Job Description

Job number

NAT02008

Faculties

Faculty of Natural Sciences

Departments

Department of Physics

Salary or Salary range

49,017 - 57,472 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

17 Sep 2025

About the role

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The post is funded by the UKRI to contribute to the analysis of the Simons Observatory (SO) Cosmic Microwave Background data. The post holder will collaborate on the development of a B-mode estimation pipeline for large angular scale data returned by the SO Small Aperture Telescopes (SATs).



The post holder will contribute to independent and original research within the Universe Community, submit publications to refereed journals and help with the administration of the research group. The postholder will work with members of both the Theoretical and Astrophysics Groups in the Universe Research Community.



This project will involve a high degree of teamwork and interdisciplinary research.

What you would be doing

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Research Duties:


To take initiatives in the planning of research To direct the work of small research teams To identify and develop suitable techniques, and apparatus, for the collection and analysis of data To conduct data analysis To ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times To maintain accurate and complete records of all findings To write reports for submission to research sponsors To present findings to colleagues and at conferences To submit publications to refereed journals To provide guidance to staff and students To attend relevant workshops and conferences as necessary To develop contacts and research collaborations within the College and the wider community To promote the reputation of the Group, the Department and the College To provide guidance to PhD Students Contribute to bids for research grants To conduct and plan own scientific work with appropriate supervision. To maintain highly organised and accurate record of experimental work To actively participate in the research programme of the Group To publish in high quality journals and to present data at national and international meetings To participate in Group research meetings and internal seminars To collaborate with other allied scientists within Imperial College and elsewhere in London and abroad, as appropriate To contribute to the smooth running of the Group's laboratories and, facilities with other scientists, clinicians, technicians and students within the laboratories Assist in the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research students and research assistants as required To comply with the College, Division, and Unit safety practices and to attend courses on safety when appropriate Any other duties as may be deemed reasonable by Head of group as well as Head of Division/Department/Section




Other Duties:


To undertake any necessary training and/or development To undertake appropriate administration tasks To attend relevant meetings




Where Imperial or funder conditions necessitate, you will be required to complete timesheets for your work on projects in a timely manner.

What we are looking for

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Experience:



Practical experience within a research environment and/or publication in relevant and refereed journals;



Experience in object-oriented coding, for example, in astronomical data processing or cosmological simulations;



Practical research experience in Cosmic Microwave Background Theory or Analysis;



Knowledge:



Knowledge of astrophysics and cosmology subject areas at postgraduate level;



Strong background in statistical analysis and inference methods;



Knowledge of research methods and statistical Procedures;



Hold a PhD in Theoretical Physics or Astrophysics or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience


Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant.*

What we can offer you

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Participation in a cutting-edge CMB experiment. Opportunity for interdisciplinary work as part of an international team of researchers. Learn, develop, and apply cutting-edge inference methods for big data sets. The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity. Grow your career: Gain access to Imperial's sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).

Further information

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Please note the job advert is for 24 months with possibility of extension


If you require any further details on the role please contact: [Prof Contaldi] - [c.contaldi@gmail.com].

Available documents

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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