Research Assistant and PhD Candidate in Pulsar Physics and Galactic Structure

The PulsarMAP team at the University of Cambridge invites applications for a fixed-term Research Assistant position (4 years) with the opportunity to complete a PhD in Physics. The role focuses on advancing understanding of pulsar evolution and Milky Way structures using modern radio telescopes and large-scale surveys. The successful candidate will contribute to the ERC-funded PulsarMAP project, which comprises three sub-projects: GalaxyMap (probing interstellar medium structures), ModingMap (mapping pulsar mode-changing for gravitational wave searches), and PopulationMap (linking pulsar variability to polarization and neutron star physics). The position offers training in simulations, modeling, statistics, and large-scale data science, with support to develop independent research and expertise in extreme astrophysics. The role is combined with PhD admission at the University of Cambridge, subject to admissions requirements.