Facilities, Estates Operations
12-month placement

Are you a Lancaster University student looking for a Mechanical, Chemical and Electronic/Electrical Engineering placement year where you can develop practical engineering experience and help create a safer, more sustainable campus?

Working within the Estates Operations Engineering team, you will support the management of the mechanical, electrical and energy systems that keep our campus running. You will gain experience across a diverse live estate, including buildings, utilities, renewable energy and low-carbon infrastructure.

Reporting to the Energy Manager, you will work alongside experienced engineers, surveyors, maintenance colleagues and sustainability specialists.

What you will do

You will help to:

• manage and improve mechanical and electrical building services
• operate and optimise utilities, district heating, energy centres, the wind turbine and solar farm
• analyse energy and performance data
• identify energy-saving opportunities
• support small engineering and improvement projects
• prepare drawings, specifications and scopes of work
• work with contractors, consultants and suppliers
• maintain compliance and asset records
• support inspections, testing and long-term asset planning.

The focus of the placement may be adapted to reflect your academic background and interests.

What we are looking for

You should be a Lancaster University student undertaking a relevant degree programme and eligible to complete a placement year.

You will have:

• a basic understanding of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, building services or a related subject
• confidence working with data and numbers
• an interest in energy, sustainability, infrastructure or buildings
• good communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• enthusiasm for learning and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You do not need experience in every area. You will be supported by knowledgeable colleagues throughout the placement.

What you will gain

This placement will give you practical experience of engineering projects, energy management, statutory compliance, contractor management and renewable technologies within a complex, market leading and award winning estates operation.

You will apply your academic learning in a professional environment, build valuable technical and workplace skills, and make a visible contribution to the future of Lancaster University’s campus.

Closing Date: 22 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 (Full time, indefinite with end date)

The Faculty of Science and Technology at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a part-time Student Programmes Coordinator, on a 0.8 FTE basis. Initially based in the School of Mathematical Sciences, as part of the Student Programmes Team, you will support the delivery and administration of student programmes and the student experience. The Student Programmes team, led by the Student Programmes Officer, provide support to staff and students across all Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes within the Department. You will initially be based in the School of Mathematical Sciences but may be expected to work within other department Student Programmes Teams within the faculty as required.

The ideal candidate for this role will take a collaborative approach, contributing to continuous improvement, problem solving and promoting consistency. This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys a diverse workload and can adapt to working with a wide range of colleagues. Attention to detail will be key, as will the ability to develop positive, productive and supportive working relationships.

This is a student-facing role and requires on-campus presence, with some opportunity for hybrid working.  

At Lancaster University we support each other by being open and fair, and promoting diversity. We build strong communities by working effectively together in a supportive way, and we create positive change by being ambitious in our learning, expertise, and action. 

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of providing a high level of customer service.
• Have the ability to prioritise workload to meet competing deadlines, and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Be able to present information accurately and communicate effectually with a wide range of people.
• Be able to demonstrate competent IT skills and the ability to work with new systems and software in an evolving digital environment.

THE BENEFITS OF THE ROLE

• Generous holiday leave - 25 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus University closure days and bank holidays.
• Access to employee pension scheme, and annual flexible benefits scheme.
• We are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the Faculty, and supporting family-friendly, flexible and agile working policies on an individual basis. We are members of the Athena SWAN Charter, a scheme which recognises and celebrates good employment practice for women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in higher education and research.

 The Faculty of Science and Technology is a community of seven departments engaged in world-leading research that makes a demonstrable difference to our economy and society. We offer a range of degree programmes that are among the highest rated in the UK in terms of the quality of teaching, the quality of the student experience and student career prospects. Our Student Programmes Team roles are integral to our success.

You can find out more about the Faculty of Science and Technology at https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/sci-tech

Please upload a cover letter with your application.  In your cover letter, please include your rationale and interest in applying for this particular post, and examples of your commitment to the ongoing development of skills and experience.

For each of the supporting statements in the application form, please include examples to show your experience and/or skills in that area.  

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

We encourage informal enquiries to discuss any aspect of this role either via telephone or an in-person meeting. To arrange please contact: Amy Pearson - Student Programmes Officer, School of Mathematical Sciences, a.pearson6@lancaster.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 26 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 Part-Time, Fixed Term

Experience with OO/C++ and similar programming languages is required, and experience with the current ATLAS software, computing and particularly the tracking software would be particularly desirable. Experience with machine learning and concurrent programming will be particularly desirable. You should have a PhD in experimental High Energy Physics and have the potential to be a leader in the field. Experience with software, computing or triggers for the ATLAS experiment would be highly desirable, as would experience with deep learning and concurrent programming

The post will work in the first instance the High Energy Physics Group of the Physics Department, but will involve travel to local, national and occasional international meetings and workshops. It is anticipated to make an initial appointment of three years, with the expectation that the post will be extended. The post starts as soon as possible.

Lancaster University Physics Department is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our department.

Applicants may find some helpful information: http://www.physics.lancs.ac.uk/jobs/amenities/

Informal enquiries can be made to Prof. Roger Jones (Roger.Jones@lancs.ac.uk).

We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing Date: 14 Aug 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 (Full time, indefinite with end date)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious graduate to play a central role in an innovative project with a leading organisation in the defence and security sector. This position has been created through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between Lancaster University’s School of Physics and Astronomy and Leonardo UK Ltd, with input from Lancaster’s School of Engineering. The role is offered as a 24‑month fixed‑term contract, including a £4,000 personal training and development budget. Upon successful completion of the project, there may be opportunities for continued employment with the company partner.

Leonardo UK is a global leader in the aerospace, defence, and security markets, delivering advanced technologies and solutions to both military and civilian customers. Leonardo’s UK Electronics Division specialises in semiconductor growth, device fabrication, and complex packaging for sensing technologies, and is a world-leading manufacturer of IR cameras. To explore Leonardo further, please visit Leonardo UK.

As KTP Associate, you will lead a project focused on developing novel sensing materials for infrared detectors, which will be integrated into existing systems for Leonardo’s customers and support expansion into new commercial markets. Although employed by Lancaster University, you will be primarily based at Leonardo’s Southampton site within the Systems Engineering Team, working closely with the Principal Semiconductor Engineer and Lead Materials Engineering Specialist. You will collaborate with senior management at Leonardo and academic experts from Lancaster University, principally Dr Andrew Marshall and Dr Peter Carrington. Lancaster University and Leonardo have a strong, decade‑long research partnership.

During the project, you will undertake four extended visits (between 2 and 8 weeks each) to Lancaster University to access specialist semiconductor growth and fabrication facilities for project work. Accommodation will be provided during these visits.

Lancaster University is a top‑10 UK university and ranked top‑125 globally. Its School of Physics and Astronomy is one of the strongest in the UK, with REF 2021 rating 98% of research outputs as world‑leading or internationally excellent, and 100% of research environments at the same level. The School of Engineering is a broad‑based centre of excellence with world‑class research, innovative teaching, and strong industrial engagement. Lancaster is the UK leader in T2SL research.

