Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw - Didcot, United Kingdom - The University of Manchester

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BACKGROUND


One of the Faculty of Science and Engineerings flagship schemes for investing in Early Career Researchers and increasing the diversity of our staff is the Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Fellowship (DKOs).

These represent a strategic investment in outstanding researchers who will shape our future research portfolio.

The Fellowship is an excellent stepping stone to establishing an independent research career and gaining a full time permanent academic position.

In 2024 we plan to appoint DKOs associated with our strategic partnership with the central facilities based on the Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire including the Diamond Light Source and the ISIS Neutron and Muon Facility.

The strategic areas of interest for these fellowships are associated with the use of these facilities in understanding:


  • Catalytic processes
  • Quantum materials
  • Magnetic materials
  • Formulation science and engineering.

As well as these specific areas of science and engineering, there is a strong desire to develop further capability in:

  • Imaging
  • Photoelectron emission
  • Scattering
  • In situ/operando environments
  • Scientific computing.


The University also holds a Bronze Race Charter Mark recognising our commitment to improving the representation, progression and success of minority ethnic staff and students within higher education.

In addition, we are a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing an interview for any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for a job.


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Application Process

  • Curriculum Vitae (2 pages)
  • Please also upload your Research Proposal (2 pages), Academic Impact Statement (1 page) and Statement of Strategic Fit (1 page). These three documents must be combined into a single pdf (4 pages in total)

SELECTION CRITERIA

The criteria for appointment will be based upon:

  • Overall potential of the fellowship to establish and maintain a distinctive and outstanding research and/or innovation activity
  • Quality of the proposal, particularly in relation to potential impact and deliverables
  • The relevance of the proposal to funders, industrial and/or policy stakeholders
  • Contribution to the areas of research for the Faculty/School and central facilities (see above)
  • Potential to act as an ambassador and advocate in their field
  • Ability to teach and communicate effectively to undergraduate and postgraduate students

SELECTION PROCESS


Applications are particularly welcomed from women and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants who are currently under-represented at this level.

Appointments will be made on merit. The Faculty will also support requests to hold the award part-time over a proportionately longer period.

Research excellence is the main criterion on the basis of which Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Early Career Research Fellowships are awarded.

However, career breaks as well as unconventional research career paths will be taken into account. Evaluations will be monitored to identify potential biases e.g. in terms of gender and race to guarantee transparency, fairness and impartiality in the treatment of proposals.


KEY DATES

Date Call issued:
Monday 15 April 2024

23.59 (BST) Tuesday 28 May 2024


Shortlisting completed:
Friday 14 June 2024


Invitations to interview issued:
Monday 17 June 2024


Interviews:
Tuesday 25 June 2024 to Friday 5 July 2024

Successful and unsuccessful applicants informed of outcome:
from Monday 8 July 2024


Fellowship Start date:
as soon as possible after announcement of success

What can you expect in return


The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.


What you will get in return:

  • Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
  • Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
  • Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
  • Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers


As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.

All appointments are made on merit.

  • Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more _here_
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.


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**Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
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