Post Doctoral Research Associate: The Open University, UK, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join as a full-time, fixed-term Post Doctoral Research Associate in the School of Physical Sciences. The successful candidate will work on the STFC-funded research project “Jet feedback across cosmic time with LOFAR” under the supervision of Dr. Judith Croston.
Designation: Post Doctoral Research Associate
Research Area: Extragalactic radio surveys and AGN feedback
Location: Milton Keynes
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or a related field
- Experience in working with radio interferometric observations and/or datasets from large radio surveys
- A developing track record of peer-reviewed publications in international journals
- Proficiency in Python programming for scientific data processing and analysis
- Time management and project planning skills
- Ability to present research effectively both orally and in scientific writing
- Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team
- Desirable: Experience working with low-frequency and/or VLBI observations, particularly LOFAR-VLBI; Knowledge of radio-galaxy physics and/or physics and observations of AGN feedback
Job Description:
The Post Doctoral Research Associate will undertake the following responsibilities:
- Leading the analysis of radio and multiwavelength observations and survey datasets
- Planning and carrying out modeling work and/or acquiring additional data as needed
- Leading scientific publications related to the research outcomes
- Working with, and providing day-to-day support to, PhD students in extragalactic astronomy
- Disseminating the research at major national and international conferences
- Developing independence by leading observing proposals and leading and/or coordinating work within international teams
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their CV with a personal statement (up to 1,000 words) to judith.croston@open.ac.uk or the recruitment team at careers@open.ac.uk. The personal statement should outline why the candidate is interested in this role and provide examples of how their skills and experience meet the required competencies for the role as detailed in the job and person specification.
Last Date for Apply: 4th September 2024
