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Queen Mary Lectureships and Senior Lectureships, Readership and Professorship positions in the Faculty of Science and Engineering in seven research areas.
Research areas and position references:
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science. Ref: QMUL30635
Green Energy and Sustainable Engineering. Ref: QMUL30727
Genetics, Genomics and Fundamental Cell Biology. Ref: QMUL30728
Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology. Ref: QMUL30729
Bioengineering, Healthcare Robotics and MedTech. Ref: QMUL30730
Complex Systems, Gravitational Waves and Space Weather. Ref: QMUL30731
Cyber-security and Communication Systems. Ref: QMUL30732
About the Roles
We welcome applications for up to 25 Lectureship / Senior Lectureship positions and for up to 5 Readerships/Professorial positions, as part of a further round of major investment in the Faculty of Science and Engineering in the above strategic research areas.
Those appointed will be welcomed, supported, mentored and inspired as successful independent researchers within one of our five academic Schools: Biological and Behavioural Sciences (SBBS); Electronic Engineering and Computer Science (EECS); Engineering and Materials Science (SEMS); Mathematical Sciences (SMS); and Physical and Chemical Sciences (SPCS). Allocation to a host school will be based on alignment with research and teaching areas with the School.
For those joining at Reader/Professor level, we will support you in continuing to lead your own successful research team as well as wider leadership across the School and Faculty as appropriate.
At all levels of appointment, there will be significant opportunity to collaborate and develop your career with colleagues across the Faculty of Science and Engineering as well as with colleagues in the Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences and Medicine and Dentistry.
Further information about the Faculty and the posts can be found at: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/strategic-hires-se/.
About You
Successful candidates will be at the appropriate academic level with a PhD and an impressive research track record, including applying for and winning external funding to support your research. Successful candidates will show the capability to support a successful research group, delivering high quality outputs, and research impact and providing a positive contribution to student education.
For applicants at Reader and Professorial level you should be internationally leading in your research field with an existing portfolio of appropriate grant funding and highest quality research outputs.
About Us
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.
Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.
We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering is committed to excellence we are ambitious, collaborative, and welcoming. Our distinctive, curiosity-driven research is recognised all over the world and in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), Queen Mary was ranked joint 7th in the UK for the quality of our research with many of the Faculty units of assessment ranked in the top 10.
Our supportive and stimulating research environment attracts talent from across the world. The Faculty’s five schools host and support over 13,500 students, approximately 400 academic staff, and 1,000 research, technical, professional services, and other support staff.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time), a season ticket loan scheme, relocation benefits, staff networks and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.
These posts will be primarily based at our Mile End Campus, but with the possibility of working at other campuses from time to time. They are full time permanent appointments (though part time roles and applications will be received positively). The posts can start from February 2023 onwards.
The starting salary for Lecturers is in the range of £44,931-£50,047 per annum and up to £60,592 for exceptional performance. For Senior Lecturers, the salary range is £58,949-£65,823 and for Readers up to £73,562 for exceptional performance, these salaries are inclusive of London Allowance. Professorial salaries are competitive, starting at a minimum of £73,500.
Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented (BAME) groups, and from women in all stages of life, including pregnancy and maternity leave. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. Job share requests for this post will be considered, so please state this clearly on your application if appropriate. We are also open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.
Application process
Candidate applications should consist of the completed online application form and an accompanying CV of no more than four A4 sides. Please visit https://www.qmul.ac.uk/strategic-hires-se/ for more information about the application process.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to [email protected]
To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button.
The closing date for applications is 12 November 2022.
Interviews are expected to be held from late November through to 20 December 2022.
The University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award for advancing gender equality, is a Stonewall Diversity Champion and offers a number of development programmes including Springboard, Aurora and B-Mentor.
Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality

Queen Mary Lectureships and Senior Lectureships, Readership and Professorship positions in the Faculty of Science and Engineering in seven research areas.
