Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Gravitational Wave Cosmology

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Tessa Baker2
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Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Gravitational Wave Cosmology

Post by Tessa Baker2 » November 08 2022

A postdoctoral researcher in gravitational wave cosmology is sought to join the Cosmology and Relativity Group in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Queen Mary University of London. The successful applicant will work with the group of Dr. Tessa Baker as part of the ERC-funded programme SHADE. Aspects of the SHADE programme include (but are not limited to): development of dark siren techniques, theoretical work on gravitational waves (e.g. deviations from General Relativity, gravitational wave lensing), correlations with large-scale structure, simulations, and the relevance of such phenomena for current and future facilities. The successful applicant should have existing expertise in cosmology with gravitational waves, broadly defined, and be highly motivated to contribute to new developments in this area.

The post is based at the Mile End campus in London. It is a full-time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for two years, with an extension possible subject to performance. The expected start date is March – October 2023 (negotiable).

You should include in your application: a CV, a statement of current skills and proposed research (no longer than two A4 sides), and a list of publications (please highlight up to five as the most relevant). Please include in your proposal your vision of how you would interact with the SHADE research team at QMUL. To apply, please follow the link at https://www.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies/items/7727.html .

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr. Tessa Baker at [Log in to view email] or on +44 (0) 20 7882 5867.

The closing date for applications is 9th December 2022. Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter. Late enquiries may be accepted until the position is filled.

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