Expressions of Interest for Advanced Fellowships

Physics World; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sussex invites applications for advanced long-term fellowships in physics and astronomy, including STFC and Royal Society opportunities. Candidates are expected to submit detailed research proposals and CVs, focusing on their intended research group's work. This role aims to foster research excellence and promote diversity within the scientific community.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a PhD and have experience in research.
• Strong research proposal writing skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and submit a detailed research proposal for the fellowship.
• Provide two letters of recommendation.

Skills

Research proposal writing

Physics

Astronomy

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Sussex in Brighton, UK, invites expressions of interest from candidates to apply for advanced long-term fellowships with the

• Astronomy Centre;
• Experimental Particle Physics group;
• Theoretical Particle Physics group.

We are seeking candidates to apply for:

• STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship (ERF);
• Royal Society University Research Fellowship (URF);
• Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship.

Expressions of interest should be sent by email to Dr. Jonas Lindert at [e-mail] (Your email should have the subject “Advanced Fellowships Sussex”) by 10th July 2025. Please indicate the research group you are interested in.

To be considered, please submit the following documents:

1. STFC ERF Expression of Interest Form [DOCX 26.08KB], including a detailed research proposal.
2. A narrative CV in the Résumé for Research and Innovation (R4RI) format.
3. A research proposal (maximum 3 pages), structured using STFC’s format, with clear vision and approach sections.

Please also arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the contact email by the same deadline.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified in late July and will be assigned a mentor to help develop their full applications.

We welcome informal enquiries and are committed to diversity and equality, encouraging applications from minority groups, women, persons with disabilities, and individuals of any sexual orientation or gender identity.