The School of Mathematics & Physics at Queen’s University Belfast, is currently seeking to appoint a Research Fellow, to be an active member of the research project/team assisting in the planning and delivery of research on the modelling of non-LTE plasmas relevant to experimental work undertaken on the Orion laser at AWE Aldermaston.

Please note that for this role, security clearance with AWE Aldermaston will form part of the shortlisting procedure.

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

• Have degree or equivalent in Physics or physics related subject.
• Must hold PhD in experimental or computational plasma physics or have submitted thesis.
• Specific, relevant experience of using computer codes, such as FLYCHK, to model laser-produced plasmas.

Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria, please click on the Candidate Information link below. 

This is a full time, fixed term position available for 24 months. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.

We offer an excellent employment package that includes:

• Great terms & conditions
• Pension schemes
• Flexible working by enabling you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager through a blend of remote and office working
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Generous holiday entitlement of 8.4 weeks a year (made up of 23 days annual leave, 10 closure days and 9 bank holidays)

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit:  www.qub.ac.uk/diversity; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/

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