Research areas and position references:
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science. Ref: QMUL30635
Green Energy and Sustainable Engineering. Ref: QMUL30727
Genetics, Genomics and Fundamental Cell Biology. Ref: QMUL30728
Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology. Ref: QMUL30729
Bioengineering, Healthcare Robotics and MedTech. Ref: QMUL30730
Complex Systems, Gravitational Waves and Space Weather. Ref: QMUL30731
Cyber-security and Communication Systems. Ref: QMUL30732
About the Roles
We welcome applications for up to 25 Lectureship / Senior Lectureship positions and for up to 5 Readerships/Professorial positions, as part of a further round of major investment in the Faculty of Science and Engineering in the above strategic research areas.
Those appointed will be welcomed, supported, mentored and inspired as successful independent researchers within one of our five academic Schools: Biological and Behavioural Sciences (SBBS); Electronic Engineering and Computer Science (EECS); Engineering and Materials Science (SEMS); Mathematical Sciences (SMS); and Physical and Chemical Sciences (SPCS). Allocation to a host school will be based on alignment with research and teaching areas with the School.
For those joining at Reader/Professor level, we will support you in continuing to lead your own successful research team as well as wider leadership across the School and Faculty as appropriate.
At all levels of appointment, there will be significant opportunity to collaborate and develop your career with colleagues across the Faculty of Science and Engineering as well as with colleagues in the Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences and Medicine and Dentistry.
Further information about the Faculty and the posts can be found at: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/strategic-hires-se/.
About You
Successful candidates will be at the appropriate academic level with a PhD and an impressive research track record, including applying for and winning external funding to support your research. Successful candidates will show the capability to support a successful research group, delivering high quality outputs, and research impact and providing a positive contribution to student education.
For applicants at Reader and Professorial level you should be internationally leading in your research field with an existing portfolio of appropriate grant funding and highest quality research outputs.
About Us
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.
Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.
We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering is committed to excellence we are ambitious, collaborative, and welcoming. Our distinctive, curiosity-driven research is recognised all over the world and in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), Queen Mary was ranked joint 7th in the UK for the quality of our research with many of the Faculty units of assessment ranked in the top 10.
Our supportive and stimulating research environment attracts talent from across the world. The Faculty’s five schools host and support over 13,500 students, approximately 400 academic staff, and 1,000 research, technical, professional services, and other support staff.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time), a season ticket loan scheme, relocation benefits, staff networks and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.
These posts will be primarily based at our Mile End Campus, but with the possibility of working at other campuses from time to time. They are full time permanent appointments (though part time roles and applications will be received positively). The posts can start from February 2023 onwards.
The starting salary for Lecturers is in the range of £44,931-£50,047 per annum and up to £60,592 for exceptional performance. For Senior Lecturers, the salary range is £58,949-£65,823 and for Readers up to £73,562 for exceptional performance, these salaries are inclusive of London Allowance. Professorial salaries are competitive, starting at a minimum of £73,500.
Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented (BAME) groups, and from women in all stages of life, including pregnancy and maternity leave. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. Job share requests for this post will be considered, so please state this clearly on your application if appropriate. We are also open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.
Application process
Candidate applications should consist of the completed online application form and an accompanying CV of no more than four A4 sides. Please visit https://www.qmul.ac.uk/strategic-hires-se/ for more information about the application process.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to [email protected]
To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button.
The closing date for applications is 12 November 2022.
Interviews are expected to be held from late November through to 20 December 2022.
The University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award for advancing gender equality, is a Stonewall Diversity Champion and offers a number of development programmes including Springboard, Aurora and B-Mentor.
Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality

Queen Mary Lectureships and Senior Lectureships, Readership and Professorship positions in the Faculty of Science and Engineering in seven research areas
Research areas and position references:
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science. Ref: QMUL30635
Green Energy and Sustainable Engineering. Ref: QMUL30727
Genetics, Genomics and Fundamental Cell Biology. Ref: QMUL30728
Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology. Ref: QMUL30729
Bioengineering, Healthcare Robotics and MedTech. Ref: QMUL30730
Complex Systems, Gravitational Waves and Space Weather. Ref: QMUL30731
Cyber-security and Communication Systems. Ref: QMUL30732
About the Roles
We welcome applications for up to 25 Lectureship / Senior Lectureship positions and for up to 5 Readerships/Professorial positions, as part of a further round of major investment in the Faculty of Science and Engineering in the above strategic research areas.
Those appointed will be welcomed, supported, mentored and inspired as successful independent researchers within one of our five academic Schools: Biological and Behavioural Sciences (SBBS); Electronic Engineering and Computer Science (EECS); Engineering and Materials Science (SEMS); Mathematical Sciences (SMS); and Physical and Chemical Sciences (SPCS). Allocation to a host school will be based on alignment with research and teaching areas with the School.
For those joining at Reader/Professor level, we will support you in continuing to lead your own successful research team as well as wider leadership across the School and Faculty as appropriate.
At all levels of appointment, there will be significant opportunity to collaborate and develop your career with colleagues across the Faculty of Science and Engineering as well as with colleagues in the Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences and Medicine and Dentistry.
Further information about the Faculty and the posts can be found at: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/strategic-hires-se/.
About You
Successful candidates will be at the appropriate academic level with a PhD and an impressive research track record, including applying for and winning external funding to support your research. Successful candidates will show the capability to support a successful research group, delivering high quality outputs, and research impact and providing a positive contribution to student education.
For applicants at Reader and Professorial level you should be internationally leading in your research field with an existing portfolio of appropriate grant funding and highest quality research outputs.
About Us
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.
Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.
We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering is committed to excellence we are ambitious, collaborative, and welcoming. Our distinctive, curiosity-driven research is recognised all over the world and in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), Queen Mary was ranked joint 7th in the UK for the quality of our research with many of the Faculty units of assessment ranked in the top 10.
Our supportive and stimulating research environment attracts talent from across the world. The Faculty’s five schools host and support over 13,500 students, approximately 400 academic staff, and 1,000 research, technical, professional services, and other support staff.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time), a season ticket loan scheme, relocation benefits, staff networks and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.
These posts will be primarily based at our Mile End Campus, but with the possibility of working at other campuses from time to time. They are full time permanent appointments (though part time roles and applications will be received positively). The posts can start from February 2023 onwards.
The starting salary for Lecturers is in the range of £44,931-£50,047 per annum and up to £60,592 for exceptional performance. For Senior Lecturers, the salary range is £58,949-£65,823 and for Readers up to £73,562 for exceptional performance, these salaries are inclusive of London Allowance. Professorial salaries are competitive, starting at a minimum of £73,500.
Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented (BAME) groups, and from women in all stages of life, including pregnancy and maternity leave. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. Job share requests for this post will be considered, so please state this clearly on your application if appropriate. We are also open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.
Application process
Candidate applications should consist of the completed online application form and an accompanying CV of no more than four A4 sides. Please visit https://www.qmul.ac.uk/strategic-hires-se/ for more information about the application process.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to [email protected]
To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button.
The closing date for applications is 12 November 2022.
Interviews are expected to be held from late November through to 20 December 2022.
The University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award for advancing gender equality, is a Stonewall Diversity Champion and offers a number of development programmes including Springboard, Aurora and B-Mentor.
Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality

An exciting opportunity has been made available to support a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow in delivering a large and ambitious research programme, which will link advanced materials science characterisation and understanding with industrial processes to improve the quality of high integrity components across multiple sectors. The Fellowship (and this supporting Postdoctoral Research Associated position) is fully funded for a 4-year period by the UK government (£2.5M) and the University of Sheffield, and has industrial support from Rolls‑Royce Plc and Sheffield Forgemasters International Ltd. The University of Manchester is a key academic partner, in addition to Imperial College London.
