Post/s of Full-Time Research Support Officer III - Institute of Space Sciences & Astronomy

University of Malta, Malta

Updated: 3 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 18 Sep 2023

5 Sep 2023
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Malta
Department

Office for Human Resources Management & Development
Research Field

Astronomy » Cosmology
Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)
Country

Malta
Application Deadline

18 Sep 2023 - 23:59 (Europe/Malta)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS (Call ID: 118/2023)

Post/s of Full-Time Research Support Officer III

Project – “ Confronting Cosmological Tensions in ESA Surveys using Machine Learning (CosmoLearn)”

Funded by the Malta Council for Science and Technology - FUSION R&I: Research Excellence Programme 2023

And any other projects undertaken by the Institute of Space Sciences & Astronomy

 

Applications are invited for a Research Support Officer to carry out duties in relation to the “Confronting Cosmological Tensions in ESA Surveys using Machine Learning (CosmoLearn)” project funded by the Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST) and in which the University of Malta is a partner. The Research Support Officer may also be required to work on other projects undertaken by the Institute of Space Sciences & Astronomy.

 

Applicants should be in possession of a PhD in Cosmology, or a related field of research. Skills related to numerical analysis and simulation physics in cosmology will be considered an asset, as will experience in machine learning.

 

The University of Malta is an Equal Opportunity employer. 

 

The selected candidate must be living in Malta for the period of employment.

 

The post is for a period of up to 16 months, which may be extended further subject to the availability of funds.

 

The position starts at the remuneration per annum of €31,200.   Candidates who already hold, or had held within the last six months, a Research Support Officer post (in the same grade) at the University of Malta, will start at their latest salary scale in accordance with the present salary structure for Research Support Officers.

 

As from 1st January 2024, in accordance with the new salary structure for Research Support Officers, the remuneration per annum inclusive of any cost-of-living adjustment shall be €35,111.

 

Candidates must upload their covering letter, curriculum vitae, and certificates (certificates should be submitted in English) and contact details of at least two referees through this form https://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/workatum-projects by not later than Monday, 18th September 2023. 

 

Late applications will not be considered.

 

Further information may be obtained from http://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/recruitment and should you have any queries, please send us an email on projects.hrmd@um.edu.mt .

 

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Further Information

 

Further information about the project may be obtained by contacting Professor Jackson Levi Said at jackson.said@um.edu.mt .  The Research Support Officer may also be required to work on other projects undertaken by the Institute of Space Sciences & Astronomy.

 

The appointee will be expected to undertake the following tasks:

  • Contribute to the development of new machine learning implementations in cosmology simulators;
  • Producing project deliverables within the time frames specified in the project description;
  • Write scientific conference papers related to the CosmoLearn, and presenting them at conferences;
  • Assist in dissemination activities related to the project; and
  • Perform any other project-related tasks as instructed by the project coordinator.

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    The appointee will be expected to work at such places and during such hours as may be determined by the University authorities.

     

    The selection procedure will involve:

  • scrutiny of qualifications and experience claimed and supported by testimonials and/or certificates (copies to be included with the application);
  • shortlisting; and
  • an interview and / or extended interview.

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    The post is for a period of up to 16 months, which will be subject to a probationary period and to the provisions of the Statutes, Regulations and Bye-Laws of the University of Malta which are now or which may hereafter be in force.

                                 

     

    Office of the University,

    Msida, 4th September 2023


    Requirements
    Research Field
    Astronomy » Cosmology
    Education Level
    PhD or equivalent

    Specific Requirements

    Live in Malta


    Additional Information
    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    University of Malta
    Country
    Malta
    Geofield


    Where to apply
    Website

    https://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/workatum-projects

    Contact
    City

    Msida
    Website

    http://www.um.edu.mt/hrmd/recruitment
    Street

    University of Malta Msida MSD 2080 MALTA
    E-Mail

    projects.hrmd@um.edu.mt

    STATUS: EXPIRED
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