You will provide administrative support in the publication of the journal Foundation’s journals, with particular focus on Plants, People, Planet. This diverse role will allow the role holder to be involved in the peer review and production of the journals published by The New Phytologist. Foundation.  

This role may suit a recent graduate or someone seeking to commence a career in publishing. The ideal candidate will have a passion for plant science, excellent English language skills, good organizational skills and a flair for teamwork and collaboration. 

This is a full-time indefinite position. The role holder will be based in the New Phytologist Foundation Central Office at the University of Lancaster and will be expected to follow the University’s policy on Agile Working, which expects staff to work on campus more often than not and with a minimum attendance of 2 full days’ a week in the office.

Closing Date: 29 Nov 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 Full Time, Indefinite

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: 13 Dec 2026

Department: Support - Manual

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

About the Role

Lancaster University seeks a Disability and Inclusive Practice Adviser to join our Disability and Inclusive Practice Service. You will provide essential support for students disclosing disabilities, ensuring equitable experiences and promoting inclusive practices across departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Partnership: Collaborate with academic and professional staff to implement discipline-specific adjustments and inclusive practices.
• Expert Guidance: Offer specialist support to disabled students, ensuring compliance with the Equality Act 2010.
• Case Management: Manage a caseload of students, facilitating proactive meetings and handling external communications.
• Data Review: Analyse disability-related data to enhance services and practices within departments.
• Training and Development: Conduct workshops to promote inclusive practices among university staff.

What We Are Looking For

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Experience with diverse disabilities in a higher education context.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to monitor, analyse data, and produce reports.
• Emotional resilience and the ability to support others.

Desirable Attributes:

• Expertise in specific areas of disability.
• Knowledge of higher education inclusive practices.

Why Join Us?

At Lancaster University, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on student wellbeing while working in a supportive team.

For all informal queries please contact Jess Walmsley, Head of Disability and Inclusive Practice (j.m.walmsley@lancaster.ac.uk) or Amanda Coates, Disability and Inclusive Practice Service Manager (a.coates2@lancaster.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 30 Nov 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

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

This role will provide essential support to the department’s research activities. The main project that you would be working on will use a variety of materials science techniques (including materials preparation and characterisation and in vitro biological testing) and offers an opportunity for you to directly impact the development of materials for sustainable agriculture (particularly how their properties may influence their interactions with plants). The project is in collaboration with an industry partner.

You will:

• Have experience of prototype validation via biological testing (e.g., in vitro/vivo).
• Be able to demonstrate competent knowledge of health and safety and have experience of implementing safe systems and controls.
• Have experience of working in a chemistry laboratory 

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 Bronze Award, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in Higher Education and research. Please see the university’s family friendly webpages to find out more - Family-friendly Lancaster - Lancaster University
• The university is committed to supporting the professional and career development for all staff, for instance Lancaster University’s is fully commitment to the principles of the corcordat to support the career development of researchers. This has resulted in the university receiving the HR Excellence in Research Award. 

The Department of Chemistry was re-opened in 2012 and has undergone rapid expansion and development. The Department consists of a core complement of more than 20 members of academic staff and a thriving community of post-doctoral researchers, PGR and UG students with state-of-the-art labs housed in a completely refurbished building. 

Further information about the Department is available at: Chemistry - Lancaster University 

Lancaster University is highly ranked (10th overall in the UK Complete University Guide 2027). It was awarded the Times International University of the Year in 2020 and University of the Year in 2018, and holds a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University’s campus is located in 560 acres of beautiful parkland on the edge of the small but vibrant city of Lancaster.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to Dr John hardy, j.g.hardy@lancaster.ac.uk and/or Prof. Ian Dodd i.dodd@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 15 Nov 2026

Department: Support - Manual

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

 This role will provide essential support to the department’s research activities. The main project that you would be working on will use a variety of synthetic and analytical techniques (e.g., spectroscopy, etc.) and offers an opportunity for you to directly impact the development of materials for sustainable agriculture (particularly how their properties may influence their interactions with plants). The project is in collaboration with an industry partner.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working in a chemistry laboratory using a range of wet chemistry skills
• Be able to demonstrate competent knowledge of health and safety and have experience of implementing safe systems and controls.
• Have strong problem solving skills with experience of implementing solutions to overcome potential challenges.

