Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation

Senior Research Associate x 2

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Faculty of Technology
Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation
 
Senior Research Associate x 2
 
Employment type:  Fixed-term (4 months)
Employment basis:  Full-time
Salary:  £30,942 – £34,804 per annum 
Post number: ZZ006000
Date published: 14 November 2019
Closing date: 25 November 2019
 
Interview date: Week commencing 02 December 2019
 
Start date: 1st April 2020 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

We are seeking a fixed-term postdoctoral researcher to work on research and innovation projects supervised by academic and research staff in the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation. The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to carry out high quality research in cosmology, astrophysics and/or gravitation. The candidate should have completed or submitted a PhD in a relevant subject area before taking up the role.

The ICG consists of 16 academic staff, 17 postdoctoral researchers and over 30 PhD students, and has an active international visitors programme. Portsmouth is a member of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS-IV), the Dark Energy Survey (DES), the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), and the Laser Interferometric Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) science collaboration, with involvement in several other major international collaborations, including ESA’s Euclid satellite mission and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet) and hosts the SCIAMA supercomputer including a new upgrade with 896 cores and 8.4 TB distributed memory. More information can be found at http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. The University of Portsmouth and the ICG hold Athena SWAN bronze awards which show a commitment to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote diversity and equality and create a better working environment for women and men.

Applications (application form, CV, publication list and 2-page research proposal) should be submitted via the online application system by the closing date. We expect the role to start 1st April 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter.

To find out more about the University of Portsmouth and this role, visit https://port.engageats.co.uk and apply on-line.

All applications for this position will be processed and conducted in compliance with UK legislation relevant at that time.

Please note that this job does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) to qualify for an employer-sponsored visa and therefore unfortunately we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

It may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy . If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this area.

For detailed information about the vacancy, please select this link: ZZ006000 – Senior Research Associate x 2.docx

Senior Specialist Technician

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Faculty of Technology
Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation
 
Senior Specialist Technician
 
Employment type:  Permanent
Employment basis:  Full-time
Salary:  £30,942 – £34,804 per annum 
Post number: ZZ600384
Date published: 07 November 2019  
Closing date: 06 January 2020
Interview date: Week commencing 13 January 2020

We seek a Senior Specialist Technician to serve as system administrator for the Sciama High-Performance Computing (HPC) cluster at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation at the University of Portsmouth.  ICG consists of 15 academic staff, 16 postdoctoral researchers and around 30 PhD students, and has an active international visitors programme. Portsmouth is a member of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS), the Dark Energy Survey (DES), the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), ESA’s Euclid satellite mission, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO), the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA), the Gravitational Wave Optical Transient Observer (GOTO), and other international collaborations. The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet) and hosts the 3704-core SCIAMA supercomputer. More information is available at http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/

The successful applicant will manage the overall operation of Sciama, such as hardware and software maintenance, assisting new and current users with code installation and compilation, management of user accounts, and supervision of the job scheduler and queue. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. They will also assist with general computing needs within the department.  The University of Portsmouth and the ICG hold Athena SWAN Bronze awards which show a commitment to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote diversity and equality and create a better working environment for women and men.

Applications (application form, CV, publication list and research proposal for the fellowship) should be submitted by the closing date via the online application system at https://port.engageats.co.uk. Applicants should also arrange for three reference letters to be sent by email to icg-admin@port.ac.uk, to arrive by the same date. We expect the position to start 1 February 2020 or as close to that date as feasible.

All applications for this position will be processed and conducted in compliance with UK legislation relevant at that time.

Applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this area.

For detailed information about the vacancy, please select this link: ZZ600384 – Senior Specialist Technician.docx

Dennis Sciama Postdoctoral Research Fellow

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Faculty of Technology
Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation
 
Dennis Sciama Postdoctoral Research Fellow
 
Employment type:  Fixed-term (3 years)
Employment basis:  Full-time
Salary:  £35,845 – £39,152 per annum 
Post number: ZZ003446
Date published: 14 November 2019
Closing date:  13 January 2020
Interview date:  Week commencing 27 January 2020

We announce our sixth Dennis Sciama Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG) at the University of Portsmouth aimed at excellent researchers in extragalactic astrophysics and/or gravitational waves. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in research, complementing and extending the existing ICG research interests and expertise. Over the course of the fellowship, they will be expected to develop their own programme of research and innovation, and help attract external funding to the ICG.

