Research Associate in Theoretical Cosmology

We invite applications from outstanding candidates for two Research Associate positions in Theoretical Cosmology. This Research Associate position is fixed term for a length of 12 months, with a start date of as soon as possible.

The successful candidates will have expertise in testing cosmological models with observational data. Specifically, they should have an interest in investigating the nature of the observed discrepancies present in the current cosmological data, with a focus on the H0 tension, and in understanding how these discrepancies are related to the theoretical motivation behind the cosmological model. The positions are supported by a grant from the Royal Society, with the Principal Investigator being Dr. Eleonora Di Valentino. The Sheffield Gravitation and Cosmology group consists of 5 academics (Dr Eleonora Di Valentino, Dr Sam Dolan, Dr Steffen Gielen, Prof Carsten van de Bruck, and Prof Elizabeth Winstanley), 2 postdocs and 15 Ph.D. students.

We are one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development. We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University. We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

The Faculty of Science is committed to building outstanding teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles whose talent and contributions complement each other. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience. We are open to exploring flexible delivery of the role, subject to business needs. There is scope to discuss this prior to formal interview along with any other accommodation you may need to fulfil your full potential and drive excellence in the role. We particularly welcome applications from currently underrepresented groups including women, people with disabilities and those from minority ethnic backgrounds.

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