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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
⭐ [Closing] Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 Research Fellowships 📅 Imperial Physics EOI deadline: 1 October 2026 Closing this week Planning to apply? Submit your EOI form, CV and publication list by 1 October. #ImperialPhysFellows #ResearchFellowship
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Research fellowships
Learn how research fellowship applications typically begin at Imperial Physics, including sponsorship, Research Communities, EOIs, and internal timelines.
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
⭐ [Closing] ERC Consolidator Grants expressions of interest (EOI) 📅 Imperial Physics EOI deadline: 1 October 2026 Closing this week Planning to apply? Submit your EOI form, CV and publication list by 1 October. #ImperialPhysFellows #ResearchFellowship
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
⭐ [Open] [RAS Fellowships] nominations – now open! 📅 Imperial Physics EOI deadline: 16 Oct 2026 Send CV/publication list & ~one page proposal outline to physics-fellowships@imperial.ac.uk, copying your proposed sponsor. #ImperialPhysFellows ras.ac.uk/awards-and-g...
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RAS Research and Norman Lockyer Fellowships
RAS Fellowships The RAS funds promising early-career scientists to be employed as Research Fellows at UK universities through two fellowship schemes: RAS Research Fe...
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
⏳ Closing soon: Assistant / Associate Professor in Gravitational Wave Physics Join us at Imperial Physics and help shape the future of gravitational wave research. #PhysicsJobs #AcademicJobs
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🚨 We're Hiring: Research Assistant (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Candidate) 📍 Ref: NAT02280 📅 Closes: 15 Nov 2026 Diversity powers discovery — join us in building a Physics community where every voice matters Apply here: www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-... #PhysicsJobs
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
⚡ What happens when ultrafast optical switching reaches its limits? Researchers from Imperial and the University of Exeter have discovered why it happens, and uncovered evidence of previously unexplained behaviour beyond those limits. 🔗Learn more: www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
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Ultrafast laser study reveals limits of optical switching in key photonic material
Researchers have discovered why one of the most promising materials for ultrafast optical switching eventually reaches its limits and uncovered evide...
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
🌌 Could this be a glimpse of dark matter? Although researchers remain cautious, teams including @imperialphysics.bsky.social are investigating a compelling potential signal spotted by the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment. ⬇️ www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
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Dark matter hunt takes unexpected turn after puzzling signal spotted in LZ detector
Imperial researchers help analyse a mysterious particle interaction, the most intriguing seen to date in the search for dark matter by the LUX-ZEPLI...
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Institute of Physics @iop.org · 24/08/2026
What if changing the structure of a material could be just as powerful as changing its chemistry? IOP Honorary Fellow and 2013 IOP Isaac Newton laureate Sir John Pendry explains the fascinating world of #metamaterials – materials engineered to unlock properties that nature alone cannot provide.
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
🚨 Assistant / Associate Professor in Data-Intensive Physics and AI 📍 Ref: NAT02275 📅 Closes: 19 October 2026 Diversity powers discovery — join us in building a Physics community where every voice matters Apply here: www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-... #PhysicsJobs #AcademicJobs
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
🚨 We're Hiring: Mechanical Workshop Technician 📍 Ref: NAT02272 📅 Closes: 15 September 2026 Diversity powers discovery — join us in building a Physics community where every voice matters Apply here: www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-... #PhysicsJobs
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Institute of Physics @iop.org · 13/08/2026
Congratulations to everyone receiving their A-level results today! Hear from members across the physics community, including IOP President Prof Paul Howarth, as they reflect on their own results day, why they chose physics, and the unexpected opportunities it has opened up throughout their careers.
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
⭐[Reminder] Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 Research Fellowships 📅 Imperial Physics EOI deadline: 1 October 2026 Interested in applying with us? Now is the time to identify a sponsor and begin preparing your EOI submission. imperial.ac.uk/physics/oppo... #ImperialPhysFellows
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Research fellowships
Learn how research fellowship applications typically begin at Imperial Physics, including sponsorship, Research Communities, EOIs, and internal timelines.
