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Job Advertisement: Closing Date 31st August 2019 Postdoctoral position in LSST low-surface-brightness science Applications are invited to apply for a 2.5 year STFC supported postdoctoral position to perform key preparatory work for the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST). The work will focus on developing techniques to optimize sky subtraction for the preservation of low-surface-brightness features (e.g. intra-cluster light and extended tidal features around merging galaxies) and mitigating shredding by de-blenders, both of which are critical for enabling low-surface-brightness science using LSST. The successful candidate will work with both Prof Chris Collins at the Astrophysics Research Institute of Liverpool John Moores University and Dr Sugata Kaviraj within the Centre for Astrophysics Research at the University of Hertfordshire. The position is designed to enable the postdoc to spend time at both institutions (nominally the first year at LJMU and the subsequent time at Hertfordshire). Candidates should have or be expected to shortly obtain a PhD (or equivalent) in astrophysics or a closely related subject. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Sugata Kaviraj ([log in to unmask] ) or Chris Collins ([log in to unmask]). Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.ljmu.ac.uk/ where a full job description can also be found. The application should include a CV, publication list, summary of previous research (not exceeding 2 pages) and contact details of three academic referees. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK will have to satisfy UKVI regulations before they can be appointed. The deadline for Applications is August 31st 2019 and the post is available as soon as possible thereafter. The School of Physics, Astronomy & Mathematics at Hertfordshire hold the Institute of Physics Juno Champion status and an Athena SWAN Silver award The ARI also holds Juno Practitioner status and an Athena SWAN Bronze award. These demonstrate the commitment of both institutes to good practice towards advancing gender equality and creating better working environments for men and women. Both institutions are equal opportunities employers and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and Religion or belief. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. To Unsubscribe from the RASJobs mail list visit www.jiscmail.ac.uk/RASJobs and select the 'Subscribe or Unsubscribe' link from that page. Alternatively email "unsubscribe RASJobs" to [log in to unmask] The RASJobs mail list abides by the JISCMail Policy, Security and Privacy Notice which can be found at; https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/policyandsecurity/index.html 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