We seek applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position at the Institute for Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh to carry out galactic archaeology research. The successful candidates will join a research group led by Dr Sergey Koposov.
We seek researcher who will exploit the data coming from the Milky Way Survey program of the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), the Galactic Archaeology program of the WEAVE survey and Gaia satellite to answer outstanding questions of galactic archaeology (such as accretion history, structure and gravtitational potential of the Milky Way and nearby galaxies) using stellar kinematics, chemical abundances and other techniques. The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace and we are looking to actively diversify our staff and eliminate discrimination. We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working, as evidenced by our Juno Champion and Athena SWAN Silver awards. The University is a member of the Race Equality Charter and a Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion, actively promoting LGBT equality. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of nationality. Advice on visa options is available on our webpages. The posts are fixed term for 3 years, with an expected start date of 1st Oct 2021 Applications should be submitted online. Please include a summary of your past research and research interests (max. three pages, PDF format) in your application along with your CV and contact details of two referees. Informal enquiries are very welcome and should be made to Dr Sergey Koposov.
You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more.