Assistant/Associate Professors of Physics and Astronomy

The School of Physics and Astronomy and Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy invite applications for three faculty positions in areas relevant to gravitational-wave and multi-messenger astronomy, including experimental physics, gravitational-wave instrumentation, observational astronomy, theoretical astrophysics and general relativity.

The Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy has a rich portfolio of research activities in experimental physics, instrumentation, data analysis and observations, theoretical astrophysics and general relativity, and transients and multi-messenger astronomy. Institute members play active roles in the GEO Collaboration and the LIGO Scientific Collaboration – including the development of next generation ground-based gravitational-wave observatories – the LISA Consortium, the European and International Pulsar Timing Array Collaboration, and surveys such as ENGRAVE, ePESSTO+ and LSST. The Institute has excellent laboratory and computer facilities. The Institute is affiliated with the Astrophysics and Space Research group, one of the eight research groups in the School of Physics and Astronomy.

Applicants with a vibrant research portfolio in all relevant fields of physics, astronomy, mathematics or engineering are encouraged to apply. 

Applications should be submitted through the University of Birmingham job portal at https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/ by June 3rd, 2022, using job reference 36681 (Assistant/Associate Professor in Experimental Physics), or job reference 59714 (Assistant/Associate Professor in Gravitational-Wave and Multi-messenger Astronomy) or job reference 59546 (Assistant Professor in Astrophysics).

Applications should include a curriculum vitae with a publications list, and a two-page statement of current and future research plans. Applicants should also arrange for 3 reference letters to be sent to Ms Joanne Cox at j.s.cox[AT]bham.ac.uk by June 3rd, 2022.

For further information and informal inquiries please contact Dr Denis Martynov (D.Martynov[AT]bham.ac.uk), Dr Christopher Moore (C.J.Moore[AT]bham.ac.uk), Dr Matt Nicholl (M.Nicholl.1[AT]bham.ac.uk), Dr Patricia Schmidt (P.Schmidt[AT]bham.ac.uk), or Prof. Alberto Vecchio (a.vecchio[AT]bham.ac.uk).

The University of Birmingham is an equal opportunity employer. The School of Physics and Astronomy is an Athena SWAN Silver Award holder and JUNO Champion, welcomes people from all backgrounds and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who we are. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants; those from minority groups who are under-represented in these disciplines are particularly welcome.