About this role
Location: University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Duration: Fixed-term contract until 30th September 2029
About the Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries about the role, please contact Anne-Marie Broomhall, Associate Professor, at [email protected].
Flexible Working
We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Centre for Fusion, Space and Astrophysics within the Department of Physics at the University of Warwick.
We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to undertake research in the fields of helioseismology and asteroseismology. Our primary aim is to understand solar cycle variations in the excitation of acoustic oscillations by combining observations of solar and stellar p modes and high frequency pseudomodes with theory.
About You
We are looking for someone with a PhD in Physics (or similar) and a proven track record of research in solar or stellar physics, ideally with experience in helioseismology and/or asteroseismology.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description as a PDF below.
JD - Research Fellow (111825).pdf – 150KB
PhD Status
If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).
Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).
Closing Deadline: Wednesday 29 July 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.