Postdoc in Transient Astrophysics: Time‑Domain Cosmology

UK Space Jobs; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teaching opportunity

Job summary

University of Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Transient Astrophysics as part of the TRANSCEND collaboration with Lancaster University, Southampton, and Queen’s University Belfast. The Oxford post will focus on SNe Ia cosmology, host galaxies, or simulations, contributing to state-of-the-art time-domain astronomy.

The successful candidate will possess a PhD in physics or related field, with strong time-domain astrophysics and survey data experience, and an opportunity

Qualifications

• Possess or near to obtain a PhD in physics or related field.
• Strong background in time-domain astrophysics and transient phenomena.
• Experience with large surveys and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead one TRANSCEND work package at Oxford and collaborate with partner universities.
• Contribute to teaching and supervision as part of a five-year project.
• Engage in publication and dissemination of results to international collaborations.

Skills

Time-domain astrophysics

SNe Ia cosmology

Survey science

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Job description

University of Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Transient Astrophysics as part of the TRANSCEND collaboration with Lancaster University, Southampton, and Queen’s University Belfast. The Oxford post will focus on SNe Ia cosmology, host galaxies, or simulations, contributing to state-of-the-art time-domain astronomy.

The successful candidate will possess a PhD in physics or related field, with strong time-domain astrophysics and survey data experience, and an opportunity