EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship

Unit :  Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Salary :  £37,099
Location :  Milton Keynes
Please quote reference :  21261
Full-time but open to part-time options also. Fixed term contract for 1 year. Start date from March/April 2024 onwards, with some flexibility.
Closing Date :  15 January, 2024 - 12:00

Change your career, change lives

The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.

The role

The ESPRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship is a prestigious scheme aimed at the best recent PhD students whose PhD studies were funded in part or entirely by the EPSRC. It allows students to launch their research career by providing salary funding for 12 months beyond the point of PhD submission.

Doctoral Prize fellows are invited to submit their own research proposal within the remit of the EPSRC, and more specifically in one the following areas: Physics, General Engineering, Mathematical Sciences and IT, Systems Sciences and Software Engineering.

The proposal will need to include an element of new research, though this can build on their PhD research. Apart from a description of the proposed research, the proposal should include a statement of planned outputs and impact activities.

The University will provide Fellows with an excellent research and training environment, including a development programme for early career researchers.

Fellows will have a mentor who they need to identify prior to making an application to the Fellowship scheme.

Skills and experience

• PhD, in part or entirely funded by EPSRC, recently completed or close to completion.
• Ambition to become an independent researcher with potential to develop into a leader in their field of study.
• Experience of or interest in planning and engaging with research impact activities.

More information can be found in the Job Description attached below.

If you would like to discuss the particulars of this post before making an application, please email [email protected]  or contact 01908 655544.

What you get in return

We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.

We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for Process long term. Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.

How to apply

Unless otherwise stated in the advert, all applications are completed online via the OU Job’s page and following the instructions below and clicking the “APPLY NOW” link below. Applications submitted via 3rd  party websites will not be considered.

To apply for this role please submit the following:

• CV (Upload to ‘CV/Resume’ section in candidate portal when submitting your application).
• Completed Research Proposal Form . Please use the form that is provided. (Upload in the ‘Attachments’ section of the candidate portal when submitting your application).
• Completed Mentor Support Form (your mentor will need to complete this form). Please use the form that is provided. Please ensure to allow ample time for your mentor to complete the form and return to you for submission. (Upload in the ‘Attachments’ section of the candidate portal when submitting your application).

Please note that the generic text in the application portal tells you to upload your application as one document, this is not required for this role . Please follow the above instructions. Please include your surname, the name of the form and the role reference number in the name of each document you upload.

APPLY NOW

You will receive updates regarding your application from [email protected] . Please ensure this email address is added to your list of trusted senders. Please also keep an eye on your junk folder to ensure you do not miss any important updates regarding this role.

You can view your application communications on the Candidate portal .

Please note: If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview, however we thank you for your interest in The Open University and encourage you to apply for future positions. 

Find out more about us and our mission by watching this short video  (you will be taken to YouTube by clicking this link).

The Open University is an Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which diversity is embraced by maintaining and respecting the dignity, respect and civility of individuals from all backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences. The programmes in the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education, and Language Studies play an integral role in achieving the University’s widening participation and social justice mission. We strive to recruit, retain and develop the careers of a diverse pool of students and staff, and particularly encourage applications from all underrepresented groups.

The Open University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which is reflected in our mission to be open to people, places, methods and ideas. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment so that all our staff can reach their potential and attract diverse candidates.  We recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and culture, and that this difference brings great strength. 

We offer a range of inclusive employment policies which include family and carer friendly flexible working arrangements and have many supportive staff networks and wellbeing services. We also endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equity. 

 

Job related information : 

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Mentor Support Form.docx	37.74 KB
Research Proposal Form.docx	51.16 KB
Job Description – OU EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship.docx	51.76 KB

• Terms and Conditions - Research Staff  (PDF)

• Terms and Conditions - Research Staff  (Word document)

Posting Date :  24 October, 2023 - 15:15