Terms: Fixed term contract for 3 years with possibility of being made permanent. Full-Time (37 hours)
Closing Date: 26 April 2024 - 12:00 noon
Interview date: 13/14 May 2024
Flexible working patterns will be considered.
It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role, where the successful candidate can work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes office it is expected that some attendance in the office will be required when necessary and in response to business needs. We’d expect this to be at least once per week.
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About AstrobiologyOU
AstrobiologyOU is an interdisciplinary research group addressing the scientific, ethical and governance challenges associated with the advancement of astrobiology and related space exploration missions. It spans three Faculties: The Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, the Faculty of Business and Law, and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, bringing together 60 members with expertise in science, international development and governance. The Group’s activities are supported by funding from UK Research councils, The UK Space Agency, The European Space Agency, and commercial activities, and has grown to its current strengths through a £7.4 million investment from Research England’s Expanding Excellence in England scheme.
AstrobiologyOU is committed to building an inclusive research environment. The Group supports flexible working arrangements, within the limits of the post, and particularly welcomes applications from groups traditionally under-represented in STEM.
The role
The Open University is recruiting an Astrobiology Research Fellow.
The postholder will be welcomed into AstrobiologyOU, an interdisciplinary research group investigating the feasibility of life beyond the Earth, and the associated scientific, governance and ethical implications. The role would be based within the School of Environment, Earth and Ecosystem Sciences. Your role will be to lead and foster interdisciplinary research on space ethics and sustainable futures in space.
You should have a strong track record in research aligned with social studies and humanities of outer space and work at the interface between social science and science.
Your programme will result in high-impact and highly cited REF-eligible publications in peer-reviewed publications. You will generate income through research grants and/or collaboration with industry.
Skills and experience
The full summary of duties and person specification can be found within the Job Description.
If you would like to discuss the application or recruitment process before making an application, please contact Donna Elstob at Resourcing Hub on 01908 655544 or Resourcing.hub@open.ac.uk quoting the reference 21539.
What you get in return
We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.
We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. Staff Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.
How to apply
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Location: | Milton Keynes, Hybrid |
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Salary: | £45,585 to £52,815 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 25th March 2024 |
Closes: | 26th April 2024 |
Job Ref: | 21539 |
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