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Job Advertisement: Closing Date 25th June 2018 The Institute of Astronomy (IoA) at the West Cambridge site expects to appoint a postdoctoral researcher to work on the Milky Way Galaxy and data from the Gaia satellite. The Milky Way research involves mapping out the dark matter in the Galaxy, reconstructing the assembly history of the Galaxy through observational work involving large scale surveys, as well as theoretical studies with numerical simulations and galactic dynamics. Candidates with expertise in astro-particle physics, galactic astronomy and dynamics, spectroscopy and numerical simulations are all encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be expected to develop a high degree of interaction with the faculty, postdoctoral researchers and research students; to conduct a highly competitive programme of scientific research, prepare proposals to secure research resources (for example, access to high performance computing, large telescopes, or other international facilities) and write scientific articles for publication in peer reviewed journals. Applicants must have excellent communication and computing skills. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in astronomy or a related field (appointed at Research Associate grade, GBP 31,604 to GBP 38,833 p.a.) or be near to completion (appointed at Research Assistant grade, GBP 25,728 to GBP 30,688). The primary criteria for selection will be based on research excellence in observational and/or theoretical astronomy as detailed above. More details at https://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/vacancy/5572 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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