Vice-Chancellor's Fellowship in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation

European Commission; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumbria University's Vice-Chancellor's Fellowship Scheme is seeking outstanding academics for permanent roles in sport, exercise, and rehabilitation research. Candidates will pursue independent research with support, contributing to the university's prestigious research ranking and profile. Opportunities exist at various academic levels, each demanding a clear research plan and demonstrable expertise.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holidays

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a doctoral qualification.
• Demonstrate expertise in the research area.
• Provide a research plan with expected outputs.

Responsibilities

• Hold permanent academic roles and pursue independent research.
• Contribute significantly to the university's research profile.
• Participate in grant activities.

Skills

Impactful research planning

Collaboration

Education

Doctoral qualification

Job description

Organisation/Company: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

Research Field: Biological sciences, Psychological sciences

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Established Researcher (R3)

Country: United Kingdom

Application Deadline: 23 Jun 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Permanent

Job Status: Full-time

Funding: Not funded by a EU programme

Research Infrastructure Staff Position: No

Offer Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We seek outstanding academic colleagues with impactful research plans to join our Vice-Chancellor's Fellowship Scheme. Fellows will hold permanent academic roles, supported for three years to pursue independent and collaborative research, contributing significantly to the university's research profile.

ABOUT SPORT, EXERCISE AND REHABILITATION AT NORTHUMBRIA

Northumbria University excels in sport, exercise, and rehabilitation research, integrating various disciplines like physiology, psychology, nutrition, biomechanics, coaching, management, physiotherapy, and more. Our REF 2021 submission was our largest, with 92% rated World Leading or Internationally Excellent, ranking 5th in the UK for Research Power.

We aim to recruit future research leaders in areas including, but not limited to, management of long-term conditions, sports coach education, and sport, health, exercise, and nutrition.

For informal discussions, contact Stuart Goodall at [e-mail]. For application information, contact Kathryn Atton at [e-mail].

ABOUT YOU

Positions available at Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor levels. Candidates must hold a doctoral qualification and demonstrate expertise in the research area. Applicants should provide a research plan, including grant activities. Expectations vary by level, with Assistant Professors expected to have a growing publication record and ambitious research plans, while senior roles require established leadership and successful projects. All should demonstrate a clear research plan for the Fellowship period.

Applications from the UK and internationally are welcome. Visit our website for Relocation Assistance details.

To apply, submit a cover letter, CV, and a two-page Research Plan outlining your use of the Fellowship period, expected outputs, income, and impact. Include research/education statements, grants, publications, and top research outputs. Include details of recent grants and copies of top 3 research outputs.

Research panels are scheduled for the week of 30th June 2025, with interviews in early to mid-July 2025.

With over 37,000 students from 140+ countries, Northumbria offers world-leading research, partnerships, and an outstanding student experience. We promote work-life balance, offering excellent benefits, including pension schemes, flexible working, and generous holidays.

Our values—Academic Excellence, Innovation, Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Ambition—shape our culture, emphasizing listening, support, respect, trust, and boldness. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne and London, we support diversity and inclusivity, holding numerous awards and memberships for research excellence and equality. Flexible working arrangements are available to accommodate candidate needs.