Researcher Development Fellow (Doctoral Training)

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone. 

As a Lecturer in Research Development Fellow (Doctoral Training) Grade 9 you will:

• Lead the coordination of the MRes
• Contribute as a member of a team led by the Dean of the Graduate School, to the design, delivery, management and implementation of the core postgraduate researcher development programme
• Contribute to the design, delivery, and evaluation of the University’s Research Development Programme

In order to undertake the above duties you will hold:

• Experience of providing a range of support needs for postgraduate researchers
• Knowledge of the researcher development agenda and doctoral education
• Experience of contributing to postgraduate research development across the sciences, social sciences and arts & humanities

 As a Lecturer in Research Development Fellow (Doctoral Training) Grade 10 you will:

• Design, deliver, manage and evaluate summer schools for doctoral and pre-doctoral postgraduate researchers and early careers researchers
• Design, develop, deliver, manage, and evaluate a Graduate School CPD offer
• Evaluate, re-design, develop, deliver, and manage the University’s approach to research degree supervisor development

In order to undertake the above duties you will hold:

• Experience of leadership of MRes provision and the development of pre-doctoral frameworks
• Experience of leading the development and delivery of research degree summer schools and doctoral training events
• Leadership of the design and delivery of research degree supervisor development activities

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Dr Chris Lawton, Graduate School Manager at [email protected] . 

 At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) 
• Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.
• Free foreign language evening classes.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and as health & wellbeing resources.
• Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68%
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.