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Job Advertisement: Closing Date 30th April 2012 Liverpool Telescope 2 Project Scientist LJMU Vacancy Ref: 198 As part of the Liverpool John Moores University's major strategic investment in areas of excellence, and following on from the success of the Liverpool Telescope (http://telescope.livjm.ac.uk/), the Astrophysics Research Institute of LJMU is undertaking a design study for "Liverpool Telescope 2". This new facility will aim to tackle the time domain astrophysics challenges of the 2nd Decade of the 21st Century, when projects such as LSST and SKA will be providing a flood of discoveries that will need to be classified and followed up in a timely fashion in order to realize their full potential. We seek a project scientist to work with the LT Director in developing the science case and requirements for the project and exploring different telescope and instrument concepts. In addition you will be expected to carry out a programme of research in time domain astrophysics. You should have (or be about to be awarded) a PhD in astronomy or astrophysics and good experience of optical and/or near-IR astronomical data reduction. 2 year fixed term Salary =A330,122 - =A335,939 For informal initial discussions please contact the LT Director, Professor Iain Steele, Astrophysics Research Institute, Liverpool JMU, Twelve Quays House, Egerton Wharf, Birkenhead CH41 1LD +44 (0) 151 231 2920, email: [log in to unmask] For further information and to apply online please visit our website: www.ljmu.ac.uk/inspire. Note that a full CV, including publication list, together with a brief (500 word) statement of research plans, should be attached to your application. Closing Date for applications: 30th April 2012 Alternatively contact the HR Department on +44 (0)151 904 6130 or 6131, email: [log in to unmask] LJMU is committed to achieving equality of opportunity. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Royal Astronomical Society Job List is provided free-of-charge through the JISC Mail Service. Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy, the RAS cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy or validity, either directly or by implication, of job advertisements or other information posted to this list. For more information about the Royal Astronomical Society visit the website at www.ras.org.uk. Royal Astronomical Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BQ, UK, tel. +44 (0)20 7734 3308, fax. +44 (0)20 7494 0166, www.ras.org.uk