[ASA] SSimPL Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Cosmology at the Sydney Institute for Astronomy

[John O'Byrne]

SSIMPL POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN COMPUTATIONAL COSMOLOGY
SYDNEY INSTITUTE FOR ASTRONOMY
SCHOOL OF PHYSICS
REFERENCE NO. 2043/1212
 
The Sydney Institute for Astronomy is a large active group with wide-ranging expertise in many aspects of astronomy. Our researchers are engaged in answering fundamental questions about the nature of the Universe and undertaking the training and encouragement of students and early career researchers. The institute is also the headquarters of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for All-sky Astrophysics (CAASTRO), adding to the diversity and expertise of the undertaken research.

The Survey Simulation PipeLine (SSimPL) program is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher with expertise in cosmological simulations and galaxy formation modelling. The aim of the SSimPL program is to provide the theoretical framework to support galaxy survey science on next generation telescopes, and the focus of this position will be upon the development of observational probes of 
non-standard cosmologies, including warm dark matter and evolving/decaying dark energy. 

Based at the Sydney Institute for Astronomy, and the University of Sydney, you will be working with Professor Geraint F. Lewis. You will play a key role in the development of a library of cosmological N-body simulations, the use of theoretical galaxy formation models to generate synthetic galaxy surveys, and the development of optimal survey strategies to exploit fully next generation telescopes. SSimPL is a national project linking ICRAR at the University of Western Australia, and the University of Melbourne; you will play an active role in this collaboration, with opportunities to visit the partner institutions. Expertise working in HPC is required, and there will be access to a substantial quantity of national supercomputing time to achieve the goals of the program.

You will have:
PhD or equivalent in Physics, Computational Science or a related discipline
experience in high performance computational simulations of cosmological structure formation
proven skills in working in high performance computational environments
an ability and willingness to work collaboratively in a team environment
demonstrated capacity to conduct independent research under limited supervision
good written and verbal communication skills.
 
The followings will be highly valued: having an ability to take advantage of GPU-supercomputers; a familiarity with semi-analytic techniques and the generation of mock galaxy catalogs from computational simulations; and an understanding of observational probes of cosmology, and the next generation of observational facilities.
 
The position is full-time for three years, subject to completion of a satisfactory probationary period for new appointees. Some assistance with visa sponsorship and towards relocation expenses will be available for the successful applicant if required.
 
Remuneration package: $92K p.a. (consisting of a base salary up to level A, leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation). Level of appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
 
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. To be considered applicants must respond to the online selection criteria. The full set of selection criteria can be downloaded from the link at the bottom of this advertisement. Resumes need to include list of publications and contact details of three referees from a range of sources. Initial enquiries may be directed to Fabrice Noël on +61 2 8627 1218 or fabrice.noel at sydney.edu.au For specific enquiries please contact Professor Geraint F. Lewis on geraint.lewis at sydney.edu.au
 
CLOSING DATE: 31 January 2013 (11:30pm Sydney time)





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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR JOHN O’BYRNE
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Chair, School Teaching & Learning Committee 
Secretary, Astronomical Society of Australia Inc. 

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