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The Department
The Department of Physics at Durham University is one of the leading UK Physics departments with an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching, research and employability of our students.
The Role
One post is available, funded by the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), to start in October 2025. The post is for 6 months with the possibility for further extension. The successful candidate will join thriving research teams within the Institute for Computational Cosmology (ICC) at Durham. The ICC is a leading group in computational cosmology research, having previously played key roles in the development of simulation techniques for dark matter, dark energy and galaxy formation.
We are particularly interested in candidates with research interests in the following areas:
* Cosmological simulations - from planetary scales upwards
* Cosmic structure formation - nonlinear dynamics of stellar and dark matter orbits, the impact of initial conditions on late-time nonlinear structures
* Galaxy formation and galaxy-halo connection
* The Milky Way, galactic dynamics and near-field cosmology
* Properties of the intergalactic medium, spatially resolved and multi-wavelength studies of galaxies and star formation
Responsibilities:
* To understand and convey material of a specialist or highly technical nature to the team or group of people through presentations and discussions.
* To prepare and deliver presentations on research outputs/activities to audiences.
* To engage with the ICC and the wider astronomy group, and attend group activities where appropriate.
* To publish high quality outputs, including papers for submission to peer reviewed journals.
* To assist with the development of research objectives and proposals.
* To conduct individual and collaborative research projects.
* To work with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and other colleagues in the research group.
* To deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives.
* To liaise with research colleagues and make internal and external contacts for future research collaboration.
* To plan and manage own research activity and contribute to the planning of research projects.
* To deliver training in research techniques/approaches to peers, visitors and students.
* To be involved in student supervision, as appropriate.
* To contribute to fostering a collegial working environment.
* To engage in citizenship to support the department and wider discipline.
* To engage in continuing professional development.
* To communicate and collaborate with the industrial collaborators.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
Qualifications
1. A good first degree in Physics, Astronomy or a related subject.
2. A PhD (or be close to submission) in Astronomy, Cosmology or a related subject.
Experience
1. Experience in conducting high quality academic research.
2. Demonstrable ability to write material of a quality commensurate with publication in highly-ranked journals.
3. Demonstrable ability to present research papers at (international) conferences.
4. Demonstrable ability to collaborate with industrial partners.
5. To have worked on theoretical, numerical or observational studies of cosmology.
Skills
1. Demonstrable ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
2. Ability to work independently on own initiative and to strict deadlines.
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Desirable Criteria
Experience
1. Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
2. A track record of presenting research at conferences.
3. Demonstrable ability to develop research proposals and designs in collaboration with others.
Skills
1. Demonstrable ability to plan and manage independent research.
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