Assistant / Associate Professor in Particle Physics

Job Description

Assistant Professor / Associate Professor in Imperial College London, seeks Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Experimental Particle Physics to join the Department of Physics within the Faculty of Natural Sciences.

We are Imperial – a world-leading university for science, technology, engineering, medicine and business (STEMB), where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

As a global top ten university in London, we use science to try to understand more of the universe and improve the lives of more people in it. Across our nine campuses and throughout our Imperial Global network, our 22,000 students, 8,000 staff, and partners work together on scientific discovery, innovation and entrepreneurship. Their work navigates some of the world’s toughest challenges in global health, climate change, AI, business leadership and more.

Founded in 1907, Imperial’s future builds on a distinguished past, having pioneered penicillin, holography and fibre optics. Today, Imperial combines exceptional teaching, world-class facilities and a habit of interdisciplinary practice to unlock scientific imagination.

Imperial has four academic faculties – Engineering, , and Business School, as well as a significant number of challenging world problems.

Imperial has a leadership model comprising the and Deputy President, Professor Peter Haynes.

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• The Post Job Title: Department/Division Faculty: Campus location: Job Family/Level: Accountable to: Responsible to: Key working relationship (Internal): Key working relationship (external): Working hours: Contract type:
• Background of the post

This appointment will strengthen and expand the Department’s internationally recognised research portfolio in experimental particle physics, with particular emphasis on intensity-frontier programmes probing fundamental interactions and physics beyond the Standard Model. The postholder will enhance the Department’s leadership and visibility in major international collaborations, while fostering new opportunities for interdisciplinary research, postgraduate training, and engagement with the wider particlephysics community.

In particular, this post offers a unique opportunity to play a leading role in the design and construction of the SHiP (Search for Hidden Particles) experiment, with access to externally funded resources to support the experimental programme. It is also expected that the postholder will contribute to broader research programmes in related areas, as well as delivery of Assistant Professor / Associate Professor in Particle Physics Physics Natural Sciences South Kensington Academic Job Family, Assistant Professor/Associate Professor Head of Department Head of Department Other academics, college support staff and students Academic staff from other Universities, collaborators, funders’ representatives and industry and network partners As reasonably necessary but normally not less than 35 hours per week Full-time, Open ended the Department’s world -leading educational provision.

The Department of Physics at Imperial has internationally leading expertise across experimental and theoretical particle physics, with a long record of leadership in major international collaborations at CERN.

The post will sit within the Department's Physics of Particles Community, which investigates particle interactions at the smallest scales to discover new particles, forces and phenomena, advancing our understanding of the Universe. This research drives technological innovation in accelerators, detectors, data handling, analysis and machine learning. The postholder will join the established SHiP experiment activity whilst also developing connections and collaborations across the Department and wider scientific community.

• Information about the Faculty of Natural Sciences

We are Imperial ’ s world-changing natural sciences faculty, where scientific imagination reveals our world and shapes its future.

The Faculty of Natural Sciences enjoys an outstanding reputation for high-quality research and education.

Employing over 1,200 staff, with approximately 4,600 students and with a research income in excess of £70 million, it is home to the departments of Chemistry, ,, Centre for Environmental Policy and the Grantham Institute –

.

Imperial offers significant opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaborations and, in pursuing a truly multidisciplinary approach, the Faculty addresses some of the world’s most challenging problems.

Research and education take place in a diverse and stimulating academic environment, located across three campuses: South Kensington (central London), White City (west London) and Silwood Park (near

Ascot in Berkshire).

The Faculty is led by the Dean, Professor Richard Craster develop the highest quality students and staff for its successful undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

The Faculty’s academics are highly regarded for their commitment to research and the volume and quality of their research. Cross-Imperial interdisciplinary and inter-Faculty activities flourish, and enormous mutual benefit is gained from national and international alliances and collaborations with industry and with other institutions and organisations.

Further information about the Faculty’s structure and activities can be found on website.

• The Department of Physics The Department is led by Professor Stefan Söldner-Rembold Mathematics Physics Life Sciences, as well as the Climate Change and the Environment

, and is committed to continuing to attract and -led learning and teaching Faculty of Natural Sciences and has been at the forefront of Physics since its foundation over 150 years ago. The Department can trace its roots at South Kensington back to 1872 and was one of the founding pillars of the newly established Imperial College of Science and Technology in 1907. We aim to inspire world-class science in fundamental theory and experimentation while providing high-quality teaching and education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Department of Physics is an Athena Silver SWAN Award winner reflecting our commitment to building a supportive, inclusive and highly motivated community.