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
⭐ [Closed] Royal Society Career Development Fellowship nominations Considered applying but didn’t submit an EOI? As part of our review of fellowship support, we’d really value your feedback: forms.microsoft.com/Pages/Respon... #ImperialPhysFellows
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🚨 We're Hiring: Space Software Engineer II 📍 Ref: NAT02244 📅 Closes: 23 August 2026 Diversity powers discovery — join us in building a Physics community where every voice matters Apply here: www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-... #PhysicsJobs
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
⚛️ One computer. Multiple quantum tasks. Researchers from Imperial's Dept of Physics helped develop Clavina, a new "shape-shifting" architecture for photonic quantum computing that can be reconfigured for different tasks using the same hardware. 🔗 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
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New ‘shape-shifting’ architecture brings versatility to photonic quantum computing
Researchers have developed a flexible optical computing system capable of tackling problems beyond the reach of previous designs.
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🚨 We're Hiring: Space Software Engineer I 📍 Ref: NAT02243 📅 Closes: 23 August 2026 Diversity powers discovery — join us in building a Physics community where every voice matters Apply here: www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-... #PhysicsJobs
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
🚨 We're Hiring: Assistant / Associate Professor in Gravitational Wave Physics 📍 Ref: NAT02262 📅 Closes: 30 September 2026 Diversity powers discovery — join us in building a Physics community where every voice matters Apply here: www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-... #PhysicsJobs
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
⭐ [Reminder] MSCA European Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 📅 Internal deadline (Part A final): 19 August 2026 Applying with Imperial Physics? Now is the time to contact a potential sponsor and prepare your application. Info: imperial.ac.uk/physics/oppo... #ImperialPhysFellows
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
🚨 We're Hiring: Matter Fabrication Facilities Technician 📍 Ref: NAT02259 📅 Closes: 23 August 2026 Diversity powers discovery — join us in building a Physics community where every voice matters Apply here: www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-... #PhysicsJobs
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
🚨 We're Hiring: Research Associate in Space & Planetary Physics 📍 Ref: NAT02250 📅 Closes: 23 August 2026 Diversity powers discovery — join us in building a Physics community where every voice matters Apply here: www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-... #PhysicsJobs
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
⚛️ Scientists have captured the first moments of chemical change after molecular ionisation Using attosecond X-ray pulses, a team including researchers from Imperial tracked the earliest changes that occur after a molecule loses an electron. 🔽 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
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Scientists capture the first moments of chemical change after molecular ionisation
Using one of the world’s most advanced X-ray lasers, an international team of researchers has observed electron dynamics on attosecond timescal...
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🚨 We're Hiring: Physics Business Development Manager 📍 Ref: NAT02251 📅 Closes: 17 August 2026 Diversity powers discovery — join us in building a Physics community where every voice matters 🔗 Apply here: www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-... #PhysicsJobs
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🚨 We're Hiring: Senior Teaching Laboratory Technician 📍 Ref: NAT02252 📅 Closes: 10 August 2026 Diversity powers discovery — join us in building a Physics community where every voice matters 🔗 Apply here: www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-... #PhysicsJobs
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🚨 We're Hiring: Departmental Laser Safety Officer 📍 Ref: NAT02253 📅 Closes: 17 August 2026 Diversity powers discovery — join us in building a Physics community where every voice matters 🔗 Apply here: www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-... #PhysicsJobs
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
⭐ [Closed] [Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship] nominations Considered applying but didn’t submit an EOI? As part of our review of fellowship support, we’d really value your feedback: forms.microsoft.com/Pages/Respon...
