Senior Research Associate in Data Processing for

2 weeks ago


Lancaster, United Kingdom Lancaster University Full time

The Lancaster University Physics Department seeks to appoint a postdoctoral researcher to work towards combination of data from the Euclid and Rubin telescopes, with a focus on astronomical transient objects.

The Euclid mission (launched in July 2023), and the Rubin Observatory (due to enter operation in 2025) will produce revolutionary, wide-area imaging surveys for astronomy in the infrared and optical wavelength ranges. The complementarity between them leads to a compelling science case for combining Euclid and Rubin data. Furthermore, the unprecedented scale and large dynamic range in both wavelength and spatial resolution of the data mean that joint processing will require new techniques.

This position is funded initially for 1 year and comes with funding for travel and computing. An outline funding proposal for a larger UK program, including continuation if this work, is currently under review by UKRI.

You would work under the supervision of Prof. Isobel Hook, and will join the Observational Astrophysics group at Lancaster. Members of the group pursue research in diverse and complementary topics including supernova cosmology, transients, high-redshift galaxies, star formation and galaxy evolution, multi-messenger astrophysics and gravitational waves. You will be welcome to participate in group research activities. Furthermore, opportunities exist to explore connections between astronomical image processing and other fields outside astronomy in which group members are active, including medical imaging, disaster relief and iceberg detection.

Lancaster University Physics is strongly committed to an inclusive work environment, which includes fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our department.



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