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IT Engineer (1065-26) Source: Lancaster University
Lancaster, United Kingdom

Engineer

Source: Lancaster University RSS. Lancaster University is among the best in the UK.  A top 10 university in The Complete University Guide 2025 and are joint 10th place in the UK national league tables, we are also highly ranked in international league tables such as the QS World Rankings.  Information Systems Services (ISS) is looking to appoint an enthusiastic IT Engineer to join the Campus IT Engineer team, supporting IT Services at Lancaster University. This is a full-time, fixed-term role until 28th May 2028. As an IT Engineer, you will join a faculty-based team providing second-line technical support to users of the University’s IT services. In this role, you will offer both on-site and remote technical support to end users. Utilising ITIL-based processes to handle incidents and service requests, you will tackle a wide range of technical challenges, provide advice, and perform preventative maintenance to support the University’s teaching, research, and administrative functions. This includes collaborating with our AV services team to support IT and audio-visual equipment in various learning spaces. Additionally, you will work with the broader teams in ISS to help support the delivery of new and existing services. Experience of working in a team-based IT service environment, as well as knowledge of PC and Audio-Visual systems in use at Higher Education or equivalent establishments will be advantageous. You will combine your IT and problem-solving skills with a strong user-focus to ensure an excellent service to the user community.    This post will be based at Lancaster University bailrigg campus,working normal business hours. However on occasion there will be opportunities to undertake paid work outside those hours. The successful candidate will be offered the opportunity to undertake a variety of training options. We are an accredited Athena SWAN institution. Our multi-faith Chaplaincy Centre is a welcoming place for people of all faiths and none. We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.    Candidates should contact Rob Griffiths (r.griffiths@lancaster.ac.uk), Campus IT Service Delivery Manager, for any questions or informal discussion about the role.Please apply via the link below. Please include a C.V. and Covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.Please note that this position is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Applicants will therefore need to already hold, or be able to demonstrate, the appropriate right to work in the UK for the duration of the role. Closing Date: 18 Oct 2026 Department: Support - Administrative Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 full time, fixed term

◷ Closing: 18 Oct 2026 ▣ Teaching Position ◉ Not funded Education
Senior Research Associate (0956-26) Source: Lancaster University
Lancaster, United Kingdom

Research Associate

Source: Lancaster University RSS. MHRG Senior Research AssociateDivision of Health Research (Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research) Grade 7Full-time Lancaster University has a world-class reputation as a centre for excellence in teaching and research. It is in the top 1 per cent of universities in the world and highly ranked in each of the UKs major university league tables. Lancaster Medical School, within Lancaster University’s Faculty of Health and Medicine, is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Research Associate to join the Mouth Matters in Mental Health Trial-2. The trial is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), to evaluate a link work intervention for supporting dental access in people with severe mental health difficulties. It is being conducted across five sites in the United Kingdom (Lancashire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Pennine Manchester, and London) with a truly multidisciplinary team of health researchers, dental researchers, and people with lived experience. You will be responsible for conducting a realist-informed process evaluation alongside the clinical trial, with support from the senior management team. They will have a strong background in qualitative research methods and health-related research and a PhD in a related discipline (or equivalent experience). Knowledge of mental health research and an understanding of realist methodologies and the processes associated with intervention and evaluation studies would be advantageous. The post will be based across Lancaster University and Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. It will involve some travel within the UK. Our team offer a friendly environment that strongly supports the individual needs of each employee and actively promotes a healthy work-life balance. The Faculty is committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies and has held a Silver Athena SWAN award since 2014 in recognition of its good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.You will join Lancaster University on an 18-month contract, with a recommended start date of early 2027. For further information on the role and to discuss any aspects of the position, please contact: Dr Jasper Palmier-Claus (Chief Investigator): j.palmier-claus@lancaster.ac.uk Dr Louise Laverty (Qualitative Lead); L.K.Laverty@leeds.ac.ukDr Tasneem Patel (Trial Manager): tasneem.i.patel@lscft.nhs.uk Closing Date: 14 Oct 2026 Department: Research Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 full time, fixed term

◷ Closing: 14 Oct 2026 ▣ PhD ◉ Funded Health & Medical
Teaching Associate/Teaching Fellow in Business Analytics (Grade 7/8) (1027-26) Source: Lancaster University
Lancaster, United Kingdom

Fellow | Business Analytics (Grade 7/8) (1027-26)

