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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear colleagues,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Department of Physics and Astronomy in the School of Natural Sciences is seeking applications for the position of a Professor & Director of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics for appointment from January 2026. There is the potential
to start earlier to allow a period of overlap with the current director. The director will be responsible for leading the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics and the Jodrell Bank Observatory.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics (JBCA) forms part of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and is one of the largest academic astronomy research groups in Europe, studying a very broad range of astrophysical research. Research staff
are located in the Alan Turing Building on the main Manchester campus and also at Jodrell Bank, and comprise around 30 academic staff, 50 postdoctoral researchers, and 60 post-graduate students. JBCA operates both the 76-metre Lovell Telescope, and the UK
national radio astronomy facility, e-MERLIN/VLBI. JBCA’s telescope facilities are located at Jodrell Bank Observatory, which also hosts the Headquarters of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) organisation. JBCA and SKA staff have close links, with several SKA
staff enjoying honorary university appointments. Several large compute facilities are operated by the group both on campus and at the observatory. Jodrell Bank is a UNESCO world heritage site.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Professorship is a permanent appointment, while the JBCA directorship is a three-year post, potentially renewable, in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The incumbent will report to the Head of Department and be responsible for
the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics and the Jodrell Bank Observatory. The role encompasses overall strategic responsibility for astronomy and astrophysics in the University including active engagement in setting the strategic direction of astronomy and
astrophysics both nationally and internationally. They will lead a management team for scientific research, engineering development, Jodrell Bank Observatory, and engagement with the Square Kilometre Array. They will also play a significant role in Public
Engagement in Astronomy, working with the Director of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement at the Observatory.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">To apply and find more information, please follow this link <a href="https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=31594">
https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=31594</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 25/04/2025<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Kind regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Rene<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#7F7F7F;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">-- <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#7F7F7F;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Rene Breton<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Deputy Head :: Department of Physics and Astronomy<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#7F7F7F;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Professor of Astrophysics :: Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#7F7F7F;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">The University of Manchester<br>
Manchester<br>
M13 9PL, UK<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#7F7F7F;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Office room: Turing 3.119<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#7F7F7F;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Office phone: +44-(0)-161-275-4195<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#7F7F7F;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Web:
<a href="http://www.renebreton.org"><span style="color:#7F7F7F">http://www.renebreton.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#7F7F7F;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Pronouns: he/him/his<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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