The Research Associate (PDRA) position advertised here will be hosted at the University of Manchester in the group of Dr. Ed Pickering, but with supervisory oversight from Dr. Daniel Cogswell at the University of Sheffield (the holder of the Future Leaders Fellowship). You will responsible for delivery of a key work package of this programme, which will involve the development of methods to characterise the microstructure of high-integrity components across engineering relevant length scales, and make predictions of the mechanical performances of the components. The approach will be validated through largescale trials, e.g., at the Advanced Forming Research Centre FutureForge facility. You will work closely with other researchers and industrial partners to provide outputs into other work packages, generating a digital representation of the microstructure of the component and mechanical property maps to be used in safety assessments. You will use state-of-the-art characterisation and testing equipment hosted by the University of Manchester and by the Henry Royce Institute in completing your research goals. 
Suitable candidates for this position will have a sound background in materials characterisation techniques, and an understanding of how microstructural features effect the mechanical performance of engineering alloys. An awareness of defect tolerant design and testing techniques used to provide mechanical properties is preferred. The ability to distil complex materials science issues to be explained at all levels will be important. You will have a good track record in carrying out independent and original scientific research, and publication of research papers. You should have the ability to work and communicate efficiently with other members of the team (supervisors, students and postdocs), and collaborators outside the University. Regular reports of research progress are needed and the research plan should be adjusted accordingly. Critical analysis of experimental results and problem-solving skills are essential to this job. You will also need to write research papers, for publication in high impact research journals.
As this role involves research at a postgraduate level, applicants who are not an EEA national or a national of an exempt country and who will require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the UK Visas and Immigration’s (UKVI) Points Based System in order to take up the role, will be required to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) Certificate and will need to obtain this prior to making any official visa application UKVI
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Dr. Ed PickeringEmail: [email protected]
General enquiries:Email: [email protected] 
Technical support:jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Company description:We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.Job description:The Electrical Power group in the School of Engineering, Newcastle University, and the National Centre for Energy Systems Integration (CESI), are working on a range of exciting research projects. Tasks will entail modelling and analysis of Energy Systems considering the impacts of interaction between different energy vectors. Of particular interest is the potential for systems integration to deliver net zero GHG emissions targets.The post holder will have an opportunity to undertake high quality research in collaboration with leading academic and industrial researchers in the field, interacting with various policy makers from within Newcastle University’s and the extensive links of the group including Network Operators (e.g. UKPN and NPg), Local Authorities (e.g. Newcastle City Council) and Energy Systems Companies (e.g. Siemens).As part of our commitment to career development for research colleagues, the University has developed 3 levels of research role profiles. These profiles set out firstly the generic competences and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and secondly the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level. This is a full-time position, fixed term for 7 monthsWe are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment and we would be happy to discuss arrangements for flexible and/or blended working.Informal enquiries and requests for more detailed project information should be directed to Adib Allahham ([email protected])To apply, please complete an online application and upload a CV and cover letter. Your cover letter is a supporting statement, and you should outline how you meet the essential criteria of the role and evidence this with examples.To find out more about SAgE at Newcastle University, please visit our webpages here.

Research Associate in Physical Geography
‘Microplastic entrainment, transport and fragmentation in atmospheric boundary-layer flows’
Full-time and fixed term from 9th January 2023 until 31st December 2025.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Loughborough University as a Research Associate in Physical Geography, contributing to important research into microplastic entrainment, transport and fragmentation in atmospheric boundary-layer flows.  Microplastic accumulation in our environment impacts widely on ecosystems, and may directly impact human health via pollution, ingestion and inhalation. Research into the role and behaviour of microplastics in the environment has grown exponentially over the past ten years but the uplift of microplastics to the atmosphere remains under-studied.
The successful candidate will have a strong programming background to work on this NERC-funded project on the atmospheric transport and breakdown of microplastics.  The post is based in Geography and Environment at Loughborough, reporting to Professor Joanna Bullard, Professor of Physical Geography and Principal Investigator for the project along with co-investigators, Dr. Paul Roach (Chemistry) and Dr. Zhoaxia Zhou (Materials Characterisation Centre) and international partners Professor Cheryl McKenna Neuman (Director) and Dr Patrick O’Brien (Technical Manager) at the Trent Environmental Wind Tunnel (TEWT), Ontario, Canada.
