Salary £46,049 - £56,535 per annum Contractual hours 37 Basis Full-Time Job category/type Fixed Term - Full-Time Job reference REC00004003 This vacancy is open to current employees of the University of Portsmouth only The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference. Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings. Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement. The Role: We invite applications for a 1 FTE position as Senior Research Fellowship in Space Sciences and Hardware Functional Testing at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG) at the University of Portsmouth. The successful applicant will have the exciting opportunity to play a critical leading role in growing space activities at the University with a focus on space sciences research and/or hardware functional testing and will work closely with the space team in space mission design, space data, the electrical and mechanical engineering department and ASTA labs. This will include participating in and occasionally organising the ESA Electronics and Materials Packaging in Space (EMPS) conference, research, and teaching in space sciences and electronics and materials testing. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with leadership qualities and experience working on developing space projects to join our dynamic fast-paced team as we build exciting new interdisciplinary research programs. Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role. This appointment is a fixed-term contract until 31 October 2028. The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 20 October 2025. If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Becky Canning at becky.canning@port.ac.uk. For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy. If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this. Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience: Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale. Generous pension scheme. Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure. Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working. Staff discounts and loyalty schemes. Staff car parking and discounted public travel. Excellent training and development opportunities. Staff wellbeing programmes. Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities. Discounted learning. Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme. The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits UKVI Statement Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it. ED&I Statement: We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives. Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.