The ICG consists of 15 academic staff, 16 postdoctoral researchers and around 30 PhD students, and has an active international visitors programme. Portsmouth is a member of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS), the Dark Energy Survey (DES), the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), ESA’s Euclid satellite mission, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO), the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA), the Gravitational Wave Optical Transient Observer (GOTO), and other international collaborations. The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet) and hosts the 3704-core SCIAMA supercomputer. More information is available at http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. The University of Portsmouth and the ICG hold Athena SWAN Bronze awards which show a commitment to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote diversity and equality and create a better working environment for women and men.

Applications (application form, CV, publication list and research proposal for the fellowship) should be submitted by the closing date via the online application system at https://port.engageats.co.uk. Applicants should also arrange for three reference letters to be sent by email to icg-admin@port.ac.uk, to arrive by the same date. We expect the fellowship to start 1st October 2020 or as close to that date as feasible.

All applications for this position will be processed and conducted in compliance with UK legislation relevant at that time.

Applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this area.

For detailed information about the vacancy, please select this link: ZZ003446 – Dennis Sciama Postdoctoral Research Fellow.docx

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

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Employment type: Fixed-term (12 months)
Employment basis: Full-time
Salary: £35,211 – £38,460 per annum
Post number: ZZ005407
Closing date: 16 July 2019

We announce a one-year postdoctoral research fellowship at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG) at the University of Portsmouth aimed at promising early-career researchers in cosmology. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in research, complementing and extending the existing ICG research interests and expertise. During the fellowship, they will have the opportunity to develop their own programme of research and innovation, and help attract external funding to the ICG.

The ICG consists of 14 academic staff, 18 postdoctoral researchers and 29 PhD students, with an active international visitors programme. Portsmouth is a member of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS-IV) and Dark Energy Survey and the Large Synpotic Survey Telescope (LSST) with involvement in the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) and other major international collaborations, including ESA’s Euclid satellite mission and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet) and hosts the 3704-core SCIAMA supercomputer. More information is available at http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. The University of Portsmouth and the ICG hold Athena SWAN bronze awards which show a commitment to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote diversity and equality and create a better working environment for women and men.

Applications (application form, CV, publication list and research proposal for the fellowship) should be submitted via the online application system by the closing date. Applicants should also arrange for up to three reference letters to be sent by email to icg-admin@port.ac.uk, to arrive by the same date. We expect the fellowship to start 1st October 2019 or as close to that date as feasible.

To find out more about the University of Portsmouth and this role, visit https://port.engageats.co.uk and apply on-line.

All applications for this position will be processed and conducted in compliance with UK legislation relevant at that time.

The University of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer, fully committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.

Senior Lecturer in Transient Astrophysics

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Faculty of Technology

Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation

 

 Employment type: Permanent

Employment basis: Full-time

Salary: £39,609 – £48,677 per annum 

Post number: ZZ005279

Date published: 29 April 2019 

Closing date: 31 May 2019

 

Interview date:  25 June 2019

 

The Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG) at the University of Portsmouth invites applications for a senior lectureship in transient astrophysics.

The ICG is a world-leading research institute in cosmology and astrophysics. 96% of our research outputs were judged internationally excellent or world leading in the latest UK Research Excellence Framework 2014. We are now looking to build upon our existing research programme in extragalactic transient astrophysics, exploiting major astronomical facilities including the Dark Energy Survey, Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument, Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, and 4MOST. We have recently established a new research group in gravitational wave science and are active members of the Laser Interferometric Gravitational-wave Observatory. We encourage applications from scientists with a record of high-quality research publications related to transient astrophysics, as well as evidence of impact (innovation and/or public engagement) and external grant funding (which may include research fellowships).

We particularly encourage applications from traditionally under-represented groups in astrophysics. The ICG and the University of Portsmouth hold Athena SWAN bronze awards, demonstrating a commitment to organisational and cultural practices that promote gender equality in science and create a better working environment for women and men.

The ICG consists of 15 academic staff, 16 postdoctoral researchers, more than 30 PhD students, and has an active international visitors programme. The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet) and hosts the SCIAMA supercomputer including a new upgrade with 896 cores and 8.4 TB distributed memory. More information can be found at http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/

Please contact the ICG director, Prof David Wands (david.wands@port.ac.uk), to discuss this opportunity.

 

For further information about the vacancy and to apply, please select this link: ZZ005279 – Senior Lecturer in Transient Astrophysics

Research Fellow in Gravitational-wave Physics

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The Institute of Cosmology & Gravitation (ICG) intends to appoint a postdoctoral researcher in gravitational-wave physics, specifically in data analysis with current and near-future detectors like Advanced LIGO and Virgo. The researcher will work on a project “Preparing for the First Neutron Star-Black Hole Detection with LIGO” funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), supervised by Dr. Andrew Lundgren.

