Queen’s University Belfast

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship position in the area of Solar Physics for 8 months in the first instance. An extension of the position for an additional 3 years will be contingent on funding and performance. The post is located within the Astrophysics Research Centre (ARC) of the School of Mathematics and Physics. The successful candidate will work on a project within the Solar Group in ARC involving the analysis and interpretation of high spatial and temporal resolution spectropolarimetric observations of the Sun's atmosphere. The Group makes extensive use of a wide range of solar and astronomical satellites and ground-based telescopes, with current activities focused on the observations of small-scale solar magnetic fields, the modelling of oscillatory phenomena and impulsive events in the solar atmosphere. Our approach includes the implementation of machine learning models for multiline full-Stokes inversions. About the person: The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria: Have or about to obtain a PhD in the physics of the solar atmosphere. Substantial relevant experience in: The reduction and analysis of solar observations from satellite-borne or ground-based instruments.  The reduction and analysis of solar spectropolarimetric observations. High quality refereed publications in the field, commensurate with career stage. Ability to contribute to broader management and administrative processes. Contribute to the School’s outreach programme. Please refer to the Candidate Information below for the full list of essential and desirable criteria. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding. What we offer: Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website. Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application.

Queen's Business School (QBS) at Queen's University Belfast is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Accounting Practice. The appointed candidate will have the opportunity to shape and strengthen the future direction of the Accounting Department and QBS. Drawing directly on significant experience in Accounting practice, the appointed candidate will contribute to the design, development and delivery of a range of programmes of study, together with the development of teaching and assessment strategies relevant to the practice of Accounting and related disciplines. Essential Criteria: Primary degree in relevant discipline, at 2.1/distinction level. Postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification. Appropriate and relevant professional qualification, currently valid if appropriate, and at least three years post-qualification experience in accounting practice. Relevant teaching and assessment experience in Accounting and related fields at University level and/or for a recognised Professional Accountancy Body in an area of accounting that would demonstrably fit with and/or enhance the School’s portfolio. Evidence of ability to design appropriate teaching or training materials in respect of accounting practice. Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning and to providing the highest quality experience for students. Evidence of ability to produce relevant and appropriate professional outputs. Evidence of ability to strengthen QBS’s reputation in Accounting and to advance the educational goals of QBS. Please refer to the Candidate Information below for the full list of essential and desirable criteria. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website. What we offer: Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website. Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application.

The post holder will work as a key member of the Northern Ireland Clinical Research Facility (NICRF) team to support, coordinate and deliver high-quality clinical research, with a focus on Ophthalmology and Vision Science studies. The role involves coordinating and contributing to a portfolio of clinical trials and research studies on a day-to-day basis, working both independently and under appropriate supervision as required. The post holder will undertake agreed responsibilities within study delivery, which may include participant screening and recruitment, informed consent, clinical assessments, patient care, study management and follow-up, in accordance with study protocols and local and national regulatory, research and professional guidelines, policies and standard operating procedures. Through this role, the post holder will support the growth of the NICRF clinical trial portfolio and contribute to excellence in clinical trial delivery. The post will initially be based within the Northern Ireland Clinical Research Facility (NICRF) and will relocate to the iREACH Health building at Belfast City Hospital on its opening. About the person: The successful applicant must demonstrate the following essential criteria: Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area e.g. Optometry. Registered Optometrist (GOC Registered and appropriate professional indemnity cover). Or eligibility to be registered to fulfil the requirements of the post. Relevant experience in Optometry, post registration. Sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline of research methods and techniques to work within own area. Experience taking retinal images using either fundus photography or Optical Coherence Tomography. Relevant computing skills including Microsoft Office. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website. What we offer: Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website. Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application.