Lectureship/Associate Prof. in Experimental Earth Materials

About the role

We are offering a full-time permanent academic post for a future research leader in the area of Experimental Earth Materials (rock physics, experimental petrology and/or mineral physics or other closely related discipline). The post is available at Lecturer (Grade 8) or Associate Professor (Grade 9) level, dependent on experience.

UCL Earth Sciences has a strong tradition of research into the materials in the solid Earth. As such, our experimental laboratories host a broad range of equipment designed to study the physical properties of rocks and minerals. Our laboratories are supported by technical staff with decades of design, mechanical engineering, electrical and systems control knowledge allowing us to build and maintain unique capabilities that constantly push the frontiers. We expect the successful applicant to embed themselves within this community, aiming to use or extend our facilities to realise their own ambitious research programme.

The research focus of the appointed academic could fall anywhere within the fields of rock physics, experimental petrology or mineral physics provided it complements and extends existing capabilities. The appointed person will seek to build links within the experimental lab group, with other members of the Department, and/or with those throughout UCL more widely.

About you

The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge and expertise in any area of experimental earth materials (rock physics, experimental petrology and/or mineral physics or other closely related discipline) evidenced by a strong publication record in leading international research journals.

An ambitious experimental research vision that supports and enhances the experimental labs in UCL Earth Sciences and evidence of obtaining external funding as PI to pursue research activities is essential.

For consideration at Associate Professor level candidates will have evidence of sustained research funding to support an independent research team from external sources as evidenced by the holding of research grants as principal investigator and
an outstanding international research profile with substantial and sustained contributions to knowledge or other outcomes appropriate to the discipline.

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