EPSRC Postdoctoral Pathway Fellowship

Newcastle University; North East; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle University is looking for candidates for the EPSRC Postdoctoral Pathway Fellowship. The programme aims to support the development of independent researchers through a 24-month fellowship with responsibilities including research project execution and the development of significant publications. This role offers an annual salary, project budget, and supportive mentoring opportunities, housed within a leading educational environment committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous holiday package

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Eligibility requires EPSRC funding during PhD.
• Experience in independent research methodologies.
• Proposal must align with EPSRC funding remit.

Responsibilities

• Propose and execute a novel research project.
• Develop independent research networks.
• Prepare key publications related to PhD work.

Skills

Independent research

Research proposal development

Networking

Publication

Education

PhD with EPSRC funding

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Newcastle University

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Salary: £35,611 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 01 September 2025

The Role

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 (to be calculated and requested as part of your application in discussion with your project sponsor) with the maximum budget of £15,000. Additional project funds can also be sought outside of the ESPRC DLA grant.

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). EPSRC funded candidates that are currently not based at Newcastle University are also welcome to apply.

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.

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.

Recipients of the Fellowship will also have the option of an independent mentor who can offer advice and support regarding the mentee’s research and career development throughout the duration of the award. Newcastle University is committed to providing support and development opportunities for all colleagues. We will also provide periodic review meetings with key colleagues, to discuss career development and will support you to apply for opportunities' post the fellowship.

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 link below).

Further information can be found here: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sage/research/fellowships/

Application Guidance here

Reserach Proposal here

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a silverAthena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.