Research Fellow (Gravitational-Wave Astronomy)

Fixed Term contract up to March 2024

Role Summary

We are seeking to appoint a postdoctoral research fellow to work on gravitational-wave observations of binary systems of compact objects in the context of present and future observational effort.

The work will include:

• Analysing gravitational-wave data
• Developing gravitational-wave data analysis and source population inference methods, processing tools and software
• Working within specified research grants and projects 
• Operating within the area of gravitational-wave astronomy
• Analysing and interpreting research findings and results
• Contributing to generating funding

Main Duties

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required
• Analyse and interpret data
• Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding
• Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc.
• Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance on PhD students where appropriate to the discipline
• Contribute to developing new models, techniques, and methods
• Promote equality and diversity values, act as a role model, and foster an inclusive working culture
• Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research related administration
• Contribute to public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader
• Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews
• Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters
• Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research
• Deal with the problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines

Person Specification

• PhD (or near to completion) in physics, astronomy/astrophysics, mathematics, computer science or related subjects
• Expertise in data analysis and/or statistics
• Expertise in software development
• The ability to communicate complex information clearly
• Fluency and experience with high performance and/or high throughput computing 
• The fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones
• The ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively
• The ability to contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project
• The ability to coordinate work with others and to work within a research team to achieve common goals

Informal enquiries to Prof. Alberto Vecchio (a.vecchio@bham.ac.uk) or Dr Christopher J. Moore (c.j.moore@bham.ac.uk).

You should make sure to attach the following to your application: a CV, a full publication list; a statement of research plans and objectives (max 2 pages). Please also arrange for 3 reference letters to be sent to Ms Joanne Cox at j.s.cox@bham.ac.uk by 8^th March 2023.

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