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Job Description - Postdoctoral Research Associate Institute for Computational Cosmology
Job Number:
25000001 Department of Physics Grade 7: £37,999 per annum Fixed Term - Full Time Contract Duration: 10 months Working Arrangements: This role is full time but we will consider requests for flexible working arrangements including potential job shares. Closing Date:
26-Jan-2025, 11:59:00 PM Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement: Not Applicable. Durham University is one of the world's top universities with strengths across the Arts and Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences. The Role
We are pleased to offer a short-term postdoctoral research position funded by the ERC GMGalaxies grant, within Durham’s Institute for Computational Cosmology. The successful applicant will work on performing or analysing simulations of galaxy formation, preferentially on comparisons with observations and/or analyses which connect numerical simulations with analytic dynamics. Responsibilities: To understand and convey material of a specialist or highly technical nature to the team or group of people through presentations and discussions that leads to the presentation of research papers in conferences and publications. To prepare and deliver presentations on research outputs/activities to audiences which may include: research sponsors, academic and non-academic audiences. To publish high quality outputs, including papers for submission to peer reviewed journals and papers for presentation at conferences and workshops under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder. To assist with the development of research objectives and proposals. To conduct individual and collaborative research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder. To work with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and other colleagues in the research group, as appropriate, to identify areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the research portfolio. To deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and offering creative or innovative solutions. To liaise with research colleagues and make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding to form relationships for future research collaboration. To plan and manage own research activity, research resources in collaboration with others and contribute to the planning of research projects. To deliver training in research techniques/approaches to peers, visitors and students as appropriate. To be involved in student supervision, as appropriate, and assist with the assessment of the knowledge of students. To contribute to fostering a collegial working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. To engage in citizenship to support the department and wider discipline. To engage in continuing professional development by participation in the undergraduate or postgraduate teaching programmes or by membership of departmental committees, etc. and by attending relevant training and development courses. To communicate and collaborate with the industrial collaborators. In addition, you will carry out one or more of the following: Performing numerical simulations of galaxy formation using high performance computers. Comparing the results of such simulations with observational data. Using advanced techniques in analytic dynamics to explain how such simulations evolve over cosmic time. This post is fixed term for 10 months from the start date. 1 April 2025 to 30 January 2026. Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post by April 2025. Requirements
Qualifications A good first degree in astrophysics, cosmology, or a related subject. A PhD (or be close to submission) in astrophysics, cosmology, or a related subject. Experience Experience in conducting high quality academic research in the area of extragalactic astronomy and/or cosmology using observational and/or theoretical/computational techniques. Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with stage of career. A track record of presenting research at conferences, symposia, or meetings, commensurate with stage of career. Skills Demonstrable ability to work cooperatively as part of a team, including participating in research meetings. Ability to work independently on own initiative and to strict deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. To contribute to fostering a collegial working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. To engage in citizenship to support the department and wider discipline. To engage in continuing professional development by participation in the undergraduate or postgraduate teaching programmes or by membership of departmental committees, etc. and by attending relevant training and development courses. Contact Information How to Apply For informal enquiries please contact Andrew Pontzen (andrew.p.pontzen@durham.ac.uk). All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence. We prefer to receive applications online via the Durham University Vacancies Site. https://www.dur.ac.uk/jobs/. As part of the application process, you should provide details of 3 (preferably academic/research) referees and the details of your current line manager so that we may seek an employment reference. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in the University. What to Submit a CV and cover letter which details your experience, skills, and achievements in meeting (or the potential to meet) the criteria set out below. A statement of research interests (no more than 3 pages). A CV and publication list. A statement on your experience with, or commitment towards, mentoring, equality, and inclusivity (of about 0.5 pages). Next Steps Short-listed candidates will be invited to the University, either virtually or in-person and will have the opportunity to meet key members of the Department. The assessment for the post will normally include a short presentation to staff in the Department followed by an interview. Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement https://www.durham.ac.uk/about-us/governance/information-governance/privacy-notices/privacy-notices/job-applicants/ which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data.
