Postdoctoral Researcher, Transient Astrophysics & Cosmology

Economics Network; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teaching opportunities

Job summary

University of Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Transient Astrophysics, linked to the TRANSCEND program with collaborators at Lancaster, Southampton and Queen’s Belfast. The role focuses on SNe Ia cosmology groundwork or transient follow-up, using LSST and TiDES data.

The successful candidate will lead one of four areas across the collaboration, possess a doctorate in physics or related field, and have a strong background in time-domain astrophysics and

Qualifications

• Possess, or close to obtaining, a doctorate in physics or a related field.
• Strong background in physics or astrophysics.
• Experience in time-domain astrophysics, supernovae, galaxy evolution, cosmology or survey science.

Responsibilities

• Lead one TRANSCEND area at University of Oxford as part of the five-year program.
• Collaborate with collaborating universities and teams to advance transient astrophysics research.
• Contribute to teach-and-research activities within the Physics Department.

Skills

Time-domain astrophysics

SNe Ia cosmology

Galaxy evolution

Education

PhD in physics or related field

Job description

University of Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Transient Astrophysics, linked to the TRANSCEND program with collaborators at Lancaster, Southampton and Queen’s Belfast. The role focuses on SNe Ia cosmology groundwork or transient follow-up, using LSST and TiDES data.

The successful candidate will lead one of four areas across the collaboration, possess a doctorate in physics or related field, and have a strong background in time-domain astrophysics and