Vacancies

The Institute of Astronomy (IoA), Cambridge University expects to appoint one or more postdoctoral researchers to work with Professor Kaisey Mandel on projects in supernova cosmology, transient astronomy, astrostatistics and/or machine learning. Dr Mandel's interdisciplinary research group is funded by the European Research Council and spans the Institute of Astronomy, Kavli Institute for Cosmology, and the Statistical Laboratory of the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics. Appointments to the StatsLab (DPMMS) are possible. Negotiable starting dates from ASAP through to October 2024.

Experience in statistical modelling/computation, machine learning, supernova observations/data analysis, transient surveys, and/or cosmological analysis is desirable. The successful applicants will have opportunities to work with novel optical/near-infrared datasets from current time-domain surveys, including the Young Supernova Experiment, and participate in upcoming next-generation surveys including LSST with VRO and TiDES with 4MOST.

The role-holder will contribute to research excellence as a member of a highly collaborative international research team, with the role providing substantial scope for exercising academic judgement, originality, interpretation and presentation of results. The role-holder will develop a high degree of interaction with staff and students, disseminate their research findings via publications or other appropriate media, such as international workshops and conferences, and will be encouraged to participate in teaching, learning, and outreach activities.

Applicants must have a PhD in Astronomy, Statistics, or a related field, or have satisfied the requirements for the PhD, by the time of appointment. Applicants must possess a scientific publication record and a clear outline of current and future research areas of interest. Applicants must have excellent communication and computing skills and are expected to produce scientific articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

A successful candidate with a PhD will be appointed at Grade 7 (Research Associate - £36,024 to £44,263 per annum). A candidate who has not yet been awarded their PhD will initially be appointed at Grade 5 (Research Assistant - £32,982 to £33,966 per annum) and, upon award of PhD, promoted to Grade 7.

Applications from underrepresented groups are particularly welcome. We have an active Equality and Diversity Committee, working to further the aims of the Athena SWAN charter. The University has several family-friendly policies and initiatives, i.e. a returning-carer scheme, childcare costs support, workplace nurseries and holiday play- schemes, and a shared parental-leave policy. As part of its commitment to providing a family-friendly environment for researchers, the IoA ensures where parental leave is needed during employment, there is provision for extension to contract to compensate for leave taken.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

Applications will be reviewed after the closing date and short-listed candidates selected for interview.

Closing date: 23:59 GMT, Tuesday, 2nd January 2024.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please upload your CV, cover letter, publications list and research statement (3xA4 pages max, 11pt font) in the Upload section. Names and contact details of 3 academic referees are essential. Please advise referees that references will be requested for 2nd January 2024.

Closing date: 23:59 GMT, Tuesday 2nd January 2024.

If you have any queries about your application, please contact hr@ast.cam.ac.uk. Informal enquires may be addressed to Professor Kaisey Mandel (kmandel@ast.cam.ac.uk)

Please quote reference LG39260 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The Institute particularly welcomes applications from women and/or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Starting Date: 1st October 2024
Tenure: Permanent

The Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge, (West Cambridge), wishes to appoint 1, or 2, University Assistant or Associate Professors. The research profile of the Institute spans an extensive range of astrophysics, with internationally-recognised programs in exoplanetary and circumstellar disc science, stellar astrophysics, near field cosmology, time domain studies, instrumentation, extragalactic astronomy, high energy astrophysics, and cosmology. A hallmark of recent developments has been increased emphasis on interdisciplinarity, e.g. in the field of exoplanetary studies where affiliation with the Leverhulme Centre for Life in the Universe provides a framework for collaborations beyond the traditional boundaries of astronomical research and where the Institute is hosting an innovative new MPhil on. Planetary Science and Life in the Universe. At the same time, the Institute jointly administers the Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge which plays a key role in fostering collaborations with the other astronomical departments in the University (the Department of Physics (Cavendish Astrophysics) and the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics). Joint ventures in this area include a new MPhil in Data Intensive Science and an ambition to expand the University's research in gravitational waves. A further resource within the Institute is the Cambridge Astronomical Survey Unit which is a major data processing centre for a broad range of ground based and space projects.

We are seeking candidates from any field of astronomy to strengthen, or complement, the Institute's current research interests. The successful applicant will have a PhD in Astronomy or a related field and a record of excellence in research, a commitment to teaching astronomy and astrophysics at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and a willingness to contribute to the future development of the Institute.

