Research Fellow in Extragalactic Astrophysics Ref 10867

School/department: Mathematical and Physical Sciences/Physics & Astronomy
Hours: full time or part time hours 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: 10867
Salary: starting at £36,333 to £43,155 per annum, pro rata if part time
Placed on: 9 March 2023
Closing date: 23 March 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected start date: negotiable between 1 April 2023 and 1 October 2023

Job description

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Computational Extragalactic Astrophysics at the University of Sussex.

You will run and analyse the second phase of the FLARES: First Light And Reionisation Epoch Simulations project. FLARES makes use of an innovative strategy to efficiently simulate a range of environments in the distant, high-redshift, Universe.

This second phase of FLARES is anticipated to use the SWIFT: SPH With Inter-dependent Fine-grained Tasking simulation code combined with physics models that resolve the cold ISM.

The output of these simulations will be used to investigate the physics of high-redshift galaxy formation and improve the interpretation of observations from JWST, Euclid, Roman, and other upcoming facilities.

You will bring experience of running and analysing cosmological hydrodynamical simulations, ideally focussed on the high-redshift Universe. Experience with SWIFT and the creation of synthetic observations would be advantageous.

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 an outstanding combination of theoretical, numerical and observational expertise, focused on extragalactic science and cosmology (see http://astronomy.sussex.ac.uk). You will automatically be considered for one of the 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 3 referees on their application form.

Please contact Prof. Peter Thomas, p.a.thomas@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.

Download job description and person specification 10867 [PDF 223.19KB]

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK. 

Visa Sponsorship Queries:

This role has been assigned an eligible SOC code and meets the salary requirements for Skilled Worker Sponsorship if full time. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page  for further information about Visa Sponsorship.

Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.

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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