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Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in The search for radio sources in the Epoch of Reionisation The post is available for a fixed-term duration of 6 months This is a short-term role funded through the UKRI Frontier Research Grant of Prof. Matt Jarvis to exploit the first data release of the MIGHTEE-continuum component of the MIGHTEE survey in the COSMOS, ECDFS and XMMLSS fields. The role will require a high level of technical expertise to determine the luminosity function of massive galaxies at z~6 and relate this to the radio continuum data. The successful candidate will: • Analyse ground-based optical and near-infrared data alongside multi-wavelength data in the MIGHTEE fields and write publishable papers based on this. • Publish work on the galaxy luminosity function at z~6 • Work closely with other members of Prof. Jarvis’ group to maximise the impact of the MIGHTEE Data Release 1 in relation to the high-redshift galaxies. • Co-organise weekly group meetings on AGN and Star-forming galaxies • The post-holder will be expected to contribute to Departmental life in Oxford Astrophysics. We provide opportunities to teach in tutorials and laboratories, supervise undergraduate project students and contribute to our active outreach programme. Other opportunities involve running our astrophysics seminar series and engaging in Departmental committees. Applicants should possess, or be very close to obtaining a doctorate in physics or a related field and ideally a strong background in Astrophysics. • A demonstrable ability to select clean high-redshift galaxy samples from optical and near-infrared imaging data • Demonstrable ability to use photometric redshift codes • Demonstrable expertise in measuring photometry and determining galaxy properties from multi-wavelength imaging and spectroscopic data The post-holder will have the opportunity to teach. Please direct enquiries about the role to Prof. Matt Jarvis (matt.jarvis@physics.ox.ac.uk)
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_________________________________________________________________________ Job Description and Selection Criteria Job title PDRA Division Mathematical Physical and Life Science Department Physics Location Denys Wilkinson Building Grade and salary Grade 7: £38,674-£46,913 per annum Hours Full time Contract type Fixed-term (6 months) Reporting to Professor Matthew Jarvis Vacancy reference 178255 Additional information Closing date-midday on Monday 3 March 2025 Research topic The search for radio sources in the Epoch of Reionisation Principal Investigator / supervisor Prof.Matthew Jarvis Funding partner The funds supporting this research project are provided by UKRI Recent publications The role This is a short-term role funded through the UKRI Frontier Research Grant of Prof. Matt Jarvis to exploit the first data release of the MIGHTEE-HI component of the MIGHTEE survey in the COSMOS field. The role with require a high level of technical expertise to determine the link between the gas in galaxies, traced in HI, with their position within the cosmic web. Responsibilities • To create a sample of galaxies at redshift 6 and above from ground-based imaging data • To help identify radio sources associated with the high redshift galaxies using MIGHTEE continuum data • To work closely with other members of Prof. Jarvis’ group to maximise the impact of the MIGHTEE Data Release 1 and subsequent data releases. • The post-holder will be expected to contribute to Departmental life in Oxford Astrophysics. We provide opportunities to teach in tutorials and laboratories, supervise undergraduate project students and contribute to our active outreach programme. Other opportunities involve running our astrophysics seminar series and engaging in Departmental committees. • Co-organise weekly group meetings on AGN and Star-forming galaxies The post-holder will have the opportunity to teach. This may include lecturing, small group teaching, and tutoring of undergraduates and graduate student students. Selection criteria Essential selection criteria • • • • • Doctoral degree (or close to obtaining) in Astrophysics A demonstrable ability to select clean high-redshift galaxy samples from optical and near-infrared imaging data Demonstrable ability to use photometric redshift codes Demonstrable expertise in measuring photometry and determining galaxy properties from multiwavelength imaging and spectroscopic data Examples of being able to work well in a collaborative environment Pre-employment screening All offers of employment are made subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties This job includes hazards or safety-critical activities. If you are offered the post, you will be asked to complete a health questionnaire which will be assessed by our Occupational Health Service, and the offer of employment will be subject a successful outcome of this assessment. The hazards or safety-critical duties involved are as follows: • Travel outside of Europe or North America on University Business October 2024 2 About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. 