Research Associate in Gravitational Wave Astronomy

About the position

The Cardiff University Gravity Exploration Institute is seeking applications to fill the position of Research Associate in gravitational‑wave astronomy. One position is available at the Grade 6 level for two years.

Cardiff has a long history of involvement in ground‑based gravitational‑wave physics, particularly in source modelling, data analysis, and astrophysical and cosmological interpretations (Stephen Fairhurst, Mark Hannam, Vivien Raymond, Isobel Romero‑Shaw, Patrick Sutton, Fabio Antonini), instrument design and commissioning (Hartmut Grote, Katherine Dooley, Keiko Kokeyama), electromagnetic follow‑up of gravitational‑wave events (Cosimo Inserra), and education and public outreach (Chris North).

• Contribute to one or more of our research areas in numerical relativity, source modelling, gravitational‑wave data analysis, and astrophysical population inference.

• Salary: GBP 41,064 – 46,049 per annum (Grade 6)
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• Post Length: 2 years (fixed term)

For informal enquiries about the post please contact Mark Hannam (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). informal enquiries about working at Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy please contact