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Research Associate in Galaxy Properties

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Global Academy Jobs
Location
United Kingdom
Closing date
Aug 27, 2018

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Research Associate in Galaxy Properties
Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Cardiff University and the School of Physics and Astronomy are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity. Our inclusive environment welcomes applications from talented people from diverse backgrounds. We strongly welcome female applicants and those from any ethnic minority group, as they are underrepresented in our School. The School of Physics & Astronomy has a Juno Practitioner accreditation that recognises good employment practice and a commitment to develop the careers of women working in science. The University is committed to ensuring that we sustain a positive working environment for all staff to flourish and achieve. As part of this commitment, the University has developed a flexible and responsive framework of procedures to support staff in managing their work and personal commitments wherever possible. Applications are welcome from individuals who wish to work part-time or full time.

 

Job Description

 

 

Main Function
To conduct research within the European Research Council (ERC) funded project CosmicDust modelling galaxy properties including chemical evolution, metallicities, dust, gas and radiative transfer, and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of work in high-quality journals. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.
 

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Research

  • To conduct research within the ERC-funded group led by Professor Haley Gomez, providing expertise on metallicities, chemical evolution and radiative transfer models of dusty galaxies, and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals and conferences, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students.
  • To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals
  • To attend and or present at conferences/seminars at a local and national level as required
  • To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project, including the planning and organisation of the project and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
  • To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field
  • To participate in School research activities.
  • To build and create networks both internally and externally to the university, to influence decisions, explore future research requirements, and share research ideas for the benefit of research projects

Other

  • To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally  to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivatestrategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
  • To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
  • To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world
  • Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

 

Person Specification

 

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Education

  • Postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject area

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:
  • Complex radiative transfer modelling of nearby galaxies using different geometries
  • Running and adapting chemical evolution models of galaxies
  • Deriving dust properties for galaxies using spectral energy distribution (SED) fitting techniques
  • Gas and metallicity measurements including interpreting integral field units (IFU) data
  • Experience with Bayesian fitting methods
  • Experience in both observational and theoretical aspects of the above

 

  • Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field
  • Proven ability to publish in high-quality journal
  • Knowledge and understanding of competitive research funding to be able to develop applications to funding bodies

Communication and Team Working

  • Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication
  • Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individuals

Other

  • Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work
  • Proven ability to work without close supervision

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