This position is funded by the UKRI Future Leader’s Fellowship scheme. The successful applicant will join a team of researchers based in Lancaster University working on the project ‘A Multi-Dimensional Understanding of the Digital Far Right’. 

The project has three core aims:

1. To systematically identify how the language and behaviours of far right groups vary (what linguistic features and repertoires they share and how the most high risk content compares).
2. To develop an innovative methodology to allow for (1).
3. To provide training of (1) and (2) to law enforcement.

You should hold a PhD in computational linguistics or a relevant field (or have submitted with a scheduled viva date). You should also have a background in data science, especially natural language processing, expertise in how to scrape data from the web, and a critical, academic interest in studying the far right. Some background with machine learning, automatic feature recognition, multivariate statistical techniques, sparse data, and zero-inflation methods would be an advantage. 

This is a fixed term position at 1.0 FTE for a period of 48 months.

Lancaster University is highly ranked and research-led and situated near the historic city of Lancaster. The North West of England offers high standards of living, beautiful countryside, including the Lake District, and excellent national and international transport connectivity.  See Jobs - Lancaster University.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Isobelle Clarke, Lecturer in Security and Protection Science; UKRI Future Leaders Fellow i.clarke@lancaster.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 26 Jun 2026

Department: Research

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

The SuperICQ consortium is a recently funded EU Pathfinder Open project that aims to develop a host of superconducting electronics using this new process and to integrate these with superconducting qubits. At Lancaster we will be characterising individual junctions, designing and testing parametric amplifiers, characterising tuneable resonators and demonstrating multiplexed qubit readout. As a member of the consortium you will also collaborate with partners at VTT (Finland), Aalto (Finland) and Chalmers (Sweden).

Lancaster is a major player in superconducting quantum devices in the UK and benefits from extensive nanofabrication, cryogenic, and electronics infrastructure. You will work in the Quantum Technology Centre at the Physics Department of Lancaster University and will travel as necessary to liaise with project partners and to attend national and international workshops and conferences.

For information on our research interests: 

https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/physics/about-us/people/yuri-pashkin

https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/physics/about-us/people/jonathan-prance

https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/physics/about-us/people/michael-thompson

Funding is available to appoint to this post as soon as you are available. You will join us on an indefinite contract. However, the role remains contingent on external funding, which at this time is for 24 months with a possible extension of a further 12 months.

Lancaster University Physics Department is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our department.

Applicants may find information on Lancaster and the University here: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs/life-at-lancaster/

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Michael Thompson (m.thompson@lancaster.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 01 Aug 2026

Department: Research

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

The Admissions team supports those who wish to study at the University, responding to enquiries and supporting applicants through the process from application to registration.     

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join us as an Enquiries and Admissions Co-ordinator, providing support for the admissions service.  

In this role, you will act as the first point of contact for all enquiries from prospective students, agents and advisors via email and telephone, and you will play a pivotal role in supporting the admissions process.   

You will be working with enquirers and applicants, as well as colleagues across the University, to ensure that we provide excellent customer-focused support. You should have excellent IT, communication, and customer-service skills, as well as the ability to produce accurate work to deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.      

As part of this role, you will also be involved with facilitating the application process more broadly, data upkeep and other tasks to assist the team in providing an outstanding experience to our applicants.   

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.

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  

The role is hybrid with both on-campus and home working, and flexible working arrangements can be considered.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Charlotte Appley, Admissions Operations Officer - c.appley@lancaster.ac.uk  

Closing Date: 28 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 (Full-time indefinite)

The Security Operations team work 24/7 365 making Lancaster campus an inspiring safe place to be.  The Control Room Operator plays a key role providing the main point of contact in Senate Base (Security Reception) to ensure that the control room functions efficiently, effectively and within current legislation and relevant University Policies, coordinate and react to priorities in relation to incidents / alarms and emergencies.

This role based within the security team, works Monday to Friday during the day and is full time based on campus.   

Closing Date: 22 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Technical

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

The School of Social Sciences seeks to appoint a full-time Lecturer in Sociology (one-year post). The successful candidate will join the Sociology team within the School of Social Sciences and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research activity, and the wider academic life of the discipline, including contributing to and leading citizenship and academic activity where appropriate.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Sociology or a cognate area and will be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and in supporting a high-quality student experience. They will have a developing portfolio of research publications and experience of contributing to academic service and leadership. Candidates with expertise in teaching sociological theory, public sociology, or the sociological study of welfare provision are particularly encouraged to apply.

Sociology at Lancaster University is a research-led discipline and is highly ranked across national and international league tables. It is at the forefront of sociological teaching and student experience in higher education, and members of the Sociology team lead research across a range of areas, including environment, migration, and health.

The School of Social Sciences brings together Sociology with Criminology, Educational Research, Linguistics, and Social Work, forming an inclusive, dynamic, and diverse research and teaching community.

Lancaster University is a highly ranked, research-led institution located in the historic city of Lancaster. The North West of England offers an excellent quality of life, with access to outstanding countryside, including the Lake District, and strong national and international transport links. For more reasons to work at Lancaster University, see - Jobs - Lancaster University.

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Stanley Blue, Discipline Lead for Sociology – s.blue@lancaster.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 29 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £46,049 full time, fixed term

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our admissions team in the role of Admissions Officer for undergraduate admissions. This is a 6-month fixed term maternity cover post.  

Closing Date: 19 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

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

The post will provide support to the School of Engineering Laboratory Superintendent and Area Safety Officer, deputising in their absence and taking day to day line management responsibility for technical staff within the school. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to a specialist area within the School relevant to their knowledge and experience.

Your work will include frequent liaison with teaching and research staff, undergraduate and post graduate students. You will also be expected to undertake work of a confidential nature on a regular basis. Applicants should be good communicators and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

The School draws upon over five decades of excellence and innovation in engineering, and today is a thriving centre for research and teaching. Our mission is to perform world-leading research, and to use that research to help understand and solve engineering challenges of global significance. We currently comprise over 120 members of staff and we work across mechanical, nuclear, chemical, robotics & control, electronics, materials and manufacturing engineering subject areas. In January 2024 we opened our second purpose-built engineering building, further increasing our experimental and laboratory facilities. 

You should have a strong commitment to supporting the teaching and research activities of the School and the on-campus staff and student experience at Lancaster, and also a willingness to engage in continuing professional development and outreach activity. 

