Postdoctoral Researcher: Millimetre Transients with AMT

University of Oxford - Department of Physics; Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford - Department of Physics invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Millimetre Transients, working on a large-scale programme with the Africa Millimetre Telescope (AMT). The role involves collaboration with Oxford-based and international teams to advance rapid-response observations and time-domain astrophysics.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in astrophysics or a related discipline (or be close to completion) and should have experience in radio or

Qualifications

• PhD in astrophysics or related discipline (or near completion).
• Experience in radio or millimetre astronomy is desirable.
• Experience with astrophysical transients is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a large-scale transients programme using the Africa Millimetre Telescope (AMT).
• Collaborate with Oxford-based and international teams to develop the programme.
• Teaching opportunities may be available to the postholder.

Skills

Radio/mm astronomy

Astrophysical transients

Excellent communication

Education

PhD in astrophysics or related discipline

Job description

University of Oxford - Department of Physics invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Millimetre Transients, working on a large-scale programme with the Africa Millimetre Telescope (AMT). The role involves collaboration with Oxford-based and international teams to advance rapid-response observations and time-domain astrophysics.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in astrophysics or a related discipline (or be close to completion) and should have experience in radio or