Source: Lancaster University RSS. The Department of Management Science seeks to appoint a full-time Senior Teaching Associate/Teaching Fellow in Business Analytics (BA). The department has run successful BSc and MSc programmes in BA for many years. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to these teaching activities within a research-intensive Management School.In this role, you will deliver part or all of several BA-related modules, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, and be involved in the setting and marking of assessment tasks. You will also be allocated time to conduct scholarship activities.You will already hold an MSc and/or PhD in BA or a related discipline (such as Operational Research, Management Science, or Industrial Engineering). You will also have some teaching experience in the Further Education and/or Higher Education sectors. You will be appointed at either grade 7 (currently £40K-£46K) or grade 8 (currently £47K-£58K), depending on qualifications and experience.The appointment is initially for one year, but there is a chance that it will be extended.Expertise in any of the following topics would be particularly welcome: statistics, data mining, machine learning, stochastic modelling, forecasting, simulation.Applications are by letter of no more than two pages setting out why you want the role, and how you meet the person specification. A CV must also be included. Applications must be submitted using the Lancaster jobs portal.Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Chris Kirkbride, Head of Department (c.kirkbride@lancaster.ac.uk). Closing Date: 16 Oct 2026 Department: Teaching-Only Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full time, indefinite with end date)

◷ Closing: 16 Oct 2026 ▣ PhD ◉ Funded Engineering & Technology
Senior Research Associate in Life Cycle Assessment (1090-26) Source: Lancaster University
Lancaster, United Kingdom

Research Associate | Life Cycle Assessment (1090-26)

Source: Lancaster University RSS. This is an opportunity for an experienced researcher to make a real contribution both to delivering Lancaster University’s contract with the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Research Support Service (RSS) and progressing their own research career, within the field of environmental sustainability in health and care. Working with the RSS Sustainability Strategic Theme Lead and a small team of fellow researchers, the appointee will provide expertise in research methodology and topics relevant to priority research areas including sustainability in health and care (focussed on life cycle assessment/environmental footprinting).The RSS aim is to provide researchers, especially (but not exclusively) those applying for and in receipt of NIHR funding with free access to support and expertise. Lancaster is host to one of eight RSS Hubs delivering the national service and the NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Social Care, in partnership with the Universities of Liverpool and Manchester, and Manchester Metropolitan University. You will have a background in an area of relevance (e.g. environmental impact assessment, buildings / estates decarbonisation, energy efficiency), ideally experience in a variety of research methodologies and experience of working collaboratively with partners within and outside the academic setting. You will also have a track record of high-quality peer reviewed publications/grant income appropriate to your career stage.Lancaster Medical School provides a friendly environment strongly supporting the individual needs of each employee and actively promotes a healthy work-life balance. The Faculty is committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies and has held a Silver Athena SWAN award since 2014 in recognition of its good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research. The position is available for immediate start, and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements including working week and days/hours worked, flexible start and finish times or condensed hours.The role is open to being undertaken remotely but there will be certain duties/responsibilities that require in-person presence at Lancaster University. The balance will be agreed with the successful candidate.You will join us on an indefinite contract however the roles remain contingent on external funding which currently is due to end on 30th September 2028.Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University, including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace.The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues. We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity. Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026 Department: Research Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full time, indefinite with end date)

◷ Closing: 25 Oct 2026 ▣ Research Associate ◉ Funded Health & Medical
MOBILITY Fellow College of Medicine and Health University
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Fellow

Source: jobs.ac.uk. MOBILITY Fellow College of Medicine and Health University of Birmingham Location: Birmingham Salary: Full-time starting salary is 80,400 Euros (Grade 7) Date Placed: 08 Oct

▣ Fellowship ◉ Not funded Other
Group Liquidity Lead Finance & Procurement Directorate - Financial Planning & Analysis Team The University
Edinburgh, Hybrid, United Kingdom

Cash Forecasting & Group Liquidity Lead

Source: jobs.ac.uk. Cash Forecasting & Group Liquidity Lead Finance & Procurement Directorate - Financial Planning & Analysis Team The University of Edinburgh Location: Edinburgh, Hybrid Salary: £63,606 to £78,469 per annum (Grade 9) Date Placed: 08 Oct

▣ Academic Position ◉ Not funded Other
Head of Admissions (Academic Programmes) Said Business School University
Oxford, United Kingdom

Head of Admissions (Academic Programmes)

Source: jobs.ac.uk. Head of Admissions (Academic Programmes) Said Business School University of Oxford Location: Oxford Salary: £49,119 to £58,265 Grade 8, per annum, including Oxford University weighting of £1,730 per annum Date Placed: 08 Oct

