In this role, you will deliver part or all of several BA-related modules, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, and be involved in the setting and marking of assessment tasks. You will also be allocated time to conduct scholarship activities.

You will already hold an MSc and/or PhD in BA or a related discipline (such as Operational Research, Management Science, or Industrial Engineering).  You will also have some teaching experience in the Further Education and/or Higher Education sectors.  You will be appointed at either grade 7 (currently £40K-£46K) or grade 8 (currently £47K-£58K), depending on qualifications and experience.

The appointment is initially for one year, but there is a chance that it will be extended.

Expertise in any of the following topics would be particularly welcome: statistics, data mining, machine learning, stochastic modelling, forecasting, simulation.

Applications are by letter of no more than two pages setting out why you want the role, and how you meet the person specification. A CV must also be included. Applications must be submitted using the Lancaster jobs portal.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Chris Kirkbride, Head of Department (c.kirkbride@lancaster.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 16 Oct 2026

Department: Teaching-Only

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full time, indefinite with end date)

Division of Health Research (Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research) Grade 7

Full-time  

Lancaster University has a world-class reputation as a centre for excellence in teaching and research. It is in the top 1 per cent of universities in the world and highly ranked in each of the UKs major university league tables. Lancaster Medical School, within Lancaster University’s Faculty of Health and Medicine, is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Research Associate to join the Mouth Matters in Mental Health Trial-2. The trial is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), to evaluate a link work intervention for supporting dental access in people with severe mental health difficulties. It is being conducted across five sites in the United Kingdom (Lancashire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Pennine Manchester, and London) with a truly multidisciplinary team of health researchers, dental researchers, and people with lived experience. 

You will be responsible for conducting a realist-informed process evaluation alongside the clinical trial, with support from the senior management team. They will have a strong background in qualitative research methods and health-related research and a PhD in a related discipline (or equivalent experience). Knowledge of mental health research and an understanding of realist methodologies and the processes associated with intervention and evaluation studies would be advantageous. 

The post will be based across Lancaster University and Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. It will involve some travel within the UK. 

Our team offer a friendly environment that strongly supports the individual needs of each employee and actively promotes a healthy work-life balance. The Faculty is committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies and has held a Silver Athena SWAN award since 2014 in recognition of its good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

You will join Lancaster University on an 18-month contract, with a recommended start date of early 2027. 

For further information on the role and to discuss any aspects of the position, please contact: 

Dr Jasper Palmier-Claus (Chief Investigator): j.palmier-claus@lancaster.ac.uk  

Dr Louise Laverty (Qualitative Lead); L.K.Laverty@leeds.ac.uk

Dr Tasneem Patel (Trial Manager): tasneem.i.patel@lscft.nhs.uk 

Closing Date: 14 Oct 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 full time, fixed term

Closing Date: 13 Oct 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 full time, fixed term

Lancaster University is among the best in the UK.  A top 10 university in The Complete University Guide 2025 and are joint 10th place in the UK national league tables, we are also highly ranked in international league tables such as the QS World Rankings.   

Closing Date: 18 Oct 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 full time, fixed term

The project is funded by Breakthrough T1D (USA) via a Strategic Research Agreement grant, awarded to Dr Samet Şahin in the School of Engineering at Lancaster University. This is a full-time post commencing as soon as possible and is funded until the 1^st of December 2027. The interviews for this post will be held online.

The project aims to develop a blood test for C-peptide that can be performed at the time and place of patient care for the assessment of the pre-symptomatic period of type 1 diabetes. This will provide an easy and reliable C-peptide assessment with a significant reduction in time compared to conventional standards in clinical practice.

Role responsibilities: 

As part of a friendly research team in Şahin Research Group (www.sametsahin.me), you will be responsible for:

• Design and synthesis of redox nanocomposite materials and characterisation
• Antibody immobilisation and characterisation
• Electrochemical testing and immunosensor characterisation 

Candidate requirements:

• A degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or a related discipline.
• A PhD (or near completion) in electroactive materials, nanomaterials, electrochemical sensor technologies or a similar area.
• A publication record of research in a relevant area and the ability to collect, analyse and interpret experimental data, especially material synthesis and characterisation.
• Great problem-solving and organisational skills
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience in dealing with carbon-based nanomaterials and redox nanocomposites, protein immobilisation and electrode modifications for electrochemical sensing is also desirable.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact the project PI, Dr Samet Şahin (s.sahin@lancaster.ac.uk ) for further information about the position.

