Research Fellow - Mackenzie Institute

Lancashire; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlement

24/7 online GP

Job summary

University of Lancashire, within the Mackenzie Institute of the School of Medicine and Dentistry, seeks a Research Fellow to contribute to and develop high-quality research aligned with thematic priorities. The post-holder will work with senior academic leads to deliver projects, develop new activity, and contribute to external funding applications.

The role offers opportunities to build an independent research programme, disseminate findings through publications and conferences, and supervise

Qualifications

• You will have a PhD and substantial research experience.
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative methods is essential.
• Ability to deliver research projects and produce high-quality outputs.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, capable of independent work.
• Experience mentoring or developing researchers and students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver existing research and evaluation projects and develop new activities.
• Contribute to competitive external funding applications.
• Develop an independent research programme and disseminate findings.
• Support NIHR Academic Clinical Fellows and other early-career researchers.
• Coordinate activities with the Integrated Clinical Academic Training team.

Skills

PhD in relevant field

Research experience

Qualitative/quantitative methods

Academic writing

Mentoring

Education

PhD

Job description

By joining the University of Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision - to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

About the role:

The Mackenzie Institute, within the University of Lancashire’s School of Medicine and Dentistry, is seeking a Research Fellow to contribute to and develop high-quality research aligned with the Institute’s thematic priorities. The post-holder will work with senior academic leads and colleagues across the School and wider University to deliver existing research and evaluation projects, develop new research activity and contribute to competitive external funding applications. The role provides scope to develop an independent programme of research and to disseminate findings through high-quality publications, conferences, seminars and other appropriate outputs.

An important component of the role will be supporting the development of early-career researchers, particularly NIHR-funded Academic Clinical Fellows, as well as research interns, intercalating students and postgraduate researchers. The post-holder will contribute to research training, mentoring and supervision, and help coordinate activities associated with the ACF programme alongside the Integrated Clinical Academic Training team. The role offers an opportunity to build experience across research, research leadership, funding development, researcher development, postgraduate supervision and academic programme coordination.

About you:

You will have a PhD in a relevant discipline and substantial experience of undertaking research in a clinically related, academic or health-related setting. You will have experience of using qualitative and/or quantitative research methodologies, managing and delivering research or evaluation projects, and producing high-quality academic outputs. Excellent organisational, communication and academic writing skills are essential, together with the ability to work independently, exercise initiative and manage competing priorities while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.

You will also have experience of supporting, mentoring or developing students, researchers or colleagues, and the ability to communicate research concepts and methods effectively to individuals at different stages of academic development. You will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of research governance and good research practice, alongside the ability to develop and communicate research ideas and contribute to research proposals and funding applications.

What the role offers:

This is an opportunity for you to develop your research career within a supportive and collaborative academic environment. The post-holder will have:

• Scope to build an independent research profile, aligned with the Mackenzie Institute’s thematic priorities.

• Opportunities to develop funding expertise, including contributing to and leading external funding applications alongside experienced academic colleagues.

• Experience of research leadership and project management across a varied portfolio of research and evaluation activity.

• Opportunities to develop researcher-development expertise, including supporting NIHR Academic Clinical Fellows and other early-career researchers.

• Opportunities to develop postgraduate and doctoral supervision experience, alongside research training and academic development activities.

• Considerable autonomy, with access to academic support, mentorship and collaboration as required.

• A varied academic portfolio, enabling the post-holder to develop expertise across research, funding, supervision, researcher development and programme coordination.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.

Use of AI in applications:

We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.

What we can offer you:

We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits - from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives.

About us:

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.