A PhD degree and relevant research experience are required. This project will involve developing both search and parameter estimation methods for precessing compact binaries. The post is for three years, starting on 1st October 2019.

The ICG consists of 12 academic staff, 19 postdoctoral researchers and over 20 PhD students, and has an active international visitors programme. The ICG has recently expanded into gravitational waves by adding Dr. Lundgren, Dr. Laura Nuttall, and Dr. Ian Harry as permanent staff. Portsmouth is a member of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS-IV) and Dark Energy Survey, and recently the Large Synpotic Survey Telescope (LSST) with involvement in the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) and other major international collaborations, including LIGO, ESA’s Euclid satellite mission and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet) and hosts the 3704-core SCIAMA supercomputer. More information is available at http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/

We strongly believe in promoting equality and diversity in physics, and welcome applications from traditionally under-represented groups in science. The University of Portsmouth and the ICG hold Athena SWAN bronze awards which show a commitment to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote diversity and equality and create a better working environment for everyone. More information is available at http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/for-the-public/dignity-respect/ .

Applications (application form, CV, publication list and statement of research interests and experience) should be submitted via the online application system by the closing date. Applicants should also arrange for up to three reference letters to be sent by email to icg-admin@port.ac.uk, to arrive by the same date.

To find out more about the University of Portsmouth and this role, visit https://port.engageats.co.uk and apply on-line.

All applications for this position will be processed and conducted in compliance with UK legislation relevant at that time.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by Dr Andrew Lundgren by email, Andrew.lundgren@port.ac.uk.

Employment type: Fixed-term (3 years)
Employment basis: Full time
Salary: £34,520 to £37,706
Position number: ZZ005076
Closing date: 11th February 2019
Start date: 1st October 2019

Interview dates will be: 14th – 15th February 2019

Research Fellow in Supernova Astrophysics

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The Institute of Cosmology & Gravitation (ICG) intends to appoint a postdoctoral researcher in supernova astrophysics. The researcher will work with Prof. Bob Nichol on a variety of supernova projects based on the Dark Energy Survey (DES), 4MOST (TiDES) and the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST). Experience with photometric supernova classification and selection is desirable.

A PhD degree and relevant research experience are required. The post is for three years, starting on 1st September 2019.

The ICG consists of 12 academic staff, 19 postdoctoral researchers and over 20 PhD students, and has an active international visitors programme. Portsmouth is a member of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS-IV) and DES, and recently the LSST, with involvement in the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) and other major international collaborations, including LIGO, ESA’s Euclid satellite mission and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet) and hosts the 3704-core SCIAMA supercomputer. More information is available at http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. The University of Portsmouth and the ICG hold Athena SWAN bronze awards which show a commitment to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote diversity and equality and create a better working environment for women and men.

Applications (application form, CV, publication list and research proposal for the fellowship) should be submitted via the online application system by the closing date. Applicants should also arrange for up to three reference letters to be sent by email to icg-admin@port.ac.uk, to arrive by the same date.

To find out more about the University of Portsmouth and this role, visit https://port.engageats.co.uk and apply on-line.

All applications for this position will be processed and conducted in compliance with UK legislation relevant at that time.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by Prof Bob Nichol, email bob.nichol@port.ac.uk

Employment type: Fixed-term (3 years)
Employment basis: Full time
Salary: £34,520 to £37,706
Position number: ZZ005080
Closing date: 11th February 2019
Start date: 1st September 2019 or as soon as thereafter

Interview dates will be: 14th February 2019

Research Fellow in IFU Galaxy Evolution

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The Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG, www.icg.port.ac.uk) intends to appoint an STFC funded Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in integral field unit (IFU) spectroscopy to support its research in the Faculty of Technology at the University of Portsmouth.

The successful applicant will work on the project Mapping Nearby Galaxies at APO (MaNGA), which is part of the fourth generation Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS-IV) being conducted on the Sloan 2.5m Telescope. MaNGA is an optical fiber-based multi-object IFU that is targeting 10,000 galaxies over a 6 year campaign that has started in 2014. MaNGA allows spatially resolved studies of stellar populations, gas physics and kinematics in galaxies in the multi-parameter space of galaxy properties, local environment, and halo mass for the very first time. The successful candidate will participate in the scientific analysis of MaNGA data with Prof Daniel Thomas and Prof Claudia Maraston within the SDSS-IV collaboration. A PhD in astronomy or physics is required. Expertise in galaxy evolution studies is essential, and experience with the analysis of IFU observations and galactic chemical evolution 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 a member of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS-IV) and Dark Energy Survey, and recently the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) with involvement in the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) and other major international collaborations, including LIGO, ESA’s Euclid satellite mission and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet) and hosts the 3704-core SCIAMA supercomputer. More information is available at http://www.icg.port.ac.uk.

