We are seeking to appoint a postdoctoral researcher to work on improving our understanding of black holes and neutron stars from gravitational-wave observations.
Requirements
- PhD (or near to completion) in Physics, Astrophysics, or a related subject
- High level analytical capability
- The ability to communicate complex information clearly
- Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes
- The ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively
- The ability to contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project
- The ability to coordinate work with others and to work within a research team to achieve common goals, avoid conflict or duplication of effort
- Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in their own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly
- The fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones
- Fluency and experience with high performance and/or high throughput computing
- Expertise in the theory and usage of high-level statistical data analysis techniques, including stochastic processes and machine learning; expertise in analytical and numerical modelling of gravitational-wave sources, including post-Newtonian and post-Minkowskian theory, gravitational self-force calculations and numerical relativity simulations.
Benefits
- Generous pension scheme
- Free on-site car parking
- Free on-site gym and sports facilities
- University-funded pension
- Research funding
