Postdoctoral Research Associate

Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: for 3 years

We seek applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the field of Astrophysical and Geophysical Fluid Dynamics. The successful candidate will join the research group led by Professor Steve Tobias at the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh.

The Opportunity:

The research goal of this position is to advance our understanding of the interaction of turbulent, stratified rotating fluids with magnetic fields and to examine both the effect of magnetic field on the turbulence and the dynamo effect of the turbulence. The project will be primarily theoretical and computational.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.  

The post is fixed term for 3 years with a start date ideally 1^st October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The salary for this post is £40,247 to £47,874 per annum.

The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination.
The School strives to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace for all and we are looking to actively diversify our staff. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and in particular encourage applications from people of colour, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people and other minority and under-represented groups. We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working, as evidenced by our Juno Champion and Athena SWAN Silver awards.

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• PhD (or near completion) in Mathematics, Physics, Astrophysics, Geophysics or related subject.
• Relevant research experience in theoretical and computational astrophysical and geophysical fluid dynamics with a record of high-quality lead-author and co-authored refereed journal publications (relative to career stage). 
• Capable of working independently, exercising a high degree of initiative, and with the ability to think creatively.
• Good timekeeping and time-management, with effective prioritisation of tasks.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing.

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