Job Description

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cosmic Reionization

The Opportunity:

We seek applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the field of cosmic reionization, to advance our understanding of the first galaxies and their connection to the intergalactic medium. The successful candidate will work with Laura Keating at the Institute for Astronomy (IfA), University of Edinburgh, and will work on a variety of projects in this area, depending upon the experience and research interests of the successful candidate. There will also be an opportunity for the successful candidate to lead further independent research projects.

This post is fixed-term, (for 3 years) and full-time (35 hours per week)

; however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.



The salary for this post is

at Grade UE07: 41,064 to 48,822

per annum, pro-rata if part-time.



For informal enquiries about the position please contact Laura Keating (laura.keating@ed.ac.uk).

Your skills and attributes for success:

a PhD (completed by post start date) in Astronomy or related subject; relevant research experience in galaxy formation and/or the evolution of the intergalactic medium; a record of high-quality lead-author and co-authored refereed journal publications (relative to career stage); good timekeeping and time-management, with effective prioritisation of tasks; an ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing;

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Application

Please include:


your CV and publication list; a statement of research experience and interests (maximum 2 pages);

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

A competitive salary and comprehensive staff benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. The successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to engage in the broader career development and training opportunities provided by the University.

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination.


The School strives to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace for all and we are looking to actively diversify our staff. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and in particular encourage applications from people of colour, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people and other minority and under-represented groups. We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working, as evidenced by our Juno Champion and Athena SWAN Silver awards.



The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.



Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our

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The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is

24

th

November 2025

at 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.