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| Post-Doctoral Research Assistant to work on simulations of high redshift, dusty star-forming galaxies | Closing date: 2019-01-09
Contact: Dr James Geach |
| We seek to appoint a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) to work with Dr James Geach (University of Hertfordshire) and Prof Desika Narayanan (University of Florida) to develop the most realistic hydrodynamic zoom simulations and synthetic observations of high redshift dusty star-forming galaxies to date. | | ▸ more | The project will involve running new high-resolution 'zoom' simulations, developing a sophisticated radiative transfer code to predict key observables (particularly dust and line emission in the FIR-mm), and generating an atlas of realistic 'observations' for key facilities such as ALMA, HST, ELT and JWST. A key goal of the project will be to directly compare model predictions to the latest observations in a direct manner, with a view to a better understanding of how workhorse observational tracers of the cool-cold interstellar medium actually link to the underlying astrophysics of star formation and black hole growth in early galaxies.
The post is funded by the Royal Society, providing 2.5 years of support. The starting salary will be on the UH7 academic scale at point 30 and is expected to be £33,199 per annum, incrementing annually.
Main duties & responsibilities
The PDRA will run a series of very high-resolution hydrodynamical zoom simulations of a sample of galaxies using the University of Hertfordshire and University of Florida high-performance computing facilities. The PDRA will develop a radiative transfer code (Powderday) to predict key observables and use this to post-process simulation outputs to generate realistic synthetic observations. The PDRA will compare the predictions of the latest models of galaxy evolution, particularly with regards to feedback schemes, with new observations from major astronomical facilities.
The PDRA will present the research at national and international conferences, publish the research in leading journals and ensure any software developed is properly documented and managed via standard repositories.
Skills and experience needed
The candidate will be able to demonstrate a good track record of research in a relevant area of expertise, including submitting/publishing scientific papers and presenting results at scientific conferences/workshops/seminars/etc.
The candidate will have excellent computing and coding skills, preferably with fluency in Python.
Some experience with hydrodynamic simulation codes is desirable, but not essential.
Some experience with working with observational data, particularly ALMA or other mm interferometric facilities, is desirable, but not essential.
Qualifications required
Applicants must hold a PhD in physics, astronomy, or other relevant area or must have been approved for the award of such a PhD before taking up the position.
Applications should be submitted online via the recruitment website (http://www.jobs.herts.ac.uk/) and should be accompanied by PDF versions of a CV, a list of publications, a summary of previous research (not exceeding two sides of A4 paper), and the contact details of two referees willing to write on your behalf. Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr James Geach (+44 (0)1707 281 065, j.geach @ herts.ac.uk). Reference number for this application is: 019754.
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