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

Max Planck Institute for Astronomy

Heidelberg, Germany

Apply by Oct 13, 2026

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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