Postdoctoral researcherAstronomy

Postdoctoral position in high-redshift quasars with Euclid, JWST, and LBT

Max Planck Institute for Astronomy

Heidelberg, Germany

Stored deadline: Oct 13, 2026

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Job Description

Join Eduardo Bañados’s group to investigate early quasars and their environments. The postdoc will analyze JWST PRISM-DAWN integral-field spectroscopy, contribute to Euclid’s quasar programme, and help prepare and reduce Large Binocular Telescope observations. The full-time position lasts three years, with a negotiable start; the first half of 2027 is preferred. This vacancy belongs to the September 2026 Max Planck Postdoc Program call, which accepts applications until 13 October 2026 at 12:00 CEST through the official application platform.

Requirements

  • PhD in astronomy or a closely related field. Integral-field or near-infrared spectroscopy experience is beneficial. Submit a cover letter
  • CV/publications
  • research statement and two references.

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