PDRA position in White Dwarf research at University of Sheffield

Applications are invited for a 3-year Post-Doctoral Research Associate position in observational astronomy within the Astronomy Group based at The University of Sheffield, UK. The successful applicant will work with Dr Stuart Littlefair and Dr Steven Parsons to measure the initial-final mass relationship (IFMR) of white dwarfs. The research will involve the reduction and modelling of spectroscopic data for wide white dwarf binaries, identified using Gaia DR2 and eDR3. You will have access to high quality spectroscopic observations from FORS2 on the VLT. You will form part of the world leading research group on high time resolution science at Sheffield, with access to ULTRACAM on the 3.5m NTT and HiPERCAM on the 10.4m GTC.

Further information on the activities of the astronomy group at The University of Sheffield can be found at: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/physics/research/astrophysics

The PDRA will be expected to hold a PhD in astrophysics at the start of the appointment. Observational experience in optical spectroscopy of white dwarfs and modelling of their atmospheres is desirable.

As part of your application, please upload a copy of your CV, including a list of publications, and a cover letter briefly explaining why you are applying for the role and how your experience is suited to the project.