The novel design of this KTP project, combined with the generous support package and close supervision from both industry and a leading university, makes this an exceptional opportunity to take a leading role in cutting‑edge innovation. You will develop highly transferable skills in entrepreneurship, teamwork, external stakeholder engagement, and organisational awareness, all of which will be invaluable throughout your career. This role also offers a strong platform to launch or accelerate a career in advanced semiconductor technologies.

You will be embedded within a successful commercial business, leading the project from start to finish and gaining hands‑on experience in commercial awareness, technical delivery, and business operations.

Ideally, you will hold a PhD in a relevant field such as semiconductor physics, electronics, or materials science. You should already have experience in areas aligned with the project, for example, working with III–V semiconductors, and performing photodetector characterisation at room temperature and in cryogenic environments. Experience with T2SL detectors is highly desirable. These skills may have been gained through your doctoral research or relevant industrial experience. You will also need basic numerical‑modelling skills, an analytical mindset, and the ability to innovate.

We are looking for a motivated individual with curiosity, a strong appetite for learning, and the confidence to take initiative. The role requires someone who is adaptable, commercially aware, and comfortable solving problems in fast‑moving environments.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues across Leonardo UK and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to translate academic research into practical business solutions and support effective knowledge transfer. Strong skills in project management, report writing, time management, and interpersonal communication will be essential throughout the project. You should be committed to your own professional development, willing to undertake additional training, and prepared to drive the KTP project forward with energy and ambition.

In addition to a competitive salary, the reward package includes an additional £4,000 for your personal development, with time allocated for you to pursue training and learning activities, offering excellent opportunities to further your professional development and support your career progression.  You will also be encouraged to prepare research publications based upon the results of the project where commercially appropriate. 

This KTP project is funded by UKRI through Innovate UK. Knowledge Transfer Partnerships bring together universities and business to work together on a development project that is strategically important to the organisation’s future. KTP projects are delivered by recent graduates who enhance their career prospects by benefiting from business-based training and personal and professional development. For further information on Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, please visit Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

Informal enquires should be directed to Dr Andrew Marshall, a.r.marshall@lancaster.ac.uk

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

For further information and to apply online please click the apply button.

Lancaster University – ensuring equality of opportunity and celebrating diversity.

Closing Date: 21 Aug 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 p.a. (depending on experience) plus £4,000 personal development fund (over two years) (Full-time, Fixed-Term)

This role sits within the Service Excellence Team of the P&OE division, who strive to deliver excellent customer service both to internal P&OE and wider university colleagues, along with external candidates and customers. Part of the role will be to answer queries as first point of contact for the division and provide the first response from a shared query management system. The role will also have a continuous improvement focus and responsibility for our web content and frequently asked questions to ensure that they are accurate and up to date.

You will be supported by and work with 8 teams of highly dedicated HR professionals within the division and will acquire process, operational and general knowledge. This provides the perfect opportunity to identify how we can improve our processes and work more efficiently. You will have the ability to make service improvement suggestions that will contribute to a smoother and more efficient service. 

The work will be varied and is a perfect environment for anyone looking for an opportunity to learn new skills or further expand on existing experience.  

For more information please contact Helen Ratcliffe, Service Excellence Team Leader - h.ratcliffe@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 21 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 (Full-time, indefinite)

The post holder will provide high-level administrative support for the recruitment of medical students, coordinating a wide range of activities across the admissions cycle.  

Excellent administrative and organisational skills and experience of using Microsoft Office packages at an advanced level are essential, as is the ability to work flexibly as part of a rapidly expanding department. Ideally you will have previous administrative experience in a higher education or NHS background.

A proven team player and confident communicator, you will be committed to integrating into a busy office environment, working closely with a wide range of colleagues.

About you

To be a suitable candidate for this position you will have: 

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail when handling applicant information.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new systems.
• A curious mindset and commitment to personal and team development.
• A flexible, team-oriented approach.

Lancaster Medical School. 

As Admissions Co-ordinator, you will be part of Lancaster Medical School, within the Faculty of Health and Medicine at Lancaster University. Based in the cutting-edge Health Innovation One building, the Medical School combines world-class teaching and research with close collaboration across healthcare, academia, and industry. 
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Why work with us

Lancaster University’s Bailrigg campus offers a vibrant work environment surrounded by green parkland. Facilities include a sports centre, shops, cafes, a multi-faith centre, pre-school, post office, and library. Staff can join clubs and networks, and the University promotes a healthy work-life balance with strong employee support.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: 
 • Competitive salary with annual reviews 
 • Generous employer pension scheme 
 • 39 days off annually, including University closure days and bank holidays 
 • Family-friendly policies for those with parental or caring responsibilities 
 • Flexible benefits tailored to your needs, some with tax savings

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We’re committed to making positive economic, cultural, societal, and environmental change. If you want to be part of that, we’d love to hear from you.

Contract and Contact 
This post is a part time (22.5 hours), 6 month fixed term contract with a hybrid work pattern. We’re happy to discuss flexible working. For more about joining our team or an informal chat, contact Sam Porter s.porter@lancaster.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 16 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 Part-Time, Fixed Term

Are you looking for a job which offers you:

• a varied workload
• the ability to work independently
• the benefits of being part of a great, friendly team
• the chance to develop your maintenance skills

What you’ll be doing

This role will be responsible for inspecting and making minor repairs across our 560-acre campus.  You could be working independently or sometimes assisting one of our trade technicians.  You are likely to be assigned to a specific trade team, like electrical or plumbing, but you may also be required to provide cover in other maintenance teams, such as general or stores maintenance.

With a large campus to look after this role offers a varied workload day-to-day, but also seasonal changes.

About you

To compliment our great team and approach to delivering our services to campus, you will need:

• general maintenance skills  
• great customer service skills
• a team-orientated and flexible approach. 

See the person specification document for more details.

Why work with us

Lancaster University’s beautiful campus makes it a lovely place to work, combining a busy urban atmosphere while surrounded by green parkland and seasonal landscaping.  We have lots of facilities on-site such as: a sports centre, shops, cafes, a multi-faith centre, pre-school, a post office and a fantastic library.  There are numerous clubs, groups and networks you can join to make friends with like-minded people. Lancaster University provides an environment that strongly supports the needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

You will be part of our Facilities Division - Estates Operations department.  Facilities is the largest division within the University. Facilities have won numerous sector and professional association awards – the most recent being the Gold Standard Award at the Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE) Awards 2024. This recognised how our exceptional teamwork made real positive change for our students, staff, and the campus environment.  This role will be a member of our Facilities Maintenance team which currently has X 41 members. 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including: 

• competitive salary with annual reviews 
• generous employer pension scheme
• 39 days off a year which includes University closure days at Easter and Christmas and bank holidays
• a family-friendly approach to those with parental or caring responsibilities
• additional flexible benefits to suit your needs and interests, some with tax-savings.
• All tools and work wear provided

Find out about more of our employee benefits on our website - https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs 

This post is offered on a full-time, indefinite basis 

Working hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-1pm Monday-Wednesday 8am – 16.30pm Thursday 8am-16.00pm Friday 8am-13.00

To find out more about joining our award-winning Facilities team and an informal chat about the role, please contact Ian Watson i.watson@lancaster.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 16 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Manual

Salary: £23,580 to £23,742 (Full-time indefinite)

We are seeking a proactive and organised Physics Senior Teaching Laboratory Technician to lead our small technical team and ensure the provision of high-quality technical support for undergraduate teaching laboratories. This is a 12-month fixed term contract with an end date of 30^th September 2027.