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For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. Department of Physics Oxford Physics is one of the largest and most eminent departments in Europe – pursuing forefront research alongside training the next generation of leaders in Physics. With an academic staff of over one hundred our activities range from fundamental particles to the furthest reaches of the universe to manipulating matter on an atomic scale. Oxford physicists are probing new ways to harness solar energy, modelling the Earth's atmosphere to predict the future climate, exploring computation on the quantum scale and executing calculations that reveal the fundamental structure of space and time. The Department of Physics holds a Gold Athena Swan award to recognise advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all. Astrophysics Sub-department The post-holder will be based in the Astrophysics sub-department, which is one of the six sub-departments that together make up the Department of Physics; these are Astrophysics, Atomic and Laser Physics, Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Particle Physics and Theoretical Physics, with a seventh function (Central Physics) providing administrative and technical support to these sub-departments. Members of all sub-departments take part in research, teaching and matters such as examinations, discussion of syllabi, lectures and liaison with undergraduates and postgraduate students. Oxford Astrophysics has a long track record of participation and leadership in state-of-the-art instrumentation at world-leading observatories (e.g. FMOS at Subaru, KMOS at VLT, SWIFT at Palomar). We have designed and built instrumentation at visible, near- and mid-infrared, terahertz and radio wavelengths, and are currently engaged in ELT, SKA, and WHT instrumentation (ground-based) and are involved in EUCLID, PLATO, ARIEL and JWST projects (space-based). For more information please visit: http://www2.physics.ox.ac.uk/ Mathematical, Physical & Life Sciences Division The Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division is one of the four academic divisions of the University of Oxford. 174469 JDPersonSpec_PCS_PDRA.doc 5 October 2024 3 The MPLS Division's 10 departments and 3 interdisciplinary units span the full spectrum of the mathematical, computational, physical, engineering and life sciences, and undertake both fundamental research and cuttingedge applied work. Our research addresses major societal and technological challenges and is increasingly focused on key interdisciplinary issues. We collaborate closely with colleagues in Oxford across the medical sciences, social sciences and humanities, and with other universities, research organisations and industrial partners across the globe in pursuit of innovative research geared to address critical and fundamental scientific questions. For more information please visit: http://www.mpls.ox.ac.uk Athena Swan Charter The Department of Physics holds a silver Athena Swan award to recognise advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all. How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. 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Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in **The search for radio sources in the Epoch of Reionisation** The post is available for a fixed-term duration of 6 months _This is a short-term role funded through the UKRI Frontier Research Grant of Prof. Matt Jarvis to exploit the first data release of the MIGHTEE-continuum component of the MIGHTEE survey in the COSMOS, ECDFS and XMMLSS fields. The role will require a high level of technical expertise to determine the luminosity function of massive galaxies at z~6 and relate this to the radio continuum data._ The successful candidate will: • Analyse ground-based optical and near-infrared data alongside multi- wavelength data in the MIGHTEE fields and write publishable papers based on this. • Publish work on the galaxy luminosity function at z~6 • Work closely with other members of Prof. Jarvis’ group to maximise the impact of the MIGHTEE Data Release 1 in relation to the high-redshift galaxies. • Co-organise weekly group meetings on AGN and Star-forming galaxies • The post-holder will be expected to contribute to Departmental life in Oxford Astrophysics. We provide opportunities to teach in tutorials and laboratories, supervise undergraduate project students and contribute to our active outreach programme. Other opportunities involve running our astrophysics seminar series and engaging in Departmental committees. Applicants should possess, or be very close to obtaining a doctorate in physics or a related field and ideally a strong background in Astrophysics. • _A demonstrable ability to select clean high-redshift galaxy samples from optical and near-infrared imaging data_ • _Demonstrable ability to use photometric redshift codes_ • _Demonstrable expertise in measuring photometry and determining galaxy properties from multi-wavelength imaging and spectroscopic data_ The post-holder will have the opportunity to teach. Please direct enquiries about the role to Prof. Matt Jarvis (matt.jarvis@physics.ox.ac.uk)