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| Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Multi-scale Galaxy Evolution Simulations | Closing date: 2026-04-06
Contact: Rob Yates |
| Applications are invited for a 3-year research fellow position (starting in October 2026) to work with Dr Rob Yates at the University of Hertfordshire, UK. The successful applicant will work on developing L-EDGE, a multi-scale galaxy evolution simulation suite combining cosmological and super-high-resolution simulations. In particular, they will lead the design of Bayesian Inference techniques to synchronise the L-EDGE simulations, which will then be used to coherently study galaxy chemical evolution (GCE) and habitability across eight orders of magnitude in mass and size. | | ▸ more | Applications are welcome until 6th April 2026 and should be submitted online via the university recruitment website:
https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/9ubhCLYKXuW4416fBfqSyzKd4?domain=ce0997li.webitrent.com
Applications should include PDF versions of a CV, a list of publications, and a personal statement (maximum two sides of A4 paper) explaining your motivation for applying, summarizing your research interests and what you would bring to the position (in reference to the Person Specification). Finally, you must also include the contact details of two referees willing to write on your behalf.
The position should begin in October 2026 or shortly thereafter.
In addition to studying GCE and habitability, the application of L-EDGE to other inherently multi-scale galaxy phenomena, such as star formation, supernova feedback, and AGN growth & feedback, is also a possibility. The successful applicant will have access to in-house high-performance computing facilities, the opportunity to apply for super-computing time on e.g. DiRAC, and membership to the L-Galaxies and BRID-GCE research networks. Funding is available for travel to international conferences and collaboration meetings.
Informal enquiries are welcome via email to Rob Yates (r.yates3 @ herts.ac.uk).
The University of Hertfordshire offers a range of employee benefits, including:
- Annual leave of 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of the University between Christmas and New Year
- Competitive pension schemes
- Hybrid working options, including partial homeworking where appropriate
- Incremental pay progression and national cost of living reviews
- Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
- Free sports sessions and discounted gym membership
- Family friendly leave: enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fertility treatment leave
- On-campus day nursery: childcare available for children of staff aged three months to five years
- Tuition fee discounts: fee reduction for staff, and undergraduate fee waiver for children of staff
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