Working as part of the team you will 

• Supervise and lead a small team of laboratory technicians, providing day to day support where required.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee the preparation and set-up of practical laboratory sessions, ensuring equipment is available and ready to use.
• Carry out first-line diagnosis, maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment.    
• Maintain teaching laboratories to a high standard, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Provide technical expertise during laboratory teaching sessions.
• Manage laboratory equipment including inventory control, procurement and replacement planning.
• Work collegiately with academic staff to support the delivery of teaching activities and develop practical experiments.
• Support departmental open days, outreach activities and public engagement events.

THE BENEFITS OF THE ROLE

• Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days annual leave plus university closure days and bank holidays.
• Access to employee pension scheme, and Lancaster’s annual flexible benefits scheme.
• The University is committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the Faculty, and supporting family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis. The Department holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in Higher Education and research. Please see the university’s family friendly webpages to find out more – Family-friendly Lancaster - Lancaster University
• The university is committed to supporting the professional and career development of all staff. Lancaster University is a signatory to the Technician Commitment and has implemented a Technicians Career Framework to support individuals with their personal development and career planning. 

Lancaster University’s School of Physics and Astronomy is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our department.

For further information, or informal enquiries, please contact the School’s Superintendent, Fiona Rambridge (f.rambridge@lancaster.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 17 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Technical

Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 full time, fixed term

We are seeking a motivated researcher to join an EPSRC-funded project on the cyber security of digital medical devices. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to research addressing one of the major challenges in modern healthcare: ensuring that connected medical technologies are safe, secure and resilient.

The post is available as either Research Associate or Senior Research Associate, depending on qualifications and experience. It is offered full-time for 18 months in the first instance, starting in October 2026. 

You will work on a cutting-edge interdisciplinary project that aims to identify cyber security vulnerabilities and develop innovative technological solutions for digital medical devices used within the health service. The role will involve close collaboration with experts in computer science, cyber security and medical sciences, as well as engagement with NHS clinical partners and professionals from the medical device industry.

You will join Lancaster University’s growing Security and Protection Science community, which brings together expertise to address major societal and technological security challenges. Cyber security research and education at Lancaster has been strengthened through a £19 million investment in staff, equipment and infrastructure, building on the University’s reputation as one of the UK’s largest interdisciplinary cyber and data research communities.

You should have, or expect to obtain by the time of appointment, a good undergraduate degree and relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:

• embedded systems
• wireless communication systems, including Bluetooth-based communications
• secure cyber systems
• Internet of Things technologies
• software engineering

Experience in medical technologies, cyber security, or practical work with embedded systems and wireless communications would be particularly advantageous but not essential. A Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant area would be desirable but is not essential for the position.

The postholder will be based in Lancaster University’s School of Computing and Communications, working closely with Lancaster Medical School and the University’s interdisciplinary Security and Protection Science community.

Applications should include a one-page expression of interest and a two-page CV.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place in September 2026. Start date for this position is October 2026. 

For informal enquiries please contact Dr. Matthew Bradbury (M.S.Bradbury@lancaster.ac.uk) or Prof. Nigel Davies (n.a.davies@lancaster.ac.uk) in the School of Computing and Communications, or Prof. Neil Reeves in the Medical School (n.d.reeves1@lancaster.ac.uk). 

Closing Date: 30 Aug 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 (Full time, indefinite with end date)

You will work with the co-directors of the Medical Ethics and Law curriculum theme at Lancaster Medical School to develop and deliver high quality, innovative teaching and assessment in medical ethics and law as part of the undergraduate medical programme. You will work closely and flexibly as a team with members of the Medical Ethics and Law theme. This will involve providing administrative support for teaching and assessment where necessary for the theme, attending key meetings, assessment boards and assessment activities, and admissions activities. 

You will contribute more generally to teaching, learning and assessment across the portfolio of provision in LMS according to their experience, for example by supervising student projects as part of the Special Study Modules programme, and facilitating Problem Based Learning.

You will develop and deliver their teaching activity in line with requirements by the GMC and the needs of the Medical Ethics and Law Theme as set out by the Co-Directors Dr John Appleby and Dr Faye Tucker. Lancaster Medical School is based on the Lancaster University campus in the Health Innovation One building.

The Faculty provides an environment that strongly supports the individual needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance. We are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis, as well as the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Faye Tucker (f.tucker3@lancaster.ac.uk).

This post is available from 16 November 2026, and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching until 28 May 2027.

General information about Lancaster Medical School can be found on the Divisional web site: http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lms/, while information about the Faculty of Health and medicine can be found on the Faculty web site; http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/, and additional information about Lancaster University can be found at: http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/. 

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for this post, including working week, flexible start/finish times or condensed hours.

Closing Date: 23 Aug 2026

Department: Teaching-Only

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Part-Time/Fixed Term)

The opportunity:

We are seeking an individual for the role of Strategic Planner – Data Analysis (REF) to join our dynamic Business Intelligence team. You will

• Provide data modelling, analysis and insight to support the university’s Research Excellence Framework (REF) submission.
• Play a key role in shaping and delivering the University’s Business Intelligence (BI) programme, developing and maintaining critical dashboards and reports.
• Develop user focussed, meaningfully benchmarked insights and evidence-based recommendations.

About you:

Expertise in BI, and well-developed analytical and reporting skills are essential. You will be familiar with the process of developing and deploying user-focused and innovative analytics solutions, including data transformation and visualisation. You will have experience of providing accurate and timely management information. Experience with higher education data and datasets is not essential but would be advantageous. Time and support will be provided for training the appointee on REF2029 requirements and therefore prior knowledge, although desirable, is not required.

You will be proactive and driven, with experience working in an analytical role, passionate about data, interactive dashboards and visualisations. Specifically, proficiency in software such as Tableau (our current tool) or similar BI tools is essential, while working knowledge of Alteryx (or other tools for ETL) would be desirable. We are also looking for excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to form effective relationships with a range of colleagues as well as with external contacts.

You will have experience working both independently and contributing effectively to a team. The role requires excellent communication skills with demonstrable experience in liaising with colleagues at different levels and across different professions to understand their data needs.

Contract:

This post is offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis with an end date of 31/12/2028, with a hybrid working pattern. We are happy to talk about flexible working opportunities.