Closing Date: 11 Oct 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 (Full-Time/Indefinite with End Date)

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Global Experiences Coordinator to join our team. This role sits within the Global Experiences team and will initially focus on supporting our short programmes by coordinating summer schools at Lancaster and our global opportunities, including those delivered at our overseas partner campuses. 

This is an exciting opportunity, suitable for applicants who wish to gain experience of working in a global team, supporting students to gain skills through our portfolio of opportunities. This varied and challenging role would suit those with the ability to demonstrate impressive organisational and administrative skills, experience in event planning and delivery, and strong interpersonal skills. As an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a student-facing role, this is ideally suited to a highly motivated team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure.  

Joining the Team 

The Global Experiences team works to motivate, engage and enable students in mobility opportunities overseas. We place accessibility at the heart of our programmes to help enable students from widening participation and disadvantaged backgrounds to participate. 

The team’s portfolio of work includes studying abroad as part of degree programmes, summer schools and vacation programmes as well as supporting internationalisation at home and digital connections. With strategic partnerships in Ghana, China, Malaysia, Germany and Indonesia, and collaborations worldwide, we are committed to global engagement. You will find lots of additional information on our webpages.   

Key Responsibilities

This role will support the planning and delivery of credit-bearing Global Summer Schools and short-term visiting programmes, working with the Global Experiences Officers and colleagues across campus and internationally. The role will:

• Support the coordination and administration of summer schools and visiting programmes, working closely with the Global Experiences Officer, as well as academic departments and professional services at the University.
• Coordinate the recruitment, application and admissions process for the summer schools, managing enquiries, processing applications, maintaining student records, and providing support and guidance to participants through to the delivery of the summer schools.
• Coordinate operational arrangements for programme delivery, including scheduling, booking rooms, preparing programme materials and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide comprehensive support to participating students before, during, and after their programme, responding to queries, facilitating orientation activities and signposting students to relevant University support services where necessary.
• Contribute to marketing and promotional activities by creating and updating programme information, supporting information sessions, and maintaining online content, including social media.
• Work cohesively with the Global Experiences team to support across projects.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will be highly organised, proactive, and passionate about international education and student mobility. The role requires strong planning and administrative skills, with the ability to be organised whilst handling multiple priorities, along with excellent communication skills to engage with diverse audiences.

You will join us on a fixed-term contract until the end of April 2027 to cover a member of staff currently on secondment.  

If you are applying on a secondment basis, please discuss this with your line manager and obtain authorisation for the potential secondment in advance and make this clear in your application.  

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Paul Wood, Head of Global Experience and Mobility, at p.wood4@lancaster.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 11 Oct 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 full time, fixed term

This role is offered on a full time basis with a great work-life balance of 36.5 hours per week, working on a rota basis including some evenings and weekends. 

You will already be working in a professional kitchen and will have the skills to help train and develop some of our junior team members. Based in our main production kitchen you will support the running of the conference and hospitality sections by planning ahead, organising the team and ensuring a faultless service delivery every time.

We are seeking a passionate person with the drive to improve and deliver on the creative edge. As a senior chef in our team, you will have enthusiasm and drive to further develop your existing skills.

You must display initiative and self-reliance, but also be able to contribute to and work within a large, fast paced and successful team.

The Hospitality and retail departments have a diverse range of outlets and styles of catering across the campus, including catering for students, conferences, dinners, cafes and bars, restaurants, Graduation and Open/Visitor days.

We reserve the right to withdraw the post if suitable applicants are found

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

Closing Date: 11 Oct 2026

Department: Support - Manual

Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 (Full-Time/Indefinite)

Information Systems Services is seeking a Developer to join our Innovation Team.

Digital innovation is at the heart of our strategy and ambition. In the Innovation Team, we are focused on developing new ways of delivering the best experience possible for all our students and staff, whether they are based at our green Campus or located at home, wherever that may be in the world. Joining us is your chance to help lead the transformation. 

