Current Vacancies
RESEARCH FELLOW (109112-0524)
The Department of Physics seeks to appoint a motivated and driven Research Fellow within the Astronomy and Astrophysics Group, to commence as soon as possible (start date negotiable), for a duration of 3 years. Applications for a part-time position will be considered.
The successful candidate will work with Dr Heather M. Cegla on the "Pathway to the Confirmation and Characterisation of Habitable Alien Worlds", funded by the UK Research and Innovation Future Leaders Fellowship programme.
They will utilise the state-of-the-art 3D magnetohydrodynamical simulations and perform spectral line synthesis to create realistic stellar surface simulations.
The aim is to further our understanding of Sun-like stars and improve the radial velocity detection and mass confirmation of low mass, long period planets. Duties will also include analysing and presenting results in peer-reviewed publications and at national and international conferences.
Applicants must hold or be about to attain a PhD in a related field. Applications should demonstrate a proven research track record. Strong written and oral communications skills will be essential for dissemination of results and outreach projects. Backgrounds in solar or stellar physics are preferred, especially in the areas of stellar modelling or line synthesis; areas outside these are encouraged if they complement the project. Experience with exoplanet science is desirable.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, especially those from underrepresented groups; all applicants will receive equal consideration. To learn more about Warwick's commitment to and support of equity, diversity and inclusion please see the section 'Department of Physics' below and https://warwick.ac.uk/services/socialinclusion/.
For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.
If you are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD but have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made as a Research Assistant at the top of level 5 of the university grade structure. Upon receipt of evidence of the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of level 6 of the university grade structure.
For informal queries, please email Heather Cegla at h.cegla@warwick.ac.uk
RESEARCH FELLOW (109090-0524)
We are looking to appoint a Research Fellow to work with us to develop a new concept for a 2D material device that will allow us to characterise the electrochemistry of batteries and electrocatalysts beyond the current state-of-the-art.
You will join a team of researchers working on this challenge and will be part of the wider Microscopy Group in the Department of Physics at the University of Warwick, where we are working to diagnose the atomic level processes and interactions that govern device materials.
As well as developing new 2D material devices, you will have the opportunity to conduct exciting research with our transmission electron microscopy (TEM) suite, using the latest hardware to capture previously unseen processes at the atomic level.
We are looking for someone who has a PhD in Physics, Materials Science, or a related discipline, and has a proven track record of undertaking experimental research in two-dimensional materials and, ideally, device fabrication.
Any experience you may have in transmission electron microscopy or electrochemistry would also be useful but not essential.
For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.
If you are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD but have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant at the top of level 5 of the University grade structure. Upon receipt of evidence of the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of level 6 of the University grade structure.
For informal queries, please email Alex Robertson at alex.w.robertson@warwick.ac.uk.