Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Nanohertz Gravitational Waves

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Birmingham, Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy, invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to develop analysis methods for low-frequency gravitational-wave observations. You will join a world-leading group studying supermassive black hole binaries and contribute to data analysis and modelling efforts.

The role is a full-time fixed-term position up to August 2029, requiring a PhD in Physics or Astrophysics, strong analytical ability, and experience with

Qualifications

• PhD (or near to completion) in Physics, Astrophysics, or a related subject.
• Strong analytical capability.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research.
• Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods.
• Analyse and interpret data from gravitational-wave observations.

Skills

Analytical ability

Clear communication

Team coordination

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Education

PhD in Physics/Astrophysics

Tools

High-performance computing

Machine learning

Job description

The University of Birmingham, Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy, invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to develop analysis methods for low-frequency gravitational-wave observations. You will join a world-leading group studying supermassive black hole binaries and contribute to data analysis and modelling efforts.

The role is a full-time fixed-term position up to August 2029, requiring a PhD in Physics or Astrophysics, strong analytical ability, and experience with