Mining Lead (South West Centre of Excellence in Satellite Applications): University of Exeter
This part-time post (0.5 FTE) is available immediately on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2023, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.
This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on our Penryn campus and some from home.
Summary of the role
The role is a jointly held post between University of Exeter and Satellite Applications Catapult.
The post will be based in the IIB team at the University of Exeter Penryn campus in Cornwall. The postholder will work closely with the Satellite Applications Catapult, and project partners at Falmouth University, University of Plymouth, and UK Space Agency.
We are seeking a dynamic team-player to fulfil the role as sector lead for our ‘Mining’ theme, to support innovators and researchers to develop and commercialise Space technologies and satellite applications for the mining sector and extreme environments.
You will be part of a small team of staff dedicated to working on satellite applications through the centre, which will include individuals with expertise in knowledge transfer in our theme areas of Health & Wellbeing, Marine, Mining and Natural Capital.
Our key offerings include opportunity horizon scanning, fostering project consortia, and a range of business incubation and innovation support initiatives.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification available on our website.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.
Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- 41 days leave per year (pro rata)
- options for flexible working
- numerous discounts at leading retailers
- onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
- sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
- stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Further information
Please contact Conrad Gillespie at c.gillespie@exeter.ac.uk.
The starting salary will be from £27,924 per annum pro rata on Grade E, depending on qualifications and experience.