Postdoctoral Research Associate
Postdoctoral Research Associate
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Job Description
Grade UE07: 40247 to 47874 per annum
College of Science and Engineering / School of Physics and Astronomy
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed term: for 3 years
We seek applications for a PostdoctoralResearch Associate in the field of Astrophysical and Geophysical Fluid Dynamics. The successful candidate will join the research group led by Professor Steve Tobias at the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh.
The Opportunity:
The research goal of this position is to advance our understanding of the interaction of turbulent stratified rotating fluids with magnetic fields and to examine both the effect of magnetic field on the turbulence and the dynamo effect of the turbulence. The project will be primarily theoretical and computational.
This post is fulltime 35 hours per week); however we are open to considering parttime or flexible working patterns.We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a noncontractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular oncampus working.
The post is fixed term for 3 years with a start date ideally 1st October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The salary for this post is 40247 to 47874 per annum.
The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating discrimination.
The School strives to create a more diverse equitable and inclusive workplace for all and we are looking to actively diversify our staff. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and in particular encourage applications from people of colour women people with disabilities LGBTQ people and other minority and underrepresented groups. We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and familyfriendly working as evidenced by our Juno Champion and Athena SWAN Silver awards.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- PhD (or near completion) in Mathematics Physics Astrophysics Geophysics or related subject.
- Relevant research experience in theoretical and computational astrophysical and geophysical fluid dynamics with a record of highquality leadauthor and coauthored refereed journal publications (relative to career stage).
- Capable of working independently exercising a high degree of initiative and with the ability to think creatively.
- Good timekeeping and timemanagement with effective prioritisation of tasks.
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly orally and in writing.
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Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover letter indicating your experience in relevant areas.
The name and contact details of two referees
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary.
- Mentoring by Professor S.M. Tobias.
- An exciting positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits such as a generous holiday entitlement competitive pension schemes staff discounts and familyfriendly initiatives. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on ourright to work webpages(opens new browser tab)
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Offices English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 11th April 2025.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
