Research Fellow - School of Physics and Astronomy - 103749 - Grade 7
University of Birmingham
- United Kingdom
- £34,980-44,263 per year
- Contract
- Full-time
- PhD in astrophysics/astronomy or equivalent expertise
- Expertise in the use of astronomical and/or Solar data
- Proven track record in at least one of: stellar characterisation, stellar variability, exoplanet characterisation, astronomical instrumentation
- Analyse and interpret data
- Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding
- Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc.
- Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline
- Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews
- Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters
- Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods
- Undertake management/administration arising from research
- Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required
- Contribute to writing bids for research funding
- Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration
- Contribute to enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader
- Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
- Promote equality, value diversity, acting as a role model, and fostering an inclusive working culture
- First degree in area of specialism and a PhD degree (or near to completion) relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications
- High level analytical capability
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly
- Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones
- Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively
- Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes
- Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project
- Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort
- Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day-to-day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly