Postdoctoral researcher: exploring gravity on cosmological scales

The Astroparticle and Cosmology Laboratory

The Astroparticle and Cosmology Laboratory (APC) is a leading French research institute affiliated with Université Paris Cité, CNRS/IN2P3, CEA, and the Paris Observatory. It conducts cutting-edge research in astroparticle physics, cosmology, gravitation, and high-energy astrophysics, combining theory, data analysis, and participation in major international collaborations.

Structured into five research teams (theory, cosmology, gravitation, high-energy astrophysics and particles), APC fosters cross-disciplinary exchange and hosts a vibrant scientific community. As part of the IN2P3 Institute of CNRS, APC benefits from scientific coordination and technical infrastructure, including access to national computing resources.

Team

The postdoctoral researcher will be a member of the theory team, which conducts theoretical and phenomenological research in various topics. He/she will also collaborate with the gravitation team and the cosmology team of APC.

Missions

This postdoctoral grant is funded by the HERMES project, devoted to multi-messengers of the Earth and the Universe. More specifically, the aim of this research project is to explore theories of modified gravity on cosmological scales and identify how existing or future probes, based on electromagnetic or gravitational wave signals, will be able to constrain these models.

Activities

The postdoctoral fellow will work on theoretical aspects of modified gravity models in cosmology and will have the opportunity to collaborate with researchers involved in observational projects, such as LIGO-Virgo and LISA for gravitational waves, and Euclid for large scale structure.

Training and experience required

> PhD in physics, with past research experience in gravitational physics and cosmology.

Obligations and risks

> Work schedule: Standard full-time hours, Monday to Friday.

> The work may require some travel abroad to attend conferences and seminars.

How to apply

> Applications should include a cover letter, a CV (with a complete list of publications), a research statement (of no more than 3 pages), and 3 letters of recommendation from senior scientists.  To submit your application, please use the following link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/edelivery/6095 Only applications submitted through this link will be considered.

> For any questions, please reach out to David LANGLOIS () and Luca SANTONI ().