The position is available from 1 October 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. Appointment will be made at an appropriate point on the scale for University Assistant or Associate Professors. Appointment as an Assistant Professor will normally be for a probationary period of five years, with amendment to Associate Professor, following successful completion of probation, with appointment to the retiring age thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance. Appointment as Associate Professor will typically require a demonstrable history of exceptional achievement.

The University of Cambridge thrives on staff and student diversity. The Institute particularly welcomes applications from women/candidates from a BME background as they are currently under-represented. We have an active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee which continually works to further the aims of the Athena SWAN charter. The University has a number of family-friendly policies and initiatives, including a Career Support Fund, childcare costs support, university workplace nurseries, university holiday pay- schemes, and a shared parental-leave policy.

Further information about the Institute is available at: http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk and informal inquiries may be addressed to email address: lectureship@ast.cam.ac.uk.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please ensure that you upload a full Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 A4 pages) and cover letter, including publications list and a statement of research plans (maximum 5 A4 pages) in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post, why you are applying for this role, a discussion of your teaching approach teaching (undergraduate and postgraduate) and a reflection on ways to promote principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity in the astronomical community. If you upload additional documents not requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Names and contact details of 3 academic referees must be included as an essential part of your submission. You should ensure nominated referees submit references (on headed paper, complete with name, date and signature) by 3rd January 2024, by email to: HR@ast.cam.ac.uk. We anticipate starting to review the applications from 4th January so please encourage your referees to respect this deadline if possible.

Application Deadline Date: 23:59 GMT on 3rd January 2024

Interviews planned for w/c 29th April 2024.

If you have any queries about your application, please contact hr@ast.cam.ac.uk. Informal inquiries may be addressed to email address: lectureship@ast.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference LG39342 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Applications are invited for a Royal Society funded postdoctoral post at the Institute of Astronomy (IoA), University of Cambridge, to work within the research group of Dr Amy Bonsor, Royal Society University Research Fellow (https://people.ast.cam.ac.uk/~abonsor/). The group has broad interests spanning questions involving links between planet formation and composition of exoplanets, with focus on white dwarf planetary systems.

The IoA offers vibrant research environments for exoplanetary science, with work in wide-ranging areas, i.e.exoplanet detection/characterization, atmospheres and interiors, planet formation and circumstellar environments. We have a diverse research community, many cross-disciplinary interactions and links to the Leverhulme Centre for Life in the Universe.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate strong expertise in at least one of: White dwarfs, particularly planetary systems; Astronomical spectroscopy (e.g. stellar or white dwarfs); Geophysical modelling/ cosmochemistry (preferably with experience/desire to apply to astronomy); Planetary Systems Dynamics. Candidates with unlisted relevant expertise are encouraged to discuss this with Dr Bonsor (abonsor@ast.cam.ac.uk).

The successful applicant will pursue independent and collaborative research, develop interactions with the faculty, postdoctoral researchers and research students. They will disseminate research findings via publications & other media, (international workshops/conferences) and are encouraged to participate in teaching and learning, in postgraduate research student supervision and in outreach.

Applicants must have a PhD in Astronomy, Planetary Science or related discipline*. Successful candidates will be expected to complete research in a collegial environment, with strong communication and computing skills.

The appointment will be at Grade 7 (Research Associate) £36,024-£44,263 p.a. , depending on experience/qualifications. *A successful candidate, not yet awarded a PhD will be appointed at Grade 5 (Research Assistant) £32,982 to £33,966 p.a. and amended to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of PhD.

The role's purpose is to support and maintain the University's national and international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Contribution to excellence in research will be as team member carrying out research at a similar level to that undertaken by lecturing staff and will provide substantial scope for academic judgement, originality, interpretation and presentation of results.

Applications from underrepresented groups are particularly welcome. We have an active Equality and Diversity Committee, working to further the aims of the Athena SWAN charter. The University has several family-friendly policies and initiatives, i.e. a returning-carer scheme, childcare costs support, workplace nurseries and holiday play- schemes, and a shared parental-leave policy. As part of its commitment to providing a family-friendly environment for researchers, the IoA ensures where parental leave is needed during employment, there is provision for extension to contract to compensate for leave taken.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2.5 years in the first instance.

