Marie Curie Research Fellow School of Physics and Astronomy 106486 Grade 9

Birmingham - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Position Details

School of Physics and Astronomy

Location: University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham UK

Fixed salary of 51602.00 additional allowances may be applicable depending on circumstances

Grade: 9 (Spot)

Full Time Fixed Term contract up to August 2029

Closing date: 4th January 2026

UK and International travel may be required for this role

2 Positions Available

Background

To create and disseminate knowledge through initiating leading and conducting original research and through publication as appropriate to the disciplinary area.

Role Summary

The successful applicant must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong analytical and practical abilities are required. Time management and excellent communication skills both verbally and written is highly desirable.

Research is likely to involve developing a national and international reputation through significant original research work and a clear record of impact and/or designing and developing innovative underpinning technologies.

Management and administration tasks are likely to include enterprise business engagement public engagement and similar activities that are of manifest benefit the College and University.

At the end of the project the candidates are expected to have contributed to the field of quantum technology by conducting independent research and producing a high-quality PhD thesis.

Main Duties

Research

Pursue sustained research activity through original research resulting in a PhD thesis including other research-related contributions through conference papers and presentations establishing a national and international reputation. Where appropriate for the discipline this may include some but not all of the responsibilities listed below.

Make a contribution to research activities (papers and conference presentations)
Publish research that results in a sustained respected reputation of international quality in the subject area and/or designing and developing innovative underpinning technologies.
Provide advice internally.
Referee and peer review articles for peer reviewed academic journals.
Participate in high value impact activity in knowledge transfer and enterprise (including business engagement public engagement) that is of manifest benefit to the College and University.

Person Specification

At least oneoutput of research i.e. a publication paper conference paper or a presentation at a conference.

Research requirements

Develop a national reputation and a international profile through original research work. Evidence of success under the following headings as appropriate to the discipline:

High level peer esteem as evidenced by
- Cultivate a reputation in the UK reflected in high quality outputs a level of innovation impact on subject and recognition.
- At least one peer reviewed research publications.
Throughout the project engage in knowledge transfer and enterprise that is of manifest benefit to the College and University.

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DescriptionPosition DetailsSchool of Physics and AstronomyLocation: University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham UKFixed salary of 51602.00 additional allowances may be applicable depending on circumstancesGrade: 9 (Spot)Full Time Fixed Term contract up to August 2029Closing date: 4th January 2026U...