Euclid Weak Lensing Scientist

4 weeks ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom The University of Edinburgh Full time

Fixed Term Contract

The Opportunity:

The programme of work is to assist in the design, development, and quality of an algorithm for high precision Shape Measurement and Analysis of the Euclid Weak Lensing Data, and integration of the algorithm into the Euclid UK Science Data Centre (UK-SDC) based at Edinburgh. The researcher will work closely with Euclid's Science Working Group's and Euclid Science Ground Segment Team, based at Edinburgh.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Your skills and attributes for success:

  • PhD in Cosmology, Astronomy, Physics or Maths, and experience in weak lensing studies.
  • Ability to innovate new analysis and solutions to theoretical problems
  • Experience to routinely communicate complex and conceptual ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding as well as to peers using a high level of skills and a range of media
  • Ability to handle diverse work pressures and tight deadlines

£39,347 to £46,974. Grade UE07, per annum

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