The Cardiff University Gravity Exploration Institute (http://www.astro.cardiff.ac.uk/research/gravity/) is seeking applications to fill the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate. Two positions are available at the Grade 6 level until 30 Sept 2021. Cardiff has a long history of involvement in ground-based gravitational-wave physics, particularly in source modelling, data analysis, and astrophysical and cosmological interpretations (Stephen Fairhurst, Mark Hannam, Vivien Raymond, B. Sathyaprakash, Bernard Schutz, Patrick Sutton, Fabio Antonini), instrument design and commissioning (Hartmut Grote, Kate Dooley, Keiko Kokeyama), electromagnetic follow up of gravitational-wave events (Cosimo Inserra), and education and public outreach (Chris North). Applications are invited for all areas, with applications in for research in multi-messenger astronomy and instrument science particularly encouraged. These posts are full-time, fixed-term until 30 September 2021 and available immediately. Salary: £33,797 - £40,322 per annum (Grade 6) Informal enquiries about the role can be made by email to Prof. Patrick Sutton (SuttonPJ1@cardiff.ac.uk) or Dr. Katherine Dooley (DooleyK@cardiff.ac.uk). Informal enquiries about working at Cardiff University can be made to Sadia Qamar (QamarS4@cardiff.ac.uk). Date advert posted: Friday, 5 February 2021Closing date: Friday, 5 March 2021This post has previously been advertised to employees of Cardiff University only. We now invite external applications.Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Cardiff University and the School of Physics and Astronomy are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity. Our inclusive environment welcomes applications from talented people from diverse backgrounds. We strongly welcome female applicants and those from any ethnic minority group, as they are underrepresented in our School. The School of Physics & Astronomy has a Juno Practitioner accreditation that recognises good employment practice and a commitment to develop the careers of women working in science. The University is committed to ensuring that we sustain a positive working environment for all staff to flourish and achieve. As part of this commitment, the University has developed a flexible and responsive framework of procedures to support staff in managing their work and personal commitments wherever possible. Applications are welcome from individuals who wish to work part-time or full time.