"Post Doctoral Research Fellow in CMB Science with Simon's Observatory"

University of Sussex - School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Location:	Brighton
Salary:	£38,784 to £46,049 Grade 7
Hours:	Full Time, Part Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On:	10th March 2026
Closes:	21st April 2026
Job Ref:	43244

Contract Type: Fixed term until 30/6/2029

Closing date: Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected start date: 1/10/2026 or earlier by mutual agreement

About the role

Work on Simons Observatory (SO) related theory and data analysis, especially CMB lensing, power spectra, likelihoods and parameters, or related topics. You will work with a small team locally lead by Antony Lewis as well as the wider SO collaboration, while also having some time to drive your own research directions.

About you

Expert in CMB data analysis, ideally with strong numerical skills and detailed experience with CMB lensing or one or more other areas relevant for Simons Observatory cosmology results. Preferably someone who is already involved with SO or similar experiments. Expected to have relevant PhD and ideally postdoctoral experience.

About our School

We are a research-intensive School that simultaneously delivers outstanding teaching to our students. As such we aim to be consistently recognised as truly world leading in key areas of our science, by extending the international excellence, impact and visibility of our research. We aim to be within the top UK universities in our discipline areas, attracting high-quality students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

We will establish a reputation as having a particularly open, stimulating, collaborative and supportive working environment for both staff and students, enabling the best possible outcomes for research, teaching and learning. We will further enhance our links with non-academic actors on local, national and international scales, and will maximize the impact of our work.

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The School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences is proud to hold a Bronze Athena Swan Award.

Why work here

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Further Key Information

Please contact Antony Lewis, antony.lewis@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

When applying please include a publication list and a research proposal/statement of research interests and experience.

The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Eligibility

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