Contact:

To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Gemma Halliwell, Business Intelligence and Statutory Returns Manager with any questions, or for an informal discussion about the role (g.halliwell@lancaster.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 04 Sep 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full-Time/Fixed-Term)

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in advancing digital accessibility across the University. Working with colleagues across Academic and Professional Service departments, you will raise awareness of digital accessibility, promote inclusive practice and support staff to embed digital accessibility from the outset when creating digital content, learning materials and online experiences.

Through training, guidance, consultancy and day-to-day support, you will help colleagues adopt inclusive-by-design approaches and develop their confidence to create accessible resources, encouraging sustainable practice and positive change across the University, improving the learning experience for all learners.

As Digital Accessibility Skills Developer, you will design, develop and deliver engaging learning opportunities through a variety of formats, including workshops, webinars, online learning, videos, self-paced resources and one-to-one support. You will also create and maintain guidance, knowledge-base articles and self-help resources, ensuring staff and students have access to practical, up-to-date advice and support.

You will act as a trusted advisor on digital accessibility, supporting colleagues to develop inclusive teaching and assessment practices and make effective use of digital technologies. You will also provide support through our online Help Centre, contribute to accessibility testing of IT services, and help manage the University's advanced captioning service.

We are looking for someone with experience of designing and delivering engaging digital skills training, alongside a strong understanding of digital accessibility standards and their practical application. You will possess excellent digital skills, be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders, and be able to influence and support positive change. You’ll be passionate about helping others develop accessible and inclusive ways of working. Excellent communication, relationship-building and organisational skills are essential, together with a proactive approach to service improvement and continuous learning.

The role is primarily based on the Lancaster University Bailrigg campus, with flexible hybrid working options to support a positive work-life balance. We would expect a minimum of 2 days a week in the office, working flexibly to adapt to the needs of the role. 

Applications 

Please use your application to provide evidence of your experience aligning to the person specification and Job description. Apply at the link below and please include a CV and covering letter. 

Applicants wishing to consider the Skilled Worker Route should ensure they meet the points requirement before applying. Further information can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Closing Date: 02 Sep 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full-Time/Secondment Opportunity)

Lancaster University Students’ Union is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. The charity wholly owns two trading subsidiaries; LUSU Housing Ltd and LUSU Services Co. Ltd.

Your role will involve the day-to-day processing of financial transactions and responding to finance related queries.  You will also be responsible for assigned month end tasks including certain balance sheet reconciliations.

You will have excellent IT and communication skills as well as strong organisational skills and will be expected to demonstrate an ability to work flexibly on individual tasks and as part of a team.

We welcome applications from all diversity groups.

For an informal discussion regarding the position, please contact Yin Choi on y.c.choi@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 16 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 (Full-Time/Fixed-Term)

The Lancaster University School of Physics and Astronomy seeks to appoint up to three postdoctoral researchers in the field of supernova environments. The successful candidate(s) will work with Prof Isobel Hook on the ERC Advanced Grant project “Sparkles”, which aims to use new observations of supernovae and their host galaxies to improve cosmological measurements with Type Ia supernovae. 

The work will primarily focus on new data from the Euclid mission (launched in July 2023) which is providing high resolution imaging of the sky at visible and infrared wavelengths. In addition, the Rubin Observatory’s Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) is beginning to discover supernovae and the 4MOST spectroscopic instrument is poised to obtain spectra of a subset of these. Furthermore, NASA's Roman Space Telescope is expected to begin delivering data shortly. These new facilities together will revolutionise the use of Type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia) for cosmology. 

We are seeking to recruit new postdoctoral researchers in one or more of the following areas:

• Galaxy morphology and stellar populations within galaxies, as related to supernovae (of all types). The successful candidate will contribute to collecting and analysing new data on host galaxies of SNe. He/she will analyse the relationship between the derived galaxy physical parameters (both global and locally at the SN position) and properties of the SNe themselves. 
• Near-IR detections of supernovae and constraints on dust obscuration.   The successful candidate will assemble a set of space-based NIR observations of transients that have optical lightcurves from LSST. He/she will analyse the optical + NIR lightcurves to determine the impact of dust on the population of distant SNe, with a focus on Type Ia SNe. 
• Type Ia SN cosmology. The successful candidate will bring together the results of host galaxy and dust studies to determine and apply the optimal environmental corrections to be used in SN Ia cosmology. 

The position(s) are funded for 4 years and come with funding for travel and computing. Start dates are expected to range from January 2027 to January 2028. 

People with experience in optical and/or NIR surveys for astronomical transients, the study of supernova host galaxies and/or the use of Type Ia supernovae for cosmology are encouraged to apply. Experience in the management of large datasets and experience in the use of software tools relevant for the selection, follow-up and analysis of supernovae and their host galaxies are desirable. 

Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact Prof. Isobel Hook (i.hook@lancaster.ac.uk) for further information on the position before submitting their application. 

In addition to joining the Sparkles team, the selected candidate(s) will join the wider Observational Astrophysics group at Lancaster. Members of the group pursue research in diverse and complementary topics including transients, high-redshift galaxies, star formation, galaxy evolution, multi-messenger astrophysics, gravitational waves and citizen science projects. You will be welcome to participate in group research activities. 

You must have earned a PhD in astronomy or a related field by the start date, or be close to completion. Further criteria are given in the attached job description and person specification. To apply, you should submit (1) a curriculum vitae with publications list; (2) a statement describing your interest in and suitability for the position(s), not to exceed 2 pages; and (3) a list containing contact information for 2 reference letter writers. Letters of reference will be requested for shortlisted candidates. 

Closing Date: 18 Sep 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full time, indefinite with end date)

Part Time Security Officer

Closing Date: 12 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Manual

Salary: £24,685 (Part-Time/Indefinite)

The role involves delivery of essential animal husbandry and welfare duties, which must be provided on a daily basis throughout the year. You will be expected to work some weekends and University closure days as part of the out of hours PSU rota team supporting animal welfare. Working with the PSU Technical Team, you will have a genuine interest in furthering the welfare of laboratory animals and will provide reliable and enthusiastic support for animal care coupled with meticulous attention to detail. You will also provide technical skills that support biomedical laboratory animal research. In addition, you will support PSU research by taking a leading role in overseeing the operation and maintenance of key infrastructure in the facility and in employing and developing new computer systems to support PSU and BLS research. As this is a career development role, it is not anticipated that you will currently have skills in all of these areas. On the job training will be provided, and you will be supported by the department and BLS colleagues in developing the skills needed to fulfil the role in its entirety.

This is a full time, indefinite role.

The Division can offer you a friendly environment, which strongly supports the individual needs of each employee and actively promotes a healthy work-life balance. FHM is committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies and has held a Silver Athena SWAN award since 2014 (recently renewed) in recognition of its good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research.

