Missions

The researcher will conduct scientific research on the analysis of gravitational wave data collected by the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA detectors, or simulated for future detectors like LISA and the Einstein Telescope. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of Nicola Tamanini, head of the "gravitational waves" team at L2IT, and Sylvain Marsat, a researcher in the same team. The research topic is flexible depending on the candidate's profile; possible topics include exploring data analysis methods for intermediate mass ratio binary systems and/or developing methods from artificial intelligence for data analysis.

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IMPORTANT
The application file must include a CV and a cover letter, including a research summary (max 2 pages). The candidate must also send at least 2 recommendation letters by email to Nicola Tamanini (nicola.tamanini@l2it.in2p3.fr) and Sylvain Marsat (sylvain.marsat@l2it.in2p3.fr).
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Activities

- Development of methods and computational tools for the analysis of gravitational wave data;
- Exploration of artificial intelligence methods for the analysis of gravitational wave data;
- Exploration of data analysis methods for intermediate mass ratio gravitational wave binaries;
- Analysis of data from the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA experiments;
- Analysis of simulated data for LISA and/or Einstein Telescope;
- Scientific interpretation of gravitational wave observations.

Skills

- Experience with data analysis or simulations for gravitational wave observations;
- Research experience on the implications of gravitational wave observations in their astrophysical or cosmological context;
- Ability to work within a large international collaboration such as LIGO/Virgo/KAGRA, LISA, or Einstein Telescope;
- Ability to provide pedagogy, support, and scientific advice;
- Proficiency in technical English: C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Work Context

The Laboratoire des 2 infinis - Toulouse (L2IT) is a young and dynamic laboratory established in 2020 to conduct fundamental research with new numerical and theoretical approaches for data analysis. The laboratory's research focuses on particle physics, gravitational waves, and the equation of state of nuclear matter, relying on the complementary development of analysis methodologies and data science. The "gravitational waves" (GW) team at L2IT conducts research on both theoretical and experimental aspects of gravitational wave science, with a particular focus on exploiting new approaches that link theory to observations, through data analysis and numerical simulations. The "GW" team is part of the LISA Consortium and the LISA Distributed Data Processing Center (DDPC), as well as the Virgo collaboration and the Einstein Telescope Consortium.

Constraints and risks

Short-term travel is expected within France and abroad.