Postdoctoral Research Associate in Euclid Spectroscopy and Strong Lensing/G

at  The Open University UK

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Euclid Spectroscopy and Strong Lensing/Galaxy Morphology
Advert Reference Number: 332
Job Location: Milton Keynes
Department: School of Physical Sciences
Salary: £41,421
Closing Date: Friday 22nd November
Weekly Working Hours: 37
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Fixed Term Contract: End Date: 36 months from start date
Welsh Language Standard: Not Applicable
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ABOUT THE ROLE

The School of Physical Sciences at the Open University, UK, invites applications for a 3-year fixed-term postdoctoral researcher in Research Associate in Euclid spectroscopy, galaxy morphology and strong lensing with Euclid and Rubin. The postdoctoral researcher will work with Professor Stephen Serjeant and Dr Hugh Dickinson on research funded Horizon Europe “ELSA” and “OSCARS” projects. The work will involve analysis and interpretation of imaging, photometry and spectroscopy collected by the Euclid space telescope and the Vera C. Rubin Observatory to investigate the dark matter content and/or baryonic substructure of galaxies and their halos.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading analysis and interpretation of imaging and photometric data from the Euclid and LSST surveys.
• Leading scientific publications related to research outcomes.
• Working with and providing support for PhD students in extragalactic astronomy.
• Disseminating the research at major national and international conferences
• Developing an independent research profile by leading and/or coordinating work within international consortia and collaborations.

All Staff are expected to:

• Co-operate with the Open University in ensuring as far as is necessary, that Statutory Requirements, Codes of Practice, University Policies and Departmental Health and Safety arrangements are complied with.
• Have a strong commitment to the principles and practice of equality and diversity.
• Attend /complete appropriate staff development events / courses.

CV AND STATEMENT OF FIT TO, UP TO 1,000 WORDS. YOU SHOULD SET OUT IN YOUR STATEMENT WHY YOU’RE INTERESTED IN THIS ROLE AND PROVIDE EXAMPLES OF WHERE YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE MEET THE REQUIRED COMPETENCIES FOR THIS ROLE AS DETAILED IN THE ABOVE ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE CRITERIA.

Early closing date notification
We may close this job advert earlier than the published closing date where a satisfactory number of applications are received. We would therefore encourage early applications.