STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowships and Royal Society University Research Fellowships 2022
Fellowship Opportunities 21st June 2022
We’re pleased to invite expressions of interest from potential applicants for both the STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowships (ERF) and Royal Society University Research Fellowships (URF).
Information on the ERF and URF can be found at the STFC and Royal Society websites respectively. Please note that schemes have not officially opened yet, but you can refer to last year’s material for general guidance.
You should make contact with the following senior staff members as appropriate for your research proposal:
· Prof Michael Garrett and Prof Richard Battye (Astronomy & Astrophysics)
· Prof Andrew Pilkington (Particle Physics)
· Prof Kieran Flanagan (Nuclear)
· Prof Roger Jones (Accelerator Physics)
· Prof Jeffrey Forshaw (Particle Theory)
· Prof Vladimir Falko (Theoretical Physics)
· Prof Anne Juel (Soft Materials)
· Prof Jian Lu (Biophysics)
· Prof Andrei Golov (Condensed Matter)
Expressions of interest should include:
· Scheme to be considered for (either ERF, URF or both)
· CV (we advise to use the Narrative CV template if you apply for the ERF)
· List of Publications (identify top 5; identify papers with a significant contribution if part of large collaborations)
· Preliminary research proposal (maximum 3 pages)
For the Ernest Rutherford Fellowship the departmental panel will use the following criteria to assess your expression of interest:
· The excellence of the research achievements of the applicant
· The potential of the individual to lead their research discipline
· The capability to maximise the potential of others and the ability to be, or become, a clear communicator and disseminator of knowledge
· The excellence, timeliness, feasibility, distinctive vision and importance of the proposed research
· Strategic value within the STFC programme
For the URF the departmental panel will use the following criteria to assess your expression of interest:
· The scientific track record of the applicant commensurate with research experience: past achievements, research career to date, publication record, likely contribution to research field, future potential to become a research leader
· The scientific merit, originality, significance and quality of proposed research project and likelihood of achieving goals
Deadline for consideration: 12 noon on Tuesday 12th July 2022
Expected date for offers to support: 22nd July 2021
If you are selected as one of the Manchester-supported candidates we will work with you to prepare the full application.
Expressions should be submitted to Research Support Managers Frank McGrory, or Alex Sinton and copied to the appropriate member of academic staff listed above.
If you have any queries please contact Rene Breton, Frank McGrory or Alex Sinton.
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