Senior Research Fellow at University of Greenwich

We are looking to recruit two Senior Research Fellows in the Institute for Lifecourse Development whose interests and expertise lie in areas relevant to our Centres and who can work across one or more of our key areas with a focus on the inclusion of vulnerable groups in society. 

The ILD is an interdisciplinary research institute at the University of Greenwich which provides an innovative, effective environment to support research and knowledge exchange, as recognised in REF2021. The ILD has seven Centres (details available at https://www.gre.ac.uk/institute-lifecourse-development) bringing together research and practitioner staff to foreground, consolidate and grow cross-professional and cross-disciplinary work, developing impactful lifecourse focused research and knowledge exchange activities to directly resonate with our stakeholders, communities and partners, through addressing societal challenges. The ILD’s shared objectives are to:

• Focus on vulnerable populations across the lifecourse
• Deliver theoretical and methodological innovation in research
• Create collaborative interdisciplinary teams and a vibrant and inclusive research environment
• Communicate with users of research to create impact
• Create new professional solutions that improve people’s lives
• Develop high‐level academic training and continuing professional development
• Connect globally, building deeper relationships with partners, funders, and sponsors.

Applicants should have recognition within the academic community for their specific discipline, a strong track record of winning external funding and publishing high-quality publications, experience of working with external partners, and commitment to working with colleagues to develop genuinely innovative approaches to research, knowledge exchange and practice. 

The roles are available immediately. Candidates must supply a research grant proposal in the format of a discipline-specific UKRI application. Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact the Deputy Director of the ILD Prof Claire Monks C.P.Monks@greenwich.ac.uk or recruitment related queries please contact the HR Recruitment Team on hrsr-feh@greenwich.ac.uk   

Further details of the fantastic benefits and what we offer can be found here: Our benefits – what we offer | Jobs and careers | University of Greenwich and information on the university’s working principles: Working Principles and Guidelines | Documents | University of Greenwich

Employment Visa: Under the UK Government Points Based System scheme this role does meet the criteria to be sponsored for a Skilled Worker Route application. 

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