Field of Interest:astro-ph, gr-qc, hep-ph, hep-th
Deadline: 2018-03-15
Region: Africa
Job description:
POSTDOCTORAL APPLICATION AT THE COSMOLOGY & GRAVITY GROUP, UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN (UCT)
The Cosmology & Gravity Group in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Cape Town, welcomes applications for postdoctoral fellows starting in late 2018 or early 2019.
The cosmology and gravity group has activities in several areas, including (in alphabetical order by researcher):
- Extended theories of gravity, Gravitational waves beyond GR, Dark matter with SKA (contact: Alvaro de la Cruz-Dombriz, <alvaro.delacruzdombriz@uct.
- Inhomogeneity in Cosmology and Observations (contact: Charles Hellaby, <Charles.Hellaby@uct.ac.za>)
- Philosophy of cosmology, cosmic censorship, holonomy effects in GR, covariant methods in cosmology and gravitational radiation (contact: George Ellis, <george.ellis@uct.ac.za>, )
- Relativistic cosmology; relativistic effects in galaxy surveys (contact: Julien Larena, <julien.larena@uct.ac.za>)
- Cosmological constraints of Extended Gravity, Multi-Messanger tests of General Relativity, Cyclic Universes and Inflation (contact: Peter Dunsby, < peter.dunsby@uct.ac.za>)
- Machine learning, FRBs, chameleon experiments, string cosmology, IAXO, HIRAX (contact: Amanda Weltman, <amanda.weltman@uct.ac.za> ) Interested candidates are encourage to contact directly PIs for the relevant project areas by 15 March 2018, in order to discuss project details and funding opportunities.
The UCT Cosmology and Gravity Group is one of the largest group of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Cape Town hosts a large number of other research institutions in the field, such as, for example, the Department of Astronomy at UCT, the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), the African Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) and the Radio-Cosmology group of the University of Western Cape (UWC). Therefore, the local scientific life is very vibrant.
In addition our academics have extensive international collaborations, and we are part of several bilateral agreements signed with other countries. For instance the group is member of two EU COST actions and benefits from Erasmus+ mobilities for staff and postgraduate students.
Cape Town is a spectacular relaxed place to live, with a range of indoor and outdoor activities, though the outdoors truly shines. The city is quite cosmopolitan with plenty of foreigners settling here and the famous wine region around. The nature, with two oceans coming together and Table Mountain, is also outstanding. Access to culture (theatre, exhibitions, live music, festivals and opera) and high-quality gastronomy are easy and affordable. Further information at: http://www.capetown.travel/
CONDITIONS OF AWARD:
- Applicants must have obtained a doctoral degree in the relevant areas of mathematics, physics or astronomy within the past 5 years, and may not have held any prior permanent academic or professional posts.
- The successful incumbent may, as part of his/her professional development, be required to participate in departmental activities, such as limited teaching and supervision.
- The successful incumbent will be required to comply with the university’s approved policies, procedures and practices for the postdoctoral sector.
TENURE: The tenure of the fellowship is two years at the outset, with the possibility of extension subject to progress and the availability of funding.
SALARY: Salary will depend on which fellowship is awarded. All of them enable a high standard of life in Cape Town and facilitate attendance to international conferences and collaborations overseas. Salary is TAX free.
The University of Cape Town:
- reserves the right to disqualify ineligible, incomplete and/or inappropriate applications, and
- reserves the right to change the conditions of award, and/or to make no awards at all.
UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is available http://www.uct.ac.za/downloads
Deadline: 2018-03-15
Region: Africa
Job description:
POSTDOCTORAL APPLICATION AT THE COSMOLOGY & GRAVITY GROUP, UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN (UCT)
The Cosmology & Gravity Group in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Cape Town, welcomes applications for postdoctoral fellows starting in late 2018 or early 2019.
The cosmology and gravity group has activities in several areas, including (in alphabetical order by researcher):
- Extended theories of gravity, Gravitational waves beyond GR, Dark matter with SKA (contact: Alvaro de la Cruz-Dombriz, <alvaro.delacruzdombriz@uct.
- Inhomogeneity in Cosmology and Observations (contact: Charles Hellaby, <Charles.Hellaby@uct.ac.za>)
- Philosophy of cosmology, cosmic censorship, holonomy effects in GR, covariant methods in cosmology and gravitational radiation (contact: George Ellis, <george.ellis@uct.ac.za>, )
- Relativistic cosmology; relativistic effects in galaxy surveys (contact: Julien Larena, <julien.larena@uct.ac.za>)
- Cosmological constraints of Extended Gravity, Multi-Messanger tests of General Relativity, Cyclic Universes and Inflation (contact: Peter Dunsby, < peter.dunsby@uct.ac.za>)
- Cosmological perturbation theory, cosmic magnetism, nonlinear dynamics and cosmology (contact: Bob Osano, <bob.osano@uct.ac.za>)
- Machine learning, FRBs, chameleon experiments, string cosmology, IAXO, HIRAX (contact: Amanda Weltman, <amanda.weltman@uct.ac.za> )
The UCT Cosmology and Gravity Group is one of the largest group of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Cape Town hosts a large number of other research institutions in the field, such as, for example, the Department of Astronomy at UCT, the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), the African Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) and the Radio-Cosmology group of the University of Western Cape (UWC). Therefore, the local scientific life is very vibrant.
In addition our academics have extensive international collaborations, and we are part of several bilateral agreements signed with other countries. For instance the group is member of two EU COST actions and benefits from Erasmus+ mobilities for staff and postgraduate students.
Cape Town is a spectacular relaxed place to live, with a range of indoor and outdoor activities, though the outdoors truly shines. The city is quite cosmopolitan with plenty of foreigners settling here and the famous wine region around. The nature, with two oceans coming together and Table Mountain, is also outstanding. Access to culture (theatre, exhibitions, live music, festivals and opera) and high-quality gastronomy are easy and affordable. Further information at: http://www.capetown.travel/
CONDITIONS OF AWARD:
- Applicants must have obtained a doctoral degree in the relevant areas of mathematics, physics or astronomy within the past 5 years, and may not have held any prior permanent academic or professional posts.
- The successful incumbent may, as part of his/her professional development, be required to participate in departmental activities, such as limited teaching and supervision.
- The successful incumbent will be required to comply with the university’s approved policies, procedures and practices for the postdoctoral sector.
TENURE: The tenure of the fellowship is two years at the outset, with the possibility of extension subject to progress and the availability of funding.
SALARY: Salary will depend on which fellowship is awarded. All of them enable a high standard of life in Cape Town and facilitate attendance to international conferences and collaborations overseas. Salary is TAX free.
The University of Cape Town:
- reserves the right to disqualify ineligible, incomplete and/or inappropriate applications, and
- reserves the right to change the conditions of award, and/or to make no awards at all.
UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is available http://www.uct.ac.za/downloads