Applications are invited for The University of Nottingham Anne McLaren Fellowships, which are targeted at exceptional female scientists and engineers who are typically under-represented in these subjects, and wish to establish a research career in the UK. The Fellowships are a recognised first step into an independent research career, and are funded by the University of Nottingham's Research and Knowledge Transfer Board. The Fellowships are available from October 2011.
Candidates must have submitted a PhD (viva does not need to have taken place) and have had no more than four years full-time postdoctoral experience by 1 October 2011. Career breaks such as maternity leave, EU national service and Voluntary Service Overseas can be discounted but teaching experience and/or time spent in industry since the award of a PhD should be included in the total amount of postdoctoral experience. Part-time appointments would be considered on a pro-rata basis. Individuals who have been promised or already have a permanent position are considered to have achieved the aims of the scheme already and will not be eligible. The scheme is designed to offer support and flexibility.
Each fellowship offers:
Two years independent funding, starting October 2011, to conduct research while based at the University of Nottingham.
Participation in a mentoring scheme, and career development programme.
Subjects covered: Academic disciplines in the Faculties of Science, Engineering and Medicine, plus the School of Geography, http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/departments/byfaculty.aspx.
Length of Tenure: Two years guaranteed. Academic years 2011/12 and 2012/2013
Place of Tenure: The University of Nottingham.
Salaries will be set on the Research and Teaching Staff Scales grade 4 or 5 (£27,319 to £43,840) depending on experience. The salary may progress annually, subject to performance. An annual research expenses grant of up to £5,000 for each year the fellowship will be awarded, and where appropriate, support for childcare to a maximum of £5,000 per year will also be available.
For further information about the scheme, please see: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/researchstaff/AnneMcLarenFellowships2011/index.aspx.
To apply, candidates must submit an expression of interest to the host school. Closing date: 17.00, 8 November 2010. Please quote ref. AMF/10.
