Department/Location : Cavendish Laboratory - Department of Physics
Salary : £41,526—£52,559 pa
Reference : KA25348
Category : Academic
Published : 11 January 2021
Closing date : Closing Date for Applications is 11.59pm on 28th February 2021.
The Department of Physics invites applications for a University Lectureship in Astrophysics (equivalent to Assistant Professor) with a focus on research in the area of galaxy formation and evolution. To commence on 1st October 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The Lectureship will be based in the Department of physics in the astrophysics group located in the Kavli Institute for Cosmology and in the Battcock Centre for Experimental Astrophysics. The Department is looking for a talented early career scientist to promote and develop ambitious programmes aimed at investigating the earliest phases of galaxy formation as well as their evolution and transformation across the cosmic epochs, also in relation to the growth of supermassive black holes, especially by using data from current and forthcoming cuttingedge observing facilities (http://www.kicc.cam.ac.uk). The appointment will be for a probationary period of five years, with appointment to the retiring age thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance.
The successful candidate will have a world-class research record in the area of galaxies/black holes formation and evolution, especially in the analysis and/or interpretation of observational data. 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 cognate 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 undergraduate 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. The Department is active in promoting policies to address historic under-representation of women and minority groups in its workforce.
We are proud to hold an Athena-SWAN Gold Award for our work on equality and diversity. Candidates from under-represented groups, as well as candidates with a track record in addressing barriers to equality and diversity in education, are particularly encouraged to apply.
Short-listed candidates will be invited to visit the Department to give a research seminar and attend a formal interview. This interview process will take place during April 2021.
Further details of the post can be found at http://www.phy.cam.ac.uk/vacancies/ .
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
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.
- A one page document giving the names, addresses and email contacts of three referees who can be contacted to provide references within a week of the closing date of the advert. (Please note that the application form incorrectly requests the names of two referees only.)
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 KA25348 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.
Further information
Further details of the post and the link for the online application can be found at http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/28325/