▣ Academic Position ◉ Not funded Other
Science and Economy University
Exeter, United Kingdom

Research Fellow

Source: jobs.ac.uk. Postdoctoral Research Fellow Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy University of Exeter Location: Exeter Salary: £44,352 to £54,367 on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience Date Placed: 08 Oct

▣ Postdoc ◉ Not funded Other
Translational Research Technician Leicester Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC) University
Leicester, United Kingdom

Translational Research Technician

Source: jobs.ac.uk. Translational Research Technician Leicester Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC) University of Leicester Location: Leicester Salary: £26,707 to £31,236 Grade 5, per annum Date Placed: 08 Oct

▣ Academic Position ◉ Not funded Other
University of Cambridge Location
Cambridge, United Kingdom

Research Programme Manager - Cambridge Compiler Lab (Fixed Term)

Source: jobs.ac.uk. Research Programme Manager - Cambridge Compiler Lab (Fixed Term) Department of Computer Science and Technology University of Cambridge Location: Cambridge Salary: £35,608 to £46,049 per annum Date Placed: 08 Oct

▣ Academic Position ◉ Not funded Other
Associate Lecturer - Quantitative Research Methods School
London, United Kingdom

Lecturer

Source: jobs.ac.uk. Associate Lecturer - Quantitative Research Methods School of Psychological Sciences Birkbeck, University of London Location: London Salary: £69.68 per hour Date Placed: 08 Oct

▣ Lecturer ◉ Not funded Other
School of Natural Sciences The University
Manchester, United Kingdom

Lecturer | Pure Mathematics

Source: jobs.ac.uk. Lecturer in Pure Mathematics Science and Engineering - Department of Mathematics - School of Natural Sciences The University of Manchester Location: Manchester Salary: £47,389 to £58,225 per annum depending on experience Date Placed: 08 Oct

▣ Lecturer ◉ Not funded Other
Training in Statistics and Operational Research in Partnership with Industry (STOR-i) Lancaster University
Lancaster, United Kingdom

Fully Funded PhD Studentships at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistics and Operational Research in Partnership with Industry (STOR-i)

Source: jobs.ac.uk. Fully Funded PhD Studentships at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistics and Operational Research in Partnership with Industry (STOR-i) Lancaster University Location: Lancaster Salary: £30,000 - please see advert Date Placed: 08 Oct

▣ PhD ◉ Funded Other
Academic Appointment in Architecture Wellington Institute of Zhengzhou University Victoria University
Wellington, United Kingdom

Academic Appointment in Architecture

Source: jobs.ac.uk. Academic Appointment in Architecture Wellington Institute of Zhengzhou University Victoria University of Wellington Location: Wellington Salary: Please see role descriptions for applicable salary information. Date Placed: 08 Oct

▣ Academic Position ◉ Not funded Other
Academic Appointment in Industrial Design Wellington Institute of Zhengzhou University Victoria University
Wellington, United Kingdom

Academic Appointment in Industrial Design

Source: jobs.ac.uk. Academic Appointment in Industrial Design Wellington Institute of Zhengzhou University Victoria University of Wellington Location: Wellington Salary: Please see role descriptions for applicable salary information. Date Placed: 08 Oct

▣ Academic Position ◉ Not funded Other
Technician (Thermo Fluids) Wolfson School
Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom

Technician (Thermo Fluids)

Source: jobs.ac.uk. Technician (Thermo Fluids) Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering Loughborough University Location: Loughborough University, Loughborough Salary: £29,588 to £34,610 per annum. Technical Services Grade 5. Subject to annual pay award. Date Placed: 08 Oct

▣ Academic Position ◉ Not funded Other
Lecturer in Digital Engineering for Fusion Energy - (Teaching and Research) Science and Engineering - Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering The University of Manchester Location: Manchester Salary: £47,389 to £58,225 per annum depending on ex
Manchester, United Kingdom

Lecturer | Digital Engineering for Fusion Energy - (Teaching and

Source: jobs.ac.uk. Lecturer in Digital Engineering for Fusion Energy - (Teaching and Research) Science and Engineering - Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering The University of Manchester Location: Manchester Salary: £47,389 to £58,225 per annum depending on experience Date Placed: 08 Oct

▣ Lecturer ◉ Not funded Other
jobs
United Kingdom

Research Fellow

Source: jobs.ac.uk.

▣ Research Fellow ◉ Not funded Other