Senior Research Fellow Sustainability (RSS)

(Full time, indefinite until 30th September 2028)

Interview date: To be confirmed

This is an opportunity for a senior researcher to make a real contribution both to delivering Lancaster University’s contract with the new National Institute of Health Research’s (NIHR) Research Support Service (RSS) and progress their own independent research career, within the field of sustainability in health and care.  Working with the RSS Sustainability Strategic Theme lead this role will develop support and resources for others applying for research funding in this area and how to consider sustainable research conduct and approaches across all research funding applications.  This role will lead staff development improving knowledge and skills across the RSS workforce in research sustainability.

The RSS aim is to provide researchers, especially those applying for and in receipt of NIHR funding (but not exclusively) with free access to support and expertise. Lancaster is host to one of eight RSS Hubs delivering the national service and the NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Social Care, in partnership with the Universities of Liverpool, Manchester, and Manchester Metropolitan.

You will work as part of 1) a team based at Lancaster University host of the RSS Hub and 2) within one of the Division of Health Research’s research themes. The Division has several strong research themes: mental health, health inequalities, end-of-life care, health economics, ageing and organisational health and well-being.

You will have a background in an area of relevance (e.g. social sciences, health service or social care research), ideally experience in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies and experience of working collaboratively with partners within and outside the academic setting. You will also have a strong track record of high-quality peer reviewed publications/grant income appropriate to your career stage.

The Division of Health Research provides a friendly environment strongly supporting the individual needs of each employee and actively promotes a healthy work-life balance. The Faculty is committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies and has held a Silver Athena SWAN award since 2014 in recognition of its good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research.

The position is available for immediate start and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements including working week and days/hours worked, flexible start and finish times or condensed hours.

The role is open to being undertaken remotely but there will be certain duties/responsibilities that require in-person presence at Lancaster University. The balance will be agreed with the successful candidate.

You will join us on an indefinite contract however the roles remain contingent on external funding which currently is due to end on 30th September 2028.

Informal enquiries to:  Head of Division, Mark Limmer ([email protected] ), RSS Co-Director Catherine Gedling ([email protected] ).

Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.

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