Closing Date : 07 December 2009
Applications are invited for these prestigious postdoctoral fellowships funded by the University and targeted at excellent women scientists and engineers, under-represented in these subjects, who wish to establish a research career in the UK. The Fellowships are available from October 2010.
As this scheme offers a recognised first step into an independent research career, candidates must have submitted a PhD (viva does not need to have taken place) and have had no more than four years’ full-time postdoctoral experience by 1 October 2009. Career breaks such as maternity leave, EU national service and Voluntary Service Overseas can be discounted, but teaching experience and/or time spent in industry since the award of a PhD should be included in the total amount of postdoctoral experience. Part-time work will be considered on a pro-rata basis. Individuals who have been promised, or already hold, a permanent post are considered to have achieved the aims of the scheme already and will not be eligible. The scheme is designed to offer support and flexibility.
Each fellowship offers:
Two years’ independent funding for research to be based at the University of Nottingham.
The possibility of holding appointments on a part-time basis or of converting from full-time to part-time and back again to help match work and family commitments.
The possibility of claiming some funds for family support, where these can be justified on scientific grounds, for example, cost of childcare during a conference or collaborative visit abroad.
The possibility of reclaiming maternity leave.
The option of participating in a mentor scheme, and career advice as required.
Subjects covered: Science, Engineering and Technology, Medicine.
Length of Tenure: Two years guaranteed. Academic years 2010/11 and 2011/2012.
Place of Tenure: The University of Nottingham.
Salaries will be set on the Research and Teaching Staff 4/5 scales, the top of scale 5 being £43,622 per annum (salary can progress to £50,569 per annum, subject to performance). An annual research expenses grant of up to £5,000 for each year the fellowship is held. Where appropriate, support for childcare to a maximum of £5,000 per year will also be available.
For further details of documents to submit with your application see: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ris/html/Anne_McLaren_Fellowship.php.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Rebecca Stokes, Email:Rebecca.Stokes@Nottingham.ac.uk.
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