director physics teacher Appleton, South East England, England
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Reporting to the Executive Directors of National Laboratories, the Director will lead a department of over one hundred staff and students across multiple national and international sites. They will provide financial and risk management with a budget of over £18M per year and collaborate with other senior professionals in STFC and in the national and international science communities to enable delivery of the science programme.
The Director will have a highly visible externally facing role, representing STFC on international bodies and committees, maintaining an awareness of and participation in global science strategy processes, and developing cooperative relationships with international laboratories. Significant travel will therefore be required. The successful candidate will also role model encouraging and promoting STFC’s values of equality, diversity and inclusion, and commitment to sustainability and investment in staff, in all their activities.
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STFC’s mission is to deliver world-leading national and international research and innovation capabilities and, through those, discover the secrets of the Universe. Our research and innovation campuses across the UK support fundamental research in astronomy, physics and space science. More information on our mission and strategy can be found in the STFC Strategic Delivery Plan.
As part of STFC’s national laboratories directorate, the Particle Physics Department (PPD):
- Supports the UK scientific community through the design, construction, operation, and exploitation of experiments in particle physics, particle astrophysics, and related areas
- Enables the future science programme through research and development in instrumentation, accelerators, computing, and data analysis
- Maintains facilities, expertise and talent in the scientific, technical and professional subject areas needed by the programme, and offers long-term career support for staff
- Ensures efficient and effective science via project management and operational support
- Defines and develops the future programme together with UK and international partners
- Supports STFC planning and decision-making, providing expertise, information, and insight
- Promotes societal, industrial, and interdisciplinary impact
- Develops sustainable approaches to all aspects of the science programme
To find out more about the state-of-the-art facilities available at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.
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Shortlisting Criteria:
- Exceptional professional record of achievement in experimental particle physics or particle astrophysics
- Proven track record of leadership within the academic community at senior level, and a broad knowledge of the relevant science landscape
- Experience of conducting research at a high level at major international laboratories and a network of connections throughout the international community
- Experience of conducting or overseeing strategy development, project management, resource planning, and operational delivery
- Ability to represent the high-level interests of STFC and the UK within the international particle physics community
Interview Criteria:
- Proven skills in effectively leading people and managing resources in pursuit of major projects, including commitment to developing others
- Knowledge of the coordination and political dynamic of international particle physics
- Familiarity with the organisation and delivery of particle physics in the UK
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships within and outside the particle physics field
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Please visit our Careers Portal to apply. Applicants should supply a cover letter of no more than four pages describing their vision for the particle physics department for the next ten years and outlining their suitability for the role against the specified shortlisting criteria. A CV of up to two pages should also be supplied.
Prospective applicants may informally discuss the role and work of PPD with the previous Director, Professor David Newbold ([email protected]).
The closing date for applications is 14th August 2023 with interviews scheduled for w/c 28th August 2023 in person at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request any adjustments, you can also find out more about our dedication to diversity here.
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This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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