Research Fellow

3 weeks ago


University of Warwick, United Kingdom University of Warwick Full time

Fixed term contract for 12 months (full time) starting ASAP, those who would prefer to work part-time are also encouraged to apply.

You will be an excellent communicator, capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a research team. You will possess excellent planning and time management skills to ensure your research objectives are achieved effectively.

If you have not yet been awarded your PhD but are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant on level 5 of the University grade structure. Upon successful award of your PhD and evidence of this fact, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of the level 6 of the University grade structure.

Please direct all informal inquiries to Anne-Marie Broomhall

Interview date: TBC.

**JOB PURPOSE**

Undertake research in order to support the work of the department and develop and enhance its reputation, both internally and externally. Work with project members in the successful execution of the project. Help develop robust routines for efficient data analysis.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESB**

**Research and Scholarship**:

- Help establish a sound research base within the department in order to assist the development of research objectives and proposals for own or joint research.
- Conduct individual and collaborative research projects.
- Write up research work for publication.
- May become involved in the groups public engagement activities.
- Communicate complex information (orally and in writing) and material of a specialist or highly technical nature.
- Continually update own knowledge and understanding in field or specialism.

**Teaching and Learning Support**:

- Assist in the supervision of student projects and the development of student research skills.

**Administration and Other Activities**:

- May be required to attend departmental meetings and to participate (where necessary) in other committees and working groups within the department,

the faculty and the University.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety in all aspects of work.
- Work within budget constraints.

The duties and responsibilities outlined are not intended to be an exhaustive list but rather to provide guidance on the main aspects of the post. The post-holder will be required to be flexible in his or her duties.

For further information about the University of Warwick, please read our University Further Particulars.

For further information about the department, please visit the departmental website.

**Centre for Fusion, Space and Astrophysics (CFSA)**:
For further information about the Department of Physics, please visit our website at:
**Working at the University of Warwick**:
Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.

**Benefits**

As a member of staff at Warwick you can enjoy a wide range of competitive benefits, along with excellent learning and development opportunities. Take a look at the benefits that are on offer and information about working within our department.
The University supports flexible working and requests for job-share will be considered where possible.

**Diversity & Gender Equality**

The Physics Department and the University of Warwick are proud of their diverse community of staff, students, and visitors, and are committed to maintaining an excellent record in teaching and research by ensuring that there is equality of opportunity for all, fostered in an environment of mutual respect and dignity.

Both the Physics Department and the University of Warwick hold Athena SWAN Silver awards, a national initiative to promote gender equality for all staff and students. The Physics Department is also a Juno Champion, which is an award from the Institute of Physics to recognise our efforts to address the under-representation of women in university physics and to encourage better practice for both women and men.

The University supports flexible working and requests for job-share will be considered where possible.

**Childcare**

The University of Warwick is one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University alliance, whose aim is to become by 2025 an open, multicultural, confederated operation of connected campuses.

The University of Warwick holds an Athena SWAN Silver award; a national initiative to promote gender equality for all staff and students. Further information about the work of the University in relation to Athena


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