Assistant/Associate Professor in Observational Astronomy

EURAXESS Ireland; North East; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Physics at Durham University seeks to appoint an Assistant or Associate Professor in the Centre for Extragalactic Astronomy (CEA). We welcome applications from those with research interests in observational astronomy and the exploitation of large survey datasets.

Applications are encouraged from candidates with a background in radio or sub-mm interferometry to expand Durham's involvement in the SKAO.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate research excellence in observational astronomy.
• Ability to teach our students to an exceptional standard.
• Engage in the services, citizenship and values of the University.

Skills

Observational astronomy

Radio interferometry

Teaching

Research leadership

Education

PhD in Astronomy

Tools

Python

Astropy

Job description

The Department of Physics at Durham University seeks to appoint an Assistant or Associate Professor in the Centre for Extragalactic Astronomy (CEA). We welcome applications from those with research interests in observational astronomy and the exploitation of large survey datasets.

Applications are encouraged from candidates with a background in radio or sub-mm interferometry to expand Durham's involvement in the SKAO.