The School of Engineering offers a highly collegial and stimulating environment for career development based on our departmental values of equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis as well as the Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, which recognise and celebrate good employment practice undertaken to address gender and race equality in higher education and research. Furthermore, we are active and progressive around sustainability, wellbeing and widening participation agendas. We particularly welcome applicants that are enthusiastic advocates of STEM.

Lancaster University is a signatory to the Technician Commitment and is a partner Affiliate of the NTDC (National Technician Development centre)

Guidance on the material to provide.

Cover letter: Please discuss why you are interested in one or more of these positions, 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.

CV: Please include the following sections: Education history; Professional experience/Employment history; Areas of expertise/Skills; 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). 

Informal enquiries about the role should be directed to Andrew Baker, Building and Laboratory Superintendent and Area Safety Officer.

(a.baker@lancaster.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 28 Jun 2026

Department: Professional/Management

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

Closing Date: 19 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Other

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

Joining the team at this stage means you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of Sport at the university and be a part of something inspirational.

The University has made significant investment in Sport Lancaster over recent years with the latest phase being a new 8-court badminton sports hall completed in June 2020 and now offering a truly outstanding Sports Facility.

The Sport Lancaster Team operate a purpose-built Sports Centre, facilitating our 8.5m climbing wall, multi-function Sports Halls, Swimming pool, sauna & steam room, 100 station Technogym Fitness Suite, Squash Courts. We also operate the University’s impressive Outdoor facilities including Rugby Pitches, 3G surfaces, Tennis courts and much more. 

The Sports Centre is owned and managed by the University and is open to students across the UK, University staff and members of the local community. Sport Lancaster also proudly hosts several national events throughout the year. 

Lancaster University Sports Centre is looking to recruit a Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher to assist in the provision of high-quality sport and leisure services for our students, staff, members and 

The Swimming Teacher will be confident to work independently to develop, deliver, market and evolve the range of swimming lessons available. The successful candidate will be suitably qualified and have experience in working with a wide internal and external audience of mixed age experience and ability, within sport and the leisure industry. 

A good knowledge of health and safety and high standards of customer service is essential. 

Qualifications to include; ASA Level 2 Teachers Certificate. It is desirable to have Current RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or National Rescue Award for Swimming Teacher and Coaches qualification (training will be provided).

The position is for 4 hours per week to work on a Saturday morning 9am until 1pm teaching various stages in our Learn to swim program

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

Closing Date: 19 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Other

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 (Part-Time/Indefinite)

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 Early Years Practitioners roles. Full Time (36.5 hours ) and Part-Time hours available for candidates who already 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: 14 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Other

Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 Part time, Indefinite

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 Early Years Practitioners roles. Full Time (36.5 hours ) and Part-Time hours available for candidates who already 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: 14 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Other

Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 Part time, Indefinite

The role is based in the teaching laboratories in LEC but may involve some fieldwork support. 

You will:

• Check and prepare equipment, labware and chemical solutions required in practical sessions.
• Lead by example through consistently adhering to excellent laboratory practices.
• Work collegiately and proactively under instruction to facilitate the smooth running of the laboratories. 
• Assist with the preparation of field equipment and sample collection.
• Contribute to other teaching, outreach and student recruitment activities.

About you

To be a suitable candidate for this role you will have: 

• Qualifications or experience equivalent to level 3 in a scientific discipline or practical experience in a science laboratory.
• Experience of working successfully in a team to support others, coordinate effort and complete tasks effectively. 
• The ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions.
• The ability to prioritise and organise your work and resources to planned timescales.
• A desire to work in an inclusive and diverse environment.

Why work with us

LEC is the largest department in the University with an intake of over 220 first year undergraduate students on average. It holds an Athena Swan Silver award and scored 86% for student satisfaction in the recent National Student Survey.

Lancaster University is proud to be a signatory to the Technician’s Commitment.  Find out more about being a Technician at Lancaster here - https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lancaster-technicians/ .

The main Bailrigg campus combines a busy urban atmosphere while surrounded by green parkland and beautiful seasonal landscaping. Lancaster University strongly supports the needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including: 

• Generous employer pension scheme
• 39 days (pro rata) off a year including University closure days at Easter and Christmas and bank holidays
• Free bus pass
• A family-friendly approach to those with parental or caring responsibilities
• Additional flexible benefits to suit your needs and interests.

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 full-time (36.5 hours per week) in term-time only (3 x 10 weeks) plus four weeks (to be worked around the term dates) on an indefinite basis on campus with a salary over the year of 0.65 Full Time Equivalent Equivalent (FTE). To find out more or for an informal chat about the role, please contact Geoff Holroyd, Senior LEC Facilities Manager (g.holroyd@lancaster.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 28 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Technical

Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 (Term Time only/Indefinite)

Contract: Indefinite

Is this the job for you?

Are you looking for a job which offers you:

• a varied workload
• the ability to work independently
• the benefits of being part of a great, friendly team
• the chance to develop your maintenance skills

What you’ll be doing

This role will be responsible for inspecting and making minor repairs across our 560-acre campus.  You could be working independently or sometimes assisting one of our trade technicians.  You are likely to be assigned to a specific trade team, like electrical or plumbing, but you may also be required to provide cover in other maintenance teams, such as general or stores maintenance.

With a large campus to look after this role offers a varied workload day-to-day, but also seasonal changes.

About you

To compliment our great team and approach to delivering our services to campus, you will need:

• general maintenance skills  
• great customer service skills
• a team-orientated and flexible approach. 

See the person specification document for more details.

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 Facilities Division - Estates Operations department.  Facilities is 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 X 41 members.

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.
• All tools and work wear provided

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 

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: 28 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Manual

Salary: £23,580 to £23,742 (Full-time indefinite)

Excellent customer service skills, high levels of initiative, attention to detail and the ability to effectively multi-task are essential elements of this role.

This is a campus based post required for 4 hours per day 5 days per week. 

For an informal discussion, please contact Barbara Metcalfe b.metcalfe@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 19 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £24,685 (Part-Time/Indefinite)

We seek to appoint 1 full-time post-doctoral research associate (starting Summer 2026) 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: 18 Jul 2026

Department: Research

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

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 Early Years Practitioners roles. Full Time (36.5 hours ) and Part-Time hours available for candidates who already 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 

Closing Date: 14 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Other

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

This is an exciting opportunity provided by the NIHR School for Public Health Research (NIHR SPHR) https://sphr.nihr.ac.uk/) for two promising undergraduate students with an interest in a career in public health. The successful candidates will gain experience of working within an established research team and the opportunity to develop valuable research skills.  

