi-wavelength data in order to understand key physical processes at work in these environments. The successful candidate (m/f/x) will also have the opportunity to engage in science outreach if desired. The broader group at RUB provides a stimulating and international environment, with members from many different countries working in different fields.
Scope: part-time
Duration: fixed-term, 3 years
Start: starting from 01.03.2026
Apply by: 2026-01-05
Your tasks:
- Studies of magnetic fields, cosmic rays and particle acceleration in galaxy groups and/or clusters
- Analysis of radio continuum, polarisation, and complementary multi-wavelength observations of galaxy groups and clusters
- Developing new proposals for competitively-allocated scientific and/or technical resources
- Publication of scientific results in appropriate journals
- Presentation of results at the group and collaboration level, as well as national/international conferences
- Teaching
Your profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in physics, astronomy or astrophysics
- Master’s degree in physics, astronomy or astrophysics (desirable)
- Demonstrated understanding of the physics of galaxy clusters
- Demonstrated experience in radio astronomy (desirable)
- Experience in coding, preferentially in python (desirable)
- Proficient knowledge of English
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Experience in multi-wavelength analysis of galaxy clusters and groups (desirable)
- Experience with scientific writing and publication of results
- Experience communicating scientific results to the public (desirable)
- Willingness to travel
[https://jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/jobposting/f001ee7e27087d0203d164f742f1e7399eda7b9c0?ref=AfA](https://jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/jobposting/f001ee7e27087d0203d164f742f1e7399eda7b9c0?ref=AfA)
Research associate (m/f/x) for the studies of groups and clusters of galaxies - PhD Position
The radio astronomy group at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB), led by Jun.-Prof. Christopher J. Riseley, is looking for a PhD student with a starting date of 1st September 2025. The position is open to candidates from any country. The group is involved in analysis of radio astronomy data from the Pathfinder and Precursor instruments for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), in particular from large-area radio-wavelength imaging surveys such as the Evolutionary Map of the Universe (EMU) survey with the Australian SKA Pathfinder (ASKAP) and the LOFAR Two-metre Sky Survey (LoTSS). Scientifically, the group is engaged in research on a variety of astrophysical topics including galaxy evolution, groups and clusters of galaxies, star formation, cosmic rays, and magnetic fields in the Universe.
The successful candidate (m/f/x) will work on radio continuum and polarisation analysis of groups and/or clusters of galaxies selected from such large-area radio surveys, and uniting these radio observations with complementary multi-wavelength data in order to understand key physical processes at work in these environments. The successful candidate (m/f/x) will also have the opportunity to engage in science outreach if desired. The broader group at RUB provides a stimulating and international environment, with members from many different countries working in different fields.
Scope: part-time
Duration: fixed-term, 3 years
Start: starting from 01.03.2026
Apply by: 2026-01-05
Your tasks:
- Studies of magnetic fields, cosmic rays and particle acceleration in galaxy groups and/or clusters
- Analysis of radio continuum, polarisation, and complementary multi-wavelength observations of galaxy groups and clusters
- Developing new proposals for competitively-allocated scientific and/or technical resources
- Publication of scientific results in appropriate journals
- Presentation of results at the group and collaboration level, as well as national/international conferences
- Teaching
Your profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in physics, astronomy or astrophysics
- Master’s degree in physics, astronomy or astrophysics (desirable)
- Demonstrated understanding of the physics of galaxy clusters
- Demonstrated experience in radio astronomy (desirable)
- Experience in coding, preferentially in python (desirable)
- Proficient knowledge of English
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Experience in multi-wavelength analysis of galaxy clusters and groups (desirable)
- Experience with scientific writing and publication of results
- Experience communicating scientific results to the public (desirable)
- Willingness to travel
[https://jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/jobposting/f001ee7e27087d0203d164f742f1e7399eda7b9c0?ref=AfA](https://jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/jobposting/f001ee7e27087d0203d164f742f1e7399eda7b9c0?ref=AfA)
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