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 Bronze Award, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in Higher Education and research. Please see the university’s family friendly webpages to find out more - Family-friendly Lancaster - Lancaster University
• The university is committed to supporting the professional and career development for all staff, for instance Lancaster University’s is fully commitment to the principles of the corcordat to support the career development of researchers. This has resulted in the university receiving the HR Excellence in Research Award. 

The Department of Chemistry was re-opened in 2012 and has undergone rapid expansion and development. The Department consists of a core complement of more than 20 members of academic staff and a thriving community of post-doctoral researchers, PGR and UG students with state-of-the-art labs housed in a completely refurbished building. 

Further information about the Department is available at: Chemistry - Lancaster University 

Lancaster University is highly ranked (10th overall in the UK Complete University Guide 2027). It was awarded the Times International University of the Year in 2020 and University of the Year in 2018, and holds a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University’s campus is located in 560 acres of beautiful parkland on the edge of the small but vibrant city of Lancaster.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to Dr John hardy, j.g.hardy@lancaster.ac.uk and/or Prof. Ian Dodd i.dodd@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 15 Nov 2026

Department: Research

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

You will facilitate the peer review process for New Phytologist, and contribute to the wider activities of the New Phytologist Foundation Central Office. This varied and diverse role would particularly suit an experienced publishing professional with experience of academic peer review in plant sciences. 

This post offers an excellent opportunity to join our expanding team based at Lancaster University. The post is available immediately.

Informal enquiries can be directed to s.lennon@lancaster.ac.uk.  

Closing Date: 24 Nov 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 Full Time, Indefinite

The opportunity:

As Statutory Data Returns Manager, you will:

• lead the preparation, optimisation and submission of statutory student data returns;
• develop a deep understanding of the data required from the institution to meet statutory requirements, including data flows across systems; 
• collaborate with internal stakeholders to compile necessary data, identify and resolve data quality issues, and enhance data assurance processes. 

About you:

You will have experience managing data returns or related compliance processes within a large organisation, including implementing data quality and governance processes. Technical experience of working with large and complex datasets, relational databases and data workflows, including data transformation, analysis and assurance is also essential.

The ideal candidate will be a highly analytical problem-solver, with the ability to understand, interpret and relay complex information and requirements. We are also looking for proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve data quality issues and drive continuous improvements in data processes. You will also have experience of line-management, including effective prioritisation of work and team development.

Knowledge of the UK Higher Education sector and policy environment, as well as experience delivering Higher Education statutory returns is desirable but not essential.

Contract:

This post is offered on a permanent full-time basis with a hybrid working pattern. We are happy to talk about flexible working opportunities.

Contact:

To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Mark Yoxon, Co-Director of Strategic Planning and Governance with any questions, or for an informal discussion about the role (m.yoxon@lancaster.ac.uk)  

Closing Date: 22 Nov 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £47,389 to £56,535 Full Time, Indefinite

 The School of Arts at Lancaster University is seeking to develop its highly ranked programmes with the appointment of a new Lecturer in Media & Cultural Studies. This is a teaching and research position. This is a 1.FTE role, fixed term for 2 years.

You will pursue research leading to outputs at a level appropriate for submission to future Research Excellence Framework exercises. You will be encouraged to develop new research collaborations both with colleagues at Lancaster and also with colleagues outside the University, which will lead to externally funded research grants. 

We welcome applications from candidates whose research could link with and add to the existing strengths in the Media and Film subject group, such as global and transnational media studies; media industries and production; social media analysis; screen studies, celebrity culture; fan studies; media and cultural theory; feminist, queer, and decolonial media studies; and mediated social movements. 

