Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Gravitational Wave Astronomy

The Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy and School of Physics and Astronomy invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Gravitational Wave Astronomy. The research fellow will work on the development of data analysis methods, algorithms and relevant software tools for the science ground segment of the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission.

The research fellow will be working within a growing team at the University of Birmingham, and in collaboration with UK and international partners involved in the project. The fellow will focus on creating innovative, efficient algorithms to process LISA data, and will have the opportunity to engage in a larger portfolio of projects in gravitational wave astronomy within the Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy.

The Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy provides a vibrant and diverse environment with expertise across key areas of gravitational-wave astronomy: from theoretical to experimental gravitational-wave research, with applications to present and future-generation detectors, theoretical astrophysics, transient astronomy, gravitational-wave source modelling including numerical relativity, and general relativity theory. 

The School of Physics and Astronomy is a world-leading physics department, excelling in both research and teaching. Our physics research was recently ranked top in the UK for 4-star-category research, and 4th by GPA, by the Research Excellence Framework 2021. The School’s research portfolio is wide-ranging and covers three principal themes: Quantum Matter; Particle and Nuclear Physics; and Astronomy and Experimental Gravity. It has over 120 academic and research staff together with 120 graduate students with around 50 technical and clerical support staff.

The University of Birmingham is an equal opportunity employer. The School of Physics and Astronomy welcomes people from all backgrounds and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who we are. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants; those from minority groups who are under-represented in this discipline are particularly welcome.

The position is available immediately for an initial period of 1.5 year with the opportunity of extension for 3 years subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

As part of the application, please submit a CV, a full publication list, a statement of research plans and objectives (max 2 pages). Please also arrange for 3 reference letters to be sent to Ms Joanne Cox at j.s.cox[at]bham.ac.uk by the closing date.