Assistant Professor of Astronomy
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Assistant Professor of Astronomy
The Cosmic Dawn Center (DAWN) at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, invites applications for up to two assistant professor positions within galaxy formation and early evolution.
DAWN is a Center of Excellence funded by the Danish National Research Foundation (DNRF) and is located in the Copenhagen area at the Niels Bohr Institute (NBI), University of Copenhagen and the Space division of the Danish Technical University (DTU Space). In addition, DAWN has several associates at major research institutes across Europe, North America, and Australia. DAWN brings together experts in all aspects of early Universe research and is deeply involved in major existing and upcoming surveys with JWST and HST (e.g. COSMOS3D, FRESCO, COSMOS-Web, MoM, ALT, RUBIES, BEACON, and CLUTCH), ALMA (e.g. CHAMPS, PHOENIX, NOIR), and Euclid (e.g. Cosmic Dawn Survey of the deep fields).
The successful candidates will contribute to DAWN’s research program on galaxy formation and early galaxy evolution, with a particular focus on the Cosmic Dawn Survey. This deep, wide-field imaging and spectroscopic programme targets 50 deg² of the sky with Euclid near-infrared observations, complemented by matching-depth optical imaging from Subaru and CFHT and spectroscopy from Keck. The Survey provides an unprecedented multi-wavelength dataset for studying how galaxies assemble their stellar mass across cosmic history and how their evolution is shaped by the underlying dark matter structure.
Candidates are expected to work with large imaging and spectroscopic datasets from Euclid and associated facilities, including the extraction of photometry and morphology for large numbers of galaxies, redshift and physical-parameter estimation, catalog building, and statistical analysis of galaxy populations. The positions offer opportunities to bridge observations and theory through the interpretation of survey data in the context of models of galaxy formation and evolution. Duties will include proposal writing, planning and execution of observations, data reduction, and the scientific exploitation and dissemination of results from the Cosmic Dawn Survey.
The assistant professor’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations within astronomy. To a limited extent this may also include performance of other duties.
Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory but documented teaching qualifications and teaching experience will be considered.
Six overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Furthermore, each candidate must be assessed according to the specific requirements stated in the job advertisement. Please read more at https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf .
Further information on the Department can be found on https://cosmicdawn.dk. Inquiries about the position can be made to Peter Laursen , center coordinator at the Cosmic Dawn Center.
The position is open from 15.4.2026.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.
Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.
Please include
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.
You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.
Interviews/trial lectures will be held on week 4-2026.
Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0543/25-2A.
DAWN is a Center of Excellence funded by the Danish National Research Foundation (DNRF) and is located in the Copenhagen area at the Niels Bohr Institute (NBI), University of Copenhagen and the Space division of the Danish Technical University (DTU Space). In addition, DAWN has several associates at major research institutes across Europe, North America, and Australia. DAWN brings together experts in all aspects of early Universe research and is deeply involved in major existing and upcoming surveys with JWST and HST (e.g. COSMOS3D, FRESCO, COSMOS-Web, MoM, ALT, RUBIES, BEACON, and CLUTCH), ALMA (e.g. CHAMPS, PHOENIX, NOIR), and Euclid (e.g. Cosmic Dawn Survey of the deep fields).
The successful candidates will contribute to DAWN’s research program on galaxy formation and early galaxy evolution, with a particular focus on the Cosmic Dawn Survey. This deep, wide-field imaging and spectroscopic programme targets 50 deg² of the sky with Euclid near-infrared observations, complemented by matching-depth optical imaging from Subaru and CFHT and spectroscopy from Keck. The Survey provides an unprecedented multi-wavelength dataset for studying how galaxies assemble their stellar mass across cosmic history and how their evolution is shaped by the underlying dark matter structure.
Candidates are expected to work with large imaging and spectroscopic datasets from Euclid and associated facilities, including the extraction of photometry and morphology for large numbers of galaxies, redshift and physical-parameter estimation, catalog building, and statistical analysis of galaxy populations. The positions offer opportunities to bridge observations and theory through the interpretation of survey data in the context of models of galaxy formation and evolution. Duties will include proposal writing, planning and execution of observations, data reduction, and the scientific exploitation and dissemination of results from the Cosmic Dawn Survey.
The assistant professor’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations within astronomy. To a limited extent this may also include performance of other duties.
Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory but documented teaching qualifications and teaching experience will be considered.
Six overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Furthermore, each candidate must be assessed according to the specific requirements stated in the job advertisement. Please read more at https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf .
Further information on the Department can be found on https://cosmicdawn.dk. Inquiries about the position can be made to Peter Laursen , center coordinator at the Cosmic Dawn Center.
The position is open from 15.4.2026.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.
Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.
Please include
- Curriculum vitae
- Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
- Research plan – description of current and future research plans
- If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications - please describe and document:
- Experience with supervision of BSc and MSc students
- Teaching experience
- Formal pedagogical training
- Complete publication list
- Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.
You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.
Interviews/trial lectures will be held on week 4-2026.
Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0543/25-2A.