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

Informal enquiries are welcomed. Please contact Dr Elisabeth Shaw e.shaw1@lancaster.ac.uk or Dr Matt Hodges m.hodges@lancaster.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 23 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Technical

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 (Full-time indefinite)

The role involves delivery of essential animal husbandry and welfare duties, which must be provided on a daily basis throughout the year. You will be expected to work some weekends and University closure days as part of the out of hours PSU rota team supporting animal welfare. Working with the PSU Technical Team, you will have a genuine interest in furthering the welfare of laboratory animals and will provide reliable and enthusiastic support for animal care coupled with meticulous attention to detail. You will also provide technical and experimental skills that support biomedical laboratory animal research. In addition, you will support BLS teaching by contributing to the generation of animal-derived tissues, cells and other data (e.g. behavioural data/images). You will also be responsible for leading the initiation and management of a new chicken egg embryo research facility within the department. As this is a career development role, it is not anticipated that you will currently have skills in all of these areas. On the job training will be provided, and you will be supported by the department and BLS colleagues in developing the skills needed to fulfil the role in its entirety.

This is a full time, indefinite role.

The Division can offer you a friendly environment, which strongly supports the individual needs of each employee and actively promotes a healthy work-life balance. FHM is committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies and has held a Silver Athena SWAN award since 2014 (recently renewed) in recognition of its good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research.

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

Informal enquiries are welcomed. Please contact Dr Elisabeth Shaw e.shaw1@lancaster.ac.uk or Matt Hodges m.hodges@lancaster.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 23 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Technical

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 (Full-time indefinite)

Sociology, School of Social Sciences, Lancaster University (Full-time, indefinite post) 

Closing Date: 21 Sep 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £46,049 (Full/Time/Indefinite)

Grounds Team Assistant

Closing Date: 14 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Manual

Salary: £24,215 (Full-Time/Indefinite)

You should be hardworking, reliable, willing to learn and possess excellent customer service skills. Previous portering experience is not essential but would be desirable, particularly experience of working in a similar environment. You should be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in Maths and English and be committed to high standards. You should be able to work on your own initiative, have a flexible approach to solving day-to-day problems, and demonstrate a willingness to undertake development and training.

Closing Date: 12 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Manual

Salary: £24,685 (Part-Time/Indefinite)

Working with the Conferences and Events+ team, you will manage the guest rooms reception and deal with all general enquiries. Using your experience in coordination with group bookings and excellent customer service, you will play a key role and bring support for events and conferences that exceed expectations.

Working in a customer-facing environment, you will be a confident communicator, be proactive in solving problems with a proven track record in outstanding customer service and have an excellent attention to detail. You will demonstrate the ability to build, manage and maintain long-term relationships, and will be used to last minute changes.

You will be a service driven and results-orientated individual with excellent general IT and administrative skills and have a good first level of education. This is a great opportunity if you already have experience in the hotel/hospitality industry and have general administrative skills. You will be the link between many departments to ensure the customers’ requests are dealt in a professional manner.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in hotel/hospitality industry.
• Experience in general admin and ability to gather and present information.
• Experience of using booking systems, databases and of producing invoices.
• To demonstrate initiative, be proactive and a problem solver.
• Excellent organisation and planning skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written communication skills (including proofreading skills) with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, particularly MS Office packages.

The Conferences and Events+ department at Lancaster University supports a range of high-profile events and conferences for the institution as well as events for the general public and offers between 80 and 1000 bedrooms to visitors.

You must meet all the essential criteria on the person specification document to be considered for interview. 

This is a full-time permanent role with working hours during evening and weekends in peak season.

Benefits in role:

• Annual leave - 25 days (pro-rata) plus university closure days and bank holidays.
• Access to employee pension scheme, and annual flexible benefits scheme.
• We are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion across the Faculty, and supporting family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis.

If you would like further information and an opportunity to discuss the role, please contact: Victoire Wicquart on v.wicquart1@lancaster.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 (Full-time indefinite)

Closing Date: 12 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Manual

Salary: £23,580 to £23,742 (Full-Time/Fixed-Term)

Closing Date: 14 Aug 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £48,822 to £56,535 (Full-Time/Fixed-Term)

About us

The School of Global Affairs at Lancaster University takes a bold and distinctive approach to addressing the complex and multi-dimensional problems facing humanity. Our strength comes from our multidisciplinary approach, knowing that creative solutions to these problems will draw upon on our core disciplines: History, International Relations, Languages and Cultures, Philosophy, Politics and Religious Studies.  The School of Global Affairs is home to a vibrant community of graduates, undergraduates, and world-leading academics.

The School of Global Affairs at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a 0.5fte Lecturer in Philosophy of Psychiatry for a fixed term of one year (1 September–31 August.)

About you

We are looking for a colleague who: 

• has completed a PhD in an area related to Philosophy of Psychiatry;
• has experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level as appropriate to their career stage;
• has started and is developing a significant programme of research;
• has expertise in the Philosophy of Psychiatry, and teaching competence in Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Mind, Metaphysics, Critical Thinking and Logic.

You will join the Philosophy disciplinary group within the School of Global Affairs, where you will receive supportive career mentorship and the opportunity to participate in a vibrant academic community.

About Lancaster University

Situated just outside the vibrant and historic city of Lancaster in north-west England, Lancaster University is consistently ranked among the UK’s top 15 universities in major league tables. The University offers a research-intensive environment with a strong commitment to teaching excellence. It was awarded Gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework and, in REF2021, 91% of its research was rated as ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world leading.’ Surrounded by natural beauty and cultural richness, Lancaster provides an outstanding quality of life for staff and students alike.  Please see Jobs - Lancaster University.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be made to the Discipline Lead for Philosophy, Dr Sam Clark (sam.clark@lancaster.ac.uk) or to the Interim Head of School, Professor Christopher Macleod (christopher.macleod@lancaster.ac.uk.) 

Closing Date: 14 Aug 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £47,389 to £56,535 (Part-Time/Fixed Term)

The Psychology Department at Lancaster (http://www.psych.lancs.ac.uk) has a long tradition for developmental research, with world-leading dedicated research facilities and a large group of active researchers specialising in varied aspects of human development, including prenatal, infant and child cognitive development, language and literacy, auditory neuroscience, and curiosity and learning (https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/psychology/research/developmental/, https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/infant-and-child-development-lab/). 

The Department has recently expanded its portfolio of taught postgraduate programmes, launching two new MSc programmes targeting important areas of developmental psychology: Psychology of Child Development and Education; Child Mental Health. We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Developmental Psychology to expand our well-established group and support our Developmental Psychology research and teaching.

The ideal candidate would have a strong research profile in relevant areas (commensurate with career stage) and would be able to contribute research-led teaching and project supervision within these new PGT programmes. Applicants able to provide support specifically for the “Cognition in the Classroom” module of the new MSc in Psychology of Child Development and Education are particularly encouraged to apply.   https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/postgraduate-courses/psychology-of-child-development-and-education-msc/2026/

All applicants must have a track record of research and teaching excellence, commensurate with stage of career, demonstrated by:

• publications, 
• research grant acquisition, 
• engagement and socio-economic impact, and
• teaching and leadership experience.