 The Opportunity

We are searching for a developer, to play a role in our creative and forward-thinking team. The main purpose of this role is to be a developer throughout the full development stack on our innovation and mobile solutions. You will need to work with cloud and on-premise development tools and framework, be able to mentor temporary staff in best practice and be willing to work across a range of emerging frameworks.

 What you will need

You must have experience in programming languages and frameworks of C# and React and have some experience of working with AWS and Azure.  Experience of GIT for source code management and revision control. 

Please refer to the included job description and person specification for further details of essential and desirable qualifications for the role. 

The role is primarily based on the Lancaster University Bailrigg campus, with flexible hybrid working options to support a positive work-life balance. We would expect a minimum of 3 days a week in the office, working flexibly to adapt to the needs of the role.  

So why us?

You would be joining an agile, innovative team working to provide applications and services which have high impact and visibility. We are committed to supporting our new team members including students and have built an environment that fosters knowledge sharing and consideration of others.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced developer to have a transformative impact on the student experience of digital learning and further their own career with a global leader in Higher Education. 

Please contact Brian Green (brian.green@lancaster.ac.uk), Head of Innovation and Mobile Development, if you have any questions and would like to informally discuss the role.

Based on the standard minimum salary, this role does not meet the Home Office requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. If you already have permission to work in the UK, or you hold a different non-sponsored visa route, you are welcome to apply. 

Closing Date: 11 Oct 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 (Full-Time/Indefinite)

The Team operate all year round delivery of hospitality for university meetings, conferences and events and student college activities, at venues across Campus.

During vacation times, the Team host larger events for up to 800 people including day and residential conferences.

We are looking for a team member who is passionate about delivering a consistent high standard of customer service and who can work in a high-pressure environment. You will need to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends.

No previous experience is required. You must be a team player but also display initiative and a positive attitude.

ABOUT YOU

• Able to demonstrate a strong customer service ethos and the ability to deliver consistently high levels of service standards
• Be a team player
• Ability to adapt to changing working demands
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Able to work flexibly on a rota basis to include evenings and weekends
• Able to undertake physical lifting and manual tasks
• Proven reliability and responsibility

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.  

Closing Date: 08 Oct 2026

Department: Support - Manual

Salary: £23,580 (Full-Time/Indefinite)

You will be part of our Estates Operations Facilities, the largest division within the University. Facilities have won numerous sector and professional association awards – the most recent being the Gold Standard Award at the Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE) Awards 2024. This recognised how our exceptional teamwork made real positive change for our students, staff, and the campus environment. This role will be a member of our Facilities Maintenance team which currently has 41 members.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including:
• Competitive salary
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Including University closure days at Easter and Christmas and bank holidays a total of 39 days is allocated.
• A family-friendly approach to those with parental or caring responsibilities 39 days
• Additional flexible benefits to suit your needs and interests, some with tax-savings.
• We provide top of the range tools, PPE, and work wear.

Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University, including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace.

Visit our employee benefits on our website - https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs
 

Is this the job for you?

Are you looking for a job which offers you:

• a varied workload
• the ability to work independently
• no need to travel long distances between jobs
• the benefits of being part of a great, friendly team

Working hours: Monday-Wednesday 0800 –1630; Thursday 0800 – 1600; Friday 0800 – 1300 plus weekend rota and rota for call out duties  

Closing Date: 29 Nov 2026

Department: Support - Manual

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 Full-Time/Indefinite
plus market supplement to a maximum of £35,199

Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, UK

An exciting opportunity exists for a project coordinator and research assistant position to support two large projects: 1) a Royal Society funded fellowship: Harnessing island-ocean connections to support ecosystems and people, and 2) a UKRI funded fellowship: Ensuring Transformative Ecosystem Restoration by the Private Sector.

Salary: Grade 6

Hours: 0.8 FTE

Location: Lancaster. Travel for fieldwork and project meetings as required.

