Research Fellow in Mathematical Sciences

University of Sussex

Location: Brighton, UK
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working requests considered)
Salary: Grade 7, starting at £38,784 to £46,049 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Attachments: Job_Description_Ref_43244.pdf

About the Role

Work on Simons Observatory (SO) related theory and data analysis, especially:

  • CMB lensing

  • Power spectra

  • Likelihoods and parameters

  • Related topics

You will work with a small local team led by Antony Lewis, as well as the wider SO collaboration, while also having time to develop your own research directions.

About You

We are looking for candidates who are:

  • Experts in CMB data analysis

  • Strong numerically, with detailed experience in CMB lensing or other areas relevant to Simons Observatory cosmology results

  • Ideally already involved with SO or similar experiments

  • Hold a relevant PhD and ideally postdoctoral experience

Applicants should include a publication list and a research proposal/statement of research interests and experience.

About Our School

The School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the University of Sussex is research-intensive and delivers outstanding teaching. The School aims to:

  • Be recognised as world-leading in key areas of science

  • Attract high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate students

  • Foster an open, stimulating, collaborative, and supportive environment for staff and students

  • Enhance links with non-academic actors on local, national, and international scales

  • Maximise the impact of research

The School holds a Bronze Athena Swan Award.

Further information: School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Why Work Here

Our university is located near the South Downs, with a 150-acre campus:

  • Accessible by public transport: Falmer train station is a five-minute walk, multiple bus stops on campus

  • Cycling: Dedicated paths and a cycle-to-work scheme

The University of Sussex is research-led and multi-accredited, with a supportive and diverse community of staff and students.

Benefits include:

  • Hybrid working

  • Generous pension scheme

  • Additional annual leave purchase scheme

  • Public transport and cycle-to-work discounts

  • Hotel discounts in Brighton and the Sussex region

  • High-street shopping discounts through rewards partner

  • Cashback health plan

  • On-site gym discounts

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Applications are particularly encouraged from women and Black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in STEMM academic posts at Sussex.

Eligibility

  • The role meets requirements for Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship if full-time and appointed at Grade 7.4

  • Work must be undertaken in the UK

Informal Enquiries

Contact Antony Lewis at antony.lewis@sussex.ac.uk

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