Research Fellow

Job title:

Research Fellow

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:Grade UE08: £49,250 to £60,321 per annumSchool of Physics and Astronomy / College of Science and EngineeringFull time: 35 hours per weekFixed term: for 5 yearsWe are looking for an early career postdoctoral researcher who is ready to develop their own, independent research in a supportive environment in collaboration with and under the guidance of the newly appointed Tait Chair of Mathematical Physics, Professor Steve Tobias.The Opportunity:The Fellowship aims to provide a supportive and collegial environment for an early-career researcher to develop their research and submit proposals to secure external research funding (e.g. a 5-year Research Fellowship, such as a Royal Society University Research Fellowship; an Ernest Rutherford Fellowship; a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship or a European Research Council fellowship) and, where appropriate, other external research resources such as computer/facility time.The research should be in an area aligned with the interests of Professor Steve Tobias. In particular the candidate should be interested in developing and utilising theoretical and computational methods (including Machine Learning) for multi-scale problems in fluid dynamics and magnetohydrodynamics, and have an interest in astrophysical and geophysical fluids.The post is available either on a full-time or part-time basis and we are open to considering flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.The post is fixed term for 5 years with a start date ideally 1st October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.The salary for this post is £49,250 to £60,321 per annum.The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination.
The School strives to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace for all and we are looking to actively diversify our staff. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and in particular encourage applications from people of colour, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people and other minority and under-represented groups. We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working, as evidenced by our Juno Champion and Athena SWAN Silver awards.Your skills and attributes for success:

• PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Astrophysics, Geophysics or related subject.
• Relevant research experience in theoretical and computational astrophysical and geophysical fluid dynamics with a record of high-quality lead-author and co-authored refereed journal publications (relative to career stage).
• A track record of publication in high quality journals.
• Ability to lead and/or take responsibility for independent research; developing research objectives, projects and proposals for individual and collaborative research.
• Capable of working independently, exercising a high degree of initiative, and with the ability to think creatively.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing.

Click to view a copy of the fullApplication InformationPlease ensure you include the following documents in your application:– Curriculum Vitae.– Cover letter indicating your experience in relevant areas.– The name and contact details of two referees.– A 1-page outline of a proposed research programme in a relevant area.As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary.
• Mentoring by Professor S.M. Tobias.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.Championing equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab)The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 11th April 2025.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:The School of Physics and Astronomy is in the College of Science and Engineering and comprises the Institute for Particle and Nuclear Physics (IPNP), the Institute for Condensed Matter and Complex Systems (ICMCS) and the Institute for Astronomy (IfA). We have around 100 academic staff, over 120 research staff and around 65 professional services staff.The School of Physics and Astronomy was ranked 4th in the UK and 1st in Scotland in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 listing for the quality, scale and breadth of its research by Times Higher Education. Consistently ranked within the top 20 physics departments worldwide, these results confirm the exceptional performance of our staff, our excellent facilities, and our world-leading research.The School runs undergraduate programmes at BSc and MPhys level in Physics, Mathematical Physics, Theoretical Physics, Computational Physics, Astrophysics and (jointly with the School of Chemistry) Chemical Physics. The undergraduate programme has flexible entry and exit points, creating courses of variable duration and level. The School accepts around 230 new undergraduates into its programmes each year and has current student populations of over 800 undergraduates, 50 taught postgraduates and 220 research postgraduates.We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working and recognise and value diversity across all our staff and students. The School has an active programme offering support and professional development for all staff; providing mentoring, training, and networking opportunities.The School of Physics and Astronomy holds Athena SWAN Silver and IoP Juno Champion awards, in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality.

Expected salary

£49250 – 60321 per year

Location

Edinburgh – Midlothian

Job date

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 23:07:44 GMT

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