Employment type: Fixed term contract from 01/09/2016 – 31/08/2018.
Employment basis: Full time
Salary: £28,982 – £32,600 per annum
Position number: 10017460
Date published: 4 January 2016
Closing date: 1 February 2016
Interview date: Interviews will take place between 8 February and 12 February 2016.
The Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG, www.icg.port.ac.uk) intends to appoint an Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in theoretical galaxy modeling and evolution to support its research in the Faculty of Technology at the University of Portsmouth.
The successful applicant will work on developing spectral modeling with Prof. Claudia Maraston and applying results to observational data. A PhD in astronomy or physics is required. General interests in stellar and galaxy evolution is essential, and experience with stellar spectra preferentially theoretical will be considered an advantage.
The ICG consists of 12 academic staff, 19 postdoctoral researchers and over 20 PhD students, and has an active international visitors programme. Portsmouth is an institutional member of the Sloan Digital Sky Surveys (SDSS-III and SDSS-IV), DES, LSST and DESI. The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet) and hosts the 3700-core SEPnet-ASTRO supercomputer (SCIAMA). More information is available at http://www.icg.port.ac.uk.
The start date will be September 2016 or earlier if possible. The details of the position are described in the job description and person specification, which are available from the University of Portsmouth online application system at https://port.engageats.co.uk. Applications (application form, CV, publication list and research statement) should be submitted via the online application system by the closing date. Applicants should also arrange for three reference letters to be sent by email to icg-admin@port.ac.uk, to arrive by the same closing date.
Late applications may be considered; please contact the HR Recruitment team via hrrecruitment@port.ac.uk for details on how to apply.
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, independently of gender and nationality. The University of Portsmouth holds an Athena SWAN bronze award and is an Institute of Physics Project Juno Supporter. These projects show a commitment to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote equality in science and create a better working environment.
For informal enquiries please contact Claudia Maraston at claudia.maraston@port.ac.uk.
For detailed information about the vacancy, please select this link: 10017460 – Senior Research Associate.doc
