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Grade 7: 29,541 - 36,298 p.a.

We invite applications for a postdoctoral research assistant to work on supernovae and other aspects of time-domain astronomy with the European Space Agencys Euclid mission. The position is funded by the U.K. Space Agency. The successful applicant will be expected to carry out research in the analysis of time-domain data, including study of techniques and algorithm development for analysis of supernova data for cosmology, working with Professor Isobel Hook.

The appointment is for 1 year in the first instance, commencing on 1st October 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter, with the possibility of extension of up to 2 years subject to performance and funding. The post is based in Oxford Astrophysics.

The successful candidate will have or be about to receive a PhD and should have experience in analysis of astronomical images, preferably with some experience in the analysis of time-varying astronomical sources. An interest in cosmological analysis using distant supernovae would be an advantage. The work will be carried out in collaboration with members of the Euclid consortium across the U.K. and in other countries. The successful candidate should have a demonstrated capacity for independent work and be capable of initiating research in a lively group.

Salary will be within the range 29,541 - 36,298 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. A benefits package and a research budget for travel and other expenses will be provided

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on 'Job Description and Person Specification' below.

Only applications received by midday on Tuesday 2nd April can be considered. You will be required to upload a statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and list of publications, and the names and addresses of three referees as part of your online application. In addition, candidates should arrange for the three letters of reference to be sent to vfw [at] astro [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk by the closing date. Applications are acknowledged but not referee letters. For further enquiries contact Professor Isobel Hook, imh [at] astro [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

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Grade 10a: Salary from 43,312 GBP plus allowances

Applications are invited for a University Lectureship in Astrophysics. The post is permanent and full-time, tenable from 1 October 2013 and will be offered in conjunction with a Tutorial Fellowship at Brasenose College. The post will be based in the sub-department of Astrophysics within the Physics Department at the University of Oxford.

The combined University and College salary for this post will be on a scale from 43,312 GBP p.a. plus allowances as set out in the further particulars.
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out high-quality research in areas related to radio astronomy and the Square Kilometre Array project, and to contribute to teaching in Physics, including lecturing, examining and graduate supervision, pastoral care of graduate students, and assistance with the administration. As a Fellow of Brasenose College, the successful candidate will carry out undergraduate tutorial teaching and participate in the administration and governance of the College.

Applicants should have a doctorate in Astrophysics or a closely-related discipline and have a track record of research associated with scientific and/or technical developments in radio astronomy with potential application to the Square Kilometre Array. The successful candidate should have an established record of research leadership, and be willing to work within a team. Proven academic distinction can be recognised by the University by the award of the title of Professor.

Further particulars of this post can be found by clicking on the 'Job Description and Person Specification' below. Individual enquiries should be directed to Professor Roger Davies, rld [at] astro [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk.

Applicants should submit a letter of application supported by a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and a list of publications by email in one pdf file to vfw [at] astro [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk quoting reference number DB13001 in the subject title. They should include the names of the three referees that they have asked to provide letters supporting their application to the same email address by the closing date (no more than two referees should be from the same institution and normally we would expect one letter from your current employer). The deadline for receipt of applications is April 15th, 2013.

Applications are encouraged from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.

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Grade 7: 29,541 - 36,298 per annum

We invite applications for a postdoctoral research assistant to work on the measurement of weak gravitational lensing with the European Space Agencys Euclid mission. The position is funded jointly by the U.K. Space Agency and by a Beecroft Fellowship. The successful applicant will be expected to carry out research in the statistical analysis of data and algorithm development, working with Prof Lance Miller, and may also work on cosmological analysis of weak lensing surveys.

The appointment is for two years in the first instance, commencing in October 2013 or soon thereafter, with the possibility of further extension. The post is based in Oxford Astrophysics. The successful candidate will have, or be about to receive, a Ph.D., and should either have experience in weak lensing shear measurement, or have more general experience in statistical methods applied to data, preferably astronomical images. An interest in cosmological analysis using weak lensing surveys would be an advantage. The work will be carried out as a collaboration with members of the Euclid consortium across the U.K. and Europe. The successful candidate should have a demonstrated capacity for independent work and be capable of initiating research in a lively group.

Salary will be within the range Grade 7: 29,541 - 36,298 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. A benefits package and a research budget for travel and other expenses will be provided.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on 'Job Description and Person Specification' below.

Only applications received by midday on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 can be considered. You will be required to upload a statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and list of publications, and the names and addresses of three referees as part of your online application. In addition, candidates should arrange for the three letters of reference to be sent to vfw [at] astro [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk by the closing date. Applications are acknowledged but not referee letters. For further enquiries contact Prof Lance Miller L [dot] Miller1 [at] physics [dot] ox [dot] ac [dot] uk

The University is an equal opportunity employer.

Please also look at the Job Description and Person Specification.