英国伯明翰大学物理与天文学院2024年招聘博士后职位

伯明翰大学（University of Birmingham），简称“伯大”，位于英国第二大城市伯明翰，是一所研究型公立大学，在QS 2025年全球大学排名中位列第80位，在US News 2023年全球大学排名中位列第89位。

伯明翰大学于1900年获英国维多利亚女王授予的皇家特许状。该校是英国“红砖大学”之一，是罗素集团、米德兰兹创新联盟、全球大学高研院联盟和Universitas 21成员。

截止至2023年，该校有11名校友和教职员工获得诺贝尔奖。

Research Fellow

University of Birmingham - School of Physics and Astronomy

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £35,880 to £45,163 with potential progression once in post to £47,874. Grade 7

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract up to March 2028

The Astrophysics and Space Research group at the University of Birmingham (UK) invites applications for a 3-year postdoc position in theoretical high-energy astrophysics. This position will focus on the modelling of tidal disruption events and their potential to study supermassive black holes, as part of the ERC Starting Grant project “Unleash-TDEs” led by Clément Bonnerot.

Located at the heart of the beautiful campus of the University of Birmingham, the Astrophysics and Space Research group provides a vibrant and diverse research environment with expertise in areas such as theoretical and observational extragalactic astrophysics and gravitational-wave astronomy (for a full list of group members, see: https://www.sr.bham.ac.uk/whoswho.php).

We are especially looking for candidates with interest and experience in the theoretical study of high-energy astrophysical systems, particularly making use of simulations. The hired postdoc will primarily focus on the modelling of tidal disruption events, but will also be encouraged to gain independence and pursue their own ideas on related topics. The research work will primarily be in collaboration with Clément Bonnerot, and benefit from the support of a team of local and international partners involved in the project.

The position comes with a generous allowance to cover travels to conferences and research visits, and guaranteed access to the university’s high-performance supercomputer BlueBEAR. Additionally, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to supervise students, acquire teaching experience, participate in outreach activities, organize international meetings, and get any support or training needed for their personal and career development.

Main Duties

The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.

Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required

Contribute to writing bids for research funding

Analyse and interpret data

Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding

Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc

Person Specification

PhD (or one near to completion) in physics, astrophysics, mathematics, computer science or related subjects

Expertise in the theoretical study of high-energy astrophysical systems (preferably tidal disruption events) by means of hydrodynamics simulations, including effects such as radiation transport, magnetic fields, and general relativity

High level analytical capability

The application deadline is on 5th January 2025. The successful applicant would nominally start in April 2025, but the date can be negotiated if needed.

Applications must include a CV, a full list of publications, and a statement of research interests and plans (2 pages maximum). Please also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent by email to Nicola Holloway (n.holloway@bham.ac.uk) by the application deadline.

Informal enquiries to Clément Bonnerot c.a.bonnerot@bham.ac.uk