Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Theoretical and Computational Physics

The Department of Physics at the University of Bath is seeking to appoint a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) who will contribute to and expand the research strengths of the Theoretical and Computational Physics group and the Department.

Candidates from across the whole spectrum of theoretical physics are welcome, but those with a background at the intersection of nanoscience and photonics are particularly encouraged to apply, especially if their research has a potential relevance to healthcare. 

• You will have a proven track record of research excellence in an international setting 
• Evidence of obtaining research funding commensurate with your experience and will establish a well-funded autonomous research programme 
• Contribute to the development and delivery of new undergraduate modules, particularly in Physics with Theoretical Physics

The Theoretical and Computational Physics group has an international reputation for developing innovative theoretical and computational methods and applying them to interdisciplinary problems. We often work collaboratively with experimentalists both in Bath and elsewhere. Within the University, there are collaboration opportunities with the other groups in the department: Nanoscience, Photonics and Astrophysics, as well as across departments and faculties. 

The University of Bath is a leading research-intensive University. In the recent REF2021 assessment, 96% of the Department’s submitted research activity was ranked world-leading or internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour. 

The Department, which graduates approximately 120 high-calibre undergraduate students each year, consists of over 40 academic staff with over 50 postdoctoral researchers & PhD students. 

Both the Department and the University are committed to providing an encouraging and inclusive working environment. 

We are working to improve the present gender balance within the Department, and particularly welcome applications from women, who are currently under-represented in academic posts.

The completed online application form alone will be used in the first, anonymised, selection stage.

In addition to the application form, please upload the following for the second shortlisting stage:

• your CV and a cover letter, including full list of publications;
• a statement describing proposed research activities and including comments on your fit to the department and your plans regarding research funding (maximum two pages A4);
• a statement discussing your approach to undergraduate teaching (maximum one page A4).

We encourage informal enquiries about the role and the Department, as well as the UK research funding climate. In the first instance, please contact Dr Marcin Mucha-Kruczynski, Leader of the Theoretical and Computational Physics group ([email protected] ). 

We aim to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award . We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams. 

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We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details will be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.