Applicants must be: 

• Current Lancaster University undergraduate students 

• In the middle years of their first degree studies (normally between years 2 and 3 for students on a 3-year undergraduate programme or equivalent for 4-year undergraduate programmes).

• Expected to obtain a first or upper second class UK honours degree.

The opportunity is hosted by the Liverpool and Lancaster Collaboration for public health research (LiLaC, www.lilac-healthequity.org.uk) and funded by the NIHR School for Public Health Research (NIHR SPHR, https://sphr.nihr.ac.uk/). We are looking to recruit two undergraduate students with an interest in a career in public health research.

The internships are offered as a casual work opportunity, on a part-time, flexible basis over the 2026 summer period. Each post is planned as 0.6 FTE (3 days per week) over approximately 8 weeks (exact working pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate and supervisors). The successful students will be based in the Division of Health Research (DHR) at Lancaster University and work on one of two projects described in the further details document. Candidates must indicate a preference for one project during the application process. 

Project 1: Trauma-informed, creative research on belonging, safety and first contact (CREATE + Recognised, Not Retold)

This internship is suited to students interested in health inequalities, the wider determinants of health, and participatory/creative qualitative research. You will support work that explores what makes support-service spaces feel safe and welcoming (or not), and how learning from lived experience can be translated into feasible improvements for practice. A distinctive feature of this placement is structured learning in trauma-informed approaches, and involvement in knowledge translation, helping turn findings from creative activities into stakeholder-ready learning (e.g., housing, council, NHS, voluntary sector).

Project 2: Public health systems and health inequalities (Systems project using Qualitative Comparative Analysis)

This internship is suited to students interested in public health systems, policy action on inequalities, and innovative methods. You will work with an experienced team using Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) to explore how different configurations of system “conditions” (e.g., governance arrangements, stability, policy embedding) relate to action on health inequalities and their social determinants. You will gain experience working with structured qualitative data sources and learning how QCA can be applied in public health research.

Both internships sit within projects led by Dr Rebecca Mead (Lancaster University, Division of Health Research / LiLaC). Day-to-day supervision will be provided by the relevant project supervisor:

Project 1 (CREATE + Recognised, Not Retold): Dr Yessica Mestre, Research Associate.

Project 2 (Systems/QCA project): Dr Zoe Swithenbank, Senior Research Associate. 

Dr Mead will provide overall oversight and mentorship across both placements, alongside the wider LiLaC/SPHR team as needed.

The successful applicants will be supported by the project leads and work within a friendly research environment. You will develop skills in research processes and writing for different audiences. You will be expected to complete a short report at the end of the internship plus either a blog or a practice/public-focused briefing (and there may be an opportunity to support dissemination activities).

Our team and the Division of Health Research provide a welcoming research environment that strongly supports the individual needs of each employee and which 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 welcome applications from people in all diversity groups. 

Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact Yessica Mestre (first project) y.mestre@lancaster.ac.uk or Zoe Swithenbank (second project) z.swithenbank@lancaster.ac.uk

Please submit a letter of application and CV and indicate which project you are applying for to:

Yessica Mestre for Project 1 (CREATE + Recognised, Not Retold) y.mestre@lancaster.ac.uk

Zoe Swithenbank for Project 2 (Systems/QCA project) z.swithenbank@lancaster.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 17 Jun 2026

Department: Casual

Salary: £24,215 to £26,093

You will provide technical support to the Department’s Mechanical and Chemical activities contributing to high quality teaching and research. 

The three roles are:

G6 Mechanical – Manufacturing (Conventional and CNC) - full time, indefinite role based on-site at Bailrigg

G5 Mechanical Engineering and Fabrication - full time, indefinite role based on-site at Bailrigg

G4 Chemical Engineering Support – 1 year fixed term contract based on-site at Bailrigg

Your work will include frequent liaison with teaching and research staff, undergraduate and post graduate students. You will also be expected to undertake work of a confidential nature on a regular basis. Applicants should be good communicators and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

The School draws upon over five decades of excellence and innovation in engineering, and today is a thriving centre for research and teaching. Our mission is to perform world-leading research, and to use that research to help understand and solve engineering challenges of global significance.  We currently comprise over 120 members of staff and we work across mechanical, nuclear, chemical, robotics & control, electronics, materials and manufacturing engineering subject areas. In January 2024 we opened our second purpose-built engineering building, further increasing our experimental and laboratory facilities. 

You should have a strong commitment to supporting the teaching and research activities of the School and the on-campus staff and student experience at Lancaster, and also a willingness to engage in continuing professional development and outreach activity. 

The School of Engineering offers a highly collegial and stimulating environment for career development based on our departmental values of equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis as well as the Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, which recognise and celebrate good employment practice undertaken to address gender and race equality in higher education and research. Furthermore, we are active and progressive around sustainability, wellbeing and widening participation agendas. We particularly welcome applicants that are enthusiastic advocates of STEM.

Lancaster University is a signatory to the Technician Commitment and is a partner Affiliate of the NTDC (National Technician Development centre)

Guidance on the material to provide.

Cover letter: Please discuss why you are interested in one or more of these positions, 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.

CV: Please include the following sections: Education history; Professional experience/Employment history; Areas of expertise/Skills; 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). 

Informal enquiries about the role should be directed to Andrew Baker, Building and Laboratory Superintendent and Area Safety Officer.

(a.baker@lancaster.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 21 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Technical

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

This role sits within the HR Admin & Service Excellence Team of the P&OE division, who strive to deliver excellent customer service both to internal P&OE and wider university colleagues, along with external candidates and customers. 

You will provide an professional, effective and efficient HR Admin service to all areas of the University by maintaining service level agreements and customer service standards. Utilising the HR Systems to process all aspects of the recruitment and the employee life cycle. From job adverts, through to contract generation through to maternity leave and much more.

Part of the role will be to answer queries as first point of contact for the division and provide the first response from a shared query management system. The role will also have a continuous improvement focus and you will get the opportunity to contribute towards service and process improvement suggestions. 

You will be supported by and work with 8 teams of highly dedicated HR professionals within the division and will acquire process, operational and general knowledge. This provides the perfect opportunity to identify how we can improve our processes and work more efficiently. You will have the ability to make service improvement suggestions that will contribute to a smoother and more efficient service. 

The work will be varied and is a perfect environment for anyone looking for an opportunity to learn new skills or further expand on existing experience.  

For more information please contact Helen Ratcliffe, Service Excellence Team Leader - h.ratcliffe@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 15 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 (Full-time indefinite)

Are you an exceptional strategic leader with the judgement, influence and organisational insight to operate at the very centre of a leading global university?

