Postdoc of Particle Astrophysics Full-time

Postdoc Position In Particle Astrophysics

The Niels Bohr International Academy, Niels Bohr Institute, Faculty of Science at University of Copenhagen offers a postdoc position in Particle Astrophysics. We seek a candidate with joint expertise in hydrodynamical simulations of core-collapse supernova explosions, nuclear equation of state modelling, neutrino-matter interactions, and galactic chemical evolution.

The Niels Bohr International Academy is a young initiative committed to fostering the traditions of internationalism, interdisciplinarity and excellence in physics, which characterize the Niels Bohr Institute. It functions as a primary center for fundamental research including theoretical and computational astrophysics, cosmology, high energy particle physics, particle astrophysics, condensed matter physics, quantum optics, and biophysics.

The postdoc's duties will include research within Particle Astrophysics. Further information on the Department is linked at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Prof. Irene Tamborra.

The position is open from 01.10.2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. 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
• Complete publication list

The deadline for applications is Thursday, 5th March 2026, 23:59 GMT +1. 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 https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/. Interviews will be held soon after the application deadline.