Duration: 3 years with possibility of extension

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to support the delivery of two research fellowships and the associated research teams:

A Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowship awarded to Prof Nick Graham to establish the Island-Ocean Research Hub. This new project will investigate island-ocean connectivity and the influence of seabird nutrients and island rewilding on island and marine ecology and ecosystem services. The project has collaborating parters at 4 other universities, fieldwork planned in 5 countries, and will employ a large team of researchers. Your role would support this fellowship for 0.5 FTE of your time (i.e. 2.5 days per week)

A UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship awarded to Dr Tim Lamont. This project will investigate mechanisms for scaling up tropical marine restoration (coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass), and the role of business sustainability initiatives in delivering large-scale ecosystem restoration. The project has collaborations with the world’s largest coral restoration programme (www.buildingcoral.com), and the private sector’s most widely used sustainability reporting standards (www.globalreporting.org). Your role would support this fellowship for 0.3 FTE of your time (i.e. 1.5 days per week)

The role will include elements of the following, along with general support for the two projects: Fieldwork planning to include risk assessments, diving safety, ethics and research permits; fieldwork support and possible involvement as research assistant; lab work and organisation; website and logo development and maintenance; social media and public engagement support; team cohesion and coordination including organising socials and retreats; team visas and other needs; workshop and meeting organisation; budget oversight and spending; help with reporting; data management and requests for data sharing; maintaining contact with project partners and collaborators; welcoming and inducting visitors and new group members. 

You will work closely with Nick Graham and Tim Lamont, collaborate with other members of the research team, and coordinate with project partners.

Preferred candidates will have experience in marine / biological science and/or project management. A proactive and enthusiastic approach and good interpersonal skills are essential. 

Lancaster University is a research-intensive university, ranked in the top 10 of UK universities. The Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) is a large and multidisciplinary department, tackling environmental challenges across the natural and social sciences. Within LEC, there is particular strength in high diversity tropical systems, including coral reefs and tropical rainforests. LEC offers a highly collegial and stimulating environment for career development  based on departmental values and embedded Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) considerations and actions. We are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis as well as the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research. Furthermore, we are active and progressive around sustainability, wellbeing and decolonising agendas.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

We anticipate interviews will be held in November 2026. 

What to include in each document of your application:

Cover Letter Please discuss why you are interested specifically in this position, and how it fits with your career goals. Please also describe any skills and related experience you have developed that are relevant to this post. Word limit 500 words. 

CV Please include a 2-page CV.

Supporting Statements: Please provide a supporting statement for each Personal Specification point that is listed as being scored via “Supporting Statements”. This should include examples that provide evidence of your experience and expertise. Aim for one paragraph per criteria (~50-200 words).

Referees: Contact information for at least two referees. At this stage, only contact details are required for referees, not letters of support.

For more information, see the Further Information link below.

Informal enquiries for issues not covered in the further information to Nick Graham nick.graham@lancaster.ac.uk or Tim Lamont tim.lamont@lancaster.ac.uk. Such enquiries are not necessary as part of the application and will not inform any decision. Applications without prior enquiry are welcome and will not be disadvantaged.

Closing Date: 30 Oct 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 part time indefinite with end date

Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, UK

An exciting opportunity exists for a marine scientist or community ecologist to contribute to a Royal Society funded project: Harnessing island-ocean connections to support ecosystems and people.

Salary: Grade 7

Hours: Full time

Location: Lancaster. Travel for fieldwork and collaborations as required.

Duration: 4 years

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic temperate or warm-water marine scientist and/or community ecologist to join the Island-Ocean Research Hub. This new research hub will investigate island-ocean connectivity and the influence of seabirds and island rewilding on ecosystem structure, function, and benefits to people. This specific position will focus on how biodiversity-ecosystem function relationships and ecosystem recovery potential are influenced by seabird nutrient inputs. Potential study sites will include the inner and southern Seychelles, the Mediterranean Sea and island archipelagos around the UK, and ecosystems to explore include Mangroves, seagrass, coral reefs and kelp. This project is led out of Lancaster University, with a number of collaborating universities and NGOs. Fieldwork for the project will include periods in remote locations, working in small teams, and scuba and snorkel-based work, and experience of such working will be essential. The successful applicant will work closely with Prof Nick Graham on this project, and collaborate with other members of the research team, both in Lancaster and at collaborating institutions.

