Professor in Physics

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Friday, October 25, 2019
Archive Date: 
Friday, December 20, 2019
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Faculty Positions (tenure and tenure-track)
Institution Classification/Type: 
Large Academic
Institution/Company: 
University of Bath
Department Name: 
Physics
Street Line 1: 
Claverton Down
City: 
Bath
State/Province: 
Somerset
Zip/Postal: 
BA2 7AY
Country: 
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

The Department of Physics at the University of Bath is an internationally leading research focused department. It is ranked 4th nationally for the impact of its research with 91% of our research rated as world leading or internationally excellent. The Department’s research themes cover Astrophysics; Nanoscience and Photonics, all underpinned by a strong theory activity, which in addition has a distinct research programme of its own.

The Department has over 40 academic staff with over 80 postdoctoral researchers & PhD students and recruits approx.120 high-calibre undergraduate students per annum.

As Professor you will be responsible for enabling a research agenda to further enhance the Department’s reputation and engage with senior colleagues, both internal and external to the University, to ensure a strong research funding portfolio underpinning those aspirations. You will have a proven track record of securing grant income and the ability to work in collaboration with colleagues across disciplines.  

You will have an established international research track record in any area of Physics relevant to the Department and the University. We are particularly keen to strengthen our inter-disciplinary research agenda and research links to other Departments, in areas such as energy materials or biophysics.

Nationally recognised as one of the leading institutions for research and teaching excellence, Bath is ranked 6th by the Guardian University Guide for 2019 and was awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework. The University offers a distinctive blend of academic reputation, outstanding graduate employment record, and a full programme of social, cultural and sporting opportunities.

Both the Department and the University are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive working environment and the Department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award. 

Application Deadline: 
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Selection Deadline: 
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
Apply to Job
Attention To: 
Professor Nick Brook
Title: 
Dean of Science
Institution/Company: 
University of Bath
Department Name: 
Physics
Country: 
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Phone: 
+441225383105
Institution/Company Job ID or Reference Code: 
CC7190
Inquiries About Job
Attention To: 
Nick Brook
Subject: 
CC7190 Professor in Physics