Researcher in Algorithms and Software Development for the GMRT SPOTLIGHT Project

This is an opportunity to join the SPOTLIGHT project. This exciting project
aims to discover new Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) and pulsars using the GMRT, one
of the largest low-frequency radio telescopes in the world. GMRT is a
precursor to the next generation SKA radio telescope due to begin observing in
2026. SPOTLIGHT uses a PetaFlop computing facility based on cutting-edge
NVIDIA GPUs to enable real-time commensal searching for radio transients using
2000 beams on the sky. This post is funded by STFC and is fixed term until 1
April 2026.





The role will focus on enabling multibeam signal processing of the collected
data by extending the AstroAccelerate software package. This involves
tailoring AstroAccelerate to the SPOTLIGHT science case, both in terms of
aspects of the software engineering and signal processing algorithms.





The successful Post-Doctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) or Research Software
Engineer (RSE) will contribute to the design, implementation, and development
of software to enable the SPOTLIGHT project. They will collaborate with
colleagues at GMRT and have the opportunity to visit them in India. There are
also opportunities for the post-holder to help support Masters and DPhil
students, along with some ad-hoc teaching in the area of scientific computing.





Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Wes Armour
(wes.armour@oerc.ox.ac.uk).





For more information about working at the Department, see
www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/





Only online applications received before **midday on** **16** **May 2024** can
be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting
statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how
past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the
details of two referees as part of your online application.





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