In particular, we would welcome applicants whose teaching and research addresses global media, media industries, and/or digital methods in support of empirical studies on digital culture and popular culture. 

The role involves producing excellent research-led teaching and contributing to the delivery of a range of modules at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students, and participating in the administration of teaching, research, and public engagement.

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Prof Carolyn Pedwell, Subject Lead c.e.pedwell@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 04 Jan 2027

Department: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £46,049 (Full-Time/Fixed-Term)

 The School of Arts at Lancaster University is seeking to develop its highly ranked programmes with the appointment of a new Lecturer in Digital Media. This is a teaching and research position. This is a 1.0 FTE indefinite appointment. 

You will pursue research leading to outputs at a level appropriate for submission to future Research Excellence Framework exercises. You will be encouraged to develop new research collaborations both with colleagues at Lancaster and also with colleagues outside the University, which will lead to externally funded research grants.

We welcome applications from candidates whose research could link with and add to the existing strengths in the Media and Film subject area, such as digital culture; screen studies; platform studies; social media analysis; critical data studies; critical AI studies, media and cultural theory; and science and technology studies. 

In particular, we are seeking applicants whose teaching and research combines at least one of these foci in digital media with the ability to guide students in digital practice and media production, broadly understood, and/or digital methods in support of empirical digital research. 

The role involves producing excellent research-led teaching and contributing to the delivery of a range of modules at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students, and participating in the administration of teaching, research, and public engagement.

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Prof Carolyn Pedwell, Subject Lead: c.e.pedwell@lancaster.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 30 Nov 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £46,049 (Full-Time/Indefinite)

We’re looking for a Nuclear Engagement Officer to lead a Nuclear Industry Benevolent Fund (NIBF) funded project to raise awareness of the nuclear sector and the opportunities it presents, increasing the availability of skills to the industry and enhancing participation from hard-to-reach communities. Key elements of your job will be to:

• develop a strategy for engagement with young people in the nuclear domain 
• create captivating nuclear-themed engagement activities 
• deliver nuclear engagement across the North West

About you

To be a suitable candidate for this position, you will have: 

• a passion for working with young people
• a background in science, technology or engineering
• experience of designing and delivering public engagement, outreach or widening participation activities
• a creative flair for producing engaging activities to inspire young people

The School of Engineering 

As Nuclear Engagement Officer, you will be part of the School of Engineering, which is a broad-based engineering centre, with a record of innovative teaching, world-class research and strong links with industry. Lancaster offers undergraduate Nuclear Engineering programmes spanning both fission and fusion technologies, placing it among the small number of UK universities offering dedicated undergraduate provision in this field. The School hosts the Nuclear Science and Engineering Research Theme, with expertise across new build, fuel cycle development, decommissioning and clean-up, waste management, safeguards and security. The School already contributes to a range of public engagement and outreach activities and now wants to develop a dedicated nuclear engagement programme to raise awareness of the sector and inspire the next generation.

Why work with us

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, 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.

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

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

We are an organisation that seeks to make positive economic, cultural, societal and environmental change.  If you want to be a part of that, then we’d love to hear from you.  

Contract and contact

This post is offered on a fixed term basis for 12 months.

To find out more about the role, please contact Dr. Samuel Murphy (Director of Studies for Nuclear Engineering) – samuel.murphy@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 18 Nov 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

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

Do you enjoy making connections between people, ideas and opportunities – and helping those connections develop into something meaningful?

Perhaps you have worked with businesses and researchers and understand that effective collaborations rarely begin with a perfectly formed project. More often, they start with a good conversation: understanding what someone is trying to achieve, recognising where another person, organisation or piece of research might help, and staying involved as that initial connection develops.

This role is therefore as much about building relationships as it is about identifying opportunities. You will need to be comfortable starting conversations with new people, asking thoughtful questions, understanding different perspectives and building the trust needed to move collaborations forward.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position until 16 March 2029 and is fully externally funded.

