Professor Marina Petri
School of Physics, Engineering and Technology, Research Fellow funded by the Royal Society
What is the subject of your research?
My research focuses on the structure of exotic nuclei by performing cutting-edge experiments at leading international accelerator laboratories to advance our understanding of the nuclear force. I'm also developing the next generation of detectors, tools, and techniques.
My experimental programme addresses overarching questions in nuclear science, such as "What is the nature of the nuclear force?", "Can we understand nuclei based on the underlying fundamental interactions?", "What is the role of 3-body forces?", and "How do nucleon-nucleon correlations deplete the single-particle strength in atomic nuclei?".
I came to York, having previously worked at the Technical University Darmstadt (Germany) and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (USA). I completed my PhD at the University of Liverpool (UK) and my undergraduate degree at the National Technical University of Athens (Greece).
Why did you apply to York?
What impressed me at York is the ethos of the University; a commitment to collegiality and a feeling of belonging to a small, friendly community. This culture is necessary for supporting early-career aspiring academics with a passion to thrive professionally while maintaining a work-life balance.
What was the application process like?
York has dedicated teams to help you with the technical details of the application process and excellent academics that are always willing and happy to discuss the contents of the application and the key elements that can make your case stand out.
Since 2019, more tailored support is provided by the York Fellowship Programme, aimed at supporting early career researchers as they apply for, and undertake, independent research Fellowships.
What has your experience at York been like?
York appreciates the talent and agility that fellowship holders bring to the University. I was particularly happy to have been offered a proleptic appointment at the start of my Fellowship, which gave me the space and time to take risks and expand my research portfolio.