The Department holds an Athena Swan Silver award and is committed to Lancaster University’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy and Widening Participation. We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups and seek to provide a work environment that supports the individual needs of each employee and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Applicants are encouraged to detail any career breaks or significant periods of leave (e.g., for caring responsibilities) in their CV. Our early career lecturers have reduced teaching and administrative allocations and experience success in funding acquisition, teaching awards, and career progression. 

Informal enquiries about this post are welcome and should be addressed to either the Head of Department, Prof Gert Westermann (email: psychology.hod@lancaster.ac.uk) or the Developmental Psychology group lead, Dr Kate Messenger (email: k.messenger@lancaster.ac.uk).

Applications should be accompanied by a cover letter (no more than 2 pages), a full CV, and a clear outline (no more than 2 pages) of the programme of research you would undertake should you be appointed. 

Applications must be made via the online portal; applications by email will not be accepted.  

Interviews for the position are currently expected to take place during late summer 2026, with a start date in December 2026.

For more information on this post and the Lancaster University Psychology Department and to apply please see https://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=0680-26-R 

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £47,389 to £56,535 (Full-time indefinite)

The UK Student Recruitment team, based within the University’s External Relations division, is responsible for attracting and encouraging applications to Lancaster University from across the UK for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

The team are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated graduate for the role of Student Recruitment Assistant. Working as part of our established and friendly UK student recruitment team you will support activities promoting the University and higher education to prospective students, across the UK.

You will attend school and college careers events, deliver talks and presentations and represent the university at larger higher education exhibitions across the country, travelling individually and on occasions with colleagues or student ambassadors. 

You will be confident communicating with a variety of audiences on the UK higher education system and the benefits of studying at Lancaster. The role will also involve administrative and project-based work supporting the day-to-day operation of the UK student recruitment team.

Please note, this role will require, throughout certain times of the year, periods of travel around the UK attending events; working outside office hours and working occasional weekends. 

The role is an exciting first step in a career in student recruitment and higher education. You will be expected to work a minimum of 2 days a week from our Lancaster campus, though flexible arrangements may be considered. The role is offered on a blended work schedule with both on-campus and home working and on a fixed term basis until March 2027.

We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic people for this role in order to increase our staff diversity in this part of the University.

This role requires an enhanced DBS/enhanced DBS with barred list check. Please note we will therefore be asking you to complete an enhanced DBS with barred list as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Informal enquiries for this role can be made to the UK Student Recruitment Team at:

schools@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 21 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £26,093 (Full-Time/Fixed-Term)

The Department of Psychology at Lancaster University (http://www.psych.lancs.ac.uk) is currently seeking to recruit a Lecturer in Psychology in the area of Social Psychology/ Behavioural Science to join our thriving Social Processes research group. The group explores the role of Trust, Identity, Morality and Ethics in a range of key societal challenges — from policing in the digital age and deepfake detection, to bystander behaviour and human-animal interaction. Members play leading roles in major UKRI-funded networks including NABS+, SPRITE+, L-PACE and PHAIR.

Candidates should be able to draw on both traditional and novel digital data sources to understand real-world behaviour and be comfortable moving between rigorous quantitative approaches (e.g., experimental design, digital/behavioural data analysis) and qualitative methods (e.g., discourse, conversation analysis, ethnography). 

You will contribute to our research-led teaching, including our distinctive MSc in Psychology and Behavioural Analytics (https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/postgraduate-courses/psychology-and-behavioural-analytics-msc/2026/), which equips students to integrate psychological insight with digital data — covering identity, decision-making, behaviour change, behavioural data ethics, and placement-based dissertations with partners including policing organisations, charities and NGO’s.

All applicants must have a track record of research and teaching excellence, commensurate with stage of career, demonstrated by:

• publications, 
• research grant acquisition, 
• engagement and socio-economic impact, and
• teaching and leadership experience.

The Department holds an Athena Swan Silver award and is committed to Lancaster University’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy and Widening Participation. We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups and seek to provide a work environment that supports the individual needs of each employee and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Applicants are encouraged to detail any career breaks or significant periods of leave (e.g., for caring responsibilities) in their CV. Our early career lecturers have reduced teaching and administrative allocations and experience success in funding acquisition, teaching awards, and career progression. 

Informal enquiries about this post are welcome and should be addressed to either the Head of Department, Prof Gert Westermann (email: psychology.hod@lancaster.ac.uk) or the Social Psychology group lead, Prof. Mark Levine (mark.levine@lancaster.ac.uk)  

Applications should be accompanied by a cover letter (no more than 2 pages), a full CV, and a clear outline (no more than 2 pages) of the programme of research you would undertake should you be appointed. 

Applications must be made via the online portal; applications by email will not be accepted.  

Interviews for the position are currently expected to take place during late summer 2026, with a start date in December 2026.

For more information on this post and the Lancaster University Psychology Department and to apply please see https://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=0680-26-R 

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £47,389 to £56,535 (Full-time indefinite)

Information System Services (ISS) is looking for a Digital Learning Facilitator to join our Digital Learning Team. The team provides advice and guidance to staff on a range of digital technologies used in teaching and learning across the University. 

Closing Date: 16 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 (Full-Time/Secondment Opportunity)

The Careers Widening Participation Team within the Careers and Employability Service at Lancaster University is looking to appoint a friendly and organised individual as our GROW Your Future Community Assistant to join the Student Engagement Team. 

Closing Date: 26 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 (Full-time indefinite)

You will work with the co-directors of the Medical Ethics and Law Teaching Theme at Lancaster Medical School to develop and deliver high quality and innovative teaching and assessment in medical law as part of both the undergraduate medical programme and the PhD in Medical Ethics and Law programme. You will work closely and flexibly as a team with members of the Medical Ethics and Law theme. This will also involve providing administrative support where necessary for the theme, attending key committee meetings, boards and admissions activities. 

You will also contribute more generally to teaching, learning and assessment across the portfolio of provision in LMS according to their experience, for example by supervising student projects.

You will grow their teaching activity in line with requirements by the GMC and the needs of the Medical Ethics and Law Theme as set out by the Co-Directors Dr John Appleby and Dr Faye Tucker. You will be tasked with ensuring that the medical law offering in the medical degree remains innovative and of the highest quality. You must be able to adapt their teaching practices, strategies and materials to the dynamic and ever changing needs of the medical ethics and law teaching at the medical school.

The Faculty strategy has teaching collaborations as a priority, and you will have the opportunity to develop and contribute to teaching, learning and assessment in collaboration with clinical and academic colleagues with a very wide range of expertise.

Lancaster Medical School is based on the Lancaster University campus in the recently built Health Innovation One building.

The Faculty provides an environment that strongly supports the individual needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance. We are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis, as well as the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr John Appleby (j.appleby@lancaster.ac.uk).

