From: James McLaughlin

Research Assistant / Senior Research Assistant (3-year position) [reference :CEI09/07 ]

Applications are invited for an internally–funded, Postdoctoral Research Assistant / Senior Research Assistant to undertake research in Solar Physics with Dr James McLaughlin. This postdoctoral position is fixed term for a period of 3 years from September 2010 until August 2013 (September is the expected start date, but this is flexible).

Applications are welcome from all areas of Solar Physics research, including magnetohydrodynamics, mathematical modelling of solar phenomena, and the analysis of solar observations. Candidates should complete the application form and include a list of relevant publications as well as details of their research plans for the post.

If you are interested in applying for this position, feel free to call me (0191-227-3667) or email me for further details (james.a.mclaughlin@northumbria.ac.uk).

Note the deadline – Monday 5th April 2010 !

The job advert can be found here:

http://work4.northumbria.ac.uk/hrvacs/cei0907-10

and I have reproduced it below. Note that the position is advertised as : Mathematics – Ref: CEI09/07

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Senior Research Assistants/Research Assistants

School of Computing, Engineering and Information Sciences

Ref: CEI09/07-10

Salary: SRA: £25,198 – £30,656; RA: £20,316-£23,767

We are looking to appoint Senior Research Assistants / Research Assistants in the following areas:

• Mathematics (fixed term until August 2013) – Ref: CEI09/07

• Renewable Energy (fixed term for 3 years) – Ref: CEI09/08

• Imaging for Forensics and Security (fixed term for 3 years) – Ref: CEI09/09

• Photonic – Microwave Communication Engineering (fixed term until August 2011) – Ref: CEI09/10

You will be required to undertake research in a relevant area which is complementary to the current research portfolio of the School, contribute to teaching modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and engage in external activities to build collaborative research with other public and private organisations.

You must hold a good first degree and have subject expertise within the relevant discipline. Relevant specialist knowledge gained from experience of research activity, professional practice or consultancy is also essential. A PhD in a relevant discipline is required for applications at Senior Research Assistant level.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr. Colin Creasy on 0191 227 4348.

If you would like to apply, please send your completed Application Form to staffcareers@northumbria.ac.uk.

Application forms can be found here:

http://work4.northumbria.ac.uk/hrvacs/cei0907-10

Northumbria University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Closing date: 5 April 2010