Chair in Photon Science and Photonic Materials Job in Manchester, England

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Chair in Photon Science and Photonic Materials Job Description

The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences wishes to appoint a number of world-leading Professors to support its strategic growth in Photon Science and Photonic Materials. 

The ideal candidate will be a leading authority in their field with a strong track record in journal publication and research funding. In addition, a strong track record of teaching excellence covering undergraduate, postgraduate and CPD/executive education is essential. 

We would also expect the candidate to take a leading role in developing Photon Science and Photonic Materials across the Faculty and University. Successful candidates will join one on the nine Schools within the Faculty, where they will be expected to provide leadership promoting interdisciplinary research and education.

The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The Faculty is committed to Athena SWAN principles to promote women in Science, Engineering and Technology.

Overall Purpose of the Job:

As a Professor at the University of Manchester you will be a leading authority in your field and will be expected to produce high quality journal publications, deliver keynote presentations at leading conferences/ seminars and attract significant research funding from various sources.
You will provide leadership in the area of Photon Science and Photonic Materials and you will be expected to build up a strong team of funded PDRAs and research students, working with other leading academics in the University. 

You will also be expected to support our delivery of world-class education covering undergraduate, postgraduate and CPD/executive education. This will include providing  support to curriculum development, ensuring that the University remains at the forefront of  knowledge transfer.

You will be a member of the leading external professional institutions  and will be engaged in relevant external professional activities.

You will be a member of a School within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences,  as well as a member of the Photon Science Institute, and will be expected to provide  strategic leadership and operational management to deliver the strategic goals of the School,  Faculty and University. 

Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities or Duties:

Research and Innovation 
• Deliver research and innovation leadership in your area of expertise, as well as  supporting photon science and photonic materials research across the University. 
• Deliver high quality journal publications and keynote presentations at leading  conferences. 
• Attract significant research funding from various sources (RCUK, ERC, EU, Industry,  TSB, ETI, etc.) 
• Attract and supervise PGR (PhD, MPhil, MRes) students and ensure their successful  completion. 
Contribute to the wider internal and external research community e.g. by reviewing  journal articles, promotions peer review, peer review of research grants and  membership of leading professional bodies. 
• Participate and provide leadership in the commercialisation of intellectual property  and know-how arising from research and academic practice e.g. through spin-outcompanies, formal knowledge transfer activities and consultancy. 

Teaching and Learning 
• Deliver world-class teaching and learning to support our activities in undergraduate,  postgraduate, and CPD/executive education.
• Provide a range of timely student support to enhance the student experience and  achievements. 
• Supervise undergraduate and taught postgraduate students’ research projects. 
• Contribute to the planning, design and development of programmes and programme  units in the School, and across Schools. 
• Provide leadership in the continuing development of the curriculum. 
• Promote expertise to the wider public. 

Administration and Management 
• Provide leadership in research and teaching. 
Take an active senior role, along side professional colleagues, in managerial and  administrative duties and where appropriate to serve on committees within the School  and the Faculty. 
• Take responsibility for a defined Leadership and management role. 
• Contribute to the wider activities of the School, Faculty and University through input to  project teams, working groups and committees. 
• Engage enthusiastically as a team player  within a multidisciplinary division where  teamwork is critical.

Chair in Photon Science and Photonic Materials Job Requirements

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

You will have:  
• A PhD and an undergraduate degree (minimum 2.1) in Engineering or Physical  Science. 
• A strong track record of quality cited journal publications. 
• A track record of delivering keynote presentations. 
• A track record of attracting research funding from various sources. 
• A track record of successful supervision of PhD students. 
• Experience of proving leadership in research and education. 
• Demonstrable evidence of the ability to deliver high quality education.  
• Able to demonstrate successful supervision of undergraduate dissertations and  projects; 
• The ability to be able to contribute to a wider range of leadership and management  activities within the School and Faculty.  
• Experience of communication media 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Experience of pastoral care of staff and students.  
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues as part of a team. 

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience

You should have:  
• A clear understanding of the wider issues of the Grand Challenges outside your area  of expertise. 
International links with leading scholars and industry. 
• An understanding of UK government policy and International policy in Science and  Engineering.

Chair in Photon Science and Photonic Materials Application Information

Please apply with your CV and cover letter by the 'apply' button below. Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Colin Bailey, Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences: Email: [email protected] Telephone: +44 (0)161 306 9111.

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