As Head of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, you will lead the strategic and operational activity of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, providing high-level advice, coordination and support to the Vice-Chancellor and Strategic Leadership Team (SLT). Working across the breadth of the University, you will help shape institutional priorities, drive strategic initiatives and ensure the effective delivery of executive business in a complex and fast-moving environment. 

Lancaster University is recognised internationally for excellence in education, research and engagement. Our collegiate culture, global partnerships and commitment to making a positive difference create an environment where ambitious ideas can flourish. The Vice-Chancellor’s Office sits at the heart of this activity, enabling effective leadership, decision-making and institutional performance across our UK and international operations. 

We are seeking an outstanding individual with significant experience operating in a senior strategic, policy, governance or executive support environment. You will bring exceptional analytical and communication skills, political awareness, sound judgement and the ability to build credibility and influence with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. Experience of higher education, public policy, governance or complex organisational leadership would be highly advantageous. 

The role combines strategic planning, policy development, stakeholder engagement, executive coordination and leadership of the University’s Executive Support function. You will lead key institutional projects, working closely with the Vice-Chancellor, senior leaders, governing bodies, external partners and funding organisations, supporting major institutional priorities and helping to navigate emerging opportunities and challenges.

Join Lancaster University and play a central role in enabling ambitious leadership, effective decision-making and the successful delivery of our strategic priorities.

Applications should comprise:

- a short professional curriculum vitae
- a supporting statement/covering letter (maximum two A4 pages, Arial 11pt, normal margins)

Your supporting statement/covering letter should provide clear, evidence-based examples demonstrating how you meet the specifics outlined in the person specification.

To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Becky Kay b.kay1@lancaster.ac.uk Executive Assistant to Susan Mitchell (Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer)

Closing Date: 22 Jun 2026

Department: Professional/Senior Management

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the modernisation of our application estate, develop new cloud‑ready services, and shape IT solutions used by over 15,000 students and 3,000 staff. You will join a collaborative team of experienced developers working across a diverse portfolio of bespoke applications, customised commercial systems, and externally managed products.

This role sits within an active, in-flight project focused on modernising a portfolio of existing system integrations. The successful candidate will play a key part in reviewing and updating current integrations to align with modern engineering standards and best practices, before implementing and deploying these changes onto a live production platform. They will join a collaborative team of five developers working on the same integration estate, leveraging established design patterns, reusable components, and shared approaches to ensure consistency, quality, and efficient delivery across the programme.

Key responsibilities will include 

• Develop, maintain, and enhance internal applications using modern .NET and JavaScript frameworks.
• Build and support RESTful APIs and systems integrations with internal and external services.
• Contribute to solution design, architecture discussions, and technical decision‑making.
• Assist with the modernisation of legacy ASP.NET Web Forms applications, applying contemporary engineering practices.
• Use existing CI/CD pipelines and actively participate in established DevOps processes.
• Optimise SQL databases, queries, and stored procedures.
• Support project delivery through both agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Participate in code reviews, technical documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Respond to service requests and incidents in a timely, customer‑focused manner.

Essential skills and experiences

• Developing scalable C# .NET Core applications, including high‑performance API development.
• Maintaining and enhancing legacy ASP.NET Web Forms applications.
• Developing and optimising SQL databases and stored procedures.
• DevOps and CI/CD practices
• Designing and implementing system architectures and technical solutions.
• Working within Agile and Waterfall delivery environments.
• System integrations with internal and external systems and data sources.
• A degree, professional qualification, or equivalent relevant experience

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 2 days a week in the office.

For Internal University staff a secondment opportunity maybe considered for this role, please ensure you have agreement from your current line manager before you apply for the opportunity.  

Lancaster University is a global and inclusive institution, with students from over 100 countries and more than half of our staff from outside the UK. We are committed to fostering a diverse, welcoming environment where everyone can thrive and reach their potential.

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.

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: 15 Jun 2026

Department: Professional/Management

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

We are seeking candidates to join our AI security group at Lancaster University, and  become part of this rapidly growing research field.

This position focuses on AI Agent Security, and specifically Shadow AI. ShadowAI – the deployment and use of Artificial Intelligence within an organisation without knowledge or approval from security teams – is a major issue within companies, given the rapid uptake of agents within organisations. ShadowAI is often hidden or embedded within software applications, and introduces threats spanning model backdoors, coordinated attacks, AI safety issues, and data leakage. This is particularly problematic given the introduction of ShadowAI at the computing edge to the wider organisation. Current tools and methods proposed across both academia and industry are unable to address this issue.

In this project, you will research how to defend AI agents from cyber attack. This research will provide opportunities resources atypical to a postdoctoral post, including a rapidly growing AI security lab, a large-scale GPU datacenter containing state-of-the-art foundation models, as well as direct collaboration with an award-winning AI security company Mindgard (https://mindgard.ai/), where you will work with industry researchers to tackle real-world problems. This project is a rare opportunity to become among the very few researchers in the world specialising in AI system security – an area that is becoming increasingly sought after in both academia and industry.

You will have a PhD in Computer Science, with expertise within cyber security, Artificial Intelligence, or distributed systems. Direct experience within AI security, Adversarial Machine Learning, or workload anomaly detection would be a bonus. Findings of this research are intended to be rapidly disseminated into industry, thus experience with developing prototypes and good software development skills are desirable.

The Edge AI Hub (https://edgeaihub.co.uk) is a £10M EPSRC project dedicated to systematic understanding of Cyber Disturbances in the context of edge AI. Successful candidates are expected to contribute to the research theme by carrying out cutting edge research work in security and privacy of AI applications and processes on the edge. This is a unique opportunity to work with an international team of researchers spanning multiple institutions in academia and industry as part of the flagship UKRI hub in AI. 

The School of Computing and Communications at Lancaster University was ranked 14th in the UK for research power according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, with 94% of research rated world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*). Lancaster University Cybersecurity represents an area of major strategic importance for Lancaster and we have recently announced a £19m programme of investment in Security and Protection Science. Lancaster University is the only institution in the Northwest recognised as an ACE-CSR, ACE-CSE, and offering a double-certified (NCSC and BCS) MSc in Cyber Security.

