Applications are invited for a Research Associate position within the Lab for Experimental Cosmology at UBC. The research will contribute to the Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment project (CHIME). The formal supervisor of this position will be Professor Mark Halpern, Principal Investigator of CHIME. Day-to-day supervision will be provided by Dr. T.L. Landecker of the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory (DRAO), Penticton, B.C.

The successful candidate will be based at DRAO where the CHIME Consortium is building and operating its telescopes. Specific responsibilities will be (a) to contribute, as part of a team, to extraction of the strong foreground Galactic radio emission (polarized and unpolarized) from the signals received by the CHIME telescopes in order to advance the cosmological objectives of CHIME, (b) to carry out research in Galactic astrophysics based on these signals. The Research Associate’s time will be allocated approximately 75% to CHIME, and 25% to the Research Associate’s personal research program.

Applicants must have (i) a Ph.D. in astronomy or astrophysics, and at least five years of experience relevant to the tasks described above, (ii) a strong record of independent and collaborative research, as demonstrated by papers published in refereed journals, both as lead author and as co-author, (iii) a strong record of research on the Interstellar Medium and on astrophysical magnetic fields based on observations at radio wavelengths, (iv) demonstrated skill in astrophysical modelling, (iv) experience analyzing data from radio astronomy observations, and (v) an outstanding record as a good team player and collaborator, as demonstrated by references.

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Applicants should complete the online application form making sure to select the Research Associate, Radio Astronomy. This is a three-year position. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested individuals are asked to submit a cover letter including a research statement and CV, along with the names and contact information for at least two professional references to jobs(at)physics.ubc.ca. Applications will be reviewed starting on March 6th, 2016, and will continue until the position is filled.

Referees are asked to please ensure that the email subject line contains the competition number: FAC-2017-01.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.