Overview
Durham University's Department of Physics is recruiting an Assistant or Associate Professor in observational astronomy for the Centre for Extragalactic Astronomy, an open-ended full-time academic post with Grade 8 or Grade 9 salary depending on appointment level.
Full job description
The role combines internationally excellent observational-astronomy research with teaching, student supervision and academic citizenship. Durham welcomes research across observational astronomy and particularly encourages radio or sub-millimetre interferometry that can strengthen its involvement in SKAO. The official vacancy lists Grade 8 pay of £47,389–£56,535 and Grade 9 pay of £59,966–£67,468, with a 35-hour full-time contract and an open-ended/permanent appointment.
Requirements & qualifications
Candidates need a good first degree and a PhD in Physics or a related subject; Assistant Professor candidates may be close to PhD completion. Selection considers research quality and plans, teaching capability, communication and contribution to the department. Associate Professor candidates must demonstrate the stronger research leadership, supervision, impact and international standing set out in the vacancy.
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Verification notes
Reverified on the live Durham University vacancy on 29 August 2026. The official page confirms job 26001001, Grade 8/9 salary bands, open-ended full-time status, 35 hours per week, qualifications, application materials and a 28 September 2026 23:59 UK-local closing time. The timestamp is normalized from British Summer Time (UTC+1) to 22:59 UTC.
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