Research Associate in Cosmology
6 months ago
**Main Function**
To conduct research within the European Research Council (ERC) funded project CMBforward analysing Cosmic Microwave Background data from the Atacama Cosmology Telescope and the Simons Observatory; contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of work in high-quality journals. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.
- **Main Duties and Responsibility**
**Research**
- To conduct research within the ERC-funded group led by Prof. Erminia Calabrese, providing expertise on multi-frequency characterization of CMB data, on developments of CMB likelihoods and parameter inference codes, on cosmological interpretation of CMB data and comparison with other results. Contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals and conferences, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students.
- To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals
- To attend and or present at conferences/seminars at a local and national level as required
- To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project, including the planning and organisation of the project and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field
- To participate in School research activities.
- To build and create networks both internally and externally to the university, to influence decisions, explore future research requirements, and share research ideas for the benefit of research projects
**Other**
- To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
- To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
- To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world
- Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.
**Person Specification**
**Essential Criteria**
**Qualifications and Education**
- **Knowledge, Skills and Experience**
2. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research within the following research field:
- Characterization and cosmological exploitation of CMB temperature and polarization data
a. Multi-frequency modelling and separation of Galactic and extra-galactic components contaminating the CMB in the microwaves.
- b. Experience with likelihood functions and software for CMB analysis.
- c. Expertise in cosmological parameter inference codes.
- d. Expertise in both observational and theoretical aspects of the above.
- e. Expertise in coding with python and use of gitub.
- f. Extraction of cosmological information from CMB data, including implementation and exploitation of extended cosmological models.
- 3. Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field
- 4. Proven ability to publish in high-quality journals- **Communication and Team Working**
6. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication
- 7. Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individuals
- **Other**
8. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work
- 9. Proven ability to work without close supervision
**Salary Range Min.**
- 39,347
**Salary Range Max.**
- 44,263
**Job Category**
- Academic - Research
**Grade**
- Grade 6
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