The post is full-time, but applications are welcome from those who would like to work flexibly.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please upload your CV, cover letter, publications list and research statement (3xA4 pages max, 11pt font) in the Upload section. Names and contact details of 3 academic referees are essential. Please advise referees that references will be requested for 12th January 2024.

Closing date: 23:59 GMT, Friday 12th January 2024.

Applications will be reviewed after the closing date. Interviews are provisionally planned for w/c 5th February 2024.

If you have any queries about your application, please contact hr@ast.cam.ac.uk. Informal inquiries may be addressed to Dr Amy Bonsor (abonsor@ast.cam.ac.uk)

Please quote reference LG39062 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The Institute particularly welcomes applications from women and/or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

We seek to appoint a highly-motivated postdoctoral researcher to conduct original research on computational modelling and/or advanced machine-learning for analysis of photometric datasets, preparing the path for the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST). The successful applicant will be part of the European Research Council Advanced Grant CosmicExplorer project, led by Professor Hiranya Peiris at the Institute of Astronomy in Cambridge (www.ast.cam.ac.uk), and the work will be carried out within the international LSST Dark Energy Science Collaboration. The position will involve original research in cosmology, broadly related to testing fundamental physics with LSST.

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is a next-generation astronomical facility currently under construction in Chile with first light expected in late 2024. Rubin's LSST will be one of the largest and most comprehensive astronomy surveys of its kind, enabling countless astronomical and physics discoveries. Within the ERC Advanced Grant CosmicExplorer project, we are working on creative solutions grounded in explainable AI methods to analysis challenges posed by the coming Rubin data.

We seek candidates with significant experience of one or more of the following: computational modelling/simulation, developing and applying novel statistical and machine learning techniques, writing production-level code for analysis of relevant cosmological datasets, and/or preparing for the coming LSST data by analyzing precursor surveys. In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills in one or more of: cosmological and astronomical data analysis, statistics, programming, numerical or machine-learning modeling, and theoretical physics expertise.

The role-holder will contribute to research excellence as a member of a highly collaborative international research team, with the role providing substantial scope for exercising academic judgement, originality, interpretation and presentation of results. The role-holder will develop a high degree of interaction with staff and students, disseminate their research findings via publications or other appropriate media, such as international workshops and conferences, and will be encouraged to participate in teaching, learning, and outreach activities.

A successful candidate with a PhD will be appointed at Grade 7 (Research Associate - £36,024 to £44,263 per annum). A candidate who has not been awarded their PhD will initially be appointed at Grade 5 (Research Assistant - £32,982 to £33,966 per annum) and, upon award of PhD, promoted to Grade 7.

The University of Cambridge provides a vibrant research environment in cosmology. The interdepartmental Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge (KICC) is co-located on the IoA site, fostering connections with other groups conducting complementary cosmological research across Cambridge.

The University of Cambridge thrives on the diversity of its staff and students. Applications from underrepresented groups are particularly welcome. It has several family friendly policies and initiatives, including a returning-carer scheme, childcare support, workplace nurseries, holiday play schemes, and a shared parental-leave policy. As part of its commitment to providing a family-friendly environment for researchers, the Institute ensures that should parental leave be needed during the course of employment, there is provision for extension to contract to compensate for the parental leave taken.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

Starting date: TBC

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our Institute.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you have any queries about your application, please contact hr@ast.cam.ac.uk.

Informal enquires may be addressed to Professor Hiranya Peiris: hiranya.periris@ast.cam.ac.uk

Please upload your CV, cover letter, publications list and research statement (3xA4 pages max, 11pt font) in the Upload section. Names and contact details of 3 academic referees are essential. Please advise referees that references will be requested for 15 January 2024.

Applications will be reviewed after the closing date and short-listed candidates will be interviewed shortly after.

The University of Cambridge thrives on the diversity of its staff and students. Applications from underrepresented groups are particularly welcome. We have an active Equality and Diversity Committee which continually works to further the aims of the Athena SWAN charter.

Closing date: 15 January 2024.

Please quote reference LG39066 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Applications are invited for a 2-year Research Associate position to join the groups of Professors Oliver Shorttle and Mark Wyatt on the topic of early planetary systems. We are seeking candidates with expertise in any of the modelling/theoretical areas of planet formation, planetary dynamics, surface geological processes, or aqueous geochemistry.