This post is available immediately and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching during the 2026/27 academic year.

General information: http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lms/,  http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/,  http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/. 

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for this post, including working week, flexible start/finish times or condensed hours.

Closing Date: 07 Sep 2026

Department: Teaching-Only

Salary: £48,822 to £56,535 (Part-Time/Indefinite)

Criminology, School of Social Sciences, Lancaster University (Full-time, indefinite post) 

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £46,049 (Full-Time/Indefinite)

The project you will be working on will be investigating developmental trajectories for primary school children's engagement with video games, microtransactions, and loot boxes. 92% of UK children aged 5-11 years play video games and one-in-three purchase in-game items, spending £26 per month on average. In-game purchases (“microtransactions”) involve exchanging currency for specific virtual items or the opportunity to open enticing digital containers offering randomised rewards (“loot boxes”). Coercive pressure is exerted on children to engage with microtransactions through time-limited availability, rarity, and social desirability of virtual items. Crucially, loot boxes share psychological and mechanistic similarities with gambling, and are concurrently linked with mental health difficulties in adolescents. The risks posed by loot boxes may be particularly great for neurodivergent children, including those with ADHD and autism, who often spend more time playing video games than neurotypical peers.

Research has yet to determine how engagement with loot boxes develops, how they impact on children's broader psychological development, or who is most vulnerable. Generating this knowledge is vital to safeguard children and promote digital literacy for families navigating increasingly commercialised gaming environments.

Developed in partnership with the charities YGam, Internet Matters, and ADHD UK, our project will address four critical objectives:

1. Establish developmental trajectories and predictors for engagement with video games and loot boxes in primary school children, including those with ADHD and autism.
2. Determine how children’s engagement with video games and loot boxes impacts on their long-term wellbeing, including mental and physical health, risk taking, and gambling vulnerability.
3. Examine whether caregivers’ engagement with video games and loot boxes longitudinally predicts similar behaviours in their children.
4. Understand the factors driving children’s valuation of in-game items (avatar skins) and their motivations for opening loot boxes.

This project will significantly advance how children’s engagement with video games and microtransactions are conceptualised and studied within the family system. Our results will determine developmental pathways and implications associated with children’s and caregivers’ gaming, providing a vital foundation for much-needed evidence-based interventions and policy recommendations. Collaboration with our partner organisations will guarantee community and stakeholder engagement throughout the project, and ensure impact through digital dissemination of key findings, development of online resources for families and educators, policy action briefings, and knowledge-exchange events.

ABOUT YOU

You will:

• Have conducted high quality doctoral research involving neurotypical and neurodivergent children, as evidenced by a publication track record that is appropriate for their career stage. 
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a proven ability to manage research projects effectively.
• Have an excellent understanding of ethics and data protection regulations in relation to research activity involving children.
• Have a proven ability to analyse complex statistical associations in behavioural data (e.g. via mixed-effects modelling). 
• Have experience of engaging in Open Science practices, including pre-registering research and data sharing.
• Have experience of disseminating research to non-academic audiences and stakeholders.

THE BENEFITS OF THE ROLE

• Generous holiday leave - 25 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus University closure days and bank holidays.
• Access to employee pension scheme, and annual flexible benefits scheme.
• We are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the Faculty, and supporting family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis. The Department holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in Higher Education and research.  
• For more information about the benefits of working at Lancaster University, including support for relocation from overseas, see Jobs - Lancaster University 

The Psychology Department is a busy teaching and research active Department.  It is home to a friendly group of around 40 Academic staff, with teams of Research and Professional Services and Technical staff.   The Department supports a large cohort of Undergraduate students; a thriving group of Masters and Postgraduate research students; and a wide range of research projects including several cross-institution grants. 

Further information about the Department is available at: http://www.psych.lancs.ac.uk

Please upload a cover letter with your application.

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups, and for this full-time post, we expect a start date of 11^th January 2027. 

Closing Date: 16 Aug 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full time, indefinite with end date)

 ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communications skills & have a publication record in a field related to the project. 
• Be a psychologist or from a related discipline
• Have experience of conducting research with the relevant communities involved in the project
• Be able to demonstrate competence in data management and analysis. 

THE BENEFITS OF THE ROLE

• Generous holiday leave - 25 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus University closure days and bank holidays.
• Access to employee pension scheme, and annual flexible benefits scheme.
• We are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the Faculty, and supporting family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis. The Department holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in Higher Education and research.  
• For more information about the benefits of working at Lancaster University, including support for relocation from overseas, see Jobs - Lancaster University 

The Psychology Department is a busy teaching and research active Department.  It is home to a friendly group of around 40 Academic staff, with teams of Research and Professional Services and Technical staff.  The Department supports a large cohort of Undergraduate students; a thriving group of Masters and Postgraduate research students; and a wide range of research projects including several cross-institution grants. 

Further information about the Department is available at: http://www.psych.lancs.ac.uk

Please upload a cover letter with your application.

 We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups, and for this 0.5FT post, we expect a start date by mid August 2026. 

 This role is subject to funding, which is currently only available until December 31^st 2026. 

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to Dr Lara Warmelink, Senior lecturer, l.warmelink@lancaster.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 09 Aug 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 Part time, Indefinite with end date

Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) is a quadruple-accredited, world-ranked management school, ranked 10th in the 2026 Complete University Guide. At the heart of the student experience is our innovative LUMS Careers team, which has a significant impact on the career development and employability of our students.  An exciting opportunity has arisen to join this team as Employability and Events Coordinator.

The overall function of this position is to take the lead on the planning, organisation, and delivery of a growing portfolio of extra-curricular and in-curriculum events, and employability initiatives, designed to enhance the graduate outcomes of both domestic and international students. This includes careers fairs, networking evenings, presentations, employer spotlight sessions, skills workshops, student visits to external events, careers workshops, employer interviews and panel activity. Support for placement year-related activities will be an important part of this role.

You will support the development of mutually beneficial relationships with employers and alumni, work collaboratively with key internal stakeholders, and help ensure that all LUMS Careers events and employability initiatives align with student aspirations. 

The ability to work collaboratively online and in person, and to support students on campus and online is critical to the success of this role. With excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to work effectively with students, you will be a crucial part of our award-winning team. 

We are in a beautiful part of Northwest England with great facilities and a warm and welcoming community.  We offer a pension scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, excellent training and development opportunities, flexible benefits, an employee assistance programme, and flexible hybrid working options.

If you share our commitment to excellent service and enjoy working in a fast-paced and friendly environment, we would love to hear from you.

This is fixed term post until July 31, 2027.

If you would like to discuss the role informally or have any questions, please contact Noeleen Hammond Jones, Deputy Head of LUMS Careers (Work Related Learning), n.hammondjones@lancaster.ac.uk or Rory Daly, Head of LUMS Careers r.daly@lancaster.ac.uk 

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

Closing Date: 17 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 full time, fixed term

Working within a small team, the role is varied and will work closely with a wide range of colleagues in the Confucius Institute, the School of Global Affairs, the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences and across the University, as well as with students and external stakeholders. 

