Research Associate in Extragalactic Astrophysics

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
The School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics (MSP) at Newcastle University are seeking to recruit a short-term Research Associate in extragalactic astrophysics to join an exciting UKRI-funded research program managed by Dr Chris Harrison.

The project will combine spectroscopic observations with predictions from hydrodynamic simulations to make significant scientific progress in understanding how Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN) influence the formation and evolution of galaxies. You will become a member of the team, contributing to the research planning and implementation. You will perform data analysis and interpretation and disseminate your work, for example through publications and presentations at scientific meetings. This 8-month post is specifically to work on data form spectroscopic surveys, such as BASS and DESI to test theoretical predictions from simulations performed by our group. These predictions relate to the properties of AGN-driven outflows, in different gas phases, and how they vary as a function of AGN power. We are looking for somebody who is already highly experienced in sourcing and modelling appropriate data of AGN host galaxies from large spectroscopic surveys and is able to extract physical properties from such analysis. They should have experience in writing journal articles for publication.

In addition to project-specific activities, you will be encouraged to pursue you own independent research and training. Furthermore, you may undertake outreach/engagement activities, particularly those designed to increase accessibility and inclusion to science.

Successful applicants will join the growing astronomy and astrophysics group at Newcastle University, which has wider expertise in galaxy evolution, cosmology, compact objects, stellar evolution, and magneto-hydrodynamic simulations. We embrace equality and particularly welcome applications from community members that are under-represented in physics. If you have demonstrable experience in showing a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion then please outline this in your application.

We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment.

We would be happy to discuss arrangements for flexible and/or blended working. Generous funds are available for travel, training and other support.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a CV and covering letter. In your covering letter, please outline how you are either working towards, meet or exceed all the essential requirements as noted below under the person specification.

For all information enquiries, please contact Dr Chris Harrison via email: christopher.harrison@newcastle.ac.uk.

For more information about the wider astronomy and astrophysics research group at Newcastle, please click here.

Advert information