The position is funded by Cambridge's Leverhulme Centre for Life in the Universe and contributes to investigation of how conditions on young planets are made amenable to emergence of life. You will be expected to produce original independent research, author and submit publications to refereed journals and support the activities of the research group. You will be given support and freedom to develop your research programme. You will disseminate research findings via publications & other media, (international workshops/conferences) and are encouraged to participate in teaching and learning, in postgraduate research student supervision and in outreach.

You will join a vibrant planetary and exoplanetary research community in the IoA and wider University. This position will focus on the delivery of material to young planets from debris leftover following planet formation, investigating how this arrives at planets and affects their climates and surface conditions. Previous experience in modelling any aspect of this late stage of planet formation process is welcome but not essential.

Applicants must have a PhD in Astronomy, Planetary Science or related discipline*. Successful candidates will be expected to complete research in a collegial environment, with strong communication and computing skills.

The appointment will be at Grade 7 (Research Associate) £36,024-£44,263 p.a. (Pts 41-48), depending on experience/qualifications. *A successful candidate, not yet awarded a PhD will be appointed at Grade 5 (Research Assistant) £32,982-£33,966 p.a. (Pts 38-39) and amended to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of PhD.

The role's purpose is to support and maintain the University's national and international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Contribution to excellence in research will be as team member carrying out research at a similar level to that undertaken by lecturing staff and will provide substantial scope for academic judgement, originality, interpretation and presentation of results.

Applications from underrepresented groups are particularly welcome. We have an active Equality and Diversity Committee, working to further the aims of the Athena SWAN charter. The University has several family-friendly policies and initiatives, i.e. a returning-carer scheme, childcare costs support, workplace nurseries and holiday play- schemes, and a shared parental-leave policy. As part of its commitment to providing a family-friendly environment for researchers, the IoA ensures where parental leave is needed during employment, there is provision for extension to contract to compensate for leave taken.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. Please upload your CV, cover letter, publications list and research statement (3xA4 pages max, 11pt font) in the Upload section. Names and contact details of 3 academic referees are essential. Please advise referees that references will be requested for 18th December 2023.

Closing date: 23:59 GMT, Monday 18 December 2023.

Applications will be reviewed after the closing date. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed shortly after with interviews provisionally planned for week commencing 8th January 2024

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

Starting date: From 1st March 2024.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

The post is full-time, but applications are welcome from those who would like to work flexibly.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please quote reference LG39227 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

If you have any queries about your application, please contact hr@ast.cam.ac.uk. Informal enquires may be addressed to Professor Oli Shorttle (shorttle@ast.cam.ac.uk)

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

The Institute of Astronomy is seeking an Administrator for 25 hours per week to be worked mornings, Monday to Friday. Some flexibility over term-time/holiday working may be possible, as well as the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis out of term.

The role will provide support as one of the three Administrators in our Student Office, having particular responsibility for all Undergraduate functions, but it will also provide mutual support for Postgraduate matters.

The successful candidate will be educated to A level standard or equivalent, and will need to be proficient in the use of IT with competence in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email and web packages. A knowledge of, or willingness to learn Drupal and also the University's student records system, CamSIS, is essential.

Excellent organizational skills as well as written and verbal communication skills will be required, together with the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

An ability to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail will be essential.

Previous experience of undergraduate administration (course handbook preparation, lecture timetables, maintenance of key documentation, updating of website information, dealing with routine enquiries from students) and of examinations administration (assisting with production of examination materials, dealing with coursework, handling scripts, organizing Examiners' meetings) is essential. Experience of the Natural Sciences tripos is desirable.

Please submit your application by Monday 20th November 2023. If you have any queries about your application, please contact the Senior Hr Co-ordinator (hr@ast.cam.ac.uk).

Informal enquires can be made to Mrs Debbie Peterson (debbie.peterson@ast.cam.ac.uk)

Please quote reference LG39197 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

The names and email contact details of two referees are a necessary part of the submission. If shortlisted for interview, you should advise your nominated referees that their references will be requested with a deadline of 20 November 2023.

Closing date: Applications to be received on 20 November 2023 by 23:59 BST

Applications will be reviewed after the closing date and short-listed candidates will be interviewed shortly after.

The University of Cambridge thrives on the diversity of its staff and students. Applications from underrepresented groups are particularly welcome. We have an active Equality and Diversity Committee which continually works to further the aims of the Athena SWAN charter.

