Two Postdoctoral Researchers in Cosmology University of Portsmouth

The Institute of Cosmology & Gravitation (ICG) intends to appoint two

postdoctoral researchers in theoretical and observational cosmology. A

PhD degree and relevant research experience are required for both

positions.

One researcher will work on linking observations and theories of dark

energy. Informal queries can be made to will.percival@port.ac.uk. The

post, reference RTEC0091, is for three years, starting 1st OCTOBER

2010 (or earlier by agreement).

For the other post, reference RTEC0092, applications in all areas of

theoretical cosmology are welcomed. This position is for two years,

starting 1st OCTOBER 2010 (or earlier by agreement). A one year

extension may be possible depending on funding availability. Informal

enquiries about this post can be made to kazuya.koyama@port.ac.uk.

The ICG consists of 10 academic staff, 13 postdoctoral researchers and

18 PhD students, and is involved in the Sloan Digital Sky Survey

(SDSS-III including BOSS), the Dark Energy Survey (DES), the UK Low

Frequency Array Consortium (UK-LOFAR), the VIMOS Public Extragalactic

Redshift Survey (VIPERS) and the UK National Cosmology Supercomputer

Consortium (COSMOS). More information is available at

http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/

An online application form is available at

http://www.port.ac.uk/vacancies/downloads/applicationform.doc.

Please quote the appropriate post reference number (RTEC0091,

RTEC0092) on all correspondence.

Applications (Application Form, CV, research statement, names of 3

referees) should be sent by email to jobs@port.ac.uk and copied to

icg-admin@port.ac.uk. Applicants should also arrange for three letters

of reference to be sent by email to icg-admin@port.ac.uk, to arrive by

the closing date, 8 JANUARY 2010.