Following recent success in securing a Royal Society funded ISPF grant in collaboration with Dr. Marika Asgari at Newcastle University (UK) and Dr. Jingjing Shi at Kavli IPMU (WPI), University of Tokyo (Japan), we are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Assistant/Associate to join us on this joint exciting journey.
The research is focused on the modelling and measurements of intrinsic alignments of galaxies for weak gravitational lensing surveys and you will be given access to multiple surveys, including Vera C. Rubin Observatory (LSST), Euclid, Subaru HSC and PFS. Applicants are encouraged to pursue their own related projects within this topic.
We are looking for candidates who have a strong background in astrophysics and cosmology, with experience of analysing/or modelling of data from probes of large-scale structures, in particular, weak gravitational lensing and/or intrinsic alignments.
This position is full time (37 hours) and fixed term, available with an immediate start for a period of 2 years with the possibility of a further one-year extension. The role requires you to work and be based both at Newcastle University and Kavli IPMU, with the expectation that you will start employment at Newcastle University for the first part.
To Apply: please complete an online application and upload a CV (with a list of publications) and letter of application which outlines specific examples of how you can evidence the knowledge, skills and experience of the person specification (as detailed in the main job advert), along with an annotated bibliography. For the annotated bibliography please include a short description of how your most relevant publications (up to 5) connect to the research aims of this post and your contribution to them (maximum 200 words per publication).
The online form will ask for details of two referees. To comply with University of Tokyo's required checks, please supply details of three referees in your CV.
For enquiries about this opportunity, please contact
marika.asgari_[at]_newcastle.ac.uk and jingjing.shi_[at]_ipmu.jp.*
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Please understand that the application files will be shared between the search committee at Newcastle U. and Kavli IPMU, but will not be distributed outside of the committee.
Please submit the application and letters by Oct 7, 2024.
Key Accountabilities
The main duties and responsibilities are as follows:
- Conduct research in the relevant topics to the research funding.
- Present outputs of the research from the research team in written and oral form.
- Work with the full research team and the wider collaborators across the world.
- Contribute to the positive culture and general strengths of the research groups and the institutes; for example, through supervision of project students, participation in outreach, leading initiatives to promote Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), and organising/ participating in research events.
- Any other duties that may be required from time to time, commensurate with the grade of the post.
The Person
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential:
- A track record of high-quality research outputs related to the goals of the project (e.g., publications, software, research tools etc.).
- Excellent communication skills. A track record of presenting research at conferences, symposia, or meetings, commensurate with stage of career.
- Experience in analyzing and/or modelling of data from the probes of large scale structures, in particular weak gravitational lensing and/or intrinsic alignments.
Attributes and Behaviour
Essential:
- Ability to think critically and to work rigorously
- Ability to work independently using own initiative
- Ability to meet strict deadlines
- Demonstrable ability to work cooperatively as part of a team, including participating in research meetings and working on joint research projects.
- A commitment to the values of equality, diversity and inclusion
Desirable:
- Demonstrable evidence of promoting a positive and healthy research culture (e.g., by actively supporting/mentoring students, supporting initiatives to improve the work environment etc.)
Qualifications
- PhD awarded in a relevant discipline (or exceptionally equivalent professional experience)
Personal information received through this application process will not be used for any other purposes.
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