Combining world class research with very high levels of student satisfaction we are a member of the Russell Group and now have over 19,000 students. In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) Exeter was ranked 16th nationally with 98% of its research rated as being of international quality. We are ranked 7th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide league table, 10th in The Complete University Guide and 12th in the Guardian University Guide.

The post of Lecturer in Nano-Photonics (equivalent to a US Assistant Professor post) will contribute to extending the research profile Functional Materials at Exeter. You will join the research group of Professor Geoff Nash and will work closely with him to further enhance the reputation and scope of the research being carried out in areas such as optoelectronic devices based on novel 2D materials, Metamaterials and plasmonics.

You will hold a PhD in Electronics, Materials, Physics or a related discipline and have an independent, internationally-recognised research programme in an active field complementary to those of Prof Nash. You will be able to demonstrate the following qualities and characteristics:

- a strong record in attracting research funding, or demonstrable potential to attract such funding
teamwork skills to work in collaboration with existing group members
- an active and supportive approach to inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research that will help to foster interactions and links both within the University and externally
- the attitude and ability to engage in continuous professional development
- the aptitude to develop familiarity with a variety of strategies to promote and assess learning and enthusiasm for delivering undergraduate programmes
- the ability to contribute to undergraduate teaching within Engineering.

Appointments will be made within the Education and Research job family, salary range £33,242 – £37,394 per annum.

Applicants are encouraged to contact the Dean of the College, Prof Ken Evans (tel: 01392 723648, email: K.E.Evans@exeter.ac.uk ) to discuss the posts further. Informal enquiries can be made to Prof Geoff Nash, e-mail g.r.nash@exeter.ac.uk or telephone (01392) 724867.

To view further details and apply please visit our website www.exeter.ac.uk/jobs

Closing date: 30 September 2015

The department is working towards a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of their commitment and impact to providing equality of opportunity and advancing the representation of women in STEM/M subjects.

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive about Disabled People'. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.