Research Officer in Gravitational Wave Cosmology - 24 months

Swansea University; Swansea; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea University's Particle Physics and Cosmology Theory Group invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position at the interface of theoretical cosmology and gravitational-wave physics. The role is for 24 months with a start around 1 October 2027, focusing on connecting theory with current and future observations.

The successful candidate will explore how gravitational-wave experiments can probe the physics of the early Universe and the dark sector, collaborating with senior

Responsibilities

• Investigate how gravitational-wave experiments can probe the physics of the early Universe and the nature of the dark sector.

Job description

Research Officer in Gravitational Wave Cosmology - 24 months

The Particle Physics and Cosmology Theory Group at Swansea University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position at the interface of theoretical cosmology and gravitational-wave physics, with a particular emphasis on connecting theoretical developments with current and future observations.

We seek an enthusiastic and highly motivated researcher with expertise in these areas, broadly defined, and a strong interest in exploring the fundamental physics of the Universe through gravitational-wave observations. The successful candidate will investigate how gravitational-wave experiments can probe the physics of the early Universe and the nature of the dark sector, working in close collaboration with Azadeh Maleknejad, Gianmassimo Tasinato, and Ivonne Zavala.

Our group is actively involved in several major international collaborations, including LISA, NANOGrav, Euclid, SKA, and the Einstein Telescope. The successful candidate will have opportunities to engage with these collaborations, contributing to a stimulating research environment that brings together theoretical advances and observational prospects.Start date of this role is 1 October 2027. The contract is for 2 years.