Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Data processing for the MIGHTEE survey

This is a senior role funded through the UKRI Frontier Research Grant of Prof. Matthew Jarvis to lead the processing of the MIGHTEE continuum and HI survey data. The role requires a high level of technical expertise in radio interferometry techniques and would help coordinate the processing and science exploitation of the MIGHTEE survey data. The postholder would have the opportunity to identify new discoveries in the data and would be ideally placed to lead the science based on the data. The post-holder will have the opportunity to teach.

 

Applicants should hold PhD in Astrophysics or a related field. A strong background in Radio interferometry observation and sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research projects and methodologies are essential as well as strong communications and written skills.

 

 

The post is full time and fixed term for 2 years with possibility of extension.

 

The closing date for applications is noon UK time on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.

 

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement (maximum of 3 pages) as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a summary of your past research and clearly describes how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description, and what science you would like to carry out with the MIGHTEE Survey.

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