Beecroft Fellow in Cosmology

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Beecroft Institute of Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology at the University of Oxford invites applications for a Beecroft Fellowship in Cosmology.

The post holder will develop a personal research programme in theoretical cosmology, potentially including numerical modelling and data analysis, with emphasis on deploying new machine learning methods to extract new physics from upcoming cosmological surveys.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or related field expected or close to completion.
• Experience in cosmology, computational astrophysics or gravitational physics advantageous.
• Ability to contribute to publications and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop a personal research programme in theoretical cosmology and gravitational waves.
• Demonstrate ability to manage own academic research and admin tasks.
• Contribute to publications and seminars within BIPAC and the physics group.

Skills

Independent research

Teaching

Publications experience

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Job description

Department of Physics, Denys Wilkinson Building, Oxford

Applications are invited for a Beecroft Fellowship in Cosmology.

The post holder(s) will report to the group leader Prof. Pedro G. Ferreira and other members of the Beecroft Institute of Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology. The post holder will be a member of a disparate research network working independently to carry out research in cosmic microwave background physics or one or more of the following fields: cosmology, galaxy formation, numerical astrophysics, survey science tied to the up and coming large scale surveys, early universe and gravitational physics. The primary focus will be on deploying new machine learning methods, from deep learning to symbolic methods, to extract new physics from up and coming cosmological surveys.

The successful candidate will be required to develop a personal research programme in theoretical cosmology (which may include numerical modelling and/or data analysis) and gravitational waves, interacting with faculty members. The candidate will be required to demonstrate the ability to manage their own academic research and administrative activities which may involve small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines. The candidate will take part in the academic life of BIPAC and the astrophysics group at the Physics Department, and in particular attending and taking part in seminars, colloquia and journal clubs. Candidates should have experience of contributing to publications and/or presentations and be able to contribute new ideas for research projects and research income generation.

Applicants should possess, or close to obtaining a doctorate in physics or a related field and ideally a strong background in Physics or Astrophysics. Previous experience in the field of Cosmology, Computational Astrophysics, Early Universe or Gravitational Physics will be an advantage. The post-holder will have the opportunity to teach.

This is a full time, fixed term post for 36 months.