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
📚Members of Imperial can now access a collection of works by Nobel Prize winning physicist Prof. Abdus Salam. The initiative provides opportunity for current staff and students to explore the work of one of the architects of modern particle physics. 🔗 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
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Imperial community gains access to Abdus Salam’s published works
Members of the Imperial community can now explore a collection of books and articles by Nobel Prize-winning physicist Professor Abdus Salam following...
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
⭐ [Closing] Eric & Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Fellowships 📅 Imperial deadline: 23 July 2026 One week to go! If you are planning to apply, please ensure your application is submitted by the Imperial deadline. Info: www.imperial.ac.uk/ix-ai-in-sci... #ImperialPhysFellows
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🚨 We're Hiring: Research Associate in Computational Biomolecular Physics 📍 Ref: NAT02237 📅 Closes: 31 August 2026 Diversity powers discovery — join us in building a Physics community where every voice matters 🔗 Apply here: www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-... #PhysicsJobs
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Closing soon!
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
⭐ [Reminder] Royal Society Career Development Fellowship 📅 Imperial Physics EOI deadline: 6 August 2026 Considering applying? We encourage early conversations with potential sponsors. #ImperialPhysFellows #ResearchFellowship
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
⭐ [Reminder] ERC Consolidator Grants expressions of interest (EOI) 📅 Imperial Physics EOI deadline: 1 October 2026 Interested in applying with us? Now is the time to contact potential sponsors and discuss your plans. #ImperialPhysFellows #ResearchFellowship
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
⭐ [Closing] Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship 📅 Imperial Physics EOI deadline: 16 July 2026 Two weeks remain to submit an EOI through Imperial Physics. #ImperialPhysicsFellowships
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
⭐ [Closed] ERC Starting Grants expressions of interest Considered applying but didn’t submit an EOI? As part of our review of fellowship support, we’d really value your feedback: forms.microsoft.com/Pages/Respon...
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Microsoft Forms
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
⭐ [Reminder] MSCA European Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 📅 Internal deadline (Part A final): 19 August 2026 Applying with Imperial Physics? Now is the time to contact a potential sponsor and prepare your application. Info: imperial.ac.uk/physics/oppo... #ImperialPhysFellows
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Research fellowships
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
⭐ [Reminder] Imperial Research Fellowship 📅 Imperial deadline: 23 July 2026 Interested in applying? The Imperial deadline is later this month. Info: www.imperial.ac.uk/research-and... #ImperialPhysFellows
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Imperial Research Fellowships
The Imperial Research Fellowship is designed for exceptional early career researchers who are prepared to step into independence - with the time, backing and freedom to lead ambitious research.
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
⭐ [Reminder] Eric & Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Fellowships 📅 Imperial deadline: 23 July 2026 Interested in applying? The Imperial deadline is later this month. Info: www.imperial.ac.uk/ix-ai-in-sci... #ImperialPhysFellows
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AI in Science Fellowships | Research groups | Imperial College London
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
🚨 We're Hiring: Postgraduate Education Manager 📍 Ref: NAT02240 📅 Closes: 22 July 2026 Diversity powers discovery — join us in building a Physics community where every voice matters 🔗 Apply here: www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-... #PhysicsJobs #EducationJobs
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Institute of Physics @iop.org · 30/06/2026
You can also meet the team and learn more about LhARA at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, where LhARA will have a dedicated stand showcasing this exciting research. 📅 Find out more about the exhibition: royalsociety.org/science-even...
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Summer Science Exhibition 2026 | Royal Society
A free six-day festival showcasing the science shaping our future.
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Institute of Physics @iop.org · 30/06/2026
Could lasers transform cancer treatment? 🤔 Researchers in the LhARA project are exploring how ultra-intense lasers can generate proton and ion beams that target tumours with remarkable precision, potentially reducing damage to healthy tissue and making advanced therapies more accessible.
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
 We have postponed this week’s Open Days. Please do not travel to campus for the events. As an immediate alternative, we’ll be running online Open Day talks via MS Teams this Thursday 25 June. If you have any questions, please email the Open Days team: opendays@imperial.ac.uk.
