We are a growing research group with many opportunities to join our research group expected over the coming years. If in doubt, or to check for any other possibilities, get in contact with members of academic staff.
Postdoctoral Research Associate Positions
- Postdoctoral research associate in Stellar Astrophysics within the SYMPHONY project supervised by Dr. Dominic Bowman. Application deadline of 5 Jan 2024 for a negotiable start date of 1 May 2024.
Postgraduate Student Opportunities
We have several PhD opportunities for starting in September 2024. This includes positions as part our new Centre of Doctoral Training (CDT) called NUData – which provides opportunities for a data-intensive astrophysics or cosmology project, with time spend working in industry. There are also possibilities for other funding streams, for PhDs including STFC-funded studentships. However, all applications should be presented through the same system/call. Details of the projects and how to apply are here: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/program/nudata-centre-for-doctoral-training-in-data-intensive-science/?p5700 (Deadline for applications: 31st January 2024)
Self-funded MPhil or PhD students can apply at anytime: It would be strongly recommended to contact the prospective advisors in advance.
If in doubt, just get in contact with the group.
Lecturer Positions
Faculty positions will be posted on the Newcastle University Jobs page.
Research Fellowships
The School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics at Newcastle University welcomes applications for postdoctoral fellowships to be hosted here. The University is open to discussing possibilities for open-ended contracts at the end of long-term fellowships.
If you are interested in applying for either:
to be hosted at Newcastle University. Preliminary enquiries should be submitted to Dr Jarlath McKenna (jarlath.mckenna@ncl.ac.uk) in advance of the next deadline (TBC for 2023).
The preliminary application should include:
- A CV with your key publications
- A 3 page draft proposal
For 2023 round the internal deadline is 11th July 2023 submitted to: jarlath.mckenna@ncl.ac.uk.
We also welcome applications for:
- UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships
- The Royal Astronomical Society Fellowship
- The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (UK’s eligibility to be confirmed)
- The Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship
- The Royal Society Newton International Fellowship
- and other external fellowships.
Please contact relevant members of academic staff to discuss research directions and Jarlath McKenna (jarlath.mckenna@ncl.ac.uk) for more practical information about the process.