Postdoctoral Research Assistance in Supernova Cosmology

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in supernovae cosmology and time-domain astrophysics with Rubin, 4MOST and Euclid.Projects will be focused on improving the use of Type Ia supernovae as cosmological probes and advancing our understanding of dark energy, making use of supernovae data from Rubin, 4MOST, Euclid, and low-redshift transient surveys such as ATLAS.

 

The candidates will lead research projects related to Type Ia Supernova cosmology, with a focus on data from Rubin, 4MOST and Euclid data. Candidates will lead research projects in Type Ia supernova cosmology, with a particular emphasis on data from Rubin Observatory, 4MOST, ATLAS, Euclid.

 

Projects may span a broad range of topics, including improving supernova modelling and standardization, developing and implementing novel data analysis and statistical methods for Type Ia supernova cosmology, and contributing to data acquisition and spectroscopic follow-up of upcoming large transient surveys (e.g. Rubin/ATLAS) using 4MOST and other spectroscopic facilities.

 

The candidates will benefit from the vibrant Astrophysics community at Oxford, which hosts both the Hintze Centre for Astrophysical Surveys and the Beecroft Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology. The candidates have the opportunity to assist with the supervision of graduate students and outreach activities.

 

Successful candidates should hold PhD ( or be close to completion) in a relevant area of astrophysics or physics, and should have experience in Type Ia supernova cosmology (supernova modelling, simulations, data analysis and statistical methods) and/or transient data acquisition. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills. In addition, they may take advantage of opportunities for tutorial-based teaching and may benefit from a college association. Evidence of a capacity to work independently and have sufficient specialist knowledge and technical skills to work within established research programmes are required.

 

 

This is a full-time post, fixed term until 30 June 2028.

 

Only applications received before midday 12th December 2025  can be considered. You will be required to upload a CV (maximum three pages, including a publication list or a NASA ADS link) and a 2-page supporting statement of research interests and experience (via the ‘Apply’ button above). The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. You should arrange for your 2 referees to send your reference to leanne.odonnell@physics.ox.ac.uk before the closing date. 

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