Presidential Fellowship (School of Science & Technology)

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution.

The combined university is one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital, as well as one of the largest higher education destinations for London students.

Combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, law, creativity, communications, science and technology, we are creating a ‘health powerhouse’ for students, researchers, the NHS and partners in uniting a world-leading specialist health university. We are now one of the UK’s largest health educators, where staff and students have access to an expanded team of brilliant academic and professional services colleagues, combined resources and facilities and more interdisciplinary opportunities.

The merger creates opportunities to generate significant change in the world of healthcare including changes to treatment, population health monitoring, workforce development and leadership, policy, and advocacy.

City St George’s is a global institution dedicated to academic excellence, with a strong focus on business, professional practice, and the professions. Located in central London, we attract around 20,000 students, over 40% of whom are postgraduates, from more than 150 countries, along with staff from over 75 countries. Following our recent merger with St George’s, University of London, our student population has grown to 27,000, and our portfolio in medical research and education has expanded. Our research is globally recognized for its quality and impact, with 86% rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in REF2021.

The School of Science and Technology (SST) seeks an exceptional researcher to join us as a Presidential Fellow, focusing on advancing research in Quantum Computing Theory and Quantum Algorithms. Our strategy prioritises cutting-edge research that is significant, impactful, and engaged with the community. You will play a key role in shaping the future of research at the University and in your field. You will have three years of protected research time to pursue an innovative research agenda and establish an independent career, with the opportunity for a permanent lecturer position afterward, subject to satisfactory performance.

You will lead or contribute to an SST team working on a specific, multidisciplinary research topic. You will collaborate with the School’s academics to publish research findings in conferences and journals, prepare new proposals for external funding, and support the supervision of doctoral students. Academic mentoring arrangements will be established to support your development and help you realise your potential. You may be required to undertake a limited amount of teaching to aid your integration and prepare for a permanent academic position at the end of the Fellowship.

Applicants must have: i) a PhD in Quantum Computing or a related research area, ii) a strong research track record, including publications in relevant conferences and journals in Quantum Computing, iii) excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively, and iv) strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated through academic publications and presentations.

Closing date for applications: 30^th September 2024

Interviews are scheduled for: 24^th October 2024

Please see the job description and person specification for more detail. For further, informal, information please contact Alfredo.

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