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Lecturer in Astrophysics

Where

Keele University

What

Education

Type

Permanent

Closing

3 May 2026

Salary

Grade 7a Salary Range £41,064 - £47,389 (Incremental Progression)

Company

Keele University

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Full Time / Part Time (Job Share Considered) & Indefinite Agile Working (Blend of Home and Office-Based)

The Opportunity

This post represents an exciting opportunity to join Keele University's Astrophysics Research Centre within the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences and contribute to our world-class research and teaching. Building on established significant research strengths in exoplanetary, stellar and galactic astrophysics, as well as a strong performance at REF2021, Keele is looking to expand and increase its research base.

The postholder will be based in the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences, a research-intensive environment with internationally leading expertise in materials science, renewable energy, astrophysics and chemistry, and an award-winning track record in teaching innovation.

The School's links with Keele's Research Institutes for Digital Society, Sustainable Futures and Global Health and Wellbeing offer a supporting ecosystem for multidisciplinary engagement and translational research.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative individual who will contribute to our research and teaching. You will be committed to inclusive, high-quality teaching and student support, while also having a strong track record in research and evidence of applying for research funding.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff.

In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

  • Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
  • Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
  • Excellent staff pension scheme
  • Access to continued personal, professional and career development
  • On site 'outstanding' nursery
  • Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
  • Cycle to Work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience.

With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found athttps://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Please note this appointment is subject to medical clearance by the University's Occupational Health provider.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Tasnim Munshi ([email protected]) or Professor Nick Wright ([email protected]). Applications to these addresses will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held on: 11th June 2026

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