Research Fellow at University of Greenwich

The Institute for Lifecourse Development works with our extensive network of external partners to focus our interdisciplinary expertise. The Institute is a key anchor resource where professionals, researchers and stakeholders from public, charitable and voluntary organisations can work together to develop effective lifecourse solutions, tackling the challenges that society faces through effective research, training and practice. The successful applicant will work with existing staff to build upon the interdisciplinary expertise within the Faculty within the disciplines of Sociology, Psychology, Health, Social Care and Education.  

You will be working with a range of high-quality researchers under the leadership of an ILD Professor. We are specifically looking for researchers whose interests and expertise lie in areas relevant to Centres within the ILD. An interest in ageing and/or dementia, creative research methods, or understanding place and space may be advantageous.

The Fellowship offers:

• Competitive salary (AC2), following the University’s Research Career Pathway
• Extensive career development support through the ILD and GRE Research and Enterprise Training Institute

Candidates will be assessed on their track record relative to their career stage, personal aspirations and collaborative potential to the existing research excellence within the recruiting unit.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

• An outstanding track record of research, including high-quality publications, research funding and/or prizes and awards
• Evidence of a growing reputation, both nationally and internationally
• An aptitude to lead and inspire others within the Centre, Institute and University more broadly
• Potential to act as an ambassador in their research field

The application process requires the candidate to complete a formal online application. The candidate will be required to supply a research grant proposal in the format of a discipline-specific UKRI application.

For informal enquiries please contact the Deputy Director of the ILD, Prof Claire Monks C.P.Monks@greenwich.ac.uk or for any recruitment related queries, contact the HR Recruitment Team on hrsr-feh@greenwich.ac.uk

To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button, above.

Further details of our benefits can be found here: Our benefits – what we offer | Jobs and careers | University of Greenwich along with information about 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. 

We are looking for people who can help us deliver our mission of transforming lives through inspired teaching and research, through our values.

Academic Career Pathways

We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly encourage applications from [protected characteristic(s)], who are currently under-represented within the University of Greenwich at these levels/within these areas.

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion. 

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form.

Further details:   Job Description & Person Specification