postdoctoral position in theoretical and numerical cosmology, University College London

[Hiranya Peiris]

Research Associate - Theoretical & Numerical Cosmology, - Ref:1165960

UCL Department / Division - Physics and Astronomy
Grade - 7
Hours - Full Time
Salary (inclusive of London allowance) - £31,778 to £38,441 per annum

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Cosmology Group within UCL Astrophysics has a strong research programme
in observational cosmology, with wide involvement in several next generation
cosmological surveys such as the Dark Energy Survey and Planck. The project
concerns the development of innovative algorithms to test early universe
physics via novel observables such as non-Gaussianity and statistical
anisotropy, particularly relating to the scientific exploitation of Planck
data.

Key Requirements:
The successful applicant will have a PhD and will be expected to undertake
some teaching duties at the undergraduate level. The post will be available
for up to 2 years in the first instance (the latest start date being 1st Oct
2011), with an extension possible contingent on the availability of funding.

For further details about the vacancy and how to apply on line please go to
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs/ and search on Reference Number 1165960.

CVs and research proposals should be attached to your application. In
addition you will need to ensure that 2 references are emailed directly to
Kathryn Goldsmith ([Log in to view email]) before the deadline.

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Hiranya Peiris ([Log in to view email]),
Prof Ofer Lahav ([Log in to view email]), Dr Sarah Bridle
([Log in to view email]), or Dr Filipe Abdalla ([Log in to view email]).

Closing Date - 10 Jan 2011
Latest time for the submission of applications - 5pm

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for
Research and Support Staff.