Job Advertisement: Closing Date 15th July 2016
Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation
University of Portsmouth
Professor of Physics
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with the senior responsibilities
of the role
Post number: ZZ602850
Closing date: 15 July 2016
Interview date: 31 August 2016 / 01 September 2016
We announce a unique opportunity to recruit one, or more, new Professors
of Physics to create a new research group in the Institute of Cosmology
and Gravitation (ICG). We seek established leaders to start a new
initiative in areas such as experimental particle physics, space
instrumentation, exoplanets, gravitational waves, or other research
areas that are complementary to the existing research of the ICG. There
is the possibility of making multiple hires in support of this initiative.
The ICG is a world-leading research institute in cosmology and
astrophysics. In REF2014 96% of our research outputs were judged
internationally excellent or world leading. We are now looking to expand
into new areas, supported by external research funding and
recently-opened undergraduate courses in Physics. We encourage
applications from scientists with a strong background of
high impact publications,
grant funding,
project management,
innovation and impact,
building and mentoring research teams.
Applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally
under-represented groups in science. The ICG and the University of
Portsmouth hold Athena SWAN bronze awards and we are an Institute of
Physics Project Juno Supporter. These projects show a commitment to
introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote gender
equality in science and create a better working environment for men and
women.
The ICG consists of 12 academic staff, 19 postdoctoral researchers and
over 20 PhD students, and has an active international visitors
programme. ICG has major involvement in
Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS-IV),
Dark Energy Survey (DES),
Large Synpotic Survey Telescope (LSST),
Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI),
ESA=E2=80=99s Euclid satellite mission,
Square Kilometre Array (SKA).
The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics
Network (SEPnet) and hosts the 3704-core SCIAMA supercomputer. More
information can be found at http://www.icg.port.ac.uk/
You may wish to contact the existing ICG co-Directors, Profs Bob Nichol
([log in to unmask]) and David Wands ([log in to unmask]) to
discuss this exciting opportunity and your application. Your application
(application form, CV) should be submitted via the online application
system by the closing date. Your application will be processed and
conducted in compliance with UK legislation relevant at that time.
For detailed information about the vacancy and details of how to apply,
please select: http://tinyurl.com/icgprofs
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