The University has a number of family-friendly policies and initiatives, including a returning-carer scheme, childcare costs support, university workplace nurseries, university holiday play-schemes, and a shared parental-leave policy. As part of its commitment to providing a family-friendly environment for researchers, the IoA ensures that should parental leave be needed during the course of employment, there is provision for extension to contract to compensate for the parental leave taken.

Starting Date: From December 2023 or as early as possible thereafter.

Please quote reference LG39197 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Research Associate in Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) Cosmology (Simons Observatory: UK Project)

DEPARTMENT: Institute of Astronomy (IoA), University of Cambridge

SALARY: Research Associate, £36,024-£44,263 (Grade 7, Pts 41-48) Research Assistant, £29,605-£33,966 (Grade 5, Pts 34-39) if PhD thesis submitted but not yet awarded

The IoA invites applications for postdoctoral researchers to work on CMB cosmology as part of the Simons Observatory (SO):UK project. The SO is a next-generation CMB experiment under construction in the Atacama Desert (observations planned for 2024). Successful candidates will work with Anthony Challinor, Blake Sherwin & groups on development of the SO data-processing pipeline & delivery of Science Ready Data Products (SRDPs), focusing on validation of SRDPs for gravitational lensing studies & developing simulations to interpret high-resolution data from the Large-Aperture Telescope.

SO:UK is the UK contribution to the US-led SO project consisting of: a data centre; a program of algorithm development contributing to pipeline development; instrumentation contribution, providing two Small-Aperture Telescopes for degree-scale B-mode measurements; a UHF optics tube for deployment on SO's Large-Aperture Telescope. A key area is delivery of SRDPs.

Candidates must possess significant theoretical/analytic skills & experience in developing/applying analysis for precision CMB studies/relevant fields. Candidates will collaborate internationally with colleagues, will interact closely with staff and students, disseminate research findings via publications/media (international workshops/conferences), and are encouraged to participate in teaching and learning.

The IoA provides a vibrant research environment in cosmology. The interdepartmental Kavli Institute for Cosmology is located at IoA, fostering connections with those conducting complementary research.

Applicants must have a PhD in Astronomy or related field*. Applicants must possess a scientific publication record & a clear outline of current/future research areas. Applicants must have excellent communication & computing skills.

The appointment will be at Grade 7 (Research Associate) £36,024-£44,263 p.a. (Pts 41-48), depending on experience/qualifications. *A successful candidate, not yet awarded a PhD will be appointed at Grade 5 (Research Assistant) £29,605 to £33,966 p.a. (Pts 34-39) and amended to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of PhD.

We have an active Equality and Diversity Committee, working to further the Athena SWAN charter aims and encourage applications from all sectors of society. The University has family-friendly initiatives, including returning-carer schemes, childcare cost support, nurseries/play-schemes, and shared parental-leave policy.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account. Please upload your CV, cover letter, publications list and research statement (3xA4 pages max, 11pt font) in the Upload section. Names and contact details of three academic referees are essential. Please advise referees that references will be requested by 27 November 2023.

Closing: 23:59 GMT, Friday 17 November 2023. Applications will be reviewed after closing & short-listed candidates selected for interview.

Fixed-term: This post is funded for three years initially.
Starting: Oct 2024 or earlier.

Successful candidates are required to undergo a health questionnaire. Applications are welcome from internal candidates, applying as a secondment.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department/institution/Faculty/School/University.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you have queries re. applying, please contact hr@ast.cam.ac.uk. Informal inquiries may be addressed to Prof.Anthony Challinor (a.d.challinor@ast.cam.ac.uk)/Prof. Blake Sherwin (sherwin@damtp.cam.ac.uk).

Please quote reference LG38893 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious data scientist to work within the Cambridge Astronomical Survey Unit (CASU) at the Institute of Astronomy (IoA) at West Cambridge site as part of the IMAXT Cancer Research UK Grand Challenge Project and Precision Breast Cancer Institute (PBCI) (https://www.cambridgecancer.org.uk/our-research/precision-medicine-institute/) teams.

The post is located at the Institute of Astronomy, but the successful candidate will be expected to spend time at Precision Breast Cancer Institute situated on the Addenbrooke's Biomedical Campus in Cambridge (West Cambridge).

