Research Associate in Stellar Astrophysics

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The Role
We invite applications for a postdoctoral Research Associate in stellar astrophysics to join the UKRI-funded SYMPHONY project managed by Dr Dominic Bowman at Newcastle University.

The SYMPHONY project combines photometric and spectroscopic data to perform asteroseismic modelling of massive stars, in particular evolved massive stars called Blue Supergiants, to measure their masses, ages and interior rotation profiles: https://research.ncl.ac.uk/symphony/.

The growing astrophysics group at Newcastle University has wider expertise in galaxy evolution, cosmology, compact objects and MHD simulations, in addition to stellar astrophysics and asteroseismology, and are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment.

The advertised vacancy is a 2-year postdoctoral research associate position to perform asteroseismic modelling of single and binary pulsating massive stars using precise observational constraints from photometry and spectroscopy from the SYMPHONY project. Those with a strong research background in calculating numerical stellar structure and evolution models (e.g. MESA) and pulsation models (e.g. GYRE) for single and/or binary systems are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates with experience in related analysis methods relevant to asteroseismology of massive stars, for example binarity, photometry and spectroscopy, are also welcome to apply. In addition to project-specific activities, the successful applicant will be encouraged to pursue independent research and receive mentoring in developing their career.

The advertised position is offered on a fixed term basis for two years from its start date, with a possible extension maximally up until the SYMPHONY project end date dependent on available funding.

For all information enquiries, please contact Dr Dominic Bowman via email: dominic.bowman@ncl.ac.uk.

Related URLs:

• Dr Dominic Bowman (https://www.ncl.ac.uk/maths-physics/people/profile/dominicbowman.html)
• SYMPHONY project details (https://research.ncl.ac.uk/symphony/)
• Astro-Obs Research Group, Newcastle (https://blogs.ncl.ac.uk/astro-obs/)
• Newcastle University School of Maths, Statistics and Physics (https://www.ncl.ac.uk/maths-physics/)

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