Preferred candidates will have a PhD in marine science/disturbance ecology, experience of fieldwork, skills in statistical modelling, and a proven ability to publish scientific papers. A proactive and enthusiastic approach and good interpersonal skills are essential. 

The Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) is a large and multidisciplinary department, tackling environmental challenges across the natural and social sciences. Within LEC, there is particular strength in high diversity tropical systems, including coral reefs and tropical rainforests. LEC offers a highly collegial and stimulating environment for career development  based on departmental values and embedded Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) considerations and actions. 

Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

We anticipate interviews will be held in November 2026. 

What to include in each document of your application:

Cover Letter Please discuss why you are interested specifically in this position, and how it fits with your career goals. Please also describe any skills you have developed that are relevant to this post, and how you may seek to develop this area of research. 500 word limit.

CV Please include a 2-page CV.

Publication record: Please upload a list of your publications, clearly distinguishing those that are published and those that are under review. Please do not include those in preparation.

Supporting Statements: Please provide a supporting statement for each Personal Specification point that is listed as being scored via “Supporting Statements”. This should include examples that provide evidence of your experience and expertise. Aim for one paragraph per criteria (~50-200 words).

Referees: Contact information for at least two referees. At this stage, only contact details are required for referees, not letters of support.

For more information, see the Further Information link below.

Informal enquiries for issues not covered in the further information to Prof Nick Graham nick.graham@lancaster.ac.uk. Such enquiries are not necessary as part of the application and will not inform any decision. Applications without prior enquiry are welcome and will not be disadvantaged.

Closing Date: 30 Oct 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full-Time/Indefinite with End Date)

The project you will be working on is titled “The Origins of Infant Word Learning”, and is funded by the Leverhulme Trust. This project will investigate how hearing words influences how infants perceive and recognise objects, and how this process ultimately leads to word learning.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to demonstrate relevant educational attainment and research experience in the area of infant and/or language and cognitive development.
• Have experience of conducting infant behavioral research.
• Be able to demonstrate competence with designing and conducting theoretically-driven developmental research, state-of-the art data analysis, open science practices, scientific writing, and critical thinking.

THE BENEFITS OF THE ROLE

• Generous holiday leave - 25 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus University closure days and bank holidays.
• Access to employee pension scheme, and annual flexible benefits scheme.
• We are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the Faculty, and supporting family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis. The Department holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in Higher Education and research.  

The Psychology Department is a busy teaching and research active Department.  It is home to a friendly group of around 40 Academic staff, with teams of Research, Professional Services and Technical staff.  The Department supports a large cohort of Undergraduate students; a thriving group of Masters and Postgraduate research students; and a wide range of research projects including several cross-institution grants. 

Further information about the Department is available at: http://www.psych.lancs.ac.uk

Please upload a cover letter with your application.

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups. We expect a start date by January, 2027. The post is for 16.5 months.

This role is indefinite, subject to funding, which is currently only available until December, 2028.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to Dr. Jill Lany, Senior Lecturer, at j.lany@lancaster.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 14 Oct 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full-Time/Indefinite with End Date)

Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, UK

An exciting opportunity exists for a marine scientist or community ecologist to contribute to a Royal Society funded project: Harnessing island-ocean connections to support ecosystems and people.

Salary: Grade 7

Hours: Full time

Location: Lancaster. Travel for fieldwork and collaborations as required.

Duration: 4 years

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic temperate or warm-water marine scientist and/or community ecologist to join the Island-Ocean Research Hub. This new research hub will investigate island-ocean connectivity and the influence of seabirds and island rewilding on ecosystem structure, function, and benefits to people. This specific position will focus on the role of seabird nutrient run-off, the extent to which those nutrients are integrated into foundation species, and how food web structures are influenced by the nutrient subsidies. Potential study sites will include the inner and southern Seychelles, the Mediterranean Sea and island archipelagos around the UK, and ecosystems to explore include Mangroves, seagrass, coral reefs and kelp. This project is led out of Lancaster University, with a number of collaborating universities and NGOs. Fieldwork for the project will include periods in remote locations, working in small teams, and scuba and snorkel-based work, and experience of such working will be essential. The successful applicant will work closely with Prof Nick Graham on this project, and collaborate with other members of the research team, both in Lancaster and at collaborating institutions.

