Senior Lecturer in Data Science and Astrophysics

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Basis: Full-Time

Senior Lecturer in Data Science and Astrophysics

Location: Portsmouth

Job Profile: Senior Lecturer in Data Science and Astrophysics

Salary: £45,413 – £55,755 per annum

Contractual Hours: 37

Job Category/Type: Permanent – Full-Time

Job Reference: REC00002990

Job Description

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:

We announce a Senior Lecturer position at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation at the University of Portsmouth. The successful applicant will deliver world-leading research outputs that complement and extend the existing portfolio of cosmology, gravitation and astrophysics research at the institute. The applicant will work with our existing team of Research Software Engineers to apply their data science expertise to tackle data-intensive problems. This work will have real-world impact within the institute’s core remit and through collaborations with researchers across the University and external partners. The applicant will contribute to teaching in the physics and maths programs and will have the opportunity to engage in outreach and public engagement in line with the institute’s objectives.

The ICG consists of 20 academic staff, around 20 postdoctoral researchers, 6 research software engineers, 3 outreach and public engagement fellows, around 30 PhD students, and has an active international visitors programme. Portsmouth has major involvement in the Dark Energy Survey (DES), the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), the Vera Rubin Observatory, ESA’s Euclid satellite mission, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO), the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA), the Gravitational Wave Optical Transient Observer (GOTO), and other international collaborations. The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet) and hosts the 4704-core SCIAMA supercomputer. More information is available at

Guidance for Application:

If you do not currently have Right to Work (RTW) in the UK, the University will support you to obtain the necessary VISA. If you are eligible for a Skilled Worker visa or a Global Talent Visa the University will support you with the required supporting documents.

Please note the following details will need to be submitted when applying to this role:

• Research and Innovation Statement
• CV
• Publication list
• Teaching Statement

Please submit the following directly to the department:

• Three letters of recommendation to be sent by email to to arrive by the same time by the closing date.

Fractional hours, flexible or hybrid working may be available for this role and can be discussed at interview.

Interviews are anticipated to be held early April 2025.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ian Harry via email:

Employer: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Benefits:

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
• The perks don’t stop there – click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits.

UKVI Statement:

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from all talented people. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.

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