Career Development Fellow in Physics

The Department of Physics at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the fixed term Career Development Fellowship. We welcome applications from those with research and teaching interests in any area of Physics and we are particularly eager to hear from applicants with a focus on gaining more teaching experience in a university environment.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to develop your career while providing unrivalled, tailored support for your progression at an exciting and progressive institution. For more information, please visit our Department pages at https://www.dur.ac.uk/departments/academic/physics/

Given the developmental nature of this role it is not anticipated that the post will be extended beyond the initial fixed term. Following the end of the term, the role-holder will be in a strong position to apply for relevant permanent academic roles, should they arise, at Durham or elsewhere.

Successful applicants are normally expected to be within 8 years of completing their PhD, although career breaks for parental leave and/or health reasons will be considered. This is because the roles are aimed at early career academics who would benefit from a structured development programme and provision of both formal and ‘on the job’ training. The posts are also open to those who are returning to academia after a career in another sector.

Successful applicants will, ideally be in post by October 2025.

The University provides a working and teaching environment that is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate these key principles as part of the assessment process.

Submitting your application

All applicants are asked to submit:

• A CV
• A covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out below.
• Personal Research Plan OR Scholarship Plan

Next Steps

Short-listed candidates will be invited to the University, either virtually or in-person and will have the opportunity to meet key members of the Department. The assessment for the post will normally include [a teaching presentation to staff and students in the Department followed by an interview] and we anticipate that the assessments and interviews will take place over two days in or around late September 2025.

In the event that you are unable to attend in person on the date offered, it may not be possible to offer you an interview on an alternative date.

When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.

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