Assistant Professor in Experimental Physics

The Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy and the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Birmingham invite applications for a faculty position in experimental physics at the Assistant Professor level. 

The focus of this faculty search is in the area of gravitational wave detectors and laser interferometry.

The Institute provides a vibrant and diverse research environment with expertise across many areas of physics and astronomy, from theoretical to experimental gravitational-wave research with applications to present and future observatories: detectors R&D, quantum optomechanics and amplifiers, seismometers and position sensors, axion interferometry, gravitational-wave observations, data analysis, transient astronomy, theoretical astrophysics, gravitational-wave source modelling including numerical relativity. Further information concerning the areas in experimental physics can be found at:

https://www.sr.bham.ac.uk/instrumental/

Institute members play important roles in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration - including upgrades to the LIGO detectors and next generation gravitational wave observatories (Einstein Telescope and Cosmic Explorer) - the Quantum Interferometry for New Physics programme, the LISA Consortium, the European and International Pulsar Timing Array collaborations, and in surveys such as ENGRAVE, STARGATE and LSST. The Institute has excellent laboratory and computer facilities. Current institute faculty members include Alberto Vecchio, Clement Bonnerot, Ben Gompertz, Denis Martynov, Sean Mcgee, Geraint Pratten, Patricia Schmidt, Teng Zhang, and (from September 2024) Bence Becsy and Gregorio Carullo.

For further information and informal inquiries please contact Prof Denis Martynov (D.Martynov[AT]bham.ac.uk) or Prof Alberto Vecchio (A.Vecchio[AT]bham.ac.uk).

The University of Birmingham welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is open to discussions around all forms of flexible working. The University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment.