Postdoctoral Cosmology Researcher: LSS & Euclid

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Edinburgh is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in large-scale structure cosmology. The role aims to tackle key challenges relevant to the Euclid mission, focusing on data analysis techniques for weak gravitational lensing. Successful candidates will possess a PhD, relevant research experience, and a strong publication record. This full-time position offers flexibility for hybrid working and is fixed-term for 3 years with a salary ranging from £41,064 to £48,822 per annum.

Qualifications

• Possess, or about to be awarded, a PhD in astronomy or a related scientific discipline.
• Relevant research experience in cosmology or related fields.
• Demonstrated record of high-quality lead-author and co-authored publications.

Responsibilities

• Join the research group led by Dr. Alex Hall at the Institute for Astronomy.
• Contribute to cosmological analysis of data from the Euclid mission.
• Develop and apply analysis techniques for weak gravitational lensing and photometric galaxy clustering.

Skills

PhD in astronomy or related discipline

Research experience in cosmology

High-quality publications

Independent working abilities

Clear communication skills

Job description

A prestigious academic institution in Edinburgh is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in large-scale structure cosmology. The role aims to tackle key challenges relevant to the Euclid mission, focusing on data analysis techniques for weak gravitational lensing. Successful candidates will possess a PhD, relevant research experience, and a strong publication record. This full-time position offers flexibility for hybrid working and is fixed-term for 3 years with a salary ranging from £41,064 to £48,822 per annum.