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| Lecturer (Teaching) in Observational Astrophysics at UCL, London | Closing date: 2024-11-15
Contact: Dr. Steve Fossey |
The Dept. of Physics & Astronomy at UCL invites applications for a Lecturer (Teaching) in Observational Astrophysics. The UCL Observatory (UCLO) is operated by the UCL Department of Physics and Astronomy, and used for teaching observational (laboratory) astrophysics to undergraduate students, and also engaging in public-outreach and research activities. The new Lecturer will be based at UCLO, and will work closely with UCLO staff and Astrophysics research colleagues, and with teaching staff in the Dept. of Physics and Astronomy.
| | ▸ more | Lecturer (Teaching) in Observational Astrophysics
Department of Physics & Astronomy, UCL
Location: London, UK
Salary: £52,487 -- £61,534 (Grade 8, inc. London weighting)
Closing Date: 15-Nov-2024
ABOUT US
UCL is one of the world's top universities based in the heart of London. UCL students taking Astrophysics-related degrees in the Department of Physics and Astronomy attend observational courses at UCL Observatory (UCLO, Mill Hill, NW London), which has a track record of astrophysics teaching, research activity and public engagement. UCLO hosts a team of academic teaching and technical staff with a broad range of expertise; and has strong links with academic research staff in the Dept's Astrophysics Group, who support the teaching and research function of UCLO, in the delivery of UCLO modules and research projects for undergraduate and masters-level students.
ABOUT THE ROLE
UCL invites applications for a Lecturer (Teaching) in Observational Astrophysics. The new Lecturer will be based at UCLO, and will work closely with UCLO and Astrophysics colleagues, and with teaching staff in Physics and Astronomy.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and assisting practical-class modules in observational astrophysics at UCL Observatory. They will design and develop course content and materials, translating advances in astrophysics to UCLO teaching, and developing effective assessment and feedback. They will supervise undergraduate and MSc-postgraduate student projects, making use of UCLO facilities. They will contribute to facility design and development at UCLO to extend the range of activities available to students.
Candidates will need to upload a CV (including a list of publications), and the contact information for three references. A full cover letter addressing how the candidate meets the person specification should also be included using the "Cover Letter" section of the online form.
Informal enquiries regarding the vacancy can be made to: Dr. Steve Fossey, s.fossey @ ucl.ac.uk
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have a PhD in Astrophysics or closely related discipline and Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) or equivalent professional teaching qualification.
It is essential that you have experience of teaching astrophysics in a higher-education context, ideally within an observatory environment. You will also possess the knowledge and experience of techniques and technologies in observational astrophysics.
The ability to teach astrophysics to undergraduates and postgraduates at a high level and experience of supervising undergraduate or masters-level student research projects is key.
TO APPLY
Full details (job description and person specification) and the online application form are available at the UCL jobs page:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=28551
WHAT WE OFFER
At UCL, we offer a competitive benefits package including 27 days annual leave plus six days (bank holidays are in addition), hybrid and flexible working, pension scheme, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity/ paternity/ adoption pay, workplace nursery, employee assistance programme and much more!
For more information on our benefits, please visit our staff benefits webpage - https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
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