Postdoc in X-ray and gamma-ray astronomy
For our location in Zeuthen we are seeking:
Postdoc in X-ray and gamma-ray astronomy
Limited: 3 years | Start: 01.09.2025 | ID: APPO002/2025 | Deadline: open | Full-time/Part-time
DESY, with more than 2900 employees at its two locations in Hamburg and Zeuthen, is one of the world's leading research centres. Its research focuses on decoding the structure and function of matter, from the smallest particles of the universe to the building blocks of life. In this way, DESY contributes to solving the major questions and urgent challenges facing science, society and industry. With its ultramodern research infrastructure, its interdisciplinary research platforms and its international networks, DESY offers a highly attractive working environment in the fields of science, technology and administration as well as for the education of highly qualified young scientists.
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 hole 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 possibility of delaying until December 1st, 2025, at 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
Good reasons to join:
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 public 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.
Limited: 3 years
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
For further information please contact Lea Marcotulli (lea.marcotulli@desy.de) and Emma de Ona-Wilhelmi at +49 49-33762-7-7483 (emma.de.ona.wilhelmi@desy.de).
Please submit your complete application documents (Letter of motivation/Research Statement (max 3 pages), CV with attached list of publications, References (3), and relevant certificates).
We look forward to receiving your application via our application portal:
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DESY promotes equal opportunities and diversity. The professional development of women is very important to us and therefore we strongly encourage women to apply for the vacant position. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified (sbv.desy.de).
You can find further information here:
https://www.desy.de/career/
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Phone: +49 40 8998-3392
Deadline for applications: 31.12.2026