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Hiring Unit:
Department of Physics (Professor Jason Hessels)
Position Summary:

Provide leadership in the research activities and organisation of the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Transient Astrophysics

• Conceptualise and supervise research projects
• Explore discovery space for fast radio bursts, pulsars, and other radio transients
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students
• Organise research group activities
• Aid in bookkeeping and reporting of the group’s activities
• Participate in research and infrastructure funding acquisition
• Conceptualize and develop novel data analysis methods
• Conceptualize novel observational modes for existing and upcoming observatories
• Take an active role in national and international collaborations

Qualifications:

• Explore and analyse survey data
• Link radio observations to observations at other wavelengths
• Coordinate professional staff
• Report on research activities to funders and public
• Publish research articles in reputable scientific journals
• Present developments and results at national and international conferences
• Can conduct research in astrophysics at an internationally recognised level (publishing in refereed journals)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the science and techniques of astronomy & astrophysics
• Demonstrated ability to write well documented code for analysis of astrophysics data

Education/Experience:

• PhD required
• Graduate and post-doctoral experience in research in astrophysics
• Experience leading research and technical projects to completion
• Experience supervising students and other trainees

Required application materials:

• 2 -page statement of research experience and future plans
• Minimum 2 / maximum 3 letters of reference

Location: This position is located in Montreal, Quebec and the work for this position is expected to be performed in Quebec.
Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # (3) qualifier on a scale of 0-4.
Hourly Salary:
$38.76
Hours per Week:
40 (Full time)
Location:
Rutherford Physics
Supervisor:
Professor
Position Start Date:
2024-11-12
Position End Date:
2028-06-14
Deadline to Apply:
2025-09-18
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca

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