5-yr Vice-Chancellor Research Fellowship in Big Data Science from Large Observational Surveys

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Archive Date: 
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution Classification/Type: 
Large Academic
Institution/Company: 
University of Hertfordshire
City: 
Hatfield
State/Province: 
Hertfordshire
Country: 
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

We intend to appoint a Research Fellow in Big Data Science in astronomy, on a 5-year fixed term position, from September 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate will have an excellent research record that complements existing expertise at the Centre for Astrophysics Research (CAR) and experience in observational or theoretical work using large survey datasets.


The Fellow will be expected to establish an independent, high-impact research programme that is relevant to new and forthcoming ‘Big Data’ observational surveys. A key focus of this role is to enhance and complement the world-leading research portfolio of CAR by developing techniques for the mining and/or theoretical analysis/interpretation of data from large surveys in which the Centre has a leading role (including, but not limited to, those with the SKA and its precursors and LSST). This is a fixed-term, 5-year, research intensive position that carries an optional teaching workload of at most 6 hours per week during term time, involving teaching and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students.  CAR is a large and vibrant research group of around 50 researchers (academic and post-doctoral staff and graduate students), covering many areas of astrophysics, from exoplanets, star formation and the interstellar medium, to galaxies and AGN in the nearby and high-redshift universe.

The Fellow will have established him/herself as an independent researcher, capable of establishing a programme of research activity within the scope of the project. S/he will have excellent oral and written communication skills in both spoken and written English and a track record of publications in high impact journals. The Fellow will be expected to build capacity in the area of Data Intensive Science and participate in attracting external funding, previous success being a desirable attribute. S/he should be able to establish good working relationships, and work closely with members of the Centre and the broader School of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics, at the University of Hertfordshire and with partner organisations as appropriate.

Applications should include a PDF file containing: a CV, publication list, summary of previous research (not exceeding 1 page), a research proposal (not exceeding 2 pages) and contact details of three academic references. Candidates must have obtained a PhD in astrophysics or a related discipline before taking up the fellowship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK will have to satisfy UKVI regulations before they can be appointed. Salary will be in the range £32,004 - £34,956 depending on experience. The deadline for applications is August 21st, 2017.

Informal enquiries about the position should be directed to Prof. Martin Hardcastle, Director of CAR.

The School of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award and Juno Practitioner status, both of which demonstrate good practice towards advancing gender equality and creating better working environments for men and women.

Included Benefits: 

The University offers a range of benefits, including a pension scheme, professional development, family friendly policies and generous annual leave.

Application Deadline: 
Monday, August 21, 2017
Current Status of Position: 
No Status Given (Opted Out)
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Email: 
Prof. Martin Hardcastle ([email protected])