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Job Advertisement: Closing Date 30th April 2012 Postdoctoral Research Fellow University of Southampton The Faculty of Physical and Applied Sciences at the University of Southampton invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position in radio astronomy, to work on LOFAR and e-MERLIN studies of AGN feedback in galaxy groups and clusters. The successful applicant will work with Dr Judith Croston on new LOFAR and e-MERLIN observations of radio-loud AGN within the LOFAR Extragalactic Surveys Key Science Project and e-MERLIN Extragalactic Jet Physics Legacy Project. The position is funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) for 3 years, and available from May 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter. Applicants should possess (or have submitted for) a PhD in astronomy/astrophysics, and have experience in radio interferometric data analysis, ideally at low frequencies. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is also essential. Knowledge/research experience in extragalactic astronomy, particularly radio-loud AGN physics, AGN feedback and/or galaxy clusters would be desirable. Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr Judith Croston ([log in to unmask]). The closing date for this post is 30th April 2012. Please apply online through www.jobs.soton.ac.uk . Please quote vacancy reference number 104112WF on all correspondence. In addition, please include a CV and statement of research interests and three letters of reference. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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