4.1 Staffing and size of the Department

There are ~400 members of staff including 120 academics, 169 fellows and postdocs, and 100 research, teaching and operations specialist and professional support staff. We have about 1000 undergraduate students, 150 postgraduates (taught) and 250 PhD students.

4.2 Research

The aim of the Department is world class science in fundamental theory, experimentation, leadership of large international projects, applications in advanced technology and development of specialist infrastructure and facilities. We are an internationally renowned Physics department, which enables us to create groups of international standing, and with sufficient scale and critical mass, that they influence the research agenda and attract the world’s top researchers. Our research portfolio covers the full range of theoretical and experimental physics, allowing us to respond rapidly to opportunities and initiatives.

The Department is structured into five Research Communities that drive new research directions: Light, Matter, Physics of Particles, Physics of the Universe, and Space, Plasma and Climate. Staff

can associate with multiple Communities, the to multidisciplinary challenges.

4.3 Education

Undergraduates can take a variety of three and four-year programmes leading to a BSc or MSci award in either Physics or Physics with Theoretical Physics. We are currently introducing a new Physics with Astrophysics degree programme. Our MSci programme also offers a year abroad.

We offer several Masters’ programmes in Physics, Machine Learning and Big Data, Soft Electronic Materials, Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces (QFFF), and Optics and Photonics. Further details on all our Undergraduate and Graduate degrees are available o Undergraduate Student web pages: Study | Faculty of Natural Sciences | Imperial College London providing flexibility needed tackle n the Department’s

4.4 Relationship with other departments and faculties We hold grants jointly with all departments in the Faculty of Natural Sciences and all Faculties at Imperial. Many of our collaborations are supported through leadership and involvement in Imperial College Global Challenge Institutes and Imperial College Centres and Networks of Excellence.

Details of these can be found at: Multidisciplinary networks, centres and institutes | Imperial

College London

• The Post – Key Result Areas, Main Duties and Responsibilities 5.1 Research
• To develop a broad range of research within department.
• To direct, lead, or contribute to, a research area at the highest scientifically rigorous levels.
• To supervise, train and mentor research staff and students at the highest scientifically rigorous levels.
• To obtain funds and research grants and to encourage and guide junior research staff to do the same.
• To manage research projects.
• To write reports for research sponsors and to take part in Audit.
• To publish high-quality research in peer reviewed journals.
• To attend and present work at national and international conferences.
• To develop contacts with other research organisations, both academic and commercial.
• To collaborate with and strengthen links with colleagues within the Faculty of Natural

Sciences across all departments and contribute to the work of the Faculty and wider university.

• To play a role in the national and international research community and learned societies.
• To attend and contribute to research and administrative meetings within the Department as and when requested.
• To foster scientific collaborations through organising, attending and contributing to multidisciplinary meetings, within the Department and with other appropriate parties at Imperial.

5.2 Education - Teaching and Training

• To teach and examine courses at all levels – degrees – through lectures, seminars, tutorials, course work and personal supervision.
• To plan and review own approach to teaching.
• To act as a coach and role model through excellent practice and mentoring of colleagues.
• To supervise PhD candidates.
• To provide pastoral support for students.
• To contribute to curriculum development.
• To take a leading role in, or contribute to, the development of teaching and teaching methods and assessment.
• To contribute to the enhancement of quality teaching within the field.
• To act as an external examiner for postgraduate students.
• To work with national bodies on curriculum development and quality assurance.

5.3 Strategy and Business Planning

• To participate in the business planning and objective setting process for the academic team and the departments
• To make a significant contribution to building and establishing links between the appropriate departments and colleagues in other parts of Faculty and wider Imperial.
• To play an active part in the strategic planning of financial, staff and research resources.
• To represent the Department, Faculty and Imperial at external meetings, as appropriate.

5.4 Leadership and Team Working

• To demonstrate excellent leadership skills with to academic teams, the department, and in national/international initiatives.

undergraduate, masters and higher research regard individual performance, Faculty, Imperial, when participating

• To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and wider university as required.
• To resolve conflict and difficult situations through negotiation and discussion, involving appropriate parties.
• To adhere to Imperial’s guidelines on leave including reporting absence.

5.5 Management and Administrative duties

• To play an active part in or contribute to the management of financial, staff and research resources, in line with Imperial policy and procedure.
• To play a supportive role in unit administration, as appropriate.
• To undertake appropriate administrative tasks in support of the department’s teaching and research activities.
• To attend relevant academic or management committees.
• To comply with Imperial and departmental policies.
• To undertake other appropriate administrative duties commensurate with the grade of the post.

