UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH SCHOOL OF PHYSICS

INSTITUTE FOR ASTRONOMY, ROYAL OBSERVATORY EDINBURGH

Lecturer in Observational Astronomy

We are seeking candidates of international quality for a permanent Lectureship in Observational Astronomy at the Institute for Astronomy (IfA). We are interested in any high-quality candidate with a proven record of independent research, whose interests and expertise can either link with or enhance/complement the current research activities within the IfA We especially welcome applications from candidates with expertise of relevance to the teaching of observational astronomy and instrumentation.

You should demonstrate strength in research as well as interest and ability in teaching (the School of Physics was graded 5 in the last Research Assessment exercise, and graded Excellent by SHEFC in teaching quality, and aims to maintain or enhance both these gradings). The post is available from April 1st 2007, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The IfA undertakes a broad research programme in cosmology, galaxy formation/evolution, AGN, star formation, low-mass stars, and wide field astronomy, and is co-located with the UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UKATC) - see www.roe.ac.uk. The School of Physics at the University of Edinburgh is also part of the Scottish Universities Physics Alliance (SUPA) - see www.supa.ac.uk.

Salary Scale: Grade 8 £32795 -39160 p.a.

Closing date: 31st January 2007.

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Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be made to Professor James Dunlop (@roe.ac.uk).

Please apply on-line, following the procedure explained at www.jobs.ed.ac.uk. Further particulars are also available from this website.

The Royal Observatory Edinburgh comprises the UK Astronomy Technology Centre of the Science and Technology Facilities Council, the Institute for Astronomy of the University of Edinburgh, the Higgs Centre for Innovation and the ROE Visitor Centre.