Lecturer in Plasma Physics

Job Purpose

To make a substantial and positive contribution to the strategic direction of the School/College through leading and contributing to research of international standard within the Plasma Physics activity of the Astronomy & Astrophysics research group, high quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, securing research funding, and providing academic leadership and management within the School/College. To actively engage in relationships with external stakeholders that advance knowledge exchange, public understanding and outreach.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1.    Undertake a leading role in the development and implementation of individual and/or joint research projects of international standard, participating actively in the development of College/School research strategy.

2.    Act as principal investigator or project leader on major research projects with a portfolio of research activity and publications of high quality and impact.

3.    Take a lead in major funding bids and related activities, including Knowledge Exchange, which develop and sustain support for the subject area and recognised excellence for the University.

4.    Undertake academic management and leadership roles and responsibilities to ensure high quality course/programme administration, setting and monitoring standards and lead on the development of policy and practice across research and teaching teams [beyond subject/school level].

5.    Create and develop effective networks with students, staff across the University, and external stakeholders to oversee the embedding of key University priorities such as graduate attributes, professional requirements, work-related learning, transitions support, student mobility and quality enhancement within credit bearing and non-credit bearing activities.

6.    Develop a strategic approach to embedding learning technologies across the Subject/School and College to support and enhance course/programme delivery, course organisation, feedback and assessment within campus based, blended and online provision.

7.    Lead the development of inclusive and innovative approaches to teaching, learning and assessment that recognise the needs of a diverse student cohort, taking appropriate responsibility for managing associated cultural changes and staff support and development.

8.    Regularly attend and participate in appropriate activities to effectively contribute to the subject specialism, through learned societies, professional bodies, broader review and editorial processes. Disseminate research findings locally, nationally and internationally to enhance learning within the discipline and to represent the University externally.

9.    Through an established network of external stakeholders, increasingly influence public understanding and/or professional policy and practice aligned with the strategic priorities of the School/College/University.

10.  Supervise individual student projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate level to ensure their effective development and assisting with difficulties e.g. learning support/problems.

11.  Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.

12.  Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.

13.  To contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World Changers Together

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/ Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 [PhD] or equivalent in related discipline with an extensive and established reputation in research and significant teaching experience within the discipline/subject area.

Skills

Essential

C1 Recognised expertise in plasma physics that will allow the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field.

C2 Sustained engagement with current practice and developing knowledge.

C3 Engagement with the current and future priorities and the aims and ambitions of the Plasma Physics activity within the Astronomy & Astrophysics Group (and indeed in other groups with plasma interests), and the University/College/Service strategies.

C4 Ability to plan and lead staff and efficiently deploy resources in support of major research and teaching activities.

C5 Ability to disseminate conceptual and complex ideas to a wide variety of audiences to promote understanding.

C6 Ability to undertake academic leadership of groups/activities with substantial impact on finance and other resources.

C7 Ability to forge new and effective relationships with colleagues, internally and externally, to foster collaboration across the University and with colleagues in other institutions.

C8 Ability to demonstrate independent thought in order to generate original research and secure research income.

Desirable:

D1 Working knowledge of relevant technical or modelling skills in a wider context of plasma applications beyond the candidate’s mainstream research focus.

D2 Motivated to explore novelty in the science and application of plasmas.

D3 Willingness to participate in commercialisation activities.

Experience

Essential

E1 Experience of research and development in relevant areas of plasma physics. This could be theoretical (and numerical), for example modelling of plasmas in appropriate research contexts such as fundamental plasma physics, fusion, astrophysics or industrial applications. Alternatively this could be experimental, for example skills in plasma systems.

E2 Developing track record of published research of international standard compatible with enhancing the School’s submission to the REF.

E3 Established track record of successfully securing funding for research purposes or travel, as appropriate for the subject specialism and candidate experience.

E4 Internationally developing reputation in plasma theory or application.

E5 Some experience of undergraduate teaching and project supervision as appropriate for the candidate’s career stage.

Desirable:

F1 Familiarity with industrial and commercial applications of plasma science.

F2 Engagement with plasma applications outside the candidate’s mainstream research focus.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 8, £46,047 – £53,353 per annum.

This post is full time and open ended.

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

3 A flexible approach to working.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community

https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/

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Vacancy reference number: 101629

Closing date: 9 January 2023