Informal enquiries should be made by email to Professor Joanna Bullard ([email protected]).
Closing date for receipt of applications is 3rd November 202
Interviews will be held during the week of 28th Novewmber 2022
Loughborough University is committed to achieving equality and valuing diversity in all aspects of employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please see this link for further details.

Company description:We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.Job description:The RoleDo you have the passion and drive we need to educate future generations of talented engineers? The School of Engineering is recruiting a Lecturer (Teaching & Scholarship) in Environmental Engineering. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the leading Engineering Schools in the UK.We are a world class research-intensive university, delivering teaching and learning of the highest quality and playing a leading role in the economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.You will develop and deliver programmes, modules, and a range of high-quality teaching and learning resources.The EE group delivers world-leading research and an internationally reputable postgraduate masters-level degree with more than 70 years of history. We are at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions to the challenges of clean air, soil and water, sanitation, resilient cities and circular economies in a time of global change. We promote excellence by creating a culture and environment where working together is the norm. We pool our resources and our networks, in the university, the UK and across the world, to drive innovation and creativity for a healthy planet and society. You will work as part of a team to ensure the development and success of the EE group, joining a renowned team of experts in the School of Engineering who lead and hold key roles in providing teaching and skills training on EE within the Civil and Geospatial Engineering discipline of the School of Engineering. The University has developed an Teaching and Scholarship Role Profiles document which summarises the range of activities that colleagues may be expected to perform.Please direct informal enquiries to Professor Russell Davenport [email protected] or Professor Adam Jarvis [email protected] For more information about the School of Engineering, please visit here.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post is available to 30th September 2025 in the first instance.
A postdoctoral position is available at the Institute of Astronomy, funded by a Leverhulme Grant to Professors Vasily Belokurov and Wyn Evans to study “The Faint Universe made visible with Machine Learning”.
Candidates should hold a PhD (or be near to completion) in astronomy, physics, maths or a related field and have research expertise in one or more of the following fields: galactic astronomy and dynamics, numerical simulations of galaxy formation, machine learning and computational statistics, astronomical spectroscopy, wide-field surveys, or any allied areas of theoretical/observational astrophysics. Expertise with handling large datasets is a distinct advantage. Prior experience with photometric, astrometric and spectroscopic surveys such as Gaia, SDSS, DES and APOGEE is also helpful.
Appointment at Research Associate level (grade 7) requires proof of PhD award and the salary range is from £34,308 to £42,155. For those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD, the appointment will initially be made as Research Assistant (grade 5) with a salary range of £27,929 to £32,348 but later amended to Research Associate on proof of award.
Informal inquires may be directed to Professor Vasily Belokurov (vasily(at)ast.cam.ac.uk) or Professor Wyn Evans (nwe(at)ast.cam.ac.uk) in the first instance.
The positions are available from 1st January 2022, with deferred start dates up to October 2023 possible for suitable candidates.
The University of Cambridge thrives on the diversity of its staff and students. Applications from underrepresented groups are particularly welcome. The University has several family-friendly policies and initiatives, including a returning-carer scheme, childcare costs support, University workplace nurseries, University holiday play-schemes, and a shared parental-leave policy. As part of its commitment to providing a family-friendly environment for researchers, the Institute ensures that should parental leave be needed during the course of employment, there is provision for extension to contract to compensate for the parental leave taken. 
Applications will be reviewed after the closing date an short-listed candidates will be interviewed as soon as possible thereafter.
Please submit your application by 23:59 (GMT) of the closing date of Thursday, 1st December 2022. If you have any queries about your application please contact the Senior HR -Co-ordinator by email (hr(at)ast.cam.ac.uk).
