Research Fellow in Mathematical Sciences (University of Sussex)

Location: Brighton, UK Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working requests considered) Salary: Grade 7, starting at £38,784 to £46,049 per annum (pro rata if part-time) Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Attachments: Job_Description_Ref_43244.pdf About the Role Work on Simons Observatory (SO) related theory and data analysis, especially: CMB lensing Power spectra Likelihoods and parameters Related topics You will work with a small local team led by Antony Lewis, as well as the wider SO collaboration, while also having time to develop your own research directions. About You We are looking for candidates who are: Experts in CMB data analysis Strong numerically, with detailed experience in CMB lensing or other areas relevant to Simons Observatory cosmology results Ideally already involved with SO or similar experiments Hold a relevant PhD and ideally postdoctoral experience Applicants should include a publication list and a research proposal/statement of research interests and experience. About Our School The School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the University of Sussex is research-intensive and delivers outstanding teaching. The School aims to: Be recognised as world-leading in key areas of science Attract high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate students Foster an open, stimulating, collaborative, and supportive environment for staff and students Enhance links with non-academic actors on local, national, and international scales Maximise the impact of research The School holds a Bronze Athena Swan Award. Further information: School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences Why Work Here Our university is located near the South Downs, with a 150-acre campus: Accessible by public transport: Falmer train station is a five-minute walk, multiple bus stops on campus Cycling: Dedicated paths and a cycle-to-work scheme The University of Sussex is research-led and multi-accredited, with a supportive and diverse community of staff and students. Benefits include: Hybrid working Generous pension scheme Additional annual leave purchase scheme Public transport and cycle-to-work discounts Hotel discounts in Brighton and the Sussex region High-street shopping discounts through rewards partner Cashback health plan On-site gym discounts Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Applications are particularly encouraged from women and Black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in STEMM academic posts at Sussex. Eligibility The role meets requirements for Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship if full-time and appointed at Grade 7.4 Work must be undertaken in the UK Informal Enquiries Contact Antony Lewis at antony.lewis@sussex.ac.uk If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Location: Brighton, UK
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working requests considered)
Salary: Grade 7, starting at £38,784 to £46,049 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Attachments: Job_Description_Ref_43244.pdf

About the Role

Work on Simons Observatory (SO) related theory and data analysis, especially:

CMB lensing
Power spectra
Likelihoods and parameters
Related topics

You will work with a small local team led by Antony Lewis, as well as the wider SO collaboration, while also having time to develop your own research directions.

About You

We are looking for candidates who are:

Experts in CMB data analysis
Strong numerically, with detailed experience in CMB lensing or other areas relevant to Simons Observatory cosmology results
Ideally already involved with SO or similar experiments
Hold a relevant PhD and ideally postdoctoral experience

Applicants should include a publication list and a research proposal/statement of research interests and experience.

About Our School

The School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the University of Sussex is research-intensive and delivers outstanding teaching. The School aims to:

Be recognised as world-leading in key areas of science
Attract high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate students
Foster an open, stimulating, collaborative, and supportive environment for staff and students
Enhance links with non-academic actors on local, national, and international scales
Maximise the impact of research

The School holds a Bronze Athena Swan Award.

Further information: School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Why Work Here

Our university is located near the South Downs, with a 150-acre campus:

Accessible by public transport: Falmer train station is a five-minute walk, multiple bus stops on campus
Cycling: Dedicated paths and a cycle-to-work scheme

The University of Sussex is research-led and multi-accredited, with a supportive and diverse community of staff and students.

Benefits include:

Hybrid working
Generous pension scheme
Additional annual leave purchase scheme
Public transport and cycle-to-work discounts
Hotel discounts in Brighton and the Sussex region
High-street shopping discounts through rewards partner
Cashback health plan
On-site gym discounts

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Applications are particularly encouraged from women and Black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in STEMM academic posts at Sussex.