Preferred candidates will have a PhD in marine science/community ecology, experience of fieldwork, skills in statistical modelling, and a proven ability to publish scientific papers. A proactive and enthusiastic approach and good interpersonal skills are essential. 

Lancaster University is a research-intensive university, ranked in the top 10 of UK universities. The Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) is a large and multidisciplinary department, tackling environmental challenges across the natural and social sciences. Within LEC, there is particular strength in high diversity tropical systems, including coral reefs and tropical rainforests. LEC offers a highly collegial and stimulating environment for career development  based on departmental values and embedded Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) considerations and actions. 

Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

We anticipate interviews will be held in November 2026. 

What to include in each document of your application:

Cover Letter Please discuss why you are interested specifically in this position, how it fits with your career goals, describe any relevant skills, and how you may seek to develop this area of research. 500 word limit.

CV Please include a 2-page CV.

Publication record: Please upload a list of your publications, clearly distinguishing those that are published and those that are under review. Please do not include those in preparation.

Supporting Statements: Please provide a supporting statement for each Personal Specification point that is listed as being scored via “Supporting Statements”. Aim for one paragraph per criteria (~50-200 words).

Referees: Contact information for at least two referees. At this stage, only contact details are required for referees, not letters of support.

For more information, see the Further Information link below.

Informal enquiries for issues not covered in the further information to Prof Nick Graham nick.graham@lancaster.ac.uk. Such enquiries are not necessary as part of the application and will not inform any decision. 

Closing Date: 30 Oct 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full time, indefinite with end date)

The Geophysical Fluid Dynamics (GFD) Laboratory in the Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) is a world-class facility for research into a wide range of topics covering volcanology and planetary science. It has an extensive equipment base for scaled analogue experiments (e.g., high-speed cameras, tensiometers, liquid density meter, viscometer), rheometry (e.g., extensional, powder and rotational rheometers), high-temperature experiments (> 1000°C rheometry and furnaces), and particle size, shape, and density characterization. You will also benefit from being part of the wider volcanology research group comprising numerous faculty, post-doctoral researchers, and graduate students.

You will contribute to the GFD Lab by supporting the design, installation, operation, and safe running of laboratory equipment. You will also provide a data collection service to support current research grants, so it is expected that the successful candidate will have previous laboratory experience.

The role offers flexibility in terms of the data and measurements to be completed, and candidates should make their case against at least one of the following themes:

• textural and granulometric analysis of pyroclasts/particles (e.g., size, shape, density of particles)
• computer-based image analysis of high-speed video footage from analogue experiments and Scanning Electron Microscope images of pyroclasts
• rheometry experiments (e.g., rotational, oscillatory, granular, extensional)
• high-temperature experimentation (ideally at temperatures in excess of 1000°C).

It is not essential to have experience in more than one of these themes, and strong applications can still be made against a single theme.

Lancaster University is a research-intensive university, ranked among the top 1% of universities globally, and within the UK’s top 10. It is located on a beautiful campus in the North-West of England close to the Lake District National Park. The Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) is a large and multidisciplinary department, tackling grand environmental challenges.

LEC offers a highly collegial and stimulating environment for career development based on departmental values and embedded Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) considerations and actions. We are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis as well as the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research. Furthermore, we are active and progressive around sustainability, wellbeing, and decolonising agendas.

Expected start dates are within the year 2026 however there is some flexibility. The post is initially for 1 year, full time, however further opportunities for extension may become available and part-time employment is possible.

What to include in each document of your application:

Cover Letter: Please discuss why you are interested specifically in this position, your start availability, preferences for full or part time, and how your experience and skills match one or more of the themes listed above.

CV: Please include a 2-page CV.

Supporting Statements: Please provide a statement for each Personal Specification point that is listed as being scored via “Supporting Statements”. This should include examples that provide evidence of your experience and expertise. Aim for one paragraph per criteria (~50-200 words).

Referees: Contact information for referees.

