Summerhayes Fellow

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Faculty of Medicine & Health

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to support talented PhD graduates from the University of Leeds. This new initiative has been developed by the University of Leeds with the support of a generous philanthropic donation. 

Summerhayes Fellowships are aimed at early career researchers who are immediately post-PhD and are looking for their first post-doctoral opportunity to launch their academic research career. The Summerhayes Fellows will work collaboratively across two large Faculties on interdisciplinary projects in the field of health inequalities and disease prevention. It is an exceptional opportunity for new postgraduates to develop their own academic research portfolio, interdisciplinary grant applications and external Fellowship applications. 

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!   

If you are looking for a role that will develop your academic research portfolio, interdisciplinary grant applications and external Fellowship applications include a closing statement, apply today.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Karen Birch, Executive Dean, Faculty of Biological Sciences

Email: [email protected]

Or

Professor Mark Kearney, Executive Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Health

Email: [email protected]

Location:  Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Faculty of Medicine & Health
School/Institute:  Medicine & Health Faculty Office
Section:  Faculty Dean's Office
Category:  Research
Grade:  Grade 7
Salary:  £37,099 to £44,263 per annum
Post Type:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (24 months from 1 October 2024)
Release Date:  Tuesday 21 May 2024
Closing Date:  Tuesday 11 June 2024
Reference:  MHFAC1141
Downloads:  Additional Information
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