Please quote reference LG33561 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

The Department of Physics invites applications for a University Assistant /Associate Professor position in Experimental Radio Cosmology.
The Department is looking for a talented early career scientist to promote and develop ambitious programmes aimed at investigating the early universe during the initial phases of structure formation (‘Dark Ages’, ‘Cosmic Dawn’ and ‘Epoch of Re-ionization’) via observations of the 21-cm transition from atomic hydrogen. The successful candidate will also be expected to lead the development of instrumentation for radio astrophysics, with a special focus on the SKA telescope.
The Assistant/Associate Professorship will be based in the Department of Physics in the Astrophysics Group, located in the Battcock Centre for Experimental Astrophysics and in the Kavli Institute for Cosmology.
Experimental 21-cm radio cosmology and radio instrumentation, are areas of very active research in Cambridge, with scientists leading several ongoing projects and the development of new facilities that are expected to be ground-breaking in this research field (see e.g. https://www.astro.phy.cam.ac.uk). 
The successful candidate will have a world-class research record in the area of 21-cm experimental radio cosmology and radio instrumentation development. They are expected to play a leading role and expand the research activities in this area.
Applicants should have a PhD in physics (or a related discipline), a  strong record of relevant research, and must show evidence of enthusiasm and ability to teach a wide range of physics courses successfully at both undergraduates and master’s level. This work will  include the delivery of existing courses, and the development of new  teaching materials, lecture courses, examinations and laboratory  classes.  
Please ensure that you upload the following documents:-
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A list of up to ten papers where you have made the most significant personal contributions. We do not require a full list of your collaborative papers.
A research proposal of no longer than 3 pages, including a description as to how your research plans fit with existing Cavendish activities. It is not necessary to review the overall plans of existing research in the astrophysics group except where they are directly relevant to your proposal.
A one page statement on your approach to teaching and how you believe you can contribute to the Department’s teaching programme at undergraduate and graduate level.
If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
Please quote reference KA33573 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

South Kensington Campus
Fixed Term: Up to 24 months starting from January 2023
Summary of Post
Applications are invited for enthusiastic individuals with experience into magneto-optics of magnetic nanostructures. The post holder will join the Experimental Solid-State Physics group in the department of Physics and work under the supervision of Dr Will Branford and Professor Rupert Oulton.
The project involves building new experimental tools to study magneto-optical writing and reading from ferromagnetic nanostructures. (See recent work at https://arxiv.org/abs/2112.00697.) This will involve the application and development of magneto-optical Kerr effect (MOKE) microscopy and Time Resolved (TR) MOKE microscopy. MOKE microscopy will be applied as a tool to read the individual states in large nano-magnetic arrays to accompany our recently discovered all optical writing method. TR MOKE will be used to study optical switching in magnetic nanostructures. The successful candidate will work in a team applying these techniques to neuromorphic computing with nanomagnet arrays (See, e.g. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41565-022-01091-7). There will also be a requirement work on the commercialisation of the IP associated with the project.
Duties and responsibilities
The post holder will contribute to independent and original research within the Experimental Solid-State Physics Group, submit publications to refereed journals and assist with the administration of the Research Group. You will be self-motivated and be able to work alongside and aid graduate students. Interdisciplinary research and collaboration with theoreticians in other groups of the Department of Physics is an important aspect of this project. The post holder will contribute to independent and original research within the Experimental Solid-State Physics Group, submit publications to refereed journals and assist with the administration of the Research Group
Essential requirements
You will have a PhD (or equivalent) in Physical Science or a closely related discipline
In addition to the above, it is essential to the project that you are able to demonstrate:
Evidence of outstanding promise and originality in research, demonstrated by a good publication record, commensurate with your career stage
Experience in Ultrafast Spectroscopy
Experience in Magnetic Thin Films
In addition, experience in the following areas is desirable:
Experience in magneto optical Kerr effect microscopy
Experience in nanoscale magnetism
Experience in artificial spin ice
Experience in instrumentation design and control
You will be self-motivated and capable of carrying out a complex research programme and be able to work alongside and aid graduate students. This project involves a high degree of teamwork and interdisciplinary research. Collaboration with theoreticians in other groups of the Physics Department is an important part of this project and consequently you will have good communication and project management skills.
