Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Galaxy evolution with MIGHTEE and the new spectroscopic surveys with 4MOST and MOONS

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Galaxy evolution with MIGHTEE and the new spectroscopic surveys with 4MOST and MOONS.

This is a 2-year postdoctoral position funded through the UKRI Frontier Research Grant of Professor Matthew Jarvis. The role is flexible in terms of the scientific focus but the successful candidate will work within the MIGHTEE core team in Oxford. The position will require a good working knowledge of radio interferometric observational techniques and/or a good understanding of optical spectroscopic survey data to understand galaxy formation and evolution. Experience or an interest in developing advanced statistical techniques in the analysis of these data would also be beneficial. The post-holder will have the opportunity to teach.

Applicants should hold PhD in Physics, Astrophysics (or close to completion) or a related field. 

A strong background in Galaxy evolution and observational cosmology with the ability to develop research projects and apply statistical techniques to astronomic survey data are essential, as well as strong communications and written skills.

For informal queries, please contact Prof. Matt Jarvis: matt.jarvis@physics.ox.ac.uk

The post is full time and fixed term for 2 years. The start date for the position can be no later than 1 October 2026.

The closing date for applications is noon GMT, 23 January 2026.

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement (maximum of 3 pages) and details of  your two referees as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include your past experience and how this meets the essential criteria, and how you plan to use the MIGHTEE data alongside the spectroscopic data from 4MOST and MOONS for your research. Your referees should be asked to send their letter, to **Leanne O’Donnell **(leanne.odonnell@physics.ox.ac.uk) by the closing date.

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