5.6 Staff Management

• To take responsibility for the appointment, management and development of Imperial staff, in line with university’s policies and procedures.
• To participate in team objective setting as part of the annual job planning cycle.

• To be responsible for the annual review conversation (ARC) with staff who report to the post holder.
• Annual Review Conversation (ARC) and Mentoring Annual Review Conversation (ARC)

The Annual Review Conversation (ARC) is an opportunity for staff to have a discussion with their line manager, focusing on everything they need to thrive at work. Building on regular oneto-one meetings, ARC aims to recognise ongoing contributions and plan for the future based on individual and departmental needs and aspirations.

schemes when requested to do so by the Dean of the Faculty or Heads of Departments. ARCs are conducted annually, in conjunction with the line manager.

Mentoring

Imperial will provide a mentor to the appointee through our Mentoring at Imperial scheme.

Mentoring at Imperial | Administration and support services | Imperial College London Imperial's mentoring scheme, available to all our job families and Faculties, is a widely used development tool that enhances effectiveness, confidence, and career advancement. Mentoring is based on a trusting, mutually respectful relationship where one colleague development with their expertise and knowledge. Most mentoring occurs between senior and junior colleagues, although peer mentoring is also possible. Through confidential one-to-one conversations, mentees are encouraged and challenged to achieve their potential and aspirations.

• Workplace Environment and Inclusivity

The post holder will have office facilities, and access to administrative support at South Kensington campus.

All members of our community are expected to follow the framework. Our values are: Staff are required to participate in these supports another’s

Imperial Values & Behaviours

• Respect
• Collaboration
• Excellence
• Integrity
• Innovation

Employees are also required to comply with all Imperial policies and regulations paying special attention to:

• Overseas working
• External interests
• Smoke-free policy
• Probation periods

All employees must undertake specific training and assume responsibility for safety-relevant to specific roles, as set out on Imperial's Website Health and Safety Structure and Responsibilities page.

Imperial is a proud signatory to the San-Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions, we evaluate applicants on the quality of their work, not the journal impact factor it is see https://www.imperial.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/support-for-staff/scholarlycommunication/bibliometrics/initiatives-and-resources-on-responsible-metrics/ Imperial believes that the use of animals in research is vital to improve human and animal health and welfare. Animals may only be used in research programmes where their use is shown to be necessary for developing new treatments and making medical advances. Imperial is committed to ensuring that, in cases where this research is deemed essential, all animals in the our care are treated with full respect, and that all staff involved with this work show due consideration at every level: Find out more about animal research at Imperial

Culture and inclusion

Our values are not just a statement on our webpage, they are the fuel behind our commitment towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all.

We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation.

Imperial has a Race Equality Charter action plan November 2021. We are also a Disability Confident Leader and .

All staff members are encouraged to engage with our staff networks, including:

• Imperial As One for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and allies
• Able@Imperial for staff with disabilities and allies
• Imperial Pride Network for LGBTQ+ staff and allies Our other networks include the Black Postdoctoral Network, , and Imperial has family leave policies which are available to staff irrespective of gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, biological sex, or transitioning. There is also a policy.

where published. For more information, in place after receiving the bronze award in Stonewall Diversity Champion

Parents Carers’ networks.

The Inclusion Team provides advice, guidance and training for all staff to raise awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion, with senior leadership support (including that of the Associate

Provosts for EDI).

• Person Specification

Applicants will be assessed against the following person specifications, taking into account the level of the position for which they are applying:

E – Essential: Requirements without which the job could not be done.

D – Desirable: Requirements that would enable the candidate to perform the job well.

Requirements – Assistant Professor (E) and Education

Essential

Desirable (D)

PhD in Physics or related field or equivalent

E Knowledge and Experience

A developing national and international reputation and expertise in the E field of experimental particle physics (commensurate with career stage) Evidence of contribution to the development and performance of E colleagues through coaching and mentoring Experience of preparing grant applications for submission

E

A portfolio of research publications, confirming national standing

E (commensurate with career stage)

Experience of training Undergraduate and Postgraduate students

E

Experience of supervision of higher degrees (PhD)

E

Experience of research within a major international particle physics

E collaboration

Vision for an independent and internationally competitive research

E contribution in the field of Particle Physics and the hidden particles sector (commensurate with career stage) Evidence of a developing research profile and clear future research E plans that have the potential to contribute to and strengthen the Department's research priorities and strategic objectives

Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate well, conveying ideas and concepts clearly and E effectively

A high level of analytical capability

E

Ability to develop skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing E the performance of colleagues

Good leadership skills

E

Ability to work under pressure

E

Good organisational and management skills

E

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

E

Collaborative and able to build and sustain effective working

E relationships, both internally and externally Evidence of a developing research profile and clear future research E plans that have the potential to contribute to and strengthen the Department's research priorities and strategic objectives

