Senior Research Fellow

The University of Manchester is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Research Fellow to provide strategic direction and scientific leadership for research programmes at the Colgate-Palmolive Dental Health Unit (www.dentalhealthunit.com).

We are looking for an academic with a strong track record in applied health research and the ability to develop and lead innovative, internationally-recognised research. The postholder will be responsible for shaping the Unit’s research agenda, securing significant external funding, and driving the translation of research findings into policy and practice. The successful candidate will lead and mentor a team of researchers, fostering a vibrant and collaborative research environment.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in leading research projects, developing colleagues, a strong publication record, and a developing international reputation. A PhD or equivalent experience is essential for this role.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Janet Clarkson

Email: janet.clarkson@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.