Assistant/Associate Professor, Computational Cosmology

EURAXESS Ireland; North East; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham University’s Department of Physics seeks to appoint an Assistant or Associate Professor in the Institute for Computational Cosmology (ICC). We welcome applicants with research interests in computational cosmology or astrophysics and a track record of teaching excellence.

The role invites developing new simulations and numerical methods, and contributing to world-leading research and education. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and postgraduate students to a high standard,

Qualifications

• Demonstrate research excellence in computational cosmology or astrophysics.
• Ability to teach students to an exceptional standard.
• Engage in the services, citizenship and values of the University.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop courses in computational cosmology/astrophysics.
• Develop and deploy advanced numerical methods and simulations.
• Collaborate across departments and contribute to ICC research goals.

Job description

Durham University’s Department of Physics seeks to appoint an Assistant or Associate Professor in the Institute for Computational Cosmology (ICC). We welcome applicants with research interests in computational cosmology or astrophysics and a track record of teaching excellence.

The role invites developing new simulations and numerical methods, and contributing to world-leading research and education. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and postgraduate students to a high standard,