Lecturer or Reader in Theoretical Plasma Physics
4 days ago
Grade UE08 (£50,253-£61,759) or UE09 (£63,606-£78,469)
College of Science & Engineering, School of Physics and Astronomy
Open ended contract, 35 hours per week
Number of positions: 1
Applications are invited for an academic staff position at the Centre for Plasma Theory (CPT), in the University of Edinburgh School of Physics and Astronomy. This position forms part of a strategic initiative to expand CPT. Candidates are also encouraged to apply for the Lecturer/Reader that is being advertised through The School of Mathematics.
The Opportunity:
The Centre for Plasma Theory, established in 2025, is a collaborative research institution that brings together researchers from the Schools of Mathematics, and Physics & Astronomy, with interests in theoretical aspects of plasma physics including both kinetic and fluid theory and simulation. We aim to be a vibrant, successful and interactive research centre that generates and exploits new ideas and discoveries in the field of theoretical plasmas. We aim to be a national centre for plasma theory with applications in both fusion and astrophysical plasmas, embedded in a wider UK network.
With this new appointment, we aim to bring an outstanding theoretician to the Centre. We seek a highly creative researcher pursuing an original, ambitious research programme in theoretical plasmas and an inspiring teacher.
CPT and the School of Physics and Astronomy are committed to promoting diversity in plasma theory and we specially encourage application from women and applicants from other under-represented groups.
This post is open ended and full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or 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 salary for this post is Lecturer UE08 £50,253-£61,759 or Reader UE09 £63,606-£78,469 per annum.
The appointment will be at either Lecturer (UE08) or Reader (UE09) level, depending on experience.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- PhD and significant further research experience in theoretical plasmas
- Capacity to develop academic leadership
- Significant, and growing, international recognition
- Good understanding of the wider discipline
- Ability to develop research proposals and win support for them
- Ability and commitment to work with research students and postdoctoral researchers
- Commitment to excellent teaching of undergraduate and post-graduate courses
Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills
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Lecturer UE08
Reader UE09
Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
CV
Cover letter stating which role you are applying for
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary
- 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 staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
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.
The 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 right to work webpages (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 note
The closing date for applications is 12th December.
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.
Interviews will be held in February 2026 .
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