Research Associate/Fellow in 3D Spectral Decomposition of Galaxies

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Sunday, January 1, 2017
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Sunday, January 29, 2017
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Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
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University of Nottingham
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Applications are invited for an STFC-funded Research Associate/Fellow position to study the properties of nearby galaxies, particularly developing techniques for separating these systems into their distinct components based on integral field unit (IFU) spectral observations, and analysing the stellar populations and dynamics of these components to reconstruct their formation histories.  Professors Michael Merrifield and Alfonso Aragón-Salamanca hold membership of SDSS-IV, which will allow the researcher working with them in this role to obtain immediate access to the data from the MaNGA project, which is obtaining IFU observations of some 10,000 nearby galaxies.

A relevant PhD or near completion is essential, as is previous experience of handling IFU data and modelling the spectral properties of galaxies.

This full-time post is fixed-term for three years, available from April 1 2017.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Michael Merrifield, tel: +44 115 951 5186 or email [email protected]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted; applicants should complete the online submission process by the deadline of February 1 2017, attaching a copy of their CV and publication list, and a one-page covering letter describing their research interests and the names of two referees.

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Application Deadline: 
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
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