The Imaging and Molecular Annotation of Xenografts (IMAXT: see http://imaxt.cruk.cam.ac.uk) project is taking an integrated approach in producing faithful three-dimensional maps of tumours and their host environment, wherein each cell is identified and molecularly annotated. These maps will be accessed in an interactive, virtual reality framework. This will provide an entirely new way for scientists and physicians to understand how cancer develops and predict its clinical behaviour.

CASU undertakes a range of activities in wide field astronomy including: developing and operating pipeline processing and analysis systems for optical and near-infrared mosaic imaging and spectroscopic surveys; together with various space mission projects including PLATO and Euclid, and manages a data processing and archive centre.

Within IMAXT, CASU is responsible for developing high throughput pipelines to segment and align the various IMAXT imaging datasets. CASU is also managing the flow of reduced data, both images and catalogues into the central IMAXT database, and defines the structure of this database. Within the PBCI, the focus is on developing novel algorithms for high throughput analysis of digitised histopathology imaging data, automated scoring methodology for pathology-related biomarkers and use of this data in multi-modal data integration.

The successful candidate will work within the CASU-IMAXT/PBCI teams and be responsible for contributing to the development of novel scientific algorithms and applications in the areas of image analysis and data mining of the catalogues extracted as an output of the image analysis of IMAXT data. The role will also involve: contributions to the supporting computational infrastructure; liaising with the IMAXT/PBCI project teams and external science users; contributing to the documentation and user manuals; and collaborating in the IMAXT/PBCI research programs to optimise interpretation and use of such IMAXT/PBCI data.

The successful candidate will have a good practical knowledge of scientific algorithm development and a PhD degree or equivalent in a numerate discipline (preferably Astronomy, Physics, Medical Physics, Computer Science, or related field). The candidate should be able to demonstrate knowledge of Python and C/C++, and experience in image analysis and machine learning. Experience with database (SQL) and web-based systems is also desirable.

The ability to work as part of a team and have good communication skills is also required. Candidates with experience of working in a research environment involving scientific processing of medical or astronomical image data are particularly welcomed. Salary will be £36,024- £44,263 depending on experience and qualifications.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant (Grade 5, Point 38 £32,982) moving to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of your PhD award.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), cover letter, publications list and research statement (three A4 pages maximum in 11pt font) in the Upload section of the online application. The names and email contact details of three referees are a necessary part of the submission. If shortlisted for interview, you should advise your nominated referees that their references will be requested with a deadline of 28th October 2023.

Closing date: Applications to be received on 18 October 2023 by 23:59 BST

Applications will be reviewed after the closing date and short-listed candidates will be interviewed shortly after.

The University of Cambridge thrives on the diversity of its staff and students. Applications from underrepresented groups are particularly welcome. We have an active Equality and Diversity Committee which continually works to further the aims of the Athena SWAN charter. The University has a number of family-friendly policies and initiatives, including a returning-carer scheme, childcare costs support, university workplace nurseries, university holiday play-schemes, and a shared parental-leave policy. As part of its commitment to providing a family-friendly environment for researchers, the IoA ensures that should parental leave be needed during the course of employment, there is provision for extension to contract to compensate for the parental leave taken.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2025 in the first instance.

Starting Date: From December 2023 or as early as possible thereafter.

Please quote reference LG36882 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

The Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge, is offering one or more Kavli Institute Fellowships or Senior Fellowships and the Gavin Boyle Fellowship in the areas of Cosmology and Astrophysics.

Applicants must have a PhD in Astrophysics, or a related field, or have submitted their PhD thesis by the start date of the fellowship. We welcome applications from observers and theorists with interests relevant to one or more of the following scientific themes of the Kavli Institute (see http://www.kicc.cam.ac.uk): the cosmic microwave background and the early Universe; the formation and evolution of galaxies and of supermassive black holes; the epoch of cosmic reionization; evolution of the intergalactic medium; the nature of dark matter; large-scale structure and precision cosmology; and gravitational waves.

Successful applicants will be expected to build an independent research program but will have many opportunities for collaborative work with members of the Kavli Institute. They will disseminate their research findings through publications and presentations and contribute to the Institute's public-engagement activities. Successful applicants will have opportunities to assist with the supervision of graduate students. Applicants must have excellent communication and computing skills.