Requirements – Associate Professor (E) and Education PhD in Physics or related field or equivalent

E Knowledge and Experience

An established national reputation and a developing international

E reputation and expertise in the field of experimental particle physics

A significant track record in attracting research funding

E

Evidence of contribution to the development and performance of E colleagues through coaching and mentoring Experience and capability to act as a role model in areas of research, E teaching and management as appropriate Extensive experience in leading the design of research programmes E An excellent record of research, evidenced by a portfolio of research E publications, confirming national/international standing (commensurate with career stage) Experience of training Undergraduate and Postgraduate students

E

Experience of supervision of higher degrees (PhD)

E

Evidence of management and administration experience

E

Experience of research within a major international particle physics

E collaboration

Vision for an independent and internationally competitive research

E contribution in the field of Particle Physics and the hidden particles sector Evidence of independent scientific leadership within a collaboration D

Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate well, conveying ideas and concepts clearly and E effectively

A high level of analytical capability

E

Ability to make a significant contribution to the management of a E department Proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the E performance of colleagues, ensuring the effective performance and development of a leading research department

Good leadership skills

E

Ability to work under pressure

E

Good organisational and management skills

E

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

E

Collaborative and able to build and sustain effective working

E relationships, both internally and externally Ability to demonstrate a coherent and sustainable research programme E and profile, with clear future plans that align with and strengthen the Department's research priorities and strategic objective Personal attributes for all levels (E) and

Essential

Desirable (D)

Essential

Desirable (D)

A willingness to undertake any necessary training and development

E activities for the role

Personal attributes for all levels

Essential (E) and Desirable (D)

The understanding and vision required to contribute to the setting and E delivery of strategic goals.

A willingness to engage in collaborative research

E

A commitment to high-quality teaching and fostering a positive learning E environment for students

A commitment to work as part of a team in assisting the smooth running E of the Group and its research and teaching programmes

A personal commitment to Imperial’s vision and values, including high-E quality teaching and research.

Supportive and tolerant

E

A willingness to undertake any necessary training and development

E activities for the role

• Salary and Conditions of Service

A full set of terms and conditions will be given to the successful candidate, together with the Imperial’s most important policies, which affect staff. The principal terms and conditions are as follow:

Assistant Professor

The post will be at the Assistant Professor level of the Academic Job Family and the associated salary range is available at: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/human-resources/pay-and-pensions/salaries/academic/ Incremental progression and any performance payments will be in accordance with procedures governing Assistant Professor level in the Academic Job Family. Annual increment date is 1 October up to the maximum of the standard salary scale. For those starting between 2 April – September, subject to satisfactory performance, the fist increment will be on the first of the month after six months in post.

Annual cost of living increases will be determined by Imperial through its local collective bargaining machinery.

Associate Professor

The post will be at the Associate Professor level of the Academic Job Family and the associated salary is available at: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/human-resources/pay-and-pensions/salaries/academic/ Any salary increases or performance payments will be determined in accordance with procedures which govern senior academic staff.

Annual cost of living increases will be determined by Imperial through its local collective bargaining machinery.

Total Remuneration Package

Our Total Remuneration Package (TRP) includes our sector-leading package of pay, pensions and recognition as well as our range of benefits.

We have many initiatives to support staff in their personal life (

, insurance, staff networks, support for staff, childcare and Benefits to support an active lifestyle and health initiatives, such as the , and access to onsite leisure facilities.

Childcare

Our staff have access to the Early Years Education Centre

‘Outstanding’ Ofsted -rated nursery, located at the South Kensington Campus. We also have other affiliated nurseries located at other campuses.

Imperial offers support with EYEC fees in the form of a salary sacrifice scheme enabling parents to pay fees before tax and national insurance contributions are taken.

• Applications

Our preferred method of application is online, on our website at the following link: site (select “Job Search”). Please apply online, uploading any relevant supporting documents such flexible working private health carers cycle to work scheme (EYEC) which is the Imperial’s Imperial Career's as a cover letter, full CV, which should include:

• degrees (including universities and dates);
• past and present posts, list of publications;
• brief description of current and future research plans;
• teaching statement and evidence of teaching scores;
• information on research grants and contracts which have been obtained, student supervision, etc;
• information regarding public engagement undertaken with research activities. Examples include: participating in festivals, working with cultural venues; creating opportunities for the public to inform research; researchers and the public working together to inform policy; citizen researchers and web based experiments, public debates, etc.

All candidates will be contacted after the shortlisting is completed.