University College London Recruitment 2026 | Research Fellow – Extragalactic Observations of the High-Redshift Universe
About the Organization
University College London (UCL) is one of the world's leading research universities and is consistently ranked among the top institutions globally. The UCL Department of Physics & Astronomy is internationally recognized for excellence in astrophysics, cosmology, planetary science, gravitational waves, and astronomical instrumentation. The Astrophysics Group collaborates with major international observatories and missions including JWST, Euclid, Rubin-LSST, DESI, Ariel, PFS, JCMT, and LiteBIRD, providing researchers with outstanding opportunities to contribute to frontier scientific discoveries.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | University College London (UCL) |
| Department | Department of Physics & Astronomy |
| Position | Research Fellow – Extragalactic Observations of the High-Redshift Universe |
| Job Type | Research Fellowship |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Contract Type | Fixed-Term (3 Years) |
| Working Mode | Hybrid |
| Location | London, United Kingdom |
| Salary | £46,261–£54,019 per annum (Inclusive of London Allowance) |
| Project | OMEGA European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant |
| Application Deadline | 25 November 2026 |
Who Can Apply?
Applicants should possess:
- Ph.D. in Astrophysics or be close to completing one.
- Strong publication record in observational extragalactic astronomy.
- Experience working with JWST observational data.
- Knowledge of high-redshift galaxies and interstellar medium physics.
- Strong Python programming and scientific data analysis skills.
- Experience in independent research and international collaborations.
- Good scientific communication and presentation skills.
Why Apply?
Selected candidates will receive:
- Competitive annual salary with London Allowance.
- Opportunity to work on ERC-funded cutting-edge astrophysics research.
- Access to JWST and world-class astronomical datasets.
- Collaboration with internationally renowned scientists.
- Opportunity to supervise PhD students.
- Participation in international conferences.
- Excellent UCL employee benefits including pension, annual leave, medical benefits, relocation support, gym, nursery, and professional development opportunities.
Selection Process
Selection will generally include:
- Screening of online applications.
- Evaluation of academic qualifications.
- Assessment of publications and research experience.
- Review of research statement.
- Reference letters.
- Interview of shortlisted candidates.
- Final selection based on research excellence and project suitability.
How to Apply?
Applicants should apply online through the official UCL recruitment portal.
Required documents:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research Statement (Maximum 3 Pages)
- List of Publications
- Two Reference Letters (submitted separately by referees)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Job Posted | September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 November 2026 |
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