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Job Advertisement: Closing Date 16th March 2018 Professorship in Cosmology Full-time permanent position Competitive salary Post number: ZZ602851 The Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG) at the University of Portsmouth invites applications for a Professor of Cosmology to strengthen its existing leadership in key astronomical surveys. The ICG is a world-leading research institute in cosmology, gravitation and astrophysics. In REF2014, 96% of our research outputs were judged internationally excellent or world-leading. We encourage applications from scientists with an excellent record of high quality research publications related to observational and/or survey cosmology, as well as strong evidence of impact (innovation and/or public engagement) and external grant funding (including personal research fellowships). The ICG values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of community particularly under-represented groups in science. The ICG and the University of Portsmouth hold Athena SWAN bronze awards, which shows our commitment to introducing organisational and cultural practices that promote gender equality in science and create a better working environment for men and women. The ICG consists of 13 academic staff, 20 postdoctoral researchers, more than 20 PhD students, and has an active international visitors programme. ICG is a member of several major astronomical surveys (Sloan Digital Sky Survey, Dark Energy Survey, Large Synpotic Survey Telescope, Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument) with major involvement in ESA's Euclid satellite mission and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet) and hosts the 3704-core SCIAMA supercomputer. More information can be found HERE <http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/>. Please contact the ICG directors, Professors Bob Nichol ([log in to unmask]) and David Wands ([log in to unmask]) to discuss this opportunity. Your application (application form and CV) should be submitted via the online application system by the closing date. Your application will be processed and conducted in compliance with UK legislation relevant at that time. For detailed information about the vacancy, please select this link: ZZ602851 Professor of Cosmology <https://port.engageats.co.uk/ViewAttachment.aspx?enc=3DjmxpV+AcVus8i/wvT3FZXrrCOvCUGNWd9uca/tGZrAJbC/yOvmSte/DT5K0/GN7lwkmEl7h85XegpL8CbeW67OI7aEwdnVfYqR/N6qlRNhHJnMbKemwYADTLzgYQ0fQT> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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