Postdoctoral Research Associate in Multiwavelength/Multimessenger Astronomy and Citizen Science
Advert Reference Number: 331
Job Location: Milton Keynes
Department: School of Physical Sciences
Salary: £41,421
Closing Date: Friday 22nd November
Weekly Working Hours: 37
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Fixed Term Contract End Date: 27 months from start date
About the Role
The School of Physical Sciences at the Open University, UK, invites applications for a 27-month fixed-term Postdoctoral Research Associate in multi-wavelength/multi-messenger astronomy and citizen science. The postdoctoral researcher will work with Professor Stephen Serjeant on research funded Horizon Europe project Astrophysics Center for Multimessenger studies in Europe, or ACME. The work will involve creating crowdsourced data mining and/or data collection to support the science goals of major European multi-wavelength and multi-messenger astronomy facilities.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading the creation and scientific execution of crowdsourced data mining experiments in support of ACME's multi-messenger and multi-wavelength astronomy.
* Assisting in the coordination and training of non-specialist communities in follow-up data collection for multi-messenger astronomy.
* Leading scientific publications related to research outcomes.
* Working with and providing support for PhD students in extragalactic astronomy.
* Disseminating the research at major national and international conferences.
* Developing an independent research profile by leading and/or coordinating work within international consortia and collaborations.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
* PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics or a related field.
* Experience analysing and interpreting astronomical data mining derived from citizen science experiments.
* Experience working with and analyzing datasets delivered by large astronomical surveys or astroparticle physics projects.
* Experience using the Python programming language for scientific data processing and analysis.
* A strong record of research and/or knowledge exchange that is commensurate to the position.
* Track record of peer-reviewed publications in international journals.
* Time management and project planning skills.
* The ability to present your research effectively, both orally and in scientific writing.
* The ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team.
Desirable:
* Experience working with and analysing multi-messenger and/or multiwavelength data.
* Experience in applying machine learning models to astronomical data.
Essential Requirements
To apply for this role please submit the following:
CV and Statement of fit to job description, up to 1,000 words. You should set out in your statement why you’re interested in this role and provide examples of where your skills and experience meet the required competencies for this role as detailed in the above essential and desirable criteria.
Early closing date notification: We may close this job advert earlier than the published closing date where a satisfactory number of applications are received. We would therefore encourage early applications.
Contact us
If you have any queries or questions about the recruitment process, or regarding your application, please contact: Careers@open.ac.uk.
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