Research Associate Position in the UBC CHIME Cosmology Group

Applicants are invited for a Research Associate position at the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, Canada, starting November 1st, 2020.

The successful candidate will work as part of the Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping experiment (CHIME) research team, and will play a leadership role in development and deployment of the data analysis pipeline. Applicants must have a PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics or a closely related field, a record of independent and collaborative research, as demonstrated by papers published in refereed journals, previous experience in signal processing techniques as applied to cylindrical structure radio telescopes such as CHIME.

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply via Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16961. Applicants should provide at least two reference letters in support of your application. Applications will be reviewed starting October 15, 2020.

Salary will be competitive, and dependent upon experience.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, 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. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.