Further information
Information about the Department of Physics, the Experimental Solid State Physics and the staff benefits that we offer can be found on our webpages.
This post is available for up to 24 months with an anticipated start date from  January 2023.
Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as a Research Assistant within the salary range £38,194 – £41,388 per annum
Queries relating to the position should be directed to Dr Will Branford  email [email protected] and Prof. Rupert Oulton ([email protected]).
Queries regarding the application process please contact Mrs Juraci Didone,email: [email protected] 
For technical issues when applying online, please contact: [email protected] 

The appointment will be on UCL Grade 7.
We wish to appoint a Research Fellow to work on an EPSRC funded project – “Non-Ergodic Quantum Manipulation”. The main objective of the project is to create, explore and apply a completely new field of condensed matter physics which is based on a lack of equilibration and non-ergodicity. This will comprise an extensive programme of theoretically modelling, MBE growth development, device fabrication, and materials and device fabrication using the complementary expertise among UCL, Cambridge, Royal Holloway, and University of Birmingham. One of the tasks of UCL is to carry out the Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) growth of III-Sb materials.  The successful candidate will have an opportunity to develop expertise in the areas of (i) III-Sb materials, and (ii) epitaxial growth by MBE. The post holder will have full access to research infrastructure comprising advanced device-processing facilities in London Centre for Nanotechnology and state-of-the-art equipment in MBE facility, low temperature cryostats and measurements for semiconductor materials and devices. Here it should be mentioned that there are three MBE reactors, including two III-V MBEs and one Group-IV MBE to support this project at UCL.
Candidates should have a PhD degree (or about to submit) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or a related field as well as proven capability and expertise within MBE. A track record in III-V device fabrication characterisation is essential, as is understanding quantum effects in solids and semiconductors. Proven capability in the characterisation of advanced III-V electronic and/or opto-electronic components is desirable, as is the ability to simulate and model semiconductor nanostructures/heterostructures.
If the successful candidate has not yet been awarded their PhD, appointment will be made as a Research Assistant (Grade 6B). Payment at Grade 7 will be backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis including corrections, once the PhD has been awarded. The salary scale for Research Assistant (Grade 6B), point 24-26 is £33,184 – £34,976 per annum.
Interested applicants are encouraged to make informal enquiries about the post to Professor Huiyun Liu at [email protected]
Any queries regarding the application process can be sent to Rebecca Thomas at [email protected]
Latest time for the submission of applications: 23:59.
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We have a great opportunity based at our Bedford Sixth Form campus for a Science Teacher (Maternity cover) to become a key member of our  Bedford Sixth Form department.
As a Teacher of Science, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students through:
Helping students develop their skills and reach their maximum potential through the delivery of courses and contributing to the development of Sixth Form curriculum and student experience.
Our ideal candidates will have experience of teaching in a Sixth Form or FE College environment with students 16 -18 year olds and current experience of teaching A Level, alongside the following qualifications:
Degree in a relevant subject
Certificate in Education or equivalent in line with the Statutory Instrument
English and Maths or similar at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent
Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational values:
Student centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
Educational excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
Continuous improvement – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on best practice and learning from others.
Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage and support each other.
Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
Further details of the safeguarding requirements and essential criteria for the post can found within the Job Description.
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.  The Bedford College Group’s policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.
About Us
The Bedford College Group aims to deliver world-class skills and education to the communities we serve. The Bedford College Group is comprised of Bedford College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, Tresham College and the National College of Motorsport.
Contract Type – Bedford College
37 hours per week (1.0 FTE) / 52 weeks per year
35 days per annum (plus public holidays), pro rata for part-time
Teachers Pension
Free on-site parking
Retail and leisure discounts
Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed
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