About the Role
This is an opportunity to be involved in a new research team, led by Dr Christopher Chen, to work on the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (FLF) project “Exploring New Regions of Space: Fundamentals and Impacts of Astrophysical Plasma Turbulence”. This is a highly collaborative team effort, with interlinking (and flexible) projects, based on investigating plasma turbulence, both as a fundamental process in space/astrophysics/experiments, and also its variety of impacts, from controlling the large-scale dynamics of heliospheric/astrophysical systems, to its largely unexplored role in space weather. The project involves cutting-edge observational data analysis, lab plasma experiments, theory, numerical simulation, and space weather research, so applicants with expertise in any of these areas (and interest in getting involved in the others) are encouraged. The FLF offers extensive dedicated career support for all team members.
About You
The successful candidate(s) will have a PhD (or equivalent) in Space/Astrophysical/Laboratory Plasma Physics (or related subject). They will have the skills/abilities to conduct/disseminate internationally high-quality innovative research. They will be highly motivated, demonstrate initiative, collaborate successfully towards team goals, and show commitment to research / academic life / ethical working.
About the School/Department/Institute/Project
The School of Physical and Chemical Sciences includes the Department of Physics and Astronomy which hosts world-class research centres across a range of areas in modern physics: Astronomy, Experimental Particle Physics, Theoretical Physics, and Condensed Matter & Materials Science. It has 53 academic staff, 45 research staff, 85 PhD students, and runs successful undergraduate/postgraduate teaching programmes with ~400 students. It recently underwent a £12M refurbishment to provide state-of-the-art research/teaching facilities. The Space & Astrophysical Plasmas group has a long history of high-quality research and is part of the Astronomy Unit, which also hosts leading groups in Cosmology and Planetary Physics, taking major roles in large international projects.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Christopher Chen, [email protected]
To apply for the role, please click the link below. In addition to the form, in which contact details for three referees should be given, a research statement detailing previous achievements and future plans (2 pages maximum), plus a separate CV, should be attached in the ‘CV Upload’ section.
The closing date for applications is 18th December 2022. Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter. Late enquiries may be accepted until the position is filled.
