Lecturer in Extrasolar Planets – AC1020HM

The School of Physics & Astronomy is seeking to recruit a Lecturer in Extrasolar Planets.  We are looking for motivated individuals who develop and lead an independent research programme in astrophysics and deliver high quality, innovative teaching to our well-qualified undergraduate population. The School is internationally recognised for its research (http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/physics-astronomy/research/) and has been rated top ten in the UK for over twenty years.

We are particularly interested in applicants who complement and extend our current research programmes in extrasolar planets, the detection and characterization of exoplanetary systems and their host stars as well as the physics of planet formation. Applicants should have a strong record of research in astrophysics and some teaching experience, preferably at undergraduate level.

The School and University aspire to create an environment that promotes equality, diversity and inclusivity, and applicants are encouraged to engage with our commitment to these values. The School holds an Athena Swan Silver award and has Juno Champion status, which recognises physics departments who take action to embed better working practices for all staff and to address the under-representation of women in Physics and Astronomy. The University Strategy has “Diverse St Andrews” as one of its key themes and acknowledges an institutional priority towards greater racial and ethnic diversity. The University of St Andrews is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all, demonstrated by its Gender and Race Equality Charters and Athena SWAN Silver award, HR Excellence in Research Award and the LGBT Charter.  For more information, please see https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/physics-astronomy/about/equality-diversity-inclusion/, www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/ and https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/about/governance/university-strategy/diverse/

A further document of not more than six pages in total that will include:

• A list of their research achievements to date (one to two pages)
• A list of their four most significant scientific publications with a summary statement of their originality and significance (max. one page)
• A statement of the applicant’s vision for their research at St Andrews (one to two pages)
• A statement of the applicant’s teaching philosophy (max. one page)
• A statement addressing past and/or potential future contributions to equality, diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and/or service (max. one page)

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme

Informal enquiries are welcome, and should be sent to Professor Ian Bonnell (hospanda@st-and.ac.uk), Professor Andrew Cameron (acc4@st-andrews.ac.uk), or Professor Vivienne Wild (vw8@st-andrews.ac.uk).

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in academic posts at the University.  

Closing Date: 31 May 2024                               
Interview Date: 27 August 2024
Please quote ref: AC1020HM       

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