Open Days: Postponed
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Closing soon!
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Imperial College London @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
First in the UK, second in the world! We’ve retained our QS World University Ranking for the third year in a row! 🎉 This success is thanks to every single member of Imperial’s community, as we work together to make a meaningful difference in the world.
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For the 3rd year running
2nd in the world
1st in the UK and Europe
QS World University Rankings 2027
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
⭐ [OPEN] UKRI Policy Fellowships 2026 📅 Physics notification deadline: 6 August 2026 Work with government and policy organisations on major policy challenges. Info: www.ukri.org/opportunity/... #ImperialPhysFellows
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Sector transition: UKRI policy fellowships 2026
Apply for this sector transition fellowship to transfer knowledge and skills across academic and policy sectors and increase sector porosity.
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
⭐ [Reminder] Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship 📅 Imperial Physics EOI deadline: 16 July 2026 Supports researchers requiring flexible working due to personal circumstances. Considering applying? Please contact potential sponsors early. #ImperialPhysFellows
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
New paper 🚨 Signals hidden in noise can now be recovered. Imperial researchers have demonstrated a key step towards quantum sensors that could detect gravitational waves from the early Universe and uncover dark matter. 🔗 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
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New quantum experiment overcomes major obstacle in search for dark matter and gravitational waves
Results from a UK collaboration mark a major step towards building large-scale quantum sensors.
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
⭐ [Closing] ERC Starting Grants expressions of interest (EOI) 📅 Imperial Physics EOI deadline: 1 July 2026 Two weeks to go. Planning to apply? Submit your EOI form, CV and publication list by 1 July. #ImperialPhysFellows #ResearchFellowship
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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 08/06/2026
Tonight at 10pm on BBC Four, The Sky at Night explores space weather and features Met Office’s Krista Hammond speaking with Sophia Herod. Met Office Space Weather Operations Centre is one of a small number of 24/7 global space-weather forecasting centres, which monitors and forecasts solar events.
The Sky at Night
Space Weather: The Perfect Storm
Monday 8 June 10pm
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presented by
PROFESSOR CHRIS LINTOTT
DR MAGGIE ADERIN
PETE LAWRENCE
SOPHIA HEROD
graphics
LEXI ELVEN
camera
JEREMY BISHOP
shooting researcher
SOPHIA CONSTANTINOU
production team
JIEQING XIONG
production coordinator
ANDREW BOATENG
production manager
SAM BRESLIN
production executive
JACKIE WILLIAMSON
head of production
LAURA DAVEY
post-production
STREET POST
dubbing mixer
STEWART SIMPSON
editor
CRAIG MUIR
executive producer
EILEEN INKSON
series producer
AMENA HASAN
producer & director
BENJAMIN SMITH
BBC STUDIOS
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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
The Great Exhibition Road Festival returns this weekend! A free celebration of science and the arts in South Kensington✨ Enjoy hands-on workshops, fascinating talks, performances and installations from iconic museums. 📅6-7 June greatexhibitionroadfestival.co.uk
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Home - The Great Exhibition Road Festival
The Great Exhibition Road Festival is an annual celebration of science and the arts in South Kensington, London.
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
🚨 We're Hiring: Operations Assistant (12-month fixed-term contract) 📍 Ref: NAT02215 📅 Closes: 21 Jun 2026 Diversity powers discovery — join us in building a Physics community where every voice matters 🔗 Apply here: www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-... #PhysicsJobs #EducationJobs
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Imperial Physics @imperialphysics.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
⭐ [Open] EPSRC Mathematical Sciences Early Independence Fellowship 🌍 We welcome applications from all backgrounds 📌 Submit your EOI & CV: see our Fellowships page www.imperial.ac.uk/physics/oppo... #ImperialPhysFellows #ResearchFellowship
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Research fellowships
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