Post-doctoral research fellows in astrophysical transients

We are seeking to appoint several post-doctoral research fellows in the area of astrophysical transients to support ambitious programmes of research addressing the nature of gravitational wave transients, gamma-ray bursts, supernovae and tidal disruption events.

One post will involve the early science operations of the Gravitational Wave Optical Transient Observer facility (GOTO), exploiting its data to search for counterparts to gravitational wave sources and other optical transients, optimize the observing strategy and coordinate follow-up observations. The post is available for 3 years in the first instance and funded through the STFC.

Two posts are available in support of the ERC project “Transient Engine Driven Explosions, TEDE”. We anticipate that we will appoint one position in the area of gravitational wave transients, while the other position will be focused on observations of ultra-long GRBs, tidal disruption events and other engine-driven electromagnetically detected systems. These posts are available for up to 5 years.

You must hold, or be about to obtain, a Ph.D. degree in astronomy. Experience in astrophysical transients, time domain and multi-messenger astronomy and/or optical data analysis development is desirable. Interested applicants should complete an online application form and include a cover letter, a description of your research accomplishments and relevant technical expertise as well as a CV and publication list. We will consider all applications for all three posts unless applicants indicate that they would only consider some of the available positions.  Further enquires should be directed to Andrew Levan ([email protected]) and Danny Steeghs ([email protected]).