Prize Research Fellows
Job Summary
Job Description
Full-time, 3 year fixed term contract.
The Department of Physics seeks to appoint several Prize Research Fellows in our second cycle of the Warwick Prize Fellowships to work within the Astronomy & Astrophysics Group at the University of Warwick. The initial appointment is for three years but may be extended by two additional years in case of exceptional performance. Successful applicants will establish their own research program that overlaps with one or several of the research interests of the group. Key research areas at Warwick are exoplanets and discs, white dwarfs, compact binaries and accretion physics, extragalactic transients, gravitational wave astrophysics, and space domain awareness. Funding for travel and IT equipment is available, as well as access to high performance computing.
You will have a successful track record in leading astrophysical research projects, be an enthusiastic communicator capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a research team, and will have excellent interpersonal skills. You will possess good planning and time management skills to ensure your research goals are achieved effectively.
An application form must be completed if you wish to be considered for this post. Applicants should also submit a CV including a full publication list, and a research proposal (maximum three pages).
The research proposal should be written in an anonymous style (for an introduction to anonymous proposal writing, see the NRCC and NASA guidelines), focusing on the science. You should specifically address how your proposed research links to the interests of the Astronomy & Astrophysics Group, and how you will contribute to enhancing the group’s commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
You will be asked to give names of three references. The quality of the anonymous research proposal will primarily be what the panel will assess.
Compensation and Benefits
The Astronomy & Astrophysics Group supports our early career staff in developing their academic profile by providing the opportunity to supervise PhD and undergraduate research projects, and to take on other responsibilities that will contribute to a positive career progression. The Astronomy & Astrophysics group run regular Equitea meetings which is a monthly forum to discuss topics related to equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) in relation to Astronomy, Physics and/or STEM as a whole.
Information specific to the Warwick Prize Fellowship scheme can be found here.
The Physics Department and the University of Warwick are proud of their commitment to having a diverse community of staff, students, and visitors, and are committed to maintaining an excellent record in teaching and research by ensuring that there is equality of opportunity for all, fostered in an environment of mutual respect and dignity.
Both the Physics Department and the University of Warwick hold Athena SWAN Silver awards, a national initiative to promote gender equality for all staff and students. The Physics Department is also a Juno Champion, which is an award from the Institute of Physics to recognise our efforts to address the under-representation of women in university physics and to encourage better practice for both women and men.
The Physics Department at Warwick provides a healthy working environment, committed to outstanding scientific guidance, mentorship and personal development. We are committed to individuals with care giving duties and can offer flexible working hours, as well as part-time working options.
Childcare can be provided for you at the University of Warwick Nursery in order for you to attend the interview. Childcare is subject to availability of places at the Nursery.