Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation

Professor/Reader in Gravitational Wave Science

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Employment type:  Permanent
Employment basis:  Full time
Salary:  Competitive and commensurate with the senior responsibilities of the role
Position number: ZZ602850

Closing date:  31 March 2017
Interview date:  18 – 21 April 2017 

We seek an established leader in gravitational wave (GW) science to create a new research group in the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG). This new GW initiative would complement existing research at the ICG, and there is the possibility of making multiple hires in support of this new initiative (see forthcoming advert for Senior Lecturer in GW science).

The ICG is a world-leading research institute in cosmology and astrophysics. In REF2014 96% of our research outputs were judged internationally excellent or world leading. We are now looking to expand into gravitational wave research, supported by external research funding and recently-opened undergraduate courses in Physics. We encourage applications from scientists with a strong background of

  • high impact publications related to gravitational waves
  • grant funding
  • leadership
  • innovation and impact

Applications can be either for a Professorship or Readership in GW science, dependent on track record to date.   We particularly encourage applications from traditionally under-represented groups in science. The ICG and the University of Portsmouth hold Athena SWAN bronze awards and we are an Institute of Physics Project Juno Supporter. These projects show a commitment to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote gender equality in science and create a better working environment for men and women.

The ICG consists of 12 academic staff, 19 postdoctoral researchers and over 20 PhD students, and has an active international visitors programme. ICG has major involvement in

  • Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS-IV)
  • Dark Energy Survey (DES)
  • Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST)
  • Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI)
  • ESA’s Euclid satellite mission
  • Square Kilometre Array (SKA)

The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet) and hosts the 3704-core SCIAMA supercomputer. More information can be found at http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/

You may wish to contact the existing ICG co-Directors, Profs Bob Nichol (bob.nichol@port.ac.uk) and David Wands (david.wands@port.ac.uk) to discuss this exciting opportunity and your application. Your application (application form, CV) should be submitted via the online application system by the closing date.

For detailed information about the vacancy or to apply, please select this link: ZZ602850 – Professor/Reader in Gravitational Wave Science

 

PhD Studentships 2017

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The Institute of Cosmology & Gravitation at the University of Portsmouth is one of the leading groups in research on cosmology and astrophysics in the UK. We are active participants in a wide range of international collaborations, including the Dark Energy Survey (DES), the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS-IV) and Euclid.

ICG First Year PhD Students 2015

PhD studentships starting in October 2017 will be available for research in:

 

Applications should reach us by 17th February 2017, but will be considered until the positions are filled.

PhD applicants should have or expect to obtain a good honours degree or equivalent in Physics, Maths or Astronomy. Applicants should send a CV and a brief statement of research interests, and arrange for up to 2 letters of recommendation to be emailed directly to icg-admin@port.ac.uk, or posted to:

Research Administrator
Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation
Dennis Sciama Building
Burnaby Road
Portsmouth PO1 3FX
UK

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. The University of Portsmouth holds an Athena SWAN bronze award and is an Institute of Physics Project Juno Supporter; these projects show a commitment to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote gender equality in science and create a better working environment for men and women.

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Scientific staff members:

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Dr David Bacon
Dr Marco Bruni
Prof Rob Crittenden
Prof Kazuya Koyama
Prof Roy Maartens
Prof Claudia Maraston
Dr Karen Masters
Prof Bob Nichol
Prof Will Percival
Prof Daniel Thomas
Prof David Wands
Dr Daniel Whalen

 

Please note an additional PhD studentship opportunity at the University of Portsmouth:
Faculty of Science competition-funded studentship
Multi-photon correlation interferometers for quantum technology metrologies and fundamental tests
supervised by Vincenzo Tamma, Gerardo Adesso (Nottingham) and David Wands (ICG)
Closing date 5th February 2017

Please also note the following PhD opportunities in our region:

SEPnet PhD Scholarships

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Take nine world-class University Physics Departments. Bring together their research, knowledge and resources. The result is SEPnet.

SEPnet offers PhD programmes focused on the future of physics with scholarships to match. You will optimise the opportunity to enter your preferred field of research with your single application considered by nine universities: Hertfordshire, Kent, the OU, Portsmouth, Queen Mary, Royal Holloway, Southampton, Surrey and Sussex. Our partners offer over 100 PhD projects every year. These projects and SEPnet Scholarships are available in the following areas of research:

  • Astrophysics
  • Particle Physics
  • Quantum Technology and Condensed Matter
  • Medical and Bio-Physics
  • Theoretical Physics
  • Atmospheric and Climate physics

Scholarships come with additional research training support from SEPnet of up to £500 per year which may be used for travel to conferences or overseas experiments.

The SEPnet Graduate Network (GRADnet)
GRADnet provides an extensive regional training programme for postgraduate researchers including physics training and professional skills development. For more information visit: http://www.sepnet.ac.uk/study/phd-opportunities/

How to Apply:
Applicants are invited to submit their current C.V. and a short statement of their research interests (max. 200 words) to Cristobel Soares-Smith, SEPnet Graduate Network Administrator, gradnetadmin@sepnet.ac.uk. Selected candidates will be invited to attend an Open Day in order to meet potential supervisors and learn more about GRADnet.

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. The University of Portsmouth holds an Athena SWAN bronze award and is an Institute of Physics Project Juno Supporter; these projects show a commitment to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote gender equality in science and create a better working environment for men and women.

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Fellowships at the ICG

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The ICG welcomes candidates interested in applying for research fellowships to be held in Portsmouth. A variety of potential fellowships are available, including Royal Society University Research Fellowships, Ernest Rutherford Fellowships (STFC), Marie Curie (EU) fellowships, and possibly national fellowships from the candidate’s country of origin. Expressions of interest for fellowships should be addressed to an ICG staff member with a connection to the proposed research.

Ernest Rutherford Fellowships

Ernest Rutherford Fellowships are five year fellowships funded by the STFC (formerly STFC Advanced Fellowships). The STFC deadline is 22 September 2016. They are open to candidates of any nationality, but each institution is limited in the total number of applications it can support. The ICG will review potential applicants’ CVs and research proposals to determine which candidates it will be support. Candidates should send a statement of interest, which may include their CV, to icg-admin@port.ac.uk as soon as possible, and by July 31st 2016 for full consideration.

STFC encourages applications from those returning after a career break. They may submit applications in excess of the quota allocated to each department.
 
 
Royal Society University Research Fellowships, Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowships, and Newton International Fellowships
Royal Society University Research Fellowships are five year fellowships (renewable for up to ten years in total) open to citizens of the European Economic Area or Switzerland. The closing deadline is 5th September 2016. The Royal Society also offers the Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship (maximum four years) for candidates with a need for flexible support, and Newton International Fellowships (two years) for early stage international (non-UK) researchers.
 
 
Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie scheme includes Individual Fellowships (IFs) intended to add significantly to the development of the best and most-promising researchers active in Europe. These are for trans-national researchers, including researchers coming to Europe and those moving within Europe. The deadline is 14th September 2016.
 
 
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. The University of Portsmouth is member of the Athena SWAN charter and an Institute of Physics Project Juno Supporter; these projects show a commitment to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote gender equality in science and create a better working environment for men and women.

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