Informal inquiries may be directed to Dr. Thomas Jones: thomas.jones@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 08 Oct 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 Full time indefinite with end date

We seek to appoint 1 full-time post-doctoral research associate (starting Spring 2027) to complete a team of 4 researchers who are exploring novel concepts for security controls and assurance in converged and ultra-large scale infrastructures.

The successful candidate for this role will develop new techniques for orchestrating security controls in dynamic and complex systems undergoing frequent changes to their function and security requirements. This work will involve researching how to introduce interactions between security controls to achieve security goals and exploring the trade-offs of doing so. We seek to appoint a researcher who has either experience in abstract modelling of distributed systems or practical experience deploying and experimenting with security controls.

As a Programme Grant there is considerable flexibility in this research agenda. This allows the right candidate to have a significant ability to direct their research activities. This is a great opportunity for an individual to build their research career.

Key duties of this post include:

• Conducting original research to orchestrate security in future complex distributed systems.
• Developing high quality and impactful publications.
• Collaborating with academic, industry partners and other EPSRC projects.

 The successful candidate will have a PhD in Computer Science or equivalent with experience in cyber security or distributed systems.

The School of Computing and Communications at Lancaster University offers a highly inclusive and stimulating environment for career development, and you will be exposed to a range of further opportunities over the course of this post. We are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies, as well as the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research.

You will join us on an indefinite contract; however, the role remains contingent on external funding, which for these roles initially ends after 24 months (with the possibility to extend further).

The candidates will be working under the direct supervision of Prof. Neeraj Suri (neeraj.suri@lancaster.ac.uk)  and Dr. Matthew Bradbury (m.s.bradbury@lancaster.ac.uk). We welcome enquires prior to the submission of an application!

Closing Date: 19 Oct 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £39,355 to £45,413 (Full time, indefinite with end date)

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Global Experiences Officer to join our team. This exciting role will focus on developing, coordinating and promoting opportunities that enhance global engagement and enrich the student experience, with an initial focus on our inbound Global Summer Schools and short-term programmes. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of student mobility programmes, international partnerships, and cross-cultural initiatives.

Joining the Team 

The Global Experiences team works to motivate, engage and enable students in mobility opportunities overseas. We place accessibility at the heart of our programmes to help enable students from widening participation and disadvantaged backgrounds to participate. 

The team’s portfolio of work includes studying abroad as part of degree programmes, summer schools and vacation programmes as well as supporting internationalisation at home and digital connections. With strategic partnerships in Ghana, China, Malaysia, Germany and Indonesia, and collaborations worldwide, we are committed to global engagement. You will find lots of additional information on our webpages.   

Key Responsibilities

This role will lead the design and delivery of credit-bearing summer schools and short-term visiting programmes, working with colleagues across campus and internationally on the following:

• Develop inbound Global Summer Schools and short-term visiting programmes, liaising with academic departments to design and expand the portfolio of opportunities and coordinating marketing activity to promote the summer schools globally and increase participation in international programmes.
• Coordinate the recruitment and application process for the Global Summer Schools, supporting students from the point of application through to the delivery of the summer schools.
• Manage the delivery of the 2027 Global Summer Schools and short-term visiting programmes, working with departments and professional services to ensure the summer schools are delivered to a high standard and collecting feedback and evaluations to assess impact and develop future offerings.
• Ensure international programmes comply with relevant policies, regulations and best practices.
• Develop systems and processes to sustain strong global partnerships and high-quality student support.
• Work cohesively with the Global Experiences team to support across projects.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will be highly organised, proactive, and passionate about international education and student mobility. The role requires strong project and event management skills, with the ability to be organised whilst handling multiple priorities, along with excellent communication skills to engage with diverse audiences.

You will join us on a fixed-term contract until the end of January 2028 to cover maternity leave.  

If you are applying on a secondment basis, please discuss this with your line manager and obtain authorisation for the potential secondment in advance and make this clear in your application.  

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Paul Wood, Head of Global Experience and Mobility, at p.wood4@lancaster.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 05 Oct 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 full time, fixed term

Are you passionate about working in Early Years  and providing quality early years education for the next generation? Do you want to do a job that makes a real difference? Do you want to grow your career and thrive in a dynamic creative work environment where imagination and energy are at the forefront of everything we do?

