Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cosmology (2 posts)

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university in Manchester is seeking a researcher in cosmology to join their research group. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in astrophysics or a related field. The role offers competitive benefits including a market-leading pension scheme, excellent health services, and generous leave entitlements, with a commitment to inclusivity and flexible working.

Benefits

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme

Excellent employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement

Additional paid closure over the Christmas period

Local and national discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• PhD must be completed by the start date.

Education

PhD in astrophysics, physics or a related field

Job description

Overview

You will work in the research group led by Andrina Nicola and the wider cosmology community at JBCA, in particular the groups led by Prof. Richard Battye, Prof. Michael Brown, Prof. Jens Chluba, and Prof. Scott Kay.

Qualifications

You must have a PhD in astrophysics, physics or a related field by the time the appointment starts.

Application process

You should submit, in a single PDF: a curriculum vitae, a publication list, and a statement of research experience and interests (maximum three pages, not including references), and indicate which of the two positions you would like to be considered for. You should also arrange for three letters of recommendation, to be submitted directly by the writers.

What you will get in return

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme


• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme


• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays


• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period


• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here