Job Description

Salary

40,497 - 44,128 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full-Time

Job category/type

Fixed Term - Full-Time

Job reference

REC00003315



The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.



Experience the pride of being part of a select group - one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.



Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:

We announce a postdoctoral position in Gravitational Wave Science at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation. The successful candidate will work with Prof Tessa Baker, Prof Ian Harry and/or Prof Laura Nuttall on the STFC funded project 'Gravitational Wave Science at the University of Portsmouth' or the UKSA funded LISA Ground Segment.

The goal is to conduct high-quality research within one or more areas of LIGO/Virgo/KAGRA searches, detector characterisation, cosmology and/or the LISA Ground Segment. Candidates with interdisciplinary skills in these four areas are especially encouraged to apply.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to engage in teaching, scholarship, research, innovation, outreach and public engagement as needed in line with the Department, Faculty and University objectives.

Further information

The ICG consists of 20 academic staff, around 20 postdoctoral researchers, 6 research software engineers, 3 outreach and public engagement fellows, around 30 PhD students, and has an active international visitors programme. Portsmouth has major involvement in the Dark Energy Survey (DES), the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), the Vera Rubin Observatory, ESA's Euclid satellite mission, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO), the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA), the Gravitational Wave Optical Transient Observer (GOTO), and other international collaborations. The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet) and hosts the 4704-core SCIAMA supercomputer. More information is available at https://www.port.ac.uk/research/institute-of-cosmology-and-gravitation

Guidance for application

If you do not currently have Right to Work (RTW) in the UK, the University will support you to obtain the necessary VISA. If you are eligible for a Skilled Worker visa or a Global Talent Visa the University will support you with the required supporting documents.



Please note the following details will need to be submitted when applying to this role.



Please upload the following via page 8 of the application through the recruitment system (in PDF format, either together in one PDF, or in separate PDFs) :
Research and Innovation Statement CV Publication list

Please submit the following directly to the department:
Three letters of recommendation to be sent by email to icg-recruitment@port.ac.uk to arrive by the same time by the closing date.

Applications containing evidence of paid or third-party services, artificially generated, or misleading content will be immediately disqualified from our recruitment process

Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role.



This appointment is a fixed-term contract for 2 years.

For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy . If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this.

Interviews are anticipated to be held week commencing 2 June 2025.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact any of the following via email: ian.harry@port.ac.uk laura.nuttall@port.ac.uk or tessa.baker@port.ac.uk

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale. Generous pension scheme. Generous leave entitlement of 32-35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure. Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working. Staff discounts and loyalty schemes. Staff car parking and discounted public travel. Excellent training and development opportunities. Staff wellbeing programmes. Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities. Discounted learning. Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme. The perks don't stop there - click 'apply' for further information on My Reward and Benefits

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives.



Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.