We are seeking applicants for Part-Time position  for candidates who hold a Level 3 , full and relevant Childcare qualification. 

We want great people to work with our children and their families.

 What you’ll be doing

The Pre-School Centre is open approximately 50 weeks of the year with closures at Easter, Christmas, and all Bank Holidays.

 As an Early Years Practitioner or Support Assistant at Lancaster University, you’ll be an essential part of a fun and dynamic team that fosters a stimulating and safe environment for children to explore, learn, and grow. You'll engage with children through a wide range of valuable learning activities, turning everyday moments into learning adventures. 

About you

To be a great fit for our Pre School team you will need:

• great customer service skills
• to be reliable and hard-working
• a willingness to learn new job-based skills
• a team-orientated and flexible approach.

 Why work with us

Our Pre-School Centre is awarded Outstanding by Ofsted. Our exceptional teamwork makes real positive change for our children, staff and the environment. We want you to be part of that team! Take a look at the facilities here: https://youtu.be/81Aw-nL95qo 

 Lancaster University’s main Bailrigg campus is a lovely place to work, combining a busy urban atmosphere while surrounded by green parkland and beautiful seasonal landscaping. We have lots of facilities on-site such as: a sports centre, shops, cafes, a multi-faith centre, a post office, and a fantastic library. There are numerous clubs, groups, and networks you can join to make friends with like-minded people. Lancaster University provides an environment that strongly supports the needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

 We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including: 

• competitive salary with annual reviews 
• generous employer pension scheme
• 39 days off a year which includes University closure days at Easter and Christmas and bank holidays 
• a family-friendly approach to those with parental or caring responsibilities
• additional flexible benefits to suit your needs and interests, some with tax-savings.

 Find out about more of our employee benefits on our website - https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs 

Want to find out more about joining our award-winning  Pre-School team and have an informal chat about the role? Please contact the Pre-School Centre  pscentre@lancaster.ac.uk 

Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University, including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace. 

The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues. 

We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability, or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity. 

Closing Date: 24 Oct 2026

Department: Support - Other

Salary: £26,093 (Part-Time/Indefinite) Salary is Full time equivalent

Why work with us
Lancaster University’s beautiful campus makes it a lovely place to work, combining a busy urban atmosphere while surrounded by green parkland and seasonal landscaping. We have lots of facilities on-site such as: a sports centre, shops, cafes, a multi-faith centre, pre-school, a post office and a fantastic library. There are numerous clubs, groups, and networks you can join to make friends with like-minded people. Lancaster University provides an environment that strongly supports the needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

You will be part of our Estates Operations Facilities, the largest division within the University. Facilities have won numerous sector and professional association awards – the most recent being the Gold Standard Award at the Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE) Awards 2024. This recognised how our exceptional teamwork made real positive change for our students, staff, and the campus environment.

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 plus market supplement to a maximum of £35,199. 

Working hours: Monday-Wednesday 0800 –1630; Thursday 0800 – 1600; Friday 0800 – 1300 plus weekend rota and rota for call out duties  

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including:
  - Competitive salary
  - Generous employer pension scheme
  - Including University closure days at Easter and Christmas and bank holidays a total of 39 days is allocated.
  - A family-friendly approach to those with parental or caring responsibilities 39 days
  - Additional flexible benefits to suit your needs and interests, some with tax-savings.

- We provide top of the range tools, PPE, and work wear.

 Visit our employee benefits on our website - https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs 

Is this the job for you? 

Are you looking for a job which offers you: 

• a varied workload 
• the ability to work independently 
• no need to travel long distances between jobs 
• the benefits of being part of a great, friendly team 

Find out about more of our employee benefits on our website - https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs  

This post is offered on a full-time, indefinite basis. This post operates on a shift work pattern. 

To find out more about joining our award-winning Facilities team and an informal chat about the role, please contact Ian Watson (i.watson@lancaster.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 31 Oct 2026

Department: Support - Manual

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 (Full-Time/Indefinite)
Plus market supplement to a maximum of £35,199

Department: Academic

Department: Academic