Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Space Weather and Space Systems (2 posts)

The Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering (ACSE) invites applications for Lecturer and Senior Lecturer positions in the area of Space Weather and Space Systems.  We seek to appoint Lecturers/Senior Lecturers with the potential/ability to conduct world-leading research related to Space Weather and Space Systems.

We are looking for innovative and ground-breaking researchers who are able to develop, lead and sustain independent research of international standing relevant to Space Weather and Space Systems that is underpinned by rigorous fundamental research relevant to at least one of the three core research themes in the department: Signal Processing and Control, Machine Learning and Data Science, Robotics and Autonomous Systems. Examples of our current research topics in this area are Solar/Space Plasmas, Space Weather, Solar Wind, The Solar- Terrestrial System as a whole, Spacecraft Instrumentation, underpinned by fundamental research in nonlinear systems, system Identification of linear and nonlinear processes in data, methods of data analysis for multi-spacecraft missions, and data science.  We expect successful applicants to be able to further support this research theme in our department through high-quality research publications, in terms of originality, significance and rigour, as well as research grant income and impact generation.

In addition to cultivating a world-class research profile and maintaining teaching excellence, experience and capability in developing cross-disciplinary collaborations and a willingness to contribute to the collegiate life in the department and research centres is also essential.

You will hold a PhD (or be close to completion) and be able to demonstrate potential/ability to conduct world-leading independent research in a relevant area related to Space Weather and Space Systems that underpins developments in at least one of the three core research themes in the department: Signal Processing and Control, Machine Learning and Data Science, Robotics and Autonomous Systems.

Why you should apply for this role:

• We are proud to have an inclusive and diverse community in which we will strive to support you in your career to achieve your best
• We provide tailored development support to academic staff including mentorships, help in developing teaching, grant writing skills and start up grants
• We have a vibrant culture that supports collaborative research
• We are supported by a strong research community and outstanding facilities (rated 1st nationally for the quality of our research environment)

For more information about the team and to find out more about what it's like to work in our department please visit our website here.

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