Applications are invited for these prestigious postdoctoral fellowships funded by the University and targeted at excellent women scientists and engineers, under-represented in these subjects, who wish to establish a research career in the UK . The Fellowships will commence in October 2010.
As this scheme offers a recognised first step into an independent research career, 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 2009. 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 for research to be based at the University of Nottingham .
• The possibility of holding appointments on a part-time basis or of converting from full-time to part-time and back again to help match work and family commitments.
• The possibility of claiming some funds for family support where these can be justified on scientific grounds, for example, cost of childcare during a conference or collaborative visit abroad.
• The possibility of reclaiming maternity leave.
• The option of participating in a mentor scheme and career advice as required.
Subjects covered: Science, Engineering and Technology, Medicine.
Length of Tenure: Two years guaranteed. Academic years 2010/11 and 2011/12
Place of Tenure: The University of Nottingham.
Value: Salaries will be set on the Research and Teaching Staff 4/5 scales, the top of scale 5 being £ 43,622 (salary can progress to £ 50,569 subject to performance). An annual research expenses grant of up to £5,000 for each year the fellowship is held. Where appropriate, support for childcare to a maximum of £5,000 per year will also be available.
Application procedure:
Research Project
Applicants should specify a research project and discuss their application with the Head of School (or their representative, as nominated in the ‘List of Head of School Contact Details') where the work is to be carried out, prior to submission. A statement of support from the relevant Head of School will be required with all applications. List of Head of School contact details.
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The Anne McLaren Fellowships will be advertised on the University's online recruitment service http://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx from mid-October 2009. This service operates with an on-line application form to complete. Where prompted by the service you must also attach the following to your application:
• University of Nottingham Anne McLaren Fellowship Application Form
• A detailed CV.
A signed supporting statement from the relevant Head of School indicating how the research would fit with the School's research strategy. This statement must be obtained from the Head of School as a .pdf document.
• Head of School Support Form
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