EPSRC Postdoctoral Pathway Fellowship

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle University is offering a 24-month postdoctoral fellowship known as the EPSRC DLA Postdoctoral Pathway Fellowship. Candidates will propose a novel research project and must have an established academic sponsor from outside their PhD department, aiming to foster independence and innovative research within the EPSRC funding remit.

Benefits

Research project budget of £15,000

Qualifications

• Must have received EPSRC funding during PhD studies.
• In final year of PhD with thesis submission readiness by end of 2025.
• Support from an academic sponsor required.

Responsibilities

• Propose and conduct new research projects.
• Develop independent research capabilities.
• Complete publications from PhD.

Skills

Research

Analytical Skills

Education

PhD (or equivalent)

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

The EPSRC have renamed the previous EPSRC DTP Doctoral Prize Fellowships as DLA Postdoctoral Pathway Fellowships (DLA PPF).

The Fellowship will include a 24-month fixed term academic salary based on Grade F, point 27, £35,116, plus a research project budget with the maximum budget of £15,000 (to be calculated and requested as part of your application in discussion with your project sponsor). Additional project funds can also be provide outside of the ESPRC DLA grant but are not required.

To be eligible for an EPSRC DLA Postdoctoral Pathway Fellowship you must have received EPSRC funding during your PhD studies. This includes those recruited via the Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) and Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs).

To apply you must be in your final year of PhD and have either already submitted or be ready to submit your PhD thesis by the end of 2025.You must also secure the support of an academic sponsor based at Newcastle University, and a statement of support from the intended host School.

Candidates will be required to propose a novel research project in an area that fits within the EPSRC’s funding remit https://www.ukri.org/councils/epsrc/guidance-for-applicants/epsrc-remit/ As well as undertaking significant new work the fellowship aims to develop independent researchers with applicants encouraged to move into new areas of research and demonstrate the ability to work independently from their former PhD supervisor. This position also provides the opportunity to complete key publications resulting from the PhD, develop research networks, facilitate knowledge transfer, and deliver outreach activities.

How to apply

Applicants should identify an appropriate academic member of staff, referred to as a ‘Project Sponsor.’ They will be a Newcastle University employee, and you should approach them in advance of applying to discuss your planned research proposal. Your Project Sponsor must be willing to support your project and, where appropriate, host the project in their research facilities.

The applicant is required to provide the following documentation via the Newcastle recruitment system:

• A brief academic CV including the names of 2 referees.
• Previous qualification certificates and transcripts
• Letter of support from academic sponsor
• Complete and upload the research proposal proforma (see attached).

For enquiries please contact: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

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• Industries

  Higher Education

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