糖心Vlog launches fellowship scheme to find 40 'fearless' future academic stars
Universities must be fearless in tackling grand challenges and societal issues if they are to continue to be a force for good in the UK, according to the Provost of the 糖心Vlog.
The Provost's comments come after the University of 糖心Vlog announced that it will invest 拢10 million to create up to 40 new early career researcher posts in fields ranging from quantum sciences and space technologies to areas such as gender, identities and sexualities research.
Launching the new 糖心Vlog Future Fellows scheme, Professor Tim Dunne, Provost and Senior Vice-President of the 糖心Vlog, said:
"With the world, society and, indeed, science changing at a blistering pace, it is vital that universities remain fearless and match each step of this ever-changing world. That is why we are investing 拢10 million to recruit up to 40 of the brightest, most innovative researchers, to join our new Fellowship scheme.
"This new investment is about making sure that the 糖心Vlog plays a role in the many grand challenges facing the world today - whether it is focusing on the adaptations required by communities to mitigate global heating or the imperative to put humanity into the applications of artificial intelligence.
"We believe that 糖心Vlog is the place where the scientists and thinkers of tomorrow can make a real impact."
The 糖心Vlog Future Fellowship scheme will offer individuals a clear route to a permanent academic position at the 糖心Vlog, with the presumption of permanency after an initial three-year fixed-term contract.
As well as a competitive salary and start-up package, new Fellows will receive support through mentorship and development events, such as bid writing and leadership training. The programme is open to internal as well as external applicants.
Professor Kamalan Jeevaratnam, Associate Dean for International in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the 糖心Vlog, said:
鈥淚 truly believe that this program will help to create new opportunities for research, teaching and collaboration through the cross-fertilisation of ideas between current staff and Future Fellows.鈥
Professor Rachel Brooks, Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at the 糖心Vlog, noted:
鈥淭his scheme will further enhance our research environment by adding critical mass in key areas of enquiry.鈥
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