Location:Highfield Campus
Full Time Fixed Term For 2 years
Interview Date: To be confirmed
The Southampton Gravity Group is offering a research position in theoretical modelling of neutron stars. You will undertake research within an STFC-funded project to investigate the physics, astrophysics and phenomenology of neutron stars.
The University of Southampton (UK) is home to a large research group in gravitational physics. The Group currently comprises 10 staff members (Nils Andersson, Leor Barack, Oscar Dias, Carsten Gundlach, Ian Hawke, Wynn Ho, Ian Jones, Kostas Skenderis, Marika Taylor and James Vickers), 8 postdocs and 19 research students. Research in the group covers topics in black hole and neutron star physics, gravitational waves and numerical relativity, with additional expertise in string-inspired gravity and holography. The Group works with colleagues in the Southampton astronomy and high energy groups and is part of the newly created STAG research centre.
You will have a PhD or equivalent in astronomy, astrophysics or physics, and a strong theoretical physics and computational background.
A complete application should include (i) a curriculum vitae, including a list of publications; (ii) a brief (<1 page) statement of research interests; and (iii) the names and addresses of three referees.
For informal inquiries contact Dr Wynn Ho, wynn.ho@southampton.ac.uk
The position is tenable from 1 October 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The closing date for this vacancy is 30 January 2015.
Application procedure:
You should submit your completed Ｏnline application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight Ｏn the closing date stated above. If you require any assistance, please contact Charlene Tyson Ｏn 44 (0) 23 8059 6803. Please quote reference 492014PJ Ｏn all correspondence.
Please note, for any queries, the University will be closed from Thursday 25 December 2014 and will reopen Ｏn Monday 05 January 2015.
