Research Assistant/Associate

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Research Associate £36,636 to £46,049 per annum
Research Assistant £33,951 to £46,049 per annum

The Role

We invite applications for a 2-year Research Assistant/Associate in stellar astrophysics and computational magnetohydrodynamics (MHD).

Newcastle University is home to an exciting and lively stellar astrophysics and fluid dynamics research groups. This includes the observational group led by Dr. Dominic Bowman and multiple fluid dynamicists as part of the Geophysical and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics Group. More broadly, the Newcastle astrophysics group works closely with the observational group led by Prof. Conny Aerts at KU Leuven.

The position is fixed-term, with full time hours (37 per week) and an estimated start date of 1 August 2026 (candidates seeking a different start date are encouraged to apply as this is flexible). Generous funds for travel and training are available. Start dates and flexible working are negotiable. We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment.

Applications are encouraged particularly from those with experience in numerical simulations, fluid dynamics and/or stellar astrophysics.  In addition to project-specific activities, the Research Assistant / Associate will be encouraged to pursue their own independent research and training. In addition, they may undertake outreach/engagement activities, particularly those designed to increase accessibility and inclusion to science.

For informal inquiries, please contact Professor Tamara Rogers (tamara.rogers@newcastle.ac.uk).

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a: (1) CV (no page limit), and (2) a covering letter combined with a research statement (max 3 pages). In your covering letter, please outline how you are either working towards, meet or exceed all of the essential requirements for the role holder as outlined below. The research statement should explain how your research experience is suitable for the post and how your research interests will align with those performed in the group.

Interviews will be expected to occur end of June.

We follow the Researcher Development Concordat: Researcher Development | Our Research | Newcastle University. We enable all colleagues to fulfil their research potential regardless of career stage. This commitment secures our thriving research culture and vibrant research environment. Our offer to each individual and their researcher development includes mentoring, annual research planning discussions, pooled research funding to support career development and research activities, peer review support for the development of research and innovation funding applications.

As part of our commitment to career development for research colleagues, the University has developed 3 levels of Research Innovation Role Profiles.pdf.  These profiles set out firstly the generic competencies and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and, secondly, the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level.

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