Postdoctoral Research Associate in Planet Formation and Protoplanetary Disk Evolution

About the Role

A postdoctoral researcher is being recruited to work with Prof. Richard Nelson on the formation of planets and the dynamical evolution of protoplanetary disks. The goal will be to build on the recent work of Dr. Alex Ziampras and Prof. Richard Nelson that examines the migration of planets in modern protoplanetary disks models.  

This position is funded by an STFC Consolidated Grant and will be supervised by Prof. Richard Nelson. The successful applicant will be a member of the Exoplanets and Planet Formation group within the Astronomy Unit. The project will be supported by a generous allocation of computing time through STFC’s DiRAC HPC systems, in addition to HPC resources provided by QMUL HPC cluster Apocrita.

About You

Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant discipline or will have obtained it by commencement of the position. Successful candidates will ideally have a background in research in protoplanetary disk/planet formation modelling using hydrodynamical and/or magneto-hydrodynamical simulations.

Prof Nelson and QMUL are committed to improving the diversity of the astrophysics community and particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

How to Apply

Applicants should upload a single pdf document (via the ‘Apply’ button above) containing a CV, a publication list, a statement of past research and future research plans (this statement should contain no more than three sides of A4).

About the School

The School of Physical and Chemical Sciences consists of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Department of Chemistry. It is one of five schools in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The School is an exciting and dynamic environment, home to over 530 undergraduate students, 70 postgraduate taught students, and 130 teaching and research staff. Our research is highly collaborative, working with colleagues across all three faculties and supported by partnerships with industry, NHS and other stakeholders.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

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