PhD Position: Theoretical Cosmology, Large-Scale Structure (M/F)
New
- FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
- 36 mounth
- BAC+5
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Laboratoire d'Annecy de Physique Théorique
Contract Type
FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
74941 ANNECY
Contract Duration
36 mounth
Date of Hire
01/10/2026
Remuneration
2300 € gross monthly
Apply Application Deadline : 20 May 2026 23:59
Job Description
Thesis Subject
The objective of this position is to develop a robust and efficient framework that integrates a wide range of neutrino and dark matter models, with the goal of assessing their effects on large-scale structure (LSS) statistics, as measured by the power spectrum and bispectrum of galaxies or intensity maps. The project places particular emphasis on spectroscopic galaxy surveys—especially the analysis of data from ESA's Euclid mission—as well as on 21 cm intensity mapping, notably using observations from the SKA Observatory (SKAO).
LAPTh (CNRS/USMB) invites expressions of interest for a PhD position in theoretical cosmology, focused on constraining dark matter and neutrino models using observations of large-scale structure.
The PhD activities will involve generalizing existing analytical methods—particularly the Effective Field Theory of Large-Scale Structure (EFTofLSS)—to include the effects of massive neutrinos and non-standard dark matter, validating theoretical predictions using simulated datasets, forecasting the expected constraints from Euclid and SKAO, and ultimately analyzing Euclid's spectroscopic galaxy sample in its second data release.
Your Work Environment
LAPTh is a joint research unit (UMR) of the CNRS and Université Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB). Its scientific activities cover cosmology and astroparticles, particle physics, and mathematical physics. The cosmology and astroparticle team conducts research on large-scale cosmic structure, the cosmic microwave and infrared backgrounds, cross-correlations between cosmological datasets, the physics of the primordial Universe, cosmic-ray propagation and dark matter, gamma-ray bursts, as well as astrophysical probes of neutrinos.
This position is funded by DarkES, a joint ANR–DFG research project supported by the French and German national research funding agencies, and co-led by Dr. Azadeh Moradinezhad (LAPTh) and Prof. Julien Lesgourgues (RWTH Aachen University).
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
2300 € gross monthly
Annual leave and RTT
44 jours
Remote Working practice and compensation
Pratique et indemnisation du TT
Transport
Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€
About the offer
| Offer reference | UMR5108-AZAMOR-007 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Physical chemistry, theoretical and analytic |
About the CNRS
The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.
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