Research Associate in Galaxy Formation

The Royal Society-funded project “The physics of the gaseous haloes around galaxies” led by Dr. Freeke van de Voort at Cardiff University is seeking applications to fill the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate.

The research associate will work within the Simulating the Universe with Refined Galaxy Environments (SURGE) project, a suite of cosmological zoom-in simulations with enhanced resolution using the moving mesh code Arepo. The aim is to extend this project by focusing on the interface between galaxy discs and the circumgalactic medium, which is poorly resolved in current simulations. We are seeking candidates with experience in cosmological simulations of galaxy formation and the circumgalactic medium of star-forming disc galaxies and with a strong background in numerical methods and code development. 

The successful applicant will be part of the active and diverse Cardiff Hub for Astrophysics Research and Technology (https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/physics-astronomy/research/research-groups/chart). Other department members play leading roles in extragalactic astronomy, star formation, cosmology, gravitational waves, supernovae, planets, cosmic dust, and building the next generation of ground- and space-based telescopes.

The post is full-time and fixed term for 2.5 years or until 31 December 2027, with a flexible start date. 

Salary: £40,247 - £45,163 per annum (Grade 6). It is not anticipated that an appointment be made above £40,247 per annum, point 6.32.

https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs/what-we-can-offer/financial-benefits/pay-scales

For informal enquiries about the post please contact Dr. Freeke van de Voort (vandevoortf@cardiff.ac.uk)

For informal enquiries about working at Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy please contact PhysicsHR@cardiff.ac.uk

When attaching the supporting statement to your application, please ensure that you name it with the vacancy reference number, in this instance 19149BR.

Closing date: Friday, 3 January 2025

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University and the School of Physics and Astronomy are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity. Our inclusive environment welcomes applications from talented people from diverse backgrounds. We strongly welcome female applicants and those from any ethnic minority group, as they are underrepresented in our School. The School of Physics & Astronomy has a Juno Champion accreditation and an Athena SWAN Silver award that recognises good employment practice and a commitment to develop the careers of women and other minorities working in science. The University is committed to ensuring that we sustain a positive working environment for all staff to flourish and achieve. As part of this commitment, the University has developed a flexible and responsive framework of procedures to support staff in managing their work and personal commitments wherever possible. Applications are welcome from individuals who wish to work part-time or full time.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. We very much welcome applications in Welsh.

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