Contact: stephen.green2[AT]nottingham.ac.ukLocation: Nottingham, UK
The University of Nottingham School of Mathematical Sciences invites applications for two postdoctoral positions in gravitational waves and artificial intelligence.
Successful applicants will work under the supervision of Dr. Stephen Green and will be funded by his UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship. The project, titled “AI-Driven Inference for Gravitational Waves: Accelerating Discoveries in Fundamental Physics,” focuses on developing state-of-the-art AI tools for fast-and-accurate gravitational wave inference and applying these tools for discoveries in astrophysics, cosmology, gravity, and fundamental physics. Applicants will have the opportunity to contribute to the DINGO package for simulation-based inference of gravitational waves, a collaboration currently involving over 10 researchers across four institutions.
Applicants should hold (or be near completion of) a PhD in physics, astronomy, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or related discipline. We welcome applicants with a broad range of expertise, including gravitational waves, machine learning, data analysis, or black hole physics, including those focused on theoretical aspects such as ringdown modeling and analysis.
The posts are for three years, starting between 1 April and 1 November 2025. The positions are at the level of Research Fellow, and include ample funds for travel and research.
Successful applicants will join the expanding Nottingham Centre of Gravity (NCoG), which unites gravitational physics expertise across the School of Mathematical Sciences and the School of Physics and Astronomy. NCoG is structured around six core pillars: fundamental physics, mathematics, cosmology, relativistic astrophysics, experiment, and data and modeling. The Centre comprises 17 permanent staff, including Dr Miguel Bezares (numerical relativity), Dr Stephen Green, Dr Laura Sberna (gravitational waves, black holes, and environmental effects), and Prof Thomas Sotiriou (gravitational waves, black holes, and alternative theories), as well as typically 7-8 postdocs and 25 students. Staff are active members of the LIGO, LISA, and ET collaborations, providing ample opportunities for international collaboration and impact.
We believe that talented and inclusive teams deliver the highest quality research and are seeking applications from high quality candidates who enhance the diversity of our existing team. The School is committed to creating opportunities for people traditionally under-represented in Mathematical Sciences and strives to maintain an environment where people can be their authentic selves.
Application process: Interested applicants can access additional information and the application form from the link provided. When completing the form, please upload also a CV, publication list, and research statement, and provide contact information for three references. Note that the application form itself requests four references, so please submit one of them twice (under “current employer” and “professional / academic”).
Deadline: 1 December 2024.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Stephen Green.
We look forward to your application!