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. The University of Portsmouth and the ICG hold Athena SWAN bronze awards which show a commitment to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote diversity and equality and create a better working environment for women and men.

Applications (application form, CV, publication list and research proposal for the fellowship) should be submitted via the online application system by the closing date (12 February 2019, but late applications will be considered until post is filled). Applicants should also arrange for up to three reference letters to be sent by email to icg-admin@port.ac.uk, to arrive by the same date.

To find out more about the University of Portsmouth and this role, visit https://port.engageats.co.uk and apply on-line. All applications for this position will be processed and conducted in compliance with UK legislation relevant at that time.

For informal enquiries please contact Prof. Daniel Thomas (daniel.thomas@port.ac.uk) and/or Prof. Claudia Maraston (claudia.maraston@port.ac.uk).

Employment type:          Fixed-term (3 years)
Employment basis:        Full time
Salary:                             £34,520 to £37,706
Position number:           ZZ005077
Closing date:                  12 February 2019 (late applications will be considered until post is filled)
Start date:                        1 September 2019

Interview dates will be : 25 – 26 February 2019

 

 

Research Fellow in Cosmology

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The Institute of Cosmology & Gravitation (ICG) intends to appoint a postdoctoral researcher in cosmology. The researcher will work on a project “Cosmological Tests of Gravity” funded by the European Research Council as well as a project “Testing Gravity with Non-linear Structure” funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC),

A PhD degree and relevant research experience are required. The post is for three years, starting on 1st September 2019.

The ICG consists of 12 academic staff, 19 postdoctoral researchers and over 20 PhD students, and has an active international visitors programme. Portsmouth is a member of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS-IV) and Dark Energy Survey, and recently the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) with involvement in the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) and other major international collaborations, including LIGO, ESA’s Euclid satellite mission and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet) and hosts the 3704-core SCIAMA supercomputer. More information is available at http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. The University of Portsmouth and the ICG hold Athena SWAN bronze awards which show a commitment to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote diversity and equality and create a better working environment for women and men.

Applications (application form, CV, publication list and research proposal for the fellowship) should be submitted via the online application system by the closing date. Applicants should also arrange for up to three reference letters to be sent by email to icg-admin@port.ac.uk, to arrive by the same date.

To find out more about the University of Portsmouth and this role, visit https://port.engageats.co.uk and apply on-line.

All applications for this position will be processed and conducted in compliance with UK legislation relevant at that time.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by Prof. Kazuya Koyama, email kazuya.koyama@port.ac.uk

Employment type: Fixed-term (3 years)
Employment basis: Full time
Salary: £34,520 to £37,706
Position number: ZZ005075
Closing date: 11th February 2019
Start date: 1st September 2019

Interview dates will be: 14th – 15th February 2019

PhD Studentships 2019

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The Institute of Cosmology & Gravitation at the University of Portsmouth is one of the leading groups in research on cosmology and astrophysics in the UK. We are active participants in a wide range of international collaborations, including the Dark Energy Survey (DES), the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS-IV) and Euclid.

ICG PhD Students, October 2018

PhD studentships starting in October 2019 will be available for research in:

 

There is no formal closing date, but applicants are advised to submit an application as early as possible. If you are seeking financial support from the research councils, you should aim to submit by the end of January . Interviews for these studentships take place in February / March for entry in October. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled.

PhD applicants should have or expect to obtain a good honours degree or equivalent in Physics, Maths or Astronomy. Applicants should send a CV and a brief statement of research interests, and arrange for two letters of recommendation to be emailed directly to icg-admin@port.ac.uk, or posted to:

Research Administrator
Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation
Dennis Sciama Building
Burnaby Road
Portsmouth PO1 3FX
UK

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. 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 gender equality in science and create a better working environment for men and women.

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Scientific staff members:

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Prof David Bacon
Dr Marco Bruni
Prof Rob Crittenden
Dr Ian Harry
Prof Kazuya Koyama
Dr Andrew Lundgren
Prof Roy Maartens
Prof Claudia Maraston
Prof Bob Nichol
Dr Laura Nuttall
Prof Daniel Thomas
Prof David Wands
Dr Daniel Whalen

SEPNet and GRADNet

The ICG is a member of the SouthEast Physics Network (SEPNet), a consortium of nine world-class universities in the southeast of England. Our post-graduate students have the opportunity to engage with the SEPNet Graduate Network (GRADNet). By channelling this broad research expertise into one central, combined resource, GRADNet provides a wide range of postgraduate training opportunities, including specialised schools and student-led workshops and conferences.

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