Research Assistant/Associate in Stellar Astrophysics

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Salary
Research Assistant: £32,546 to £34,132 per annum.
Research Associate: £35,116 to £39,355 per annum.

The Role
We invite applications for a 3-year postdoctoral research position in stellar astrophysics, with a focus on computational magnetohydrodynamics (MHD). This position is funded by an STFC Small Award and will be supervised by Professor Tamara Rogers.

The role will focus on running and analysing three dimensional (3D) magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) simulations of core convecting stars to understand the role magnetism plays in chemical mixing and angular momentum transport within stars and how magnetism affects both standing and propagating internal gravity waves. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of both computational fluid dynamicists and stellar astrophysicists (observational and theoretical). Applications are encouraged particularly from those with experience in numerical simulations, fluid dynamics and/or stellar astrophysics.

Newcastle University is home to an exciting and lively stellar astrophysics and fluid dynamics research groups. This includes the observational group led by Dr. Dominic Bowman and multiple fluid dynamicists as part of the Geophysical and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics Group. More broadly, the Newcastle astrophysics group works closely with the observational group led by Prof. Conny Aerts at KU Leuven.

In addition to project-specific activities, the Research Assistant / Associate will be encouraged to pursue their own independent research and training. In addition, they may undertake outreach/engagement activities, particularly those designed to increase accessibility and inclusion to science.

The position is fixed-term, with full-time hours (37 per week) and an estimated start date of 1 October, 2025 (candidates seeking a different start date are encouraged to apply as this is flexible). Generous funds for travel and training are available. Start dates and flexible working are negotiable. We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment.

For informal inquiries, please contact Professor Tamara Rogers (tamara.rogers@newcastle.ac.uk).

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a: (1) CV (no page limit), and (2) a covering letter combined with a research statement (max 3 pages). In your covering letter, please outline how you are either working towards, meet or exceed all of the essential requirements for the role holder as outlined on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button. The research statement should explain how your research experience is suitable for the post and how your research interests will align with those performed in the group.

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