The Anne McLaren Fellowships are aimed at outstanding female scholars in science, technology, engineering and/or medicine at the early stage of their academic careers. The Fellowships enable female researchers in STEM subjects – often under-represented in these areas - to establish independent research careers.
Fellowships normally commence in October 2015, but there is individual flexibility around this date.
Fellowships include:
- 3 years’ salary costs
- Up to £25,000 per annum research expenses
- The linking of the fellowship to an academic appointment subject to performance
- Up to £5000 per annum taxable child care costs
Fellows may be recruited to any School in the University's Faculties of Science, Engineering and Medicine and Health Sciences. In addition, appointments may also be made to parts of the School of Geography in the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Eligibility
Candidates for the Anne McLaren Fellowships must be female and pursuing a career in a STEM subject.
Candidates should have no more than 8 years of post-doctoral experience following the award of their PhD. Career breaks such as maternity leave, EU national service, and Voluntary Service Overseas can be discounted, but teaching experience and/or time spent in industry since the award of a PhD should amount to no more than 96 months.
Candidates must demonstrate sufficient experience to confirm their ability to complete the proposed programme of work.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate:
- An outstanding track record of research including high-quality publications, research funding and/or prizes and awards
- Evidence of a growing reputation, both nationally and internationally
- An aptitude to lead and inspire others within the research team and institution more broadly
- Potential to act as an ambassador in their research field and more widely
Part-time appointments will be considered on a pro-rata basis.
Individuals who have been promised or already have a permanent position are considered to have achieved the aims of the scheme already and will not be eligible.
Fellowship value
Each fellowship offers:
- Three years' independent funding, normally starting October 2015, to conduct research while based at the University of Nottingham.
- Competitive salary between £28,132 and £45,053 (Level 4 or 5 R&T) dependent on experience.
- The linking of the Fellowship to an indefinite academic post, subject to performance against a high-quality threshold.
- The opportunity to apply for additional funding for research expenses up to £25,000 per annum.
- Additional childcare costs of up to £5,000 per annum where appropriate.
- Relocation expenses of up to £1500.
- The opportunity to spend periods of time at University of Nottingham campuses in Malaysia and China.
- Participation in a mentoring scheme and career development programme.
The deadline for expressions of interest to be submitted is 20 October 2014.
