Job Advertisement: Closing Date 3rd February 2014
Postdoctoral Researcher in IFU Galaxy Evolution
Fixed term contract for 2 years with with a possible 3rd year
extension contingent upon progress and funding.
University of Portsmouth
Vacancy Name: 10010556 Senior Research Associate
Start date: 1st September 2014
Salary range: GBP 27,854 to GBP 31,331 per year
Deadline: 3 February 2014
Submission: application form, curriculum vitae, bibliography, statement
of research interests via https://port.engageats.co.uk/
Reference letters: 3 reference letters by email to [log in to unmask]
The Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation at the University of
Portsmouth (www.icg.port.ac.uk) intends to appoint a Postdoctoral
Researcher with expertise in integral field unit spectroscopy and data
processing development to work on the upcoming project MaNGA (Mapping
Nearby Galaxies at APO). MaNGA, as part of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey
IV. MaNGA is an optical fiber-based multi-object IFU that will target
10,000 galaxies over a 6-year campaign with start of operations on 1st
July 2014. The successful applicant will participate in the development
of MaNGA's data processing software and in the scientific analysis of
MaNGA data with Dr Daniel Thomas, Dr Karen Masters, Dr Claudia Maraston
and other MaNGA team members at the ICG and within the SDSS-IV
collaboration.
A PhD in astronomy or physics is required. Experience with data
processing of large data sets and software development is preferable,
and previous involvement in IFU observations and analysis will be
considered an advantage. Experience with or interest in stellar
population analysis and/or kinematics would be useful.
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but applications
are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups
in science. Portsmouth is member of the Athena SWAN charter and an
Institute of Physics Project Juno Supporter. These projects show a
commitment to introduce organisational and cultural practices that
promote gender equality in science and create a better working
environment for women and men.
For informal enquiries please contact Daniel Thomas and Karen Masters
via email ([log in to unmask] and [log in to unmask]) or by
calling +44 (0)23 9284 5151.
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