Closing Date: 28 Jun 2026

Department: Research

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

The Senior Research Associate will play an essential role within a team of researchers who will deliver a programme of innovative participatory research, focused on the co-design of a peer-led intervention for preventing family breakdown in vulnerable groups with unmet mental health needs. The work will take place in Greater Lancashire and South Cumbria. The proposed programme of research speaks directly to growing concerns about mental health and family breakdown, in a context of high rates of children in public care.  The Association of Directors of Children’s Services have identified mental health difficulties as the most common and rising risk factor in children’s social care assessments. While clinical treatment plays an important role in addressing mental health to prevent family breakdown, formal clinical services cannot meet the everyday mental health and wellbeing needs of parents. The proposed programme of research draws on evidence that co-designed peer support, mentoring, and advocacy can fill this gap, by responding to everyday mental distress, creating durable support networks, and often providing a bridge to formal services. The programme of work will include a targeted focus on the Gypsy Roma and Traveller Communities, alongside parents involved with mainstream mental health services.

You will have completed, or be close to completion of, their doctoral studies in a related field. Relevant professional experience is also welcome, given the post will involve extensive external stakeholder engagement. You will need to have a keen interest in participatory research methods, and have strong organisational and interpersonal skills together with a proven ability to establish relationships with service users, statutory services, voluntary organisations, academics and clinicians. You must have robust knowledge of methods of searching and reviewing literature, qualitative data collection, data management and methods of qualitative data analysis. Prior research experience is highly desirable. 

Support, development and mentoring in this role will be provided by the Research theme leads, as well as partner organisations. The postholder will be encouraged to develop their own scholarship within the programme of work, and to be an active member of the wider MHRG.  If you are a self-directed and committed individual with an interest in child welfare, parenting and mental health research, we welcome your application.

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. Our School of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (FHASS), provides a friendly environment that strongly supports the individual needs of each employee and which actively promotes a healthy work-life balance. The Faculty is committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies. You will also have excellent opportunities to collaborate with colleagues within the Faculty of Health and Medicine (FHM).   

You will join Lancaster University on an indefinite contract with a start date of the 1^st of July 2026. Although this is an indefinite contract, the role remains contingent on external funding, which is due to come to an end on 30^th June 2031. The post is available on a full-time basis, but we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.   The successful applicant will be able to work on a hybrid basis, but will be required to travel across Greater Lancashire and South Cumbria to fulfil their duties.  

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.

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

Professor Karen Broadhurst:  Email: k.broadhurst@lancaster.ac.uk Dr Joanna Kostka: Email: j.kostka@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 19 Jun 2026

Department: Research

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

You will have the opportunity to undertake internationally regarded research and share responsibility for elements of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes. You will be awarded a training contract with Health Education England Northwest in the specialist registrar/specialty trainee grade or equivalent and an honorary contract with a relevant NHS Trust*.

One post is in the NIHR priority theme of digital research. The theme is looking to encourage training and research around the development and delivery of digital health and care interventions, digital research methodology and ‘big data’ analysis Research could include the use of Artificial Intelligence and machine-learning approaches and emerging digital technologies such as non-contact sensors, smartphones, and computer tablets. This theme could also include research in data analytics and predictive analytics, precision medicine (genomics), and virtual & augmented reality. This theme is focused on delivering equitable, cost-effective digital health interventions to deliver patient benefits as well as the wider use of large data sets and how this is used in research, including digital analysis methods.

There may be the potential for opportunities in other GMC registered specialties if research interests align with faculty strengths. 

To be eligible, you must hold (or have submitted) your PhD/MD at the time you apply; and must have been fully awarded your degree by 30 September 2026.  You must hold a current National Training Number (NTN) in the relevant specialty and be more than 12 months prior to CCT at time of appointment* (*not relevant for GP candidate). 

The research element of the post will be based in the Faculty of Health and Medicine at Lancaster University. The clinical component will be centred around clinical settings in Lancashire and the surrounding area. For GP candidates there is some geographical flexibility for exceptional candidates who meet all other criteria.

You must be able to take up the post by 30 September 2026

Application is via our online portal at https://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/ and must include the following attachments:

1. A Curriculum Vitae
2. NIHR Supplementary Questions for candidates form (attached): 

*Please refer to appendix 2 of this document*

Interview date will be advertised in due course, but the successful candidate must be in post by 30 September 2026.

Lancaster University is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offers a range of family-friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN and has held a bronze award since 2008. The Faculty of Health and Medicine gained the silver award in 2013. We are committed to being an inclusive university that values all staff, and we are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees.

General enquiries should be made to Dr Amy Gadoud (Academic Training Programme Director and Consultant in Palliative Medicine), email: a.gadoud@lancaster.ac.uk or Beth Whittaker (ICAT Programme Manager), email: b.whittaker@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 19 Jun 2026

Department: Research

Salary: Clinical Academic Pay Scales

Our ambition is to be sustainable, academically excellent and recognised as one of the leading universities in the world. Our success is driven by our people, and as we continue to evolve in an increasingly complex higher education landscape, the Chief People Officer will be central to shaping a culture in which colleagues can thrive and perform at their best.

To build on this strong foundation, we are seeking to appoint an outstanding Chief People Officer (CPO). Reporting to the Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, and as a member of the University Strategic Leadership Team, the CPO will play a crucial leadership role at a time of significant change for Lancaster and the wider higher education landscape, with staff experience at the heart of the University’s priorities.

The CPO will provide strategic leadership across the full people, organisational development and transformation agenda. Working closely with the Vice-Chancellor and senior leadership team, you will shape and deliver a progressive and forward-looking People and Culture Plan aligned to the University’s priorities, ensuring Lancaster has the capability, culture and workforce profile required for long-term success.

We are seeking a strategic and values-driven leader with experience operating at Executive or Board level in a complex organisation. You will bring a strong track record of leading large-scale organisational change, building high-performing teams, and delivering both strategic and operational excellence. You will be confident navigating employee relations and trade union engagement, and able to build trusted relationships and influence across a wide range of stakeholders. With excellent judgement, emotional intelligence and communication skills, you will be adept at operating in a collegial and intellectually dynamic environment.

While experience in higher education is advantageous, we welcome candidates from related sectors who can demonstrate delivery of organisation-wide transformation and cultural change.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a globally recognised university at a pivotal moment, shaping the environment in which its people can thrive and enabling Lancaster to deliver its long-term vision. 

For further information, including details of how to apply, please visit: www.odgers.com/96117

Closing date: Friday 26th June at 5.30pm 
Final interviews: Thursday 17th September

 Lancaster University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Closing Date: 26 Jun 2026

Department: Professional/Senior Management

 This role will play a strategic part in the development of the Media and Communication Studies provision at Lancaster University Leipzig, including active collaboration with the Leipzig-based Media research group and close partnership with Programme Leadership during the ongoing Curriculum Transformation Process. The post-holder is expected to demonstrate flexibility in teaching across an evolving portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate modules and a strong commitment to the long-term academic and institutional development of the Leipzig campus.

