Daphne Jackson Fellowship opportunity funded by Lancaster University

WISE Campaign; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious fellowship opportunity at Lancaster University for individuals returning to research, focusing on engineering design, sustainability, and renewable energy. The program supports personalized retraining and mentorship, aiming to enhance diversity in research roles.

Benefits

Mentorship

Personalized retraining

Qualifications

• Support for individuals returning to research after a break.
• Personalized retraining and mentorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research in engineering and related fields.
• Engage with mentorship and training opportunities.

Skills

Engineering design

Human Factors

Sustainability

Materials characterisation

Renewable energy

Robotics

Nuclear engineering

Job description

Daphne Jackson Fellowship opportunity funded by Lancaster University

Applications are invited for a three-year, part-time (0.5 FTE) Daphne Jackson Fellowship to be held at Lancaster University in the School of Engineering, within the Faculty of Science & Technology.

Lancaster University will host and partially fund this Fellowship, with the remaining funding secured by the Daphne Jackson Trust from an additional funder.

The Fellowship is aimed at individuals returning to research, aligned with themes such as:

• Engineering design: Human Factors
• Engineering design: Simulation (FEA/CFD)
• Engineering design: Sustainability / net zero / decarbonising
• Engineering analysis: Materials characterisation and testing
• Renewable energy: Tidal / wave
• Robotics and control
• Nuclear engineering

Lancaster University is committed to retaining talent and encourages fellows to apply for permanent positions upon successful completion. We especially welcome applications from women, particularly those who identify as Black, Asian, or from other minority ethnic groups, who are underrepresented at this level within our School.

We value diversity and are committed to equality, holding Athena Swan bronze or silver awards and participating in the Race Equality Charter. We are also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, actively promoting disability inclusion.

Our research is of high quality, with 95% rated as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF2021). The School of Engineering has a strong reputation for research excellence, aiming to be impactful, influential, and inclusive.

Daphne Jackson Fellowships

These fellowships support individuals returning to research after a break of at least two years for family, caring, or health reasons. They help overcome challenges associated with returning to research, providing personalized retraining and mentorship to help fellows succeed and produce high-quality research.

For eligibility criteria and application details, visit www.daphnejackson.org. For inquiries before applying, contact the Daphne Jackson Trust office at 01483 689166 or via email at [e-mail].

For this funded fellowship, please contact Jenny Roberts at [e-mail].

How to apply

Complete the CV, personal details, and personal statement forms on the Daphne Jackson Trust website: Apply here. Please specify your research interest, the department you'd like to work in, and the contact details of a potential supervisor willing to support your application.

Send your application via email to [e-mail] with the subject 'Lancaster University Fellowship Application'.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 16th June 2025. After shortlisting by the Daphne Jackson Trust, Lancaster University will conduct an internal selection to choose the preferred candidate.