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Job Number:
25000001 Department of Physics Grade 7: £37,999 per annum Fixed Term - Full Time Contract Duration: 10 months Working Arrangements: This role is full time but we will consider requests for flexible working arrangements including potential job shares. Closing Date:
26-Jan-2025, 11:59:00 PM Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement: Not Applicable. Durham University is one of the world's top universities with strengths across the Arts and Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences. The Role
We are pleased to offer a short-term postdoctoral research position funded by the ERC GMGalaxies grant, within Durham’s Institute for Computational Cosmology. The successful applicant will work on performing or analysing simulations of galaxy formation, preferentially on comparisons with observations and/or analyses which connect numerical simulations with analytic dynamics. Responsibilities: To understand and convey material of a specialist or highly technical nature to the team or group of people through presentations and discussions that leads to the presentation of research papers in conferences and publications. To prepare and deliver presentations on research outputs/activities to audiences which may include: research sponsors, academic and non-academic audiences. To publish high quality outputs, including papers for submission to peer reviewed journals and papers for presentation at conferences and workshops under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder. To assist with the development of research objectives and proposals. To conduct individual and collaborative research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder. To work with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and other colleagues in the research group, as appropriate, to identify areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the research portfolio. To deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and offering creative or innovative solutions. To liaise with research colleagues and make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding to form relationships for future research collaboration. To plan and manage own research activity, research resources in collaboration with others and contribute to the planning of research projects. To deliver training in research techniques/approaches to peers, visitors and students as appropriate. To be involved in student supervision, as appropriate, and assist with the assessment of the knowledge of students. To contribute to fostering a collegial working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. To engage in citizenship to support the department and wider discipline. To engage in continuing professional development by participation in the undergraduate or postgraduate teaching programmes or by membership of departmental committees, etc. and by attending relevant training and development courses. To communicate and collaborate with the industrial collaborators. In addition, you will carry out one or more of the following: Performing numerical simulations of galaxy formation using high performance computers. Comparing the results of such simulations with observational data. Using advanced techniques in analytic dynamics to explain how such simulations evolve over cosmic time. This post is fixed term for 10 months from the start date. 1 April 2025 to 30 January 2026. Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post by April 2025. Requirements
Qualifications A good first degree in astrophysics, cosmology, or a related subject. A PhD (or be close to submission) in astrophysics, cosmology, or a related subject. Experience Experience in conducting high quality academic research in the area of extragalactic astronomy and/or cosmology using observational and/or theoretical/computational techniques. Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with stage of career. A track record of presenting research at conferences, symposia, or meetings, commensurate with stage of career. Skills Demonstrable ability to work cooperatively as part of a team, including participating in research meetings. Ability to work independently on own initiative and to strict deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. To contribute to fostering a collegial working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. To engage in citizenship to support the department and wider discipline. To engage in continuing professional development by participation in the undergraduate or postgraduate teaching programmes or by membership of departmental committees, etc. and by attending relevant training and development courses. Contact Information How to Apply For informal enquiries please contact Andrew Pontzen (andrew.p.pontzen@durham.ac.uk). All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence. We prefer to receive applications online via the Durham University Vacancies Site. https://www.dur.ac.uk/jobs/. As part of the application process, you should provide details of 3 (preferably academic/research) referees and the details of your current line manager so that we may seek an employment reference. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in the University. What to Submit a CV and cover letter which details your experience, skills, and achievements in meeting (or the potential to meet) the criteria set out below. A statement of research interests (no more than 3 pages). A CV and publication list. A statement on your experience with, or commitment towards, mentoring, equality, and inclusivity (of about 0.5 pages). Next Steps Short-listed candidates will be invited to the University, either virtually or in-person and will have the opportunity to meet key members of the Department. The assessment for the post will normally include a short presentation to staff in the Department followed by an interview. Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement https://www.durham.ac.uk/about-us/governance/information-governance/privacy-notices/privacy-notices/job-applicants/ which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data.
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