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Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a background in theory and/or modelling of massive stars and their winds?... Role: Research Fellow in Massive Stars and Winds, Category: Scientific
Research Fellow in Massive Stars and Winds: (Company Name - Subscribers only)
Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a background in theory and/or modelling of massive stars and their winds? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive Universities?
The (Company Name - Subscribers only) invites applications for a 3-year postdoctoral research position to study particle acceleration in colliding wind binaries. You will work with Prof Julian Pittard on an STFC-funded project to simulate particle acceleration in colliding wind binaries and compare against observational data of the thermal and non-thermal emission. You will join the Astrophysics Group in the School of Physics & Astronomy at the (Company Name - Subscribers only), an active research community covering areas from star and planet formation to exoplanet atmospheres.
This role will be based on the University campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
, Professor in Theoretical Astrophysics
Tel: +44 (0)113 343 3805
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What we offer in return
- 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
- Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
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Job Details
Location
Leeds – Main Campus
Faculty/Service
Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences
School/Institute
School of Physics & Astronomy
Category
Research
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£41,064 to £48,822 p.a.
Due to funding restrictions, an appointment will not be made higher than £43,482 p.a.
Working Time
37.5 hours per week
Post Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Fixed Term (Until 30 September 2029 – to complete specific time limited work)