<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div>Hi PWGers,
</div><div><br></div><div>First of all, apologies if you receive this message more than once.
</div><div><br></div><div>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.
</div><div><br></div><div>Interested people can apply on this webpage: <a href="http://mailsweeper.astron.nl:32224/?dmVyPTEuMDAxJiZiZGZjZTI1ZTYxOGVlYmJhOD01REM1M0UyQl8xMDg1N18yNTlfMSYmMmI1Zjc0OGQ0OGFmYTcwPTEyMzMmJnVybD1odHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnJlY3J1aXRtZW50JTJFc2thdGVsZXNjb3BlJTJFb3JnJTJGdmFjYW5jeSUyRnBvc3Rkb2N0b3JhbC1wb3NpdGlvbi1pbi1mYXN0LXJhZGlvLWJ1cnN0LXNjaWVuY2UtNDAyMjEzJTJFaHRtbA==">https://recruitment.skatelescope.org/vacancy/postdoctoral-position-in-fast-radio-burst-science-402213.html</a>. Deadline: Jan 5th</div><div><br></div><div>All the best,
</div><div>Evan
</div><div><br></div><div style="font-size:14px"><div style="font-size:1em;line-height:1.42857em;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:1em"></div><h1 style="padding:0.28571em 0.25em;text-transform:capitalize;border-bottom:1px solid rgb(238,238,238);border-top:1px solid rgb(238,238,238)"><span style="font-size:2em;border-bottom:1px solid rgb(238,238,238);border-top:1px solid rgb(238,238,238);color:rgb(0,86,120);font-family:"Eurostile LT W01 Demi",sans-serif;line-height:1.21429em">Postdoctoral Position In Fast Radio Burst Science (10066)</span></h1><div style="font-size:1em;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:1em"><span style="font-size:1em;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.42857em">This post is a Postdoctoral research position in precision cosmology using fast radio bursts.</span></div></div><h2 style="font-size:1.33em"><span style="font-size:1.33em;color:rgb(0,86,120);font-family:"Eurostile LT W01 Demi",sans-serif;line-height:1.3em">The Role</span></h2><div style="font-size:14px;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:1em"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.42857em">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.</span></div><h2 style="font-size:1.33em"><span style="font-size:1.33em;color:rgb(0,86,120);font-family:"Eurostile LT W01 Demi",sans-serif;line-height:1.3em">Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Duties</span></h2><div style="font-size:14px;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:1em"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.42857em">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.</span></div><h2 style="font-size:1.33em"><span style="font-size:1.33em;color:rgb(0,86,120);font-family:"Eurostile LT W01 Demi",sans-serif;line-height:1.3em">Mandatory Knowledge, Skills and Experience</span></h2><ul style="padding:0px 0px 0px 40px;font-size:14px"><li><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.42857em">PhD in radio astronomy, astrophysics or a closely related discipline</span></li><li><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.42857em">A track record of publication in one or more of the following areas: fast radio bursts, interstellar medium, cosmology.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.42857em">Expertise in software programming, analytical and numerical modelling</span></li><li><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.42857em">Excellent communication and inter-personal skills</span></li><li><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.42857em">Familiarity with Milky Way electron density models</span></li><li><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.42857em">Familiarity with time-domain radio astronomy observing systems</span></li><li><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.42857em">Flexible team player who is adaptable to change, able to work independently and as part of a team. </span></li></ul><h2 style="font-size:1.33em"><span style="font-size:1.33em;color:rgb(0,86,120);font-family:"Eurostile LT W01 Demi",sans-serif;line-height:1.3em">Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience</span></h2><ul style="padding:0px 0px 0px 40px;font-size:14px"><li><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.42857em">Experience in the quantification of cosmology foregrounds</span></li><li><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.42857em">Experience in algorithms used to detect fast radio bursts</span></li><li><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.42857em">Experience in radio frequency interference mitigation</span></li><li><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.42857em">A track record of observations of fast radio burst sites</span></li></ul><h2 style="font-size:1.33em"><span style="font-size:1.33em;color:rgb(0,86,120);font-family:"Eurostile LT W01 Demi",sans-serif;line-height:1.3em">Equal Opportunities Statement </span></h2><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.42857em;font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif"></p><div>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.
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</div><div>Women have traditionally been under-represented in the fields of science and engineering; SKA Organisation welcomes and encourages female applicants.
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</div><div style="margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:1em">Where applicants with a disability need facilities or adjustments to enable them to participate in the recruitment process, these will be provided.</div><div></div><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr">Is mise le meas,<br>Dr. E. F. Keane<div><div><br><div>**Smaoinigh ar an timpeallacht - an gcaithfidh tú an r-phost seo a phriontáil?**<br>**Please consider the environment before printing this email**</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>