 The University will undertake a formal Curriculum Transformation Process at the beginning of the 2026/27 academic year. This process will review the current programme portfolio and may result in modules being retained, revised, or replaced. You are therefore expected to demonstrate adaptability and a willingness to contribute to the design and delivery of new or reconfigured modules in line with strategic and academic priorities. You are also invited to actively participate in the transformation of the programme portfolio.

 The position foremost supports the undergraduate programme in Business Management and Media and complements the department’s existing strengths in research and teaching. You will be expected to contribute to high-quality research outputs, innovative and practice-focused teaching, and engagement activities that strengthen the interface between media, management, and business education.

Research Profile

Candidates should have a strong foundation in research within Media and Communication Studies, with a primary focus on areas such as Corporate Communication, Public Relations, and Strategic Communication. Complementary or secondary research interests in related fields — such as Popular Media and Culture, Games and Play, Journalism and Visual Communication, Computational Communication, Social Media, Big Data, or Artificial Intelligence in communication — are also welcomed where they support interdisciplinary collaboration, programme development, and the strategic research priorities of Lancaster University Leipzig and the wider Management School.

Teaching Scope

All candidates are expected to contribute to teaching across the Media curriculum, which may include modules such as Social Media and Activism, Games, Play and Media, Journalism and Multimedia Production, Social Media Marketing, and the Independent Dissertation Project, as well as the development of new modules aligned with corporate communication, public relations, and strategic communication. In particular, the post-holder will be expected to design, develop, and deliver the BSc-level module “Viral Media” as part of the undergraduate programme, and to contribute to the ongoing development of this and related modules in line with strategic curriculum priorities and the Curriculum Transformation Process.

 German language skills are not a prerequisite for the role, though Lancaster University is seeking applicants with an interest in making a long-term commitment to its campus in Leipzig. Candidates from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

 Please note this role is a full time, indefinite-duration appointment based in Leipzig, Germany. The contract is with Lancaster University Leipzig under German law.

 Ideally, we would like the appointed candidate to start at latest on 1st September 2026. The opportunity is unique as the role is permanent after a 6-months probationary period, and offers the opportunity of being promoted to Associate Professor and Professor in Line with performance. We also support administrative procedures related to settlement in Germany and assistance in finding accommodation, family integration (school registration for children), German training (for you and your partner), and relocation expenses.

 For an informal discussion about these roles please contact, 
 
the Head of Department: Dr Jan Schoenfelder ( j.schoenfelder@lancaster.ac.uk)

On submitting their application candidates MUST attach a research statement (maximum 4 pages) together with a cover letter and curriculum vitae in PDF format. Applications submitted without these documents will not be considered.

 Further details about Lancaster University Leipzig can be found at www.lancasterleipzig.de 
 
 Further details Lancaster’s School of Management (SCC) can be found at www.lancaster.ac.uk/lums/
 
 We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups. 
 
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Closing Date: 21 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £63,419 to £71,073 (Full-Time/Indefinite)

 Full time Electronics & Communication Engineering lecturer (teaching and scholarship): Grade 7 to commence from September 2026

Salary: depending on qualifications and experience: Grade 7 range from £41,064 – £46,049

This is an exciting opportunity to join a joint institute between Lancaster University and Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU). The campus is located in a remote seaside town, one hour south of Weihai city in Eastern Shandong province, within the ‘Nanhai New District’ along the Southern coastline of the Shandong Peninsula. The campus and surrounding community are gaining a fast-growing reputation for their clean air, golden beaches, and ecological parkland. The campus is served by an adjacent bus station and a high-speed railway station that connects Nanhai to other cities, including Beijing. Weihai airport, which offers both domestic and international flights, is less than an hour away.

After a probationary period, you will be employed on an indefinite contract and based on the campus in China for two semesters, each lasting 16 weeks. The remuneration package includes free furnished accommodation, medical coverage, an employer-contributed pension scheme, and two return flights. The accommodation is conveniently located near the teaching campus with amenities nearby.

The appointed individual will teach modules within the Electronics & Communication Engineering programmes, which include a four-year undergraduate degree and a two-year Master’s programme for Chinese students. The programme leads to a dual award from both Lancaster University and Beijing Jiaotong University.

The new Engineering lecturer should focus primarily on delivering high-quality teaching across core Electronics & Communication Engineering areas, such as Digital Signal Processing, Advanced Communication Systems, and the Business Development Project, with the flexibility to cover any related undergraduate and Master’s modules as needed. Candidates with experience teaching and industry experience in recognized engineering professional qualifications will be especially welcomed.

The role places a strong emphasis on effective pedagogy, clear and rigorous assessment design, the integration of digital and information systems perspectives where appropriate, and meaningful student support. The postholder will also contribute to program development, quality assurance, and other academic responsibilities within the Electronics & Communication Engineering program.

Applicants should hold a PhD in relevant areas. For those who have not undertaken a teaching qualification, there will be an opportunity to work towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Practice.

Successful candidates must be available to commence the role by the beginning of September 2026. This role is subject to obtaining suitable visa documentation prior to deployment to China.

Enquiries to: 

Harry Marks: Director of Studies for Electronics & Communication Engineering (Undergraduate): h.marks@lancaster.ac.uk

Muhammad Abrar: Director of Studies for Electronics & Communication Engineering (Masters): m.abrar@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 12 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £46,049 (Full-time indefinite)

Full time Design lecturer (teaching and scholarship): Grade 7 to commence from September 2026

Salary: depending on qualifications and experience: Grade 7 range from £41,064– £46,049

This is an exciting opportunity to join a joint institute between Lancaster University and Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU). The campus is located in a remote seaside town, one hour south of Weihai city in Eastern Shandong province, within the ‘Nanhai New District’ along the Southern coastline of the Shandong Peninsula. The campus and surrounding community are gaining a fast-growing reputation for their clean air, golden beaches, and ecological parkland. The campus is served by an adjacent bus station and a high-speed railway station that connects Nanhai to other cities, including Beijing. Weihai airport, which offers both domestic and international flights, is less than an hour away.

After a probationary period, you will be employed on an indefinite contract and based on the campus in China for two semesters, each lasting 16 weeks. The remuneration package includes free furnished accommodation, medical coverage, an employer-contributed pension scheme, and two return flights. The accommodation is conveniently located near the teaching campus with amenities nearby.

