[Lofarpwg] Postdoctoral Position in FRB Science

[Evan Keane]

Hi PWGers,

First of all, apologies if you receive this message more than once.

I would like to highlight a job opening (description below) and to ask you
to please forward to anybody in your network that you think might be
interested.

Interested people can apply on this webpage:
https://recruitment.skatelescope.org/vacancy/postdoctoral-position-in-fast-radio-burst-science-402213.html.
Deadline: Jan 5th

All the best,
Evan

Postdoctoral Position In Fast Radio Burst Science (10066)
This post is a Postdoctoral research position in precision cosmology using
fast radio bursts.
The Role
This position will be a 3-year full-time 100-percent research role within
the SKA Science Team, working with Dr. Evan Keane. The role involves
research in the field of Fast Radio Burst (FRB) science as part of the
SUPERHeRO project; this is funded by a grant from Fondation MERAC. The
goals of this project are to increase the precision with which one can use
FRBs as cosmological probes, with an emphasis on the Helium Epoch of
Reionization. In particular three main lines of investigation will be
pursued: 1. improving models of the Milky Way's electron density
distribution; 2. understanding artefacts and biases in the observed FRB
population as a result of the systems used to find them; 3. "FRB Origins" -
understanding the progenitors of FRBs, e.g. through studies of their
environments. Additionally, time will be available for the pursuit of other
related research pursuits.
Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Duties
The main responsibility of the role is to perform research so as to
progress the field of FRB cosmology towards being a precision science in
pursuit of the goals of the SUPERHeRO project. It is expected that
knowledge from traditional observational cosmology will be integrated with
knowledge from traditional radio astronomy to improve the potential for
performing FRB cosmology. The results obtained from this work will be
published in the scientific literature. The role is based at SKA
Headquarters at Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire, UK. No travel is
required as part of this role. Support for Carbon-offset travel is
available for attendance at conferences, workshops, meetings and for
collaborative visits, if desired.
Mandatory Knowledge, Skills and Experience

   - PhD in radio astronomy, astrophysics or a closely related discipline
   - A track record of publication in one or more of the following areas:
   fast radio bursts, interstellar medium, cosmology.
   - Expertise in software programming, analytical and numerical modelling
   - Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
   - Familiarity with Milky Way electron density models
   - Familiarity with time-domain radio astronomy observing systems
   - Flexible team player who is adaptable to change, able to work
   independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience

   - Experience in the quantification of cosmology foregrounds
   - Experience in algorithms used to detect fast radio bursts
   - Experience in radio frequency interference mitigation
   - A track record of observations of fast radio burst sites

Equal Opportunities Statement

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the core the SKA's agenda and we
are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. Our aim to is
recruit and retain the most talented individuals, regardless of gender,
race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or
nationality.

Women have traditionally been under-represented in the fields of science
and engineering; SKA Organisation welcomes and encourages female
applicants.

Where applicants with a disability need facilities or adjustments to enable
them to participate in the recruitment process, these will be provided.

-- 
Is mise le meas,
Dr. E. F. Keane

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