What you will be doing

Your work will span the full range of CyberFocus engagement activity. You will work with cyber businesses to understand their challenges and connect them with relevant research expertise, bring academics and industry partners together to develop new collaborations, maintain active relationships with our funded projects to support their progress and identify further opportunities, and plan and facilitate workshops that bring different stakeholders together around shared challenges.

As part of the CyberFocus team, you will:

• develop and maintain relationships with businesses, researchers and other partners across the regional cyber ecosystem, creating opportunities for people to connect and collaborate;
• support collaborative projects from their early stages through delivery, staying engaged with the people involved and helping maintain momentum;
• listen carefully to stakeholder needs and use what you learn to identify useful connections, opportunities for further engagement and potential follow-on activity;
• plan and, following training in our approach, facilitate workshops, innovation catalysts, sandpits and other collaborative activities involving academic, industry and civic partners;
• work with the outputs from workshops and projects, helping us analyse what we are learning, identify important themes and contribute to reports, evaluation and impact activity; and
• work across the wider CyberFocus partnership to ensure engagement activity supports the programme's objectives and creates meaningful value for the organisations and people involved.

About you

You may already work in knowledge exchange, research impact, collaborative programmes or another role that involves connecting organisations and people. Equally, your current job title may be quite different. We are more interested in the capabilities and experience you bring than whether you have previously held an identical role.

What will matter is that you are comfortable going out and building relationships rather than waiting for those relationships to come to you. You will be able to establish credibility with different kinds of people, listen carefully to what matters to them and maintain relationships after the first conversation. You should be interested in what makes collaborations work and willing to follow opportunities through as they develop.

You will also be intellectually curious. You do not need to be a cyber security expert, but you will need a genuine understanding of and interest in cyber security and innovation, and a willingness to continue developing your knowledge. You should be comfortable engaging with researchers, asking good questions about complex or unfamiliar subjects and translating across different perspectives.

Because our engagement activity also generates evidence and insight, you will need to be confident working with information as well as people. You should be able to take material from workshops, conversations and projects, identify what is significant, and contribute to clear analysis and written outputs.

You will be educated to Master's level or have equivalent relevant professional experience, and you will need to be willing and able to travel to meetings and events across the region.

If you recognise yourself in the way this role works, even if your career so far has crossed several different sectors or types of organisation, we would be very interested in hearing from you.

Closing Date: 29 Nov 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 Full Time, Fixed Term Contract

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Developer to join our well-established team at Lancaster University. You will be responsible for learning development for postgraduate students in Lancaster University Management School (LUMS). You will be a member of a team managed from the Library, most of whom have faculty-specific roles. The main part of the role will involve collaborating with faculty staff in the bespoke teaching of academic skills. You will also offer in-person and online one-to-one appointments and workshops. You will contribute to the creation of interactive online learning development resources as well as managing the Academic Writing Zone, a writing mentoring scheme to support all LUMS students.

We are looking for someone with a Masters level qualification, experience of teaching academic skills in higher education and a teaching qualification. You will have knowledge of the writing challenges experienced by postgraduate students and be able to respond flexibly to evolving student needs. You will have a strong evidence of working in a collegiate and supportive way with colleagues and students from a diverse range of educational and cultural backgrounds. You will have recent experience of teaching online using Microsoft Teams and other relevant digital tools.

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups. 

Please address any queries to Dr Louise Innes, Head of Learning Development l.innes1@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 14 Nov 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full-Time/Fixed-Term)

Are you passionate about Linux technologies and delivering exceptional IT services? We are looking for an experienced and proactive Linux Desktop Engineer to help develop and support our Linux desktop environment, ensuring secure, reliable and high-performing services for our staff and students.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining hands-on technical expertise with customer-focused technologies, influencing the future direction of services and making a meaningful impact on teaching and research across the University.