You will teach modules within the Design Interaction programme, which is a four-year undergraduate degree. The programme leads to a dual award from both Lancaster University and Beijing Jiaotong University.

The new Design lecturer should focus primarily on delivering high-quality teaching across core Design Interaction areas such as Critical Reflections, Introduction to Design and Advanced Design Interactions, with the flexibility to cover any related undergraduate modules as needed. 

The role places a strong emphasis on effective pedagogy, clear and rigorous assessment design, the integration of digital and information systems perspectives where appropriate, and meaningful student support. You will also contribute to program development, quality assurance, and other academic responsibilities within the Design Interactions program.

Applicants should hold a PhD in relevant areas. For those who have not undertaken a teaching qualification, there will be an opportunity to work towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Practice.

Successful candidates must be available to commence the role by the beginning of September 2026. This role is subject to obtaining suitable visa documentation prior to deployment to China.

Enquiries to: 

Glynn Stockton: Director of Studies for Design Interactions (Undergraduate): g.stockton@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 12 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

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

Our School of Engineering community draws upon over five decades of excellence and innovation in engineering, and today we are a thriving centre for research and education that value diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We currently comprise over 70 staff and over 100 research students working together across nuclear, chemical, robotics & control, electronics and materials engineering subject areas to foster innovation and meet the global challenges of our times.

Lancaster University is one of the UK’s leading research-intensive HEIs with 91% of its research ranked as world leading or internationally excellent. The University was TEF Gold, Times/Sunday Times University of the Year (2018) and Times/Sunday Times International University of the Year (2020), recognising our ongoing commitment to both research and teaching and major investments in our campus and facilities.

We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining individuals who share and support our commitment to promote an inclusive working and teaching community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups in engineering, and particularly those identifying as women. We provide family friendly, flexible working arrangements with staff networks and inclusive facilities to promote a healthy work-life balance for our staff https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/about-us/our-campus/family-friendly-lancaster/ Our supportive working environment is recognised by our Athena Swan and Race Equality Charter awards.  https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/edi/.

To arrange an informal discussion about this role please contact Professor Raffaella Villa (r.villa@lancaster.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 14 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £47,389 to £56,535 (Full time, indefinite)

Is this the job for you?

Are you passionate about giving children the very best start in life?

Are you an experienced Early Years professional ready to lead, motivate, and develop a team to deliver outstanding practice?

Do you thrive in a creative, dynamic environment where imagination, play, and learning go hand in hand?

Do you want a career where you can make a real difference every single day while developing others around you?

If the answer is yes, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated Early Years Room Leader who holds a full and relevant Level 3 (or above) Childcare qualification plus a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in Early Years  to join our amazing team.

About Us

At Lancaster University Pre-School Centre, we care for around 200 children aged 3 months to 5 years, providing a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment where children can learn, explore, and grow.

We’re open for 50 weeks of the year (closed at Easter, Christmas, and on Bank Holidays), and we’re looking to appoint into a Full time 36.5 hours per week vacancy.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Room Leader and key member of our dedicated and friendly team, you will take a leadership and supervisory role in ensuring high-quality care and education within your designated room

You will :

• Lead and manage the day-to-day organisation and operation of one of our rooms, ensuring high standards of care, learning, and safeguarding are consistently achieved.

• Provide line management, supervision, coaching, and mentoring to Early Years Practitioners, students, and apprentices, supporting their professional development and performance.

• Act as a role model for best practice, supporting staff to deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and interactions in line with EYFS requirements and centre policies.

• Take responsibility for planning, implementing, and evaluating a high-quality curriculum that meets the individual needs of all children.

• Monitor children’s progress, ensuring accurate observations and  assessments , ensuring accuracy, consistency, and progression in children’s development.

• Lead on maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment, ensuring safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare standards are embedded in daily practice.

• Work collaboratively within the senior team to support the continuous improvement of practice, contribute to self-evaluation processes, and implement development plans.

• Build and maintain strong, professional partnerships with families, acting as a senior point of contact for your room and supporting positive outcomes for children.

• Support the operational running of the centre, including contributing to staff deployment, ratio management, and daily room organisation.

Every day will bring opportunities to lead by example, inspire your team, and support children to thrive.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

✔ Qualified with a full and relevant Level 3 (or above) childcare qualification: check your qualification here: https://www.gov.uk/check-early-years-qualification

✔ A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in working within an Early Years setting, with demonstrable experience supporting or supervising staff.

✔ Confident in leading practice, making professional judgments, and supporting quality improvement.

✔ Knowledgeable about the Early Years statutory framework,  safeguarding responsibilities, and inclusive practice.

✔ An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

✔ Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities within a busy childcare environment.

✔ Committed to continuous professional development for both themselves and their team.

✔ A positive, flexible team player who leads by example.

Why work with us?

• We’re proud of our exceptional team and the positive difference we make every day.

• Fantastic facilities – see for yourself: https://youtu.be/81Aw-nL95qo

• Beautiful campus location – set in green parkland with shops, cafes, a sports centre, and even a post office on-site.

• Supportive community – from staff networks to clubs and groups, there are endless ways to connect.

• Healthy work-life balance – Lancaster University is committed to supporting staff wellbeing.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our dedicated team and help shape the future for the next generation.

Closing Date: 14 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Other

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 (Full time, indefinite)

 ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will: 

• Be able to demonstrate good understanding of synthetic chemistry and practical techniques. 
• Have experience of following and ensuring good laboratory practice and maintaining high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness.
• Be able to demonstrate competent understanding of chemical safety as applicable to an undergraduate teaching environment with a working knowledge of health and safety and other relevant legislation. 

 THE BENEFITS OF THE ROLE

• Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus university closure days and bank holidays.
• Access to employee pension scheme, and Lancaster’s 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 of all staff. Lancaster University is a signatory to the Technician Commitment and has implemented a Technicians Career Framework to support individuals with their personal development and career planning. 

 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. It ranks highly in the UK (7th in the Guardian University Guide 2026) with modern 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 – 14th in the UK according to the Guardian University Guide 2026. 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 our Chemistry Departmental Safety Officer and Superintendent, Helen Quirk, h.quirk@lancaster.ac.uk. 

Please upload a one page cover letter with your application.

Closing Date: 14 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Other

Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 (Full time, indefinite)

Our School of Engineering community draws upon over five decades of excellence and innovation in engineering, and today we are a thriving centre for research and education that value diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We currently comprise over 70 staff and over 100 research students working together across nuclear, chemical, robotics & control, electronics and materials engineering subject areas to foster innovation and meet the global challenges of our times.

