Cameron University

Are you interested in extragalactic astronomy and the study of galaxies and supermassive black holes? Would you like to work in a supportive, collaborative research group engaged in exploiting cutting-edge data from new ground and space-based facilities to address fundamental questions in galaxy evolution? Then this might be the right opportunity for you. The Astronomy Group within the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Southampton invites applications for a Research Fellow in Observational Astrophysics to work with Professor Manda Banerji on an STFC funded research project on AGN and their host galaxies. You will exploit state-of-the-art data from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory Legacy Survey of Space Time (LSST), Euclid and 4MOST to constrain the properties of supermassive black holes and their host galaxies and understand co-evolution across a large dynamic range in mass, and over cosmic time. You will be expected to work with colleagues in Southampton as well as international collaborators to lead scientific projects on AGN identification, and measurement of supermassive black hole and host galaxy masses using imaging and spectroscopic data from ground and space. The Southampton Astronomy Group provides a stimulating and collegial environment with many opportunities to collaborate with other group members. Our main research themes are galaxy evolution, compact objects, and time-domain astrophysics. We are strongly committed to diversity in the student and academic population and you will be supported in developing your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The post is for 3 years and the appointment will be full time on University of Southampton Level 4. In addition, the University offers an attractive benefits package and relocation assistance. The nominal starting date is 1st October 2026. Please apply through the university's job portal with a cover letter, CV, publication list, and a statement of research interests (2 pages max). In your application, please highlight how your experience and research interests are relevant or transferrable to studying AGN host galaxies and how you plan to exploit data from LSST, Euclid and 4MOST for such studies. Informal enquiries are welcome via email to Prof Manda Banerji, M.Banerji-Wright@soton.ac.uk. As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

The University of Southampton is a leading research-intensive University, a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group, and sits within the top 1% of universities worldwide. Our people are our university: they are at the heart of everything we do and the impact we make on a local to global scale. With greater diversity and inclusivity to reflect society, we enable our education, research and enterprise to transform the communities we serve. Diversity is a strength; it makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society. The role The Senior HR Change Manager will lead, from a people‑centred perspective, the strategic design, planning and delivery of a significant organisational change project across the faculty. Providing expert support, coaching and constructive challenge to ensure the people and organisational implications of major change programmes are fully understood. Through proactive guidance, influence and partnership working, you will shape and deliver effective solutions that strengthen our culture, enable high performance, and support the University to achieve its strategic ambitions. About you You will bring extensive experience leading large-scale complex change, organisational design, TUPE consultation, and transformation initiatives. You will be confident managing end-to-end projects and applying employment legislation including TUPE in a complex and fast paced environment. Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and relationship-building skills are essential to support a consistent and effective approach to people-related elements of major change.  As the successful candidate you will share our values. Our values | University Strategy | University of Southampton What we can offer you As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. We welcome applications from candidates who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment.  Based at our lively Highfield campus, you will have access to our sports complex, and lots of social and green spaces. Committed to supporting our staff, we are open to a flexible working approach with a mix of home and office working. We consider applicants that wish to work flexibly and those who have taken a career break. As well as additional benefits that will make your life easier, such as a generous holiday allowance (44 days including bank holidays and closure days), we will support your long-term future too, with access to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)*, subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts. All our benefits can be viewed here To apply, please complete an online application and attach your CV and a cover letter (no more than 500 words) detailing how your skills and experience match the skills required for the role. Please note that interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 25 March and Thursday 26 March.

