The School of Mathematics and Physics of Queen’s University Belfast seeks to make two permanent appointments at lecturer level (assistant professor) in Astrophysics by September 1st 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter. These are tenured faculty positions at the assistant professor level. We are searching for high calibre candidates with outstanding research records who are potential team leaders. Successful candidates will be provided with resources to build and lead a research team. This includes significant personal start-up funding, gauranteed PhD studentships and access to future facilities through either committed or future University investment. If candidates hold a personal fellowship which can be transferred to Queen’s, then further postdoctoral support funding is negotiable.

Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the research and teaching and activities of the School and to sustain their research team through external funding.

The research interests of the successful candidates must complement and strengthen existing research within the Astrophysics Research Centre. Main areas of scientific interest are in supernovae and transients, extrasolar planets, solar physics and solar system physics. We anticipate strenghtening these areas with the two appointments. Candidates working in either theoretical or observational aspects of these areas are encouraged to apply. We particularly encourage applications from theorists who would extend and enhance our current research activities.

Informal enquiries may be directed to the Chair of the search committee Professor Stephen Smartt:

To apply, go to the portal above and carefully review the “Job Details” . The application should include a CV (3 page maximum(, plus a list of publications (no page limit) and a 2 page research plan setting out their vision for their research over the next five years.

e-mail s.smartt@qub.ac.uk, telephone +44 (0)28 9097 1245.

The start-up package includes £24k personal funding, 2 PhD studentships, access to ARC’s substantial facility investment portfolio, and postdoc funding if the candidate transfers a personal fellowship. Salary: £32,901-£39,257per annum (including contribution points).

http://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/QUBJobVacancies/AcademicOpportunities/