10013671 – IPS Fellow
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Faculty of Technology
Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation
IPS Fellowship for the Knowledge Exchange and Commercialisation at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation
Apply online at http://port.engageats.co.uk/
Employment type: Fixed term for 48 months
Employment basis: Full time
Salary: £37,394 – £45,954
Position number: 10013671
Date published: 24 November 2014
Closing date: 19 January 2015
Interview date: To be scheduled between 2 – 6 February 2015
The Institute of Cosmology & Gravitation (ICG) will host a Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Innovations Partnership Scheme (IPS) Fellowship focused on enhancing the innovation, knowledge exchange,potential arising from research in physics (especially astrophysics). The fellow will develop collaborative projects activity with industrial funders across the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet; www.sepnet.ac.uk) with a view to increasing the volume, depth and value of commercialization of this research. Key responsibilities will include the auditing of the breadth, depth and readiness of commercialization of physics research at Portsmouth and other SEPnet universities, identifying companies (of all sizes) and clarifying their business needs and knowledge exchange concepts that could be addressed through available academic research, and provide support and mentorship to increase the level of engagement (of all types) across SEPnet.
The fellow will be based at the ICG but interact with many stakeholders across the University of Portsmouth, STFC and SEPnet, and work in collaboration with Prof. Averil McDonald (SEPnet) and Professor Seb Oliver (University of Sussex), and other IPS fellows in the region. The fellow will be expected to work independently and show a high level of motivation and entrepreneurialism. Ideally we are looking for someone with experience in business (technology/industrial/commercial) environment, with a track record in undertaking business development. The fellowship is jointly sponsored by STFC and SEPnet, in collaboration with the Faculty of Technology and Research and Innovation Service (RIS) at the University of Portsmouth.
The fellowship is for four years with a start date as soon as possible, or by 31st March 2015 at the latest.
For informal enquiries about this position please contact Bob Nichol (email bob.nichol@port.ac.uk ), or by calling +44 (0)23 9284 3117
Applications (application form, CV) should be submitted via the online application system at https://port.engageats.co.uk by the closing date. References will be requested prior to interview (please include names and contact details for at least three referees)
Late applications may be considered; please contact the HR Recruitment team via hrrecruitment@port.ac.uk for details on how to apply.
The ICG consists of 12 academic staff, 15 postdoctoral researchers and 20 PhD students, and is a member of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS-III and SDSS-IV), the Dark Energy Survey, the UK Low Frequency Array (LOFAR:UK) and the Euclid Consortium. The University of Portsmouth is a member of the South-East Physics Network (SEPnet) and hosts the 1500-core SEPnet-ASTRO supercomputer (SCIAMA).. For further information, please visit www.icg.port.ac.uk.
The South East Physics Network (SEPnet) was formed in 2008 as a network of six Physics departments in South East England. Its collaborative programmes of specialist outreach, employer engagement and research have helped to sustain the provision and take-up of undergraduate physics courses in the region, and the impact of research. SEPnet has now embarked on its second phase, including the expansion to nine physics-based departments and has received further funding from HEFCE to align its activities with institutional needs to enhance knowledge exchange and commercialisation of research”.
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but applications are particularly encouraged from traditionally under-represented groups in science. The University of Portsmouth is member of the Athena SWAN charter and an Institute of Physics Project Juno Supporter; these projects show a commitment to introduce organisational and cultural practices that promote gender equality in science and create a better working environment for men and women.
For detailed information about the vacancy, please select this link: 10013671 – IPS Fellow.docx
