Junior Research Fellowship in Theoretical Physics
King's College wishes to appoint, with effect from 1 October 2010, a Junior Research Fellow in Theoretical Physics, with preference to quantum physics and early universe cosmology. A Junior Research Fellowship is a faculty-level postdoctoral position that is tenable for up to 4 years. Applications are welcome from graduates of any university. Candidates will usually have completed their PhD, and must have undertaken not more than 2 years of postdoctoral work by 1 October 2010.
The basic salary attached to the Fellowship is £19,030 to £23,105 per annum, depending on age and academic qualification. The basic salary can be supplemented by undertaking teaching within the College. The additional remuneration obtained in this way would usually lie in the range £2,000 to £4,000 per annum, depending on the amount of teaching undertaken.
The College offers generous help with accommodation. This takes one of three forms: single accommodation in College at a generously subsidised rent, or a shared-equity scheme, or a salary supplement of £4,000 per annum for those living out of College. A Junior Research Fellow has the right to take free meals in College for most of the year. The holder of the Fellowship can apply for research support of up to £1,000 per annum. This can be used for attending conferences, visiting other academic institutions and other such expenses. Some support for preschool children is also available.
Details of the method of application are available. The closing date for applications is Friday 20 November 2009. Short-listed candidates must be available for interview on Friday 19 February 2010.
