Post Doctoral Fellow in Gravitational Wave Astronomy at University of Birm

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Post Doctoral Fellow in Gravitational Wave Astronomy
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- Physics and Astronomy
Location:
Birmingham
Salary:
£31,406 to £40,927 with potential progression once in post to £43,434
Hours:
Full Time
Contract Type:
Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On:
1st March 2022
Closes:
30th March 2022
Job Ref:
99129
Position Details
Location: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range £31,406 to £40,927, with potential progression once in post to £43,434 
Grade 7
Full Time
Fixed term contract for up to 3 years
Job Summary
The Institute of Gravitational Wave Astronomy and School of Physics and Astronomy at the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. invite applications for a 3-year post-doctoral position in gravitational wave astronomy with a focus on pulsar timing array observations.
The successful candidate will work on the analysis of pulsar timing data sets to search for gravitational waves and on the interpretation of the results in the context of astrophysics and fundamental physics.
They are expected to have a PhD in physics, astronomy or related subject areas and experience in gravitational-wave data analysis and astrophysics.
The appointment will be initially for three years starting earliest on April 1st, 2022. The position comes with a generous research and travel budget.
The Institute provides a vibrant and diverse environment with expertise across key areas of gravitational-wave physics: From theoretical to experimental gravitational-wave research, with applications to present and future-generation detectors, theoretical astrophysics, data analysis, transient astronomy, gravitational-wave source modelling including numerical relativity, and general relativity theory. Institute members play important roles in the GEO Collaboration, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, the LISA Consortium and the European and International Pulsar Timing Array collaborations.
Role Purpose
To create and disseminate knowledge through initiating and conducting original research, through publication of journal articles and contributions to scientific conferences.
To enhance, complement and expand the research activities of the Institute.
Main Responsibilities
To pursue personal research including developing research ideas and winning support, including financial support
To plan, publish and/or execute high quality research
To project manage research activities, and/or supervise other research staff
To present findings in high quality publications and conference proceedings
To develop novel methodologies and techniques appropriate to the type of research being pursued
To provide expert advice to colleagues and students within discipline
To develop and make substantial contributions to public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University
To contribute to some administrative activities within the University, typically relating to research
To apply knowledge in a way that develops new intellectual understanding
Scope of the Role
To initiate and conduct original research which has measurable outcomes and is reflected in international reputation
To plan, design and co-ordinate research activities and programmes
To contribute to the development of research strategies
To publish results of own research
To contribute to the supervision of PhD students
To develop and make substantial contributions to public engagement activities, widening participation, schools outreach or similar activities at Department/School level or further within the University 
Person Specification
 PhD in astronomy or physics or relevant disciplines
Extensive research experience and scholarship within subject specialism
Experience and achievement reflected in a growing international reputation 
Extensive experience and demonstrated success in planning, undertaking and project managing research to deliver high quality results
Informal enquiries can be made to Alberto Vecchio -  ****
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