Research Fellow, School of Mathematical Sciences

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON; Southampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southampton invites applications for a postdoctoral Research Fellow in numerical relativity to contribute to simulations of neutron-star mergers with realistic physics. The post holder will join the School of Mathematical Sciences, a vibrant group working on gravitational physics, data analysis, and gravitational-wave modelling.

Ideally, you have a PhD in physics or mathematics and a track record in numerical relativity, with familiarity in related areas such as neutron-star

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or mathematics with a strong track record in numerical relativity.
• Experience with numerical simulations of neutron-star mergers.
• Familiarity with gravitational-wave data analysis and astrophysical modelling.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a research group and contribute to a joint project.

Responsibilities

• Carry out numerical simulations of neutron-star mergers with realistic physics.
• Contribute to resistive magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) work within the project.
• Publish results and present findings to collaborations such as LIGO, Einstein Telescope, and LISA.

Skills

Numerical relativity

Data analysis

Gravitational waves

Research collaboration

Education

PhD in physics or mathematics

Tools

HPC computing

Job description

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Research Field Mathematics Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 30 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country United Kingdom Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The University of Southampton is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position (Research Fellow) in numerical relativity. The successful candidate will undertake research as part of the recently awarded STFC grant Simulating realistic neutron-star mergers.

Southampton's School of Mathematical Sciences is home to a large research group in gravitational physics, currently comprising 7 staff members and a number of postdocs and PhD students. Research in the group includes black-hole and neutron-star physics, gravitational-wave source modelling and data analysis, numerical relativity and gravitational self-force modelling. Members of the group are actively involved with the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the Einstein Telescope Collaboration and the LISA Consortium. The successful applicant will contribute to work aimed at carrying out numerical simulations of neutron star mergers with realistic physics, with particular focus of resistive magnetohydrodynamics.

The ideal candidate will have a track record in numerical relativity and ideally some understanding of neutron star modelling, gravitational-wave astronomy and data analysis. Applicants will have, or be about to obtain, a relevant PhD degree in physics or mathematics.

This is a fixed term post until 30th September 2027.

A complete application should include (i) a CV, including a list of publications, and (ii) a statement of research interests (no more than 1 page).