If you're a problem solver with strong Linux expertise, a passion for continuous improvement and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you. Additional experience of supporting Mac OS clients in an enterprise environment would be desirable but not essential for a successful candidate.

The position is primarily based at Lancaster University's Bailrigg campus, with flexible hybrid working options available to promote a healthy work-life balance. A minimum of three days per week in the office is expected.

About the role

In this varied and rewarding role, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day management and continuous improvement of Linux desktop services, working across system administration, security, service development, automation, troubleshooting and user support. You'll play a key role in maintaining service reliability, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions that enhance the user experience.

Working as part of a collaborative and customer-focused IT team, you'll engage with colleagues, partners and external institutions to deliver technical solutions, support service delivery, and help shape best practice through documentation, service monitoring and ongoing service improvement initiatives.

This role includes supporting the entire lifecycle of device management from procurement to disposal. A significant part of the role will be providing guidance and support to staff working with Linux desktops, helping them work securely and use a range of applications.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and collaborative community. We work together to deliver positive change and provide an outstanding experience for our students and staff.

Lancaster University’s beautiful Bailrigg campus offers an exceptional working environment, combining a vibrant and diverse community with stunning green parkland and landscaped surroundings. Staff benefit from a wide range of on-campus facilities, including a sports centre, cafés, shops, a library, post office, pre-school and multi-faith centre. There are also numerous staff networks, clubs and social groups, providing plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues and become part of our welcoming community. Learn more about our employee benefits on the Lancaster University Jobs website.

Applications 

Please use your application to provide evidence of your experience aligning to the person specification and Job description. Apply at the link below and please include a CV and covering letter.

Applicants wishing to consider the Skilled Worker Route should ensure they meet the points requirement before applying. Further information can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website. 

Closing Date: 28 Nov 2026

Department: Professional/Management

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

Contract: Indefinite with end date (currently 31/08/2028)

Position Summary:

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher in Plant Biochemistry within the Lancaster Photosynthesis team under the supervision of Dr Doug Orr. This new position will join the Plant Biology grouping within the Lancaster Environment Centre, which consists of roughly 35 people including PIs, postdoctoral researchers, research technicians and postgraduate students.

This is part of a BBSRC-funded project that focuses on improving our understanding of Rubisco activity, and pursuing a novel target for increasing Rubisco activity in plants and cyanobacteria. This project is in collaboration with Prof. Martin Cann at Durham University. At Lancaster we will focus on understanding Rubisco activity of recombinant proteins in vitro, and testing these in planta to understand the impact of mutations on leaf level photosynthesis.

The ideal candidate for this position in Plant Biochemistry will have a genuine interest and the curiosity to pursue new research avenues in Rubisco. With training and support, you will be responsible for leading in vitro and in vivo research to advance the understanding of Rubisco activity. You will lead the molecular and biochemical study of novel Rubisco variants to build fundamental understanding, and lead the physiological characterisation of plants expressing these proteins. You will design and carry out experimental and computational work, analyse data, present results in oral and written form and lead the preparation of scientific manuscripts.

You will join the collaborative and supportive Lancaster Photosynthesis team and have access to state-of-the-art resources, including a well-equipped lab for plant molecular biology and biochemistry work using ionising radiation, high-specification plant growth chambers, and the Lancaster High End Computing (HEC) Cluster. Professional development opportunities and training courses to broaden your expertise and skills will be encouraged and are covered by the project.

Individuals from all diversity groups are encouraged to apply. LEC offers a 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 social justice agendas.

Timeframe:

This position is available for immediate start, with candidates ideally available to start by early 2027, however this is negotiable.

You will join us on an indefinite contract however the role remains contingent on external funding. This position will initially have an end date of 30/08/2028, with the possibility for extension.

We anticipate interviews will be held within 3 weeks of the closing date, with decisions communicated 1-2 weeks after the interview date.

