The Department of Physics at Warwick University invites applications for an Assistant Professor to join the PLATO Mission Consortium and the Science Management Office, within the Astronomy and Astrophysics Group.
This is a permanent University appointment.
Job Reference: 88164-0425
Application deadline: 05 May 2025
Starting date: –
Where: University of Warwick, Coventry
Duration of the contract: Permanent position
Salary: £46,735 – £55,755 per annum
Job Tasks
The successful candidate will support the PLATO mission through the PLATO Science Management Office at the University of Warwick. This involves communicating with scientists at different institutes and could involve undertaking applicable scientific research within the mission (e.g., characterisation of mono-transits).
Depending on responsibilities to the mission, there will be research time of up to 25% available in this role.
Specific tasks are listed in the job announcement.
Profile’s requirements
A PhD in Astrophysics or a related discipline, and a proven track record of project support and astrophysics research, preferably in exoplanets, asteroseismology, or low mass stars.
For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the job description.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted no later than 05 May 2025 at 23:55 (GMT) through the application form linked in the job announcement page.
Please read the detailed instructions or contact the reference people indicated in the job offer.
platomission.com 
