Assistant Professor Nuclear Fusion (Research & Education)

Durham University; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Département de Physique de l'Université de Durham recherche un Assistant Professor en Fusion Nucléaire. Ce poste requiert une expertise en recherche et enseignement dans le domaine, avec un engagement envers l'égalité et la diversité. Le candidat idéal possédera un doctorat en physique et une expérience de collaboration internationale, en plus d'être impliqué dans des projets de recherche et d'enseignement de haut niveau.

Benefits

Pension

Flexibilité des heures

Congé parental partagé

Soutien à la garde d'enfants

Qualifications

• Démontrer des résultats de recherche de haute qualité en diagnostics de fusion nucléaire.
• Engager dans des activités de services universitaires et de citoyenneté.
• Contribuer à l'enseignement dirigé par la recherche à des niveaux de premier et deuxième cycle.

Responsibilities

• Contribuer au Centre de Power Fusion pour la formation doctorale.
• Participer aux activités d'évaluation académique et de conseil.
• Renforcer les collaborations avec des projets UKAEA tels que MAST Upgrade et STEP.

Skills

Recherche en diagnostics de fusion nucléaire

Collaboration internationale

Enseignement et supervision de doctorants

Education

PhD en physique ou domaine connexe

Job description

The Department of Physics at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Assistant Professor (Nuclear Fusion). The successful candidate will be a member of the Centre for Advanced Instrumentation (CfAI).

About the Role

We welcome applications from those with research and teaching interests in magnetic confinement fusion, ideally in diagnostics for fast particles and/or MHD instabilities. The candidate will contribute to the Fusion Power Centre for Doctoral Training, of which Durham is a member.

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrate high-quality research outputs in nuclear fusion diagnostics.
• Engage in university services, citizenship, and values.
• Strengthen collaborations with UKAEA projects such as MAST Upgrade and STEP, and internationally in both academia and the private sector.
• Contribute to research-led teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Participate in academic assessment and advisory activities.

Research Group and Department

The Centre for Advanced Instrumentation is a major research group within the Department of Physics, comprising 10 staff, 39 research staff, 2 support staff, and about 20 postgraduate students. More information can be found at:

• Physics Department
• CfAI

Candidate Qualifications

• PhD in physics or a related field.
• Established research record at an internationally competitive level.
• Potential for teaching and supervising postgraduate students.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Equality and Benefits

Durham University values diversity and is committed to equality, holding the Athena SWAN charter and IoP Juno Champion status. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, and underrepresented groups. Benefits include pension, flexible/part-time hours, shared parental leave, and childcare support.

For more details, visit: Physics Department