Lecturer in Cosmic Microwave Background

Job title:

Lecturer in Cosmic Microwave Background

Company

University of Manchester

Job description

Job reference: SAE-027207Salary: £46,485 to £56,921 per annum, depending on relevant experienceFaculty/Organisational Unit: Science and EngineeringLocation: Oxford RoadEmployment type: PermanentDivision/Team: Department of Physics & AstronomyHours Per Week: Full TimeClosing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 31/01/2025Contract Duration: PermanentSchool/Directorate: School of Natural SciencesApplications are invited for the position of Lecturer in Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) Instrumentation. Lecturer is a permanent academic staff member equivalent to Assistant Professor in the US naming convention.The successful candidate will join the Cosmology group of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, part of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. They will play a key role in consolidating and strengthening JBCA’s international leadership position in CMB research, which spans experimental, observational and theoretical areas. CMB is a flagship activity of the JBCA Cosmology group. The group currently leads the UK contribution to Simons Observatory (SO) and is actively planning for lead roles in future CMB projects including CMB-S4, LiteBIRD and a possible future spectral distortions satellite mission. Other CMB projects JBCA is participating in include LSPE, QUBIC, QUIJOTE, COSMO and BISOU. The ideal candidate will contribute to the existing SO instrumentation activity and will play a key role in advancing the Cosmology group’s ambitious plans in this area. They will have an established track record in delivering instrumentation for CMB telescopes, and in developing new techniques in CMB instrumentation, and possibly in other related fields.The JBCA has close links with, and is co-located with, several institutes at the University that are world-leading in advanced technologies research. These include the National Graphene Institute, The Royce Institute and the Photon Science Institute. In addition, the JBCA has joint research programs with other groups within the Department, particularly the Particle Physics group. Applications from CMB Instrumentalists with research programs that can strengthen such links, e.g. through cross-cutting Quantum Technology programs, are welcomed.The Department of Physics and Astronomy is committed to promoting Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Access through contributing to the University’s social responsibility agenda, demonstrating a commitment to its policies, activities and delivery of initiatives including the Athena SWAN charter for promoting women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) in higher education. The Department has held JUNO Champion status since 2016 for its commitment to achieving gender equality which positively promotes inclusivity for all.As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds and from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation and transgender status. Appointment will be made on merit and equal opportunities data completed by applicants will not be accessible by the Recruiting Manager and panel.We support applications from those returning from a career break and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out moreBlended working arrangements may be consideredPlease note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:Name: Prof. Michael Brown (Head of Group), Prof. Chris Parkes (HoD), Prof. Rene Breton (deputy HoD)Email: , ,General enquiries:Email:Technical support:Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.£46,485 to £56,921 per annum, depending on relevant experience

Expected salary

£46485 – 56921 per year

Location

Manchester

Job date

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 05:22:18 GMT

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