Job Description

Grade UE08 (50,253-61,759) or UE09 (63,606-78,469)

College of Science & Engineering, School of Mathematics, Centre for Plasma Theory

Open ended contract, 35 hours per week

Number of positions: 1

Applications are invited for an academic staff position at the Centre for Plasma Theory (CPT), in the University of Edinburgh School of Mathematics. This position forms part of a strategic initiative to expand CPT.


Candidates are also encouraged to apply for the Lecturer/Reader that is being advertised through The School of Physics and Astronomy.

The Opportunity:

The Centre for Plasma Theory, established in 2025, is a collaborative research institution that brings together researchers from the Schools of Mathematics, and Physics & Astronomy, with interests in theoretical aspects of plasma physics including both kinetic and fluid theory and simulation. We aim to be a vibrant, successful and interactive research centre that generates and exploits new ideas and discoveries in the field of theoretical plasmas. We aim to be a national centre for plasma theory with applications in both fusion and astrophysical plasmas, embedded in a wider UK network.


With this new appointment, we aim to bring an outstanding theoretician to the Centre. We seek a highly creative researcher pursuing an original, ambitious research programme in mathematical aspects of plasmas and an inspiring teacher.


CPT and the School of Mathematics are committed to promoting diversity in plasma theory and we specially encourage application from women and applicants from other under-represented groups.




The appointment will be at either Lecturer (UE08) or Reader (UE09) level, depending on experience.

Your skills and attributes for success:

PhD and significant further research experience in theoretical plasmas. Capacity to develop academic leadership Significant, and growing, international recognition Good understanding of the wider discipline Ability to develop research proposals and win support for them Ability and commitment to work with research students and postdoctoral researchers Commitment to excellent teaching of undergraduate and post-graduate courses Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills

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Lecturer

Reader

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. CPT nurtures excellence and encourages a broad perspective and the free exchange of ideas. You will enjoy a collaborative atmosphere and a thriving research environment.


You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme

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staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more. Click to access our

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The University of Edinburgh holds an Athena Swan Silver status in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.


If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our

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The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office's English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.


The closing date for applications is

12 December 2025

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Interviews are expected to be in mid February 2026