Research Associate / Senior Research Associate in Data Analysis for Radio Astronomy (Fixed Term)

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 November 2027 in the first instance.

A position exists for Research Associate / Senior Research Associate in Radio Astronomy Data Analysis.

The aim of the role is to develop data analysis pipelines for the SKA radio telescope (as part of the SKA Software Construction project). The successful candidate will have up to 40% of their time to dedicate to independent research. We encourage applicants with a research line aligned with one of the SKA Key Science Projects and/or related projects. Preference will be given to applicants with a background in 21-cm radio cosmology experiments (e.g. HERA, LOFAR, MWA, MeerKat, EDGES, REACH, etc.).

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Astronomy, Physics, Engineering or closely related field with a proven track record in Radio Astronomy Data Analysis. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Aperture Synthesis, as demonstrated by publications in major journals. A solid understanding of Python and or C++/C programming is desired.

The candidate will be comfortable working in multidisciplinary international teams of researchers using agile techniques. Training will be provided as needed.

The post holder will be located at the Department of Physics, Cavendish Laboratory, JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0HE.

You will be offered one of the following two salary grades: Research Associate: £36,024- £44,263, Senior Research Associate: £45,585 to £57,696; depending on the skills and experience you are able to bring to the role.

Appointment at Senior Research Associate is subject to approval by the Faculty Board.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the Apply button above.

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter in the upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy please contact Dr Jeremy Coles (jc574@cam.ac.uk) and Dr Eloy de Lera Acedo (ed330@cam.ac.uk). If you have any questions about the application process, please contact mott.hr@phy.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference KA42505 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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