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ERC Asterochronometry Research Fellow - School of Physics and Astronomy

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
£30,395 - £42,036
Closing date
Aug 27, 2019

Job Details

Position Details

Area: School of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £30,395 to £39,609, with potential progression once in post to £42,036

Hours: Full time

Duration: Fixed-term for 10 months

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK

Closing Date: 27 August 2019

Background

This Stellar Modelling Research Fellow will work on developing, testing, and applying novel procedures to determine precise and accurate properties of tens of thousands of stars by fully utilising the potential of individual solar-like pulsation modes detected by space-borne photometric missions.

A crucial task for the appointee will be to couple 1D stellar models of the stellar interior with envelopes computed with 3D hydrodynamical simulations, greatly improving the accuracy of the predicted stellar oscillation frequencies.

The appointee will work closely with Dr Andrea Miglio and other researchers involved in the ERC-funded Asterochronomertry project, with members of the Solar and Stellar Physics group, and as part of other international collaborations where they will have the opportunity to develop prominent, leading roles.

Role Summary

To contribute to the achievement of the School's research strategy by undertaking specified research activities in asteroseismology and stellar astrophysics.

Main Duties

• To plan and develop research contributions to subject area using methodologies, critical evaluations, interpretations, analyses and other appropriate techniques

• To contribute to writing bids for research grants

• To suggest and contribute to the development of research techniques, models and methods in collaboration with colleagues

• To disseminate research findings using appropriate and effective media such as publication, research seminars etc

• To provide guidance to other staff and students on own specialist area

• To contribute to the production of research reports and publications

• To analyze and interpret the results of own research and generate ideas based on outcomes

Person Specification

• First degree in area of specialism underpinning PhD

• PhD in Astronomy, Physics or Mathematics

• Experience and expertise in modelling the structure and evolution of stars, and their global pulsation modes, is essential.

Informal enquiries can be made to Andrea Miglio; a.miglio@bham.ac.uk

We value diversity at The University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community

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