Research Fellow in Cosmology Ref 10866
Post Title: Research Fellow in Cosmology
School/department: Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Hours: full time considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE
Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Contract: fixed term until 31 March 2026 (36 months)
Reference: 10865
Salary: starting at £36,333 to £43,155 per annum, pro rata if part time current salary scales can be found here
Placed on: 3 April 2023
Closing date: 10 May 2023 Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected Interview date: to be confirmed
Expected start date: negotiable between 1 April 2023 and 1 October 2023
Job description
We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Cosmology at the University of Sussex. We are seeking a talented and creative cosmologist with demonstrably strong contributions to research at doctoral or post-doctoral level. Of particular interest are applicants to work with Dr Robert E. Smith in the field of theoretical and numerical large-scale structure formation and evolution (for a list of recent projects click here).
The PDRA position will primarily be focused on preparing for the upcoming Euclid and Rubin Telescope cosmology surveys, and in particular helping to develop and validate the complete end-to-end forward modelling pipelines with particular emphasis on gravitational lensing and galaxy clustering applications.
We are also members of the Virgo Consortium and as such have significant access to the DiRAC supercomputers, COSMA7 and COSMA8, as well as our in-house Apollo2 cluster. High Performance Computing experience would therefore be desirable, but not essential.
Consideration will also be given to any outstanding applications from other relevant areas of cosmology and astro-particle physics. In addition, the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to pursue their own independent research interests.
This position is one of seven funded by the Science Technology Facilities Council (STFC) under the Astronomy Centre’s consolidated grant. The Astronomy Centre has a fantastic combination of theoretical, numerical and observational expertise, focused on extragalactic science (see http://astronomy.sussex.ac.uk). You will automatically be considered for one of the seven similar vacant positions in the Department of Physics and Astronomy if you meet the person specification selection criteria.
Successful candidates will be expected to assist in the teaching and supervision of students within the group.
A CV, including publication list, and statement of research interests and skills should be included with your application. Candidates should also supply the names and email addresses of 2 or 3 referees.
Please contact Dr Robert Smith (r.e.smith@sussex.ac.uk) or Dr Stephen Wilkins (s.wilkins@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.
The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and Black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy, Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.
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How to apply
Download our academic application form [DOC 199.50KB] and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form [DOC 119.50KB] and fill in all sections.
Email your completed application, and personal details and equal opportunities form, to jobapps@sussex.ac.uk
You should attach your application form and all documents to the email in PDF format (we are unable to accept applications as google.docs or .pages) and use the format job reference number / job title / your name in the subject line.
You can also send your application by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.
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