About the University of Bristol: The University of Bristol’s Mumbai campus is an innovative extension of its prestigious UK counterpart, established to promote academic excellence, global collaboration, and impactful industry engagement in one of the world’s most dynamic financial hubs. The campus offers a truly international and cross-cultural academic environment, combining the University’s rigorous academic traditions with the fast-evolving Indian and South Asian business landscape. As part of a growing global network, the Mumbai campus serves as a hub for interdisciplinary learning, applied research, and thought leadership. Faculty members enjoy access to global partnerships, collaborative research opportunities, and the ability to contribute to high-impact academic programmes that prepare students to meet the challenges of an interconnected world. About the Role: This role is a key foundational role to support the delivery of the University’s Mumbai Enterprise Campus (MEC), a flagship transnational education initiative of the University of Bristol set to open its doors in 2026, coinciding with the University’s 150th anniversary. The role will provide leadership to develop and structure the MEC’s educational offer and its two-way link with the University’s main campus in Bristol, reporting to and working closely with the MEC Executive Dean and Director, throughout the first three foundational years of the Campus establishment – with possibility of a contract renewal for an additional term thereafter. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership to deliver an inspiring education, and transformative student experience, embedding new structures and ways of working across Mumbai and Bristol campuses. The role holder will also work as principal lead in bridging the coordination of the MEC with Faculties in Bristol. To do so, the role will have dotted lines reporting to University's Pro Vice Chancellor (Education and Students), and collaborating with relevant Associate PVCs (Faculty based and thematic), The will do so alongside an expected close partnership with the Faculty Pro Vice Chancellor in either Arts, Law and Social Sciences (ALSS) or Science and Engineering (S&E), to steward the development of a specific faculty-based MEC coordination function from year 2, depending on disciplinary background of the appointee. Key Responsibilities: 1. Educational Leadership, Culture, and Engagement Reporting to the Executive Dean. The key responsibilities will be as follow Provide leadership, operational and developmental capacity to the Executive Dean during a period of transformation within the MEC and the University, with an emphasis on Education and Students portfolio. Support the Executive Dean to lead MEC in developing a vibrant educational offer for students that aligns with UoB curriculum and strengthens pedagogic innovation Working in consultation with the Executive Dean, and in collaboration with University and Faculty stakeholders, support the strategic vision of delivering an attractive and inspiring education that equips students with skills for the future. Lead and participate in significant MEC development, campus development, student growth projects, including chairing working groups, management committees that champion and further the University’s strategic ambition. Line manage MEC leadership roles tasked with the delivery of MEC programmes, or other roles in the MEC as delegated by the Executive Dean. Deputise for the Executive Dean as required. Drive and manage recruitment for the MEC, supporting MEC Executive Dean in setting targets, and working with market insights teams and local stakeholders to ensure programmed align with market demand. Explore potential for interdisciplinary projects with industry, enterprise, or public sector partners that shape the educational offer. 2. Teaching & Research Deliver a select teaching contribution to the MEC in an area of relevant expertise (Postgraduate/Undergraduate) offer in the area of relevant expertise. Work with the MEC Executive Dean to oversee and uphold the academic standards, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement of the MEC education portfolio, in alignment with institutional quality assurance framework Provide support for academic disciplines and interdisciplinary opportunities within the MEC. Create a nurturing environment for excellence across the whole education offer and support implementation of forward-thinking education strategies and innovative teaching. Ensure research strengths are matched and leveraged to develop teaching excellence and integrated in MEC UG/PG programme offerings. Identify potential areas of strength in teaching, which would benefit from more diverse educational provision and that align with the skills agenda for business. Work with the University’s Thematic PVCs and APVCs to develop educational partnerships that enable strategic and cross cutting University developments to be realized within the MEC. Work closely with relevant Faculty PVCs and APVCs to drive close engagement between MEC Research, Innovation and Partnership activity and faculty  3. Resource Management Understand the nature of the disciplines within the MEC and support delivery of operational plans. Deliver the leadership and managerial duties associated with the role of the Associate Dean working with and delegating to MEC leadership (e.g. programme directors, professors) and Academic Officers in an efficient manner including maintaining and developing robust staff review, mentoring, wellbeing and development processes. Work collaboratively with Professional Services partners to deliver delegated administrative and governance duties. Support the Executive Dean through the University Planning cycle identifying high level needs and opportunities for MEC efficient delivery as well as integration into the overall University Planning. Provide budget and resource management support to the Executive Dean. Actively support colleagues to identify areas for income generation that support financial sustainability for the MEC. 4. Key Competencies/ Attributes Leadership and Culture: supports the setting of direction and has the courage to give purpose to help take the MEC forward. Is able to help inspire people with the vision of the future. Manages others and their performance with honesty and integrity. Managing Change: leads and embraces change. Is able to balance University need for change with MEC needs. Understands the concerns of colleagues and communicates the reasons for change. Educational vision: able to articulate a compelling vision for education and student experience that is inspiring, dynamic, and engaging. Results Focus: takes action to make sure things happen. Is decisive and able to balance competing needs. Managing Finance and Resources: ensures the effective use of resources allocating time and people time appropriately in line with objectives and financial constraints. Collaborative Working: encourages a cohesive, trust-based team approach across the Faculties and University. Collaborative internationalization: open to working across international boundaries to connect closely with Bristol colleagues and embracing Bristol’s ethos and culture of internationalization Continual Professional Development: engages in self-development