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Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Data processing for the MIGHTEE survey
Denys Wilkinson Building, Dept. of Physics, Keble Rd, Oxford OX1 3RH
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Data processing for the MIGHTEE survey.
This is a senior role funded through the UKRI Frontier Research Grant of Prof. Matthew Jarvis to lead the processing of the MIGHTEE continuum and HI survey data. The role requires a high level of technical expertise in radio interferometry techniques and would help coordinate the processing and science exploitation of the MIGHTEE survey data. The postholder would have the opportunity to identify new discoveries in the data and would be ideally placed to lead the science based on the data. The post-holder will have the opportunity to teach.
Applicants should hold PhD in Astrophysics or a related field. A strong background in Radio interferometry observation and sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research projects and methodologies are essential as well as strong communications and written skills.
For informal queries, please contact Professor Matthew Jarvis: matt.jarvis@physics.ox.ac.uk
The post is full time and fixed term for 2 years with possibility of extension.
The closing date for applications is noon UK time on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement (maximum of 3 pages) as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a summary of your past research and clearly describes how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description, and what science you would like to carry out with the MIGHTEE Survey.
Contact Person:
Recruitment Team
Vacancy ID:
179986
Contact Phone:
Closing Date & Time:
24-Jun-2025 12:00
Pay Scale:
RESEARCH GRADE 8
Contact Email:
Salary (£):
Grade 8 £46, 735 - £57,255 per annum - We would consider candidates with potential but less experience who are seeking a development opportunity, for which an initial appointment would be at Grade 7 (£38,674-£46,913) with the responsibilities adjusted.