To apply for this post:

In reading your application documents, we are assessing if you are a good fit to this position and if this position is a good fit for you. To be able to do this, we need you to tell us about your expertise and experience to date, and your research interests. We want to know about the skills you had the opportunity to develop, put within the context of your previous study/work environment by, for example, briefly describing the research facilities available to you, and whether you had opportunities to attend conferences/scientific meetings and develop transferable skills. Please let us know if you have had a career break for any reason so that we can consider the achievements listed on your CV, including your publication record, in relation to these factors. 

There is flexibility to appoint either a junior (grade 6) or senior (grade 7) postdoc to this role, with responsibilities and salary set accordingly, and dependent on the successful candidate’s current expertise and experience level.

What to include in each section of your application?

Cover letter: Please discuss why you are interested in this position, your career goals, and how you anticipate this position will help you achieve those goals. Please also describe the skills you have developed that are relevant to this post and tell us about any skills you want to develop further. It is helpful for us to know your contribution toward the achievements and experiences listed on your CV that are relevant to this post.

CV: Please include the following sections: Scientific interests; Education history; Professional experience/Employment history; Areas of expertise/Skills; Publications; Presentations.  And, if applicable: Honours/Awards/Prizes/Funding (e.g. travel grant, best poster); Academic service (e.g. review of manuscripts); Outreach; Career development (e.g. training courses or workshops).

Supporting Statements: Please provide a supporting statement for each criterium in the Personal Specification document 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 criterium (~50-200 words).

Referees: Contact information for at least two referees.

For informal enquiries relating to this post, please contact:

Dr Doug Orr d.j.orr@lancaster.ac.uk.

Further details on our research and team are available here:

http://wp.lancs.ac.uk/lancsphotosynthesis/

https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lec/about-us/people/douglas-orr

Closing Date: 23 Nov 2026

Department: Research

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

Calabi-Yau (CY) triangulated categories are ubiquitous in mathematics, particularly in geometry and representation theory. Due to their physical origin, n-CY categories have been extensively studied for n=2,3. However, as a homological condition, the n-CY property can be studied for any integer n meaning there are many more examples: categories naturally arising in modular representation theory, singularity theory, Fuss-Catalan combinatorics, and higher homological algebra are n-CY for n different from 2 and 3. The systematic study of CY categories in these wider contexts is in its infancy and many aspects remain poorly understood. The main aim of the project seeks to provide methods to address this shortfall using mutations and geometric models.

The successful candidate is expected to hold a PhD degree in mathematics or a related discipline, with specialism in one of the fields of homological algebra, representation theory or algebraic combinatorics. Expertise in triangulated categories, representation theory of finite-dimensional algebras, combinatorial/geometric models arising from surfaces, singularity theory or modular representation theory is highly desirable. You will be expected to learn quickly, engage with new ideas, and contribute new insights.

This work will take place in our thriving Pure Mathematics section, which has considerable expertise in algebra, geometry, analysis, probability, and discrete mathematics. Lancaster is one of the UK’s top mathematical science departments, ranked 7th in the most recent Research Excellence Framework, and joint 1st for the impact of its research. The School, which holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award, strives to provide a supportive and friendly environment for early career researchers, and offers a comprehensive career development programme. You will be able to focus on your research as the post carries no teaching or administrative duties. Teaching experience will be available on a voluntary basis should you wish to gain teaching experience. You will be encouraged to conduct research visits and will have access to travel funds to do so. 

The position starts on 1st February 2027 (or as soon as possible after), for up to 36 months. When applying, in addition to completing the online application, candidates should attach a full CV, a cover letter, a 1-page research statement describing how your expertise is relevant to this position and your future research plans, and the details of two referees. Interviews will take place in December and will be conducted online.

Please contact Dr Raquel Coelho Simões (r.coelhosimoes@lancaster.ac.uk) for further information or to discuss the post informally.

Closing Date: 29 Nov 2026

Department: Research

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

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