Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant inThe search for radio sources in the Epoch of Reionisation
The post is available for a fixed-term duration of 6 months
This is a short-term role funded through the UKRI Frontier Research Grant of Prof. Matt Jarvis to exploit the first data release of the MIGHTEE-continuum component of the MIGHTEE survey in the COSMOS, ECDFS and XMMLSS fields. The role will require a high level of technical expertise to determine the luminosity function of massive galaxies at z~6 and relate this to the radio continuum data.
The successful candidate will:
Analyse ground-based optical and near-infrared data alongside multi-wavelength data in the MIGHTEE fields and write publishable papers based on this.
Publish work on the galaxy luminosity function at z~6
Work closely with other members of Prof. Jarvis’ group to maximise the impact of the MIGHTEE Data Release 1 in relation to the high-redshift galaxies.
Co-organise weekly group meetings on AGN and Star-forming galaxies
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to Departmental life in Oxford Astrophysics.We provide opportunities to teach in tutorials and laboratories, supervise undergraduate project students and contribute to our active outreach programme. Other opportunities involve running our astrophysics seminar series and engaging in Departmental committees.
Applicants should possess, or be very close to obtaining a doctorate in physics or a related field and ideally a strong background in Astrophysics.
A demonstrable ability to select clean high-redshift galaxy samples from optical and near-infrared imaging data
Demonstrable ability to use photometric redshift codes
Demonstrable expertise in measuring photometry and determining galaxy properties from multi-wavelength imaging and spectroscopic data
The post-holder will have the opportunity to teach.
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