Lecturer in Astronomy at Queen Mary, University of London

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Adam Christopherson
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Lecturer in Astronomy at Queen Mary, University of London

Post by Adam Christopherson » March 05 2009

Lecturer in Astronomy

Astronomy Unit, School of Mathematical Sciences
Queen Mary, University of London

A full-time permanent Lectureship is available in the Astronomy Unit in the School of Mathematical Sciences at Queen Mary University of London. The post is integral to the recently formed SEPNet (http://www.sepnet.ac.uk) regional alliance of universities in the southeast of England. The SEPNet Astrophysics collaboration consists of the universities of Kent, Oxford, Portsmouth, QMUL, Southampton, and Sussex.

Applicants must have an excellent record of research achievement and have expertise in an area that complements or enhances the core activities of the Unit. They will be expected to establish a good collaborative working relationship with other members of SEPNet. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a commitment to high quality undergraduate teaching in the School of Mathematical Sciences, and to graduate-level teaching in Astrophysics.

The Astronomy Unit is one of four subject groupings within the School of Mathematical Sciences and has 14 permanent academic staff, 11 postdoctoral researchers and 18 PhD students. It concentrates on cosmology & gravitation, formation & atmospheres of exo-planets, solar system dynamics, solar & stellar physics, space & astrophysical plasmas and survey astronomy with particular emphasis on analytical solutions, numerical simulations and observational surveys. Computing facilities include a 800 core high performance cluster. For further information please visit http://www.maths.qmul.ac.uk/astronomy which describes the Astronomy Unit. Enquiries can be made to Professor Jim Emerson, Astronomy Unit Director (email: j.p.emerson "at" qmul.ac.uk; Tel: +44 (0)207 882 5040; Fax +44 (0)208 981 9587).

Salary will be in the range of £37,332 - £41,654 per annum inclusive of London allowance depending on qualifications and experience.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1999.

For an application pack please see http://www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies or visit http://www.maths.qmul.ac.uk/about/jobs.shtml

Completed application forms plus CV should be returned via post or email by 31 March 2009, quoting reference 09068/NW, to: Mariana Carter, School of Mathematical Sciences, Queen Mary, University of London, Mile End Road, London E1 4NS or email: m.carter "at" qmul.ac.uk. Interviews are planned towards the end of April.

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