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Research Fellow in Laboratory Astrophysics

Employer
QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Location
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Salary
£33,797 to £40,322 per annum
Closing date
26 Jul 2021

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Application closing date 26/07/2021
Salary £33,797 to £40,322 per annum
Job category/type Research

Job description

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship position in the study of photoionised plasmas, for up to 36 months or until 30 September 2024 whichever is soonest, in the first instance, based in the Centre for Plasma Physics within the School of Mathematics and Physics.

The project will centre around the design, implementation and analysis of laboratory experiments exploring plasmas ionised by radiation from a laser-produced plasma, using major facilities such as the Orion and Omega lasers.

This is a fixed term contract for 3 years or until 30 September 2024 whichever is soonest, in the first instance.

The successful candidate must have, and you should clearly demonstrate this in your CV/Cover letter:

  • Degree or equivalent in Physics or a physics-related subject.
  • A PhD (awarded or submitted) in Experimental Plasma Physics either awarded or submitted by the time of taking up the post.
  • At least 3 years relevant research experience.
  • Demonstrable experience of leadership roles in the design and implementation of laboratory plasma physics experiments at major national and/or international facilities, such as CLF, LULI etc.
  • Experience of fielding diagnostics commonly used in laser plasma experiments, e.g. X-ray spectrometers, Thomson parabolas, streak cameras etc.
  • Experience of processing and analysing data produced by laser plasma experiments in an efficient manner.
  • A number of high quality refereed publications and reports in the research field, commensurate with stage of career.

Queen’s University Belfast is recognised as one of the most diverse organisations in Northern Ireland. We are committed to equality of opportunity, fair participation and welcomes applications from all. However, our Fair Employment Equality Monitoring data tells us that individuals from the Protestant faith are also currently under-represented in this category of work. As such, we particularly welcome applications for this role from individuals who identify with these backgrounds and / or communities.

For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our work in relation to Gender Equality (Athena SWAN), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Workplace Equality Index), Disability and Race (Race Equality Charter) please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity and/or www.qub.ac.uk/qgi

For further information and details on the University’s Staff Networks please click here.

Candidate Information 

Informal enquiries may be directed to Prof David Riley (email: d.riley@qub.ac.uk).

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