Lancaster University is one of the UK’s leading research-intensive HEIs with 91% of its research ranked as world leading or internationally excellent. The University was TEF Gold, Times/Sunday Times University of the Year (2018) and Times/Sunday Times International University of the Year (2020), recognising our ongoing commitment to both research and teaching and major investments in our campus and facilities.

We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining individuals who share and support our commitment to promote an inclusive working and teaching community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups in engineering, and particularly those identifying as women. We provide family friendly, flexible working arrangements with staff networks and inclusive facilities to promote a healthy work-life balance for our staff https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/about-us/our-campus/family-friendly-lancaster/ Our supportive working environment is recognised by our Athena Swan and Race Equality Charter awards.  https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/edi/.

To arrange an informal discussion about this role please contact Professor Raffaella Villa (r.villa@lancaster.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 14 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £46,049 (Full time, indefinite)

This grant focuses on the interface between symplectic topology and algebraic geometry. Your role would be to work, both independently and collaboratively with the Principal Investigator (Jonny Evans), on research problems in these areas, publishing your results and presenting at conferences.

You should have completed a PhD in symplectic geometry, algebraic geometry, or a closely related discipline. You should have a good record of research, preferably available on the arXiv, and be able to demonstrate that you have a clear research agenda of your own which ties in with that of the grant.

The position is available from September 1^st 2026, and will run until the end of the grant on 31^st August 2027. Interviews will be carried out shortly after the closing date.

Interested candidates are advised to contact Dr Jonny Evans (j.d.evans@lancaster.ac.uk) if they have any queries about the position.

Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026

Department: Research

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

In this role, you will:

• support colleagues to design and enhance digital learning materials and activities  
• develop and maintain content within our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)  
• create multimedia resources such as video and interactive content  
• provide practical advice and troubleshooting support on learning technologies  
• work collaboratively across the University to share good practice  
• You’ll be part of a small, supportive team delivering work with real impact on the student experience.  

We welcome applicants with transferable skills, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. 

About you

You will bring:

• strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities  
• excellent communication skills, including explaining technical concepts clearly  
• experience of using digital platforms (e.g. VLEs or similar systems)  
• a proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving  
• the ability to work both independently and as part of a team  
• An interest in digital learning, accessibility, and inclusive practice will help you thrive.  

The Faculty of Health and Medicine

You will join a collaborative Faculty focused on delivering high-quality teaching and an excellent student experience across disciplines including medicine, health, and biomedical sciences. This role plays a key part in supporting innovative, inclusive, and engaging approaches to learning and teaching, helping our programmes evolve to meet the needs of our students.

Contract and contact

This is a full-time, fixed-term role for 12 months from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. Flexible working options are available.

For an informal discussion, please contact Jo Humphrey, Head of Faculty Operations. J.humphrey2@lancaster.ac.uk

If you want to help shape the future of digital learning in FHM, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 14 Jun 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 Full time, Secondment

You will have a PhD in a relevant specialist ESJ area (or award within 12 months), demonstrate excellent teaching abilities including experience of online environments and doctoral supervision, conduct original and innovative research, and have a developing portfolio of research publications. We invite candidates with research interests in education, social inequalities, and social justice in school contexts and particularly encourage applications from those working on climate sustainability, environmental education, and school-based responses to the climate crisis.

Educational Research at Lancaster University is an inclusive, dynamic and diverse community specialising in offering online postgraduate programmes in education and conducting theoretically-informed, methodologically rigorous and socially-relevant research in education. 

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Carolyn Jackson, Discipline Lead for Educational Research, c.jackson2@lancaster.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 15 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £39,906 to £56,535 (Full-time indefinite)

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as well as research student supervision, and we particularly encourage applications from candidates able to teach Tudor history. The appointee will be expected to play a full role as a member of the History community at Lancaster. 

About you

You will have completed their PhD and should have experience of undergraduate teaching and, ideally, of postgraduate teaching as well. You should have a strong track record of high-quality publications relative to their career stage and a coherent five-year plan of research activity that will produce further high-quality outputs suitable for return to current and future REF exercises.

You will also be expected to show a willingness to develop research projects with the potential to attract funding from major funders. A strategy for engaging with external stakeholders in ways that will lead to research impact is also desirable.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate a commitment in research and/or teaching to using and developing fresh conceptual or methodological approaches (including Digital Humanities) and whose work engages with diverse perspectives and global contexts.

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

Informal enquiries should be made to Discipline Lead for History, Michael Brown, e-mail: m.brown23@lancaster.ac.uk.

About us

The School of Global Affairs at Lancaster University takes a bold and distinctive place-based approach to addressing the complex and multi-dimensional problems facing humanity. Our strength comes from our multidisciplinary approach, knowing that creative solutions to these problems will draw upon on our core disciplines: History, International Relations, Languages and Cultures, Philosophy, Politics and Religious Studies. 

History at Lancaster is a vibrant and supportive academic community that has been at the forefront of innovation in the discipline for over 60 years. Our expertise ranges from medieval to modern, and spans the globe from the Americas, through Europe and Africa, to South and East Asia. We encompass many different types of history including the history of war and diplomacy, environmental history, the histories of science and medicine, gender history, and the history of crime. You can find out more about History at Lancaster here.

About Lancaster University 

Situated just outside the vibrant and historic city of Lancaster in north-west England, Lancaster University is consistently ranked among the UK’s top 15 universities in major league tables. The University offers a research-intensive environment with a strong commitment to teaching excellence. It was awarded Gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework and, in REF2021, 91% of its research was rated as ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world leading.’ Surrounded by natural beauty and cultural richness, Lancaster provides an outstanding quality of life for staff and students alike.

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. For more information about working at Lancaster, see Jobs - Lancaster University.

Closing Date: 19 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £56,535 (Full time, indefinite)

You will have a PhD in a relevant specialist TEL area (or award within 12 months), demonstrate excellent teaching abilities including experience of online environments and doctoral supervision, conduct original and innovative research, and have a developing portfolio of research publications. We invite candidates with research interests that take conceptually and methodologically robust approaches to examining the educational relationships between GenAI and pedagogical practices.

Educational Research at Lancaster University is an inclusive, dynamic and diverse community specialising in offering online postgraduate programmes in education and conducting theoretically-informed, methodologically rigorous and socially-relevant research in education. 

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Carolyn Jackson, Discipline Lead for Educational Research, c.jackson2@lancaster.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 15 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £39,906 to £56,535 (Full-time indefinite)