Salary will be either on the Research Associate scale (grade 7, from £36,024 to £44,263) if appointed as Kavli Institute Fellow or Gavin Boyle Fellow or, for exceptional and established researchers, on the Senior Research Associate scale (grade 9, from £45,585 to £57,696) if appointed as Kavli Institute Senior Fellow. A research allowance of £10,000 per annum will be provided. A generous relocation package will also be provided. Further benefits of University employment are outlined at http://www.induction.admin.cam.ac.uk/.

Appointment as a Research Associate (grade 7) is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted their thesis but not yet been awarded their PhD will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant and amended to Research Associate when the PhD is awarded. The Research Assistant salary (grade 5) falls within the range £32,982 to £33,966.

It is expected that the successful applicant for the Gavin Boyle Fellowship will also be offered an affiliation with Selwyn College, which may include additional College benefits (e.g., subsidised accommodation and meals). However, this affiliation is subject to assessment by the College on the candidate's suitability and their willingness to engage with College opportunities such as teaching and public-engagement activities.

The University of Cambridge thrives on the diversity of its staff and students. Applications from under-represented groups are particularly welcome. The University has several family-friendly policies and initiatives, including a returning-carer scheme, childcare costs support, University workplace nurseries, University holiday play-schemes, and a shared parental-leave policy. As part of its commitment to providing a family-friendly environment for researchers, the Kavli Institute ensures that should parental leave be needed during the course of employment, there is provision for extension to contract to compensate for the parental leave taken.

Fixed-term: Fellows will be appointed for three years in the first instance, with the possibility of extending the term for two additional years (depending on funding) if appointed as Kavli Institute Senior Fellow or Gavin Boyle Fellow.

Informal enquiries can be addressed via email to kavlisec@ast.cam.ac.uk. Information specifically concerning Selwyn College can be obtained from Dr Michael Sewell, Senior Tutor, via email to senior-tutor@sel.cam.ac.uk.

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Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), cover letter, publications list and research statement (three A4 pages maximum in 11pt font) in the Upload section of the online application. The names and contact details of three academic referees are a necessary part of the submission. You should advise nominated referees that their references will be requested with a deadline of 25 October 2023. Please note in your cover letter which fellowship(s) you wish to be considered for.

Closing date: Applications to be received on 16 October 2023 by 23:59 BST

Applications will be reviewed after the closing date and short-listed candidates will be interviewed in December 2023.

Appointees shall ideally start in October 2024, but alternative starting dates can be arranged with some flexibility.

Please quote reference LG38347 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

The Board of Electors and the Institute of Astronomy (IoA) invites applications for the prestigious Plumian Professorship of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy with effect from 1 October 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The Plumian Professorship of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy is one of two Institute of Astronomy endowed professorships, and was until recently held by Chris Reynolds. The other is the Professorship of Astrophysics (1909) which will be taken up by Hiranya Peiris in October 2023. Further information on these two professorships, including previous holders, can be found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlumianProfessorofAstronomyandExperimentalPhilosophy and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ProfessorofAstrophysics(Cambridge)#ProfessorsofAstrophysics(1909).

Candidates will have an outstanding research record of international stature in observational or theoretical astronomy and astrophysics and the vision, leadership, experience and enthusiasm to build on the IoA's current strengths in maintaining and developing a leading research presence. They will hold a PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

Standard professorial duties include teaching and research, examining, supervision and administration. The Professor will be based in Cambridge. A competitive salary will be offered.

The University of Cambridge thrives on the diversity of its staff and students. The IoA particularly welcomes applications from traditionally under-represented groups, including women and/or candidates from a BME background. We have an active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee which continually works to further the aims of the Athena SWAN charter. The University has a number of family-friendly policies and initiatives, including a Career Support Fund, formally returning-carer scheme, childcare costs support, university workplace nurseries, university holiday pay-schemes, and a shared parental-leave policy. As part of its commitment to providing a family-friendly environment for researchers, the IoA ensures that should parental leave be needed during the course of employment, there is provision for extension to contract to compensate for the parental leave taken.

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Further information is available at: http://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/professorships or contact the Human Resources, University Offices, The Old Schools, Cambridge, CB2 1TT, (email: professorships@admin.cam.ac.uk).

Applications, consisting of a letter of application, a statement of current and future research plans, a curriculum vitae and a publications list, along with details of three referees should be made online no later than 15 October 2023.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Mark Wyatt, co-Director and Head of Department, Institute of Astronomy (email: director@ast.cam.ac.uk).

Please quote reference LG37766 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.