Applications are invited for two Assistant/Associate Professorships in Materials Science to be held in the Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy. We are searching for highly talented scientists with a world- leading track record in research and commitment to teaching. The post is available from the 1st October 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The Department offers a world-class research and teaching environment (www. msm.cam.ac.uk). The successful candidates will have a world-class research track record in Materials Science and present a compelling vision for a long-term science programme, building on the Department's existing capabilities and taking advantage of the unique research environment in Cambridge to build collaborations and deliver new science and applications.
Applications will be considered from those specialising in all areas of Materials Science across the length scales, with applications particularly welcome from those in our priority areas of Structural Materials, Ceramics, and Materials Chemistry.
As part of their duties, it is intended that one of the post holders will support the Department's MPhil in Micro- and Nanotechnology Enterprise as a co-director. This course is a 10-month interdisciplinary programme that includes taught modules and a research project, with contributions from the Departments of Materials Science and Metallurgy, Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering.
Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant subject area and show evidence of leading a successful research programme. Applicants will also have an aptitude and enthusiasm for teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and will be expected to contribute to academic activities in the Department, and more widely in the School of Physical Sciences.
The starting salary is dependent on the level of appointment being made, as determined by the Selection Committee. Assistant Professorships will start in the range of £46,485 - £58,596 per annum; Associate Professorships will start in the range of £62,098 - £65,814 per annum.
We particularly encourage women and/or candidates from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background to apply for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level within our University. Appointment will be based on merit alone. As a signatory of DORA (https: // sfdora.org) the University is committed to assessing research on its own merits rather than on the basis of the journal in which it is published.
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Please ensure that in the Upload section of the online application you provide:
A research proposal of no longer than 3 pages, including a description as to how your research plans fit with existing activities in the Department. It is not necessary to review the overall plans of existing research in Cambridge except where they are directly relevant to your proposal.
A two-page statement on your approach to teaching and how you believe you can contribute to the success of teaching in the Department.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit the Department, to give research and teaching presentations, for informal discussion and formal interview.
For informal enquiries, prospective candidates are invited to contact the Office of Head of Department (Prof Jason Robinson, Ruth Cameron, and James Elliott): [email protected]
Please quote reference LJ44764 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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We reserve the right to fill the position with a qualified candidate prior to the conclusion of the advertising period.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Further informationDepartment of Materials Science and Metallurgy
Salary£46,485-£58,596
ReferenceLJ44764
CategoryAcademic
Published16 January 2025
Closing date10 March 2025