Research Chair - University of Cape Town in Cape Town

Job Title: Joint UCT/UWC SKA

Research Chair

The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of the
Western Cape (UWC) together with the South African SKA
Office, announce the opening of a Research Chair position to be
held jointly at UCT and UWC. The research focus of this Chair is
observational radio astronomy, especially in the areas of MeerKAT/
SKA survey science that are currently not yet optimally resourced.

The Chair should have:
• Extensive expertise in radio interferometry imaging and
techniques, with particular emphasis on wide-field continuum
imaging and polarimetry;
• Experience in cosmic magnetism research programmes;
• Leadership in data intensive radio astronomy, i.e. off-line
processing, presentation and archiving of large radio telescope
data sets, including the use of modern high-performance
computing and data storage methodologies.

The Chair is expected to build a team of postgraduate students
and post-docs and to provide training and practical experience
in the design of experiments, execution of observations, and
collection and analysis of telescope data. An excellent track record
of publication and postgraduate supervision is a prerequisite.
Preference will be given to candidates who have access to
observing time and/or data products from existing radio facilities
that will provide students with relevant practical experience and
skills. Use of the KAT-7 array to develop prototype data paths for
the MeerKAT and SKA will be expected.

Note:
For further information please contact Prof. Renee Kraan-
Korteweg (UCT, kraan@ast.uct.ac.za), Prof. Roy Maartens (UWC,
rmaartens@uwc.ac.za) or Prof. Justin Jonas (SKA, j.jonas@ru.ac.za).

How to apply:
Interested candidates should send a CV, publication list, brief
summary of research, outline of future plans, and the details
of three referees to reach Ms Jeanine Schroeder, Human
Resources Department, University of the Western Cape at
jschroeder@uwc.ac.za (fax: +27 21 959 1315, tel: +27 21 959 2104)

How to apply:
http://www.uct.ac.za/usr/about/intro/vacancies/execacad/2013/Science_Joint_UCT_UWC_SKA_ResearchChair_April2013.pdf

Deadline: 10 May 2013