Internal Only Research Fellow in Super-massive - Portsmouth, United Kingdom - University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Research Fellow in Super-Massive Black Hole Astrophysics

Experience the pride of being part of a select group - one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.

Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

THE ROLE:

Please note this is an internal only position open to University of Portsmouth staff only.
We announce a post-doctoral research position within the astrophysics group at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation.

The successful applicant will undertake high-quality postdoctoral research and innovation in astrophysics with a focus on the infra-red and X-ray properties of super-massive black holes in massive galaxy cluster environments.

They will contribute to the South Pole Telescope collaboration activities in ensuring that our astrophysics research group continues to play a leading role within the collaboration.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to engage in teaching, scholarship, research, innovation, outreach and public engagement as needed in line with the Department, Faculty and University objectives.

Closing date:
Sunday 19th May 2024. Interviews expected in late May/early June. We prefer the applicant to start as soon as possible, though there is flexibility.

DISCOVER THE ADVANTAGES OF JOINING OUR UNIVERSITY.

WE OFFER A RANGE OF ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE:

Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
Contributory defined benefits pension schemes
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support and research staff and Teachers Pensions for our academic staff.
Generous leave entitlement of 3235 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
Familyfriendly policies supporting flexible working.
Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
Staff wellbeing programmes.
Long service awards and recognition awards, which are awarded to staff for exceptional performance.
Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
Discounted learning.
Startup business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence

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ED&I STATEMENT:

Please note the closing date may be extended if required.

Salary
£39,347 - £42,977 per annum - Grade 7

Contractual hours
37

Basis
Full-Time

Job category/type
Fixed Term - Full-Time

Job reference

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