The successful candidate will have experience of working in an administrative role with an emphasis on cross-cultural communications. They should have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to work on their own initiative and to prioritise tasks. The person must be willing to work flexibly as the role will require occasional weekend or evening work. 

This is part-time (0.4FTE), fixed term role to 31 July 2027. 

For more information about the Confucius Institute see www.lancaster.ac.uk/confucius-institute. 

Closing Date: 12 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £26,093 (Part-Time/Fixed-Term)

Closing Date: 09 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Technical

Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 (Full-Time/Indefinite)

The project requires Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in optoelectronic devices and photonic integration. Experiences on semiconductor frequency-comb lasers, III-V compound device processing, semiconductors epitaxy, and optics are favourable.

Appointment as a Research Associate is dependent on having a PhD, including those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD (in which case appointment will initially be made at research assistant - Grade 5, and amended to research associate - Grade 6, when the PhD is awarded).

The position is available from 1 Nov 2026.

Fixed-term: The fund for this post is available for 36 months in the first instance.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. We particularly encourage women and/or candidates from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background to apply for this vacancy.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Informal enquiries can be addressed to Dr Qiandong Zhuang (q.zhuang@lancaster.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 30 Aug 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 (Full-Time/Indefinite with End Date)

You will be working and based at Lancaster University and will regularly engage with the Atmospheric Dispersion and Air Quality (ADAQ) group at the Met Office, home to the London Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre. The work is highly collaborative with team members working across ADAQ and Lancaster University working towards developing operational capability. Candidates without a background in volcanology are strongly encouraged to apply, we are looking for a candidate with a background in statistics, applied mathematics, and/or computational science. This position is funded by EPSRC, the Met Office, and Lancaster University.

Lancaster University is a research-intensive university, ranked in the top 1% of universities globally, and in the top 10 in the UK. It is located on a beautiful campus in the North-West of England close to the Lake District National Park. The Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) is a large and multidisciplinary department, tackling grand environmental challenges.

LEC offers a highly collegial and stimulating environment for career development based on departmental values and embedded Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) considerations and actions. We are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis as well as the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research. Furthermore, we are active and progressive around sustainability, wellbeing, and decolonising agendas.

This post is available for immediate start, and the initial contract duration will be 2 years, however, extensions are possible subject to funding.

What to include in each document of your application:

Cover Letter: Please discuss why you are interested specifically in this position, and how it fits with your career goals. Please also describe any skills you have developed that are relevant to this post and your start date availability.

CV: Please include a 2-page CV.

Supporting Statements: Please provide a statement for each Personal Specification point that is listed as being scored via “Supporting Statements”. This should include examples that provide evidence of your experience and expertise. Aim for one paragraph per criteria (~50-200 words).

Referees: Contact information for referees.

Informal inquiries are welcome and may be directed to Dr. Thomas Jones: thomas.jones@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 17 Aug 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 (Full time, indefinite with end date)

Reporting to the Academic Registrar and joining the Student and Education Services Leadership Team, you will have demonstrable experience of leading and developing a diverse team, refining services and evolving practices while responding at pace to a diverse range of operational challenges and compliance demands.

Highly emotionally intelligent, with significant recent experience of delivering improvements to service, you will build positive, collaborative relationships with senior staff across the University and its partner campuses in the UK and overseas.

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £59,966 to £67,468 (Full-time indefinite)

We are looking for a Research Technician to support our research studies exploring how a ubiquitin ligase contributes to DNA replication stress repair. The position is funded by an Academy of Medical Sciences grant awarded to Dr Panagiotis Kotsantis and is available for 24 months (full-time at 1.0 FTE).

This role involves supporting studies in DNA replication stress response signalling, including:

• Generate and characterise engineered cell lines with inducible gene expression/depletion, or genetic modifications.
• Investigate DNA replication stress response using molecular and cell biology approaches, including immunofluorescence microscopy, immunoblotting and DNA fibres.
• Examine protein localisation at sites of DNA replication and DNA damage using advanced imaging and proteomic techniques.
• Characterise protein–protein and protein-DNA interactions through biochemical assays, (immunoprecipitation, PLA).
• Identify and characterise substrates of a target protein using mass spectrometry-based proteomics.

Role responsibilities
 

You will be responsible for:

• Preparing and conducting experiments including engineered cell line generation, DNA damage response analysis, protein interaction and localisation studies, and proteomic identification of molecular interaction networks.
• Data acquisition/management, and contributing to analysis and reporting.
• Supporting day-to-day lab operations, including equipment maintenance, ordering supplies, record keeping, and assisting with regulatory documentation.
• Providing technical training to students and other lab members.

About you

We are keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedicine, biomedical sciences, biochemistry or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting biomedical related studies, including mammalian cell culture, immunoblotting, immunofluorescence, DNA cloning, molecular biology techniques and data analysis (GraphPad-Prism, ImageJ).
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, including inventory management, maintaining accurate records, and report writing.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and technical troubleshooting, with the confidence to take initiative and work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Experience with the DNA fibre assay is desirable but not essential. Training will be provided.

About us

You will join the Genome Stability and DNA Repair Lab, led by Dr. Panagiotis Kotsantis in the Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences (BLS). This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across diverse research methods and environments.

BLS is part of the Faculty of Health and Medicine and is a vibrant and interdisciplinary research environment focused on human health and disease. It offers state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative, inclusive culture that supports both independent and team-based research, while promoting work-life balance and individual support. Find out more here: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/biomedical-and-life-sciences/ 

The Faculty has held a Silver Athena SWAN award since 2014 recognising its commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education and research.

Eligibility: This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Panagiotis Kotsantis (p.kotsantis@lancaster.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 09 Aug 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 (Full time, indefinite with end date)

As an Application Security Engineer, you will play a central role in strengthening the security of applications and integrations used across the University by embedding security into how software is designed, built, and operated. You will work closely with development, platform, and delivery teams across a diverse range of technologies and environments. Because of this, you will draw on real world experience to understand how applications are developed and used in practice, helping teams improve security in ways that are pragmatic, proportionate, and sustainable. 

You will be responsible for identifying and reducing security risk across the full application lifecycle, covering both long running production services and newly developed solutions. This includes defining and maintaining application security standards, advising on secure design and architecture, and supporting the effective use of security tooling and processes. The role spans a broad application landscape including web and mobile applications, APIs, and microservices, and applies DevSecOps principles to ensure security is considered early and consistently.

A key focus of the role is supporting the University’s cloud enablement programme. You will help ensure that cloud-based architectures, services, and deployments are designed and implemented securely, while recognising the realities of operating live services and the need to balance security, usability, and delivery.

The successful candidate will bring a pragmatic, experience led approach to application security. You will be comfortable working in complex and evolving environments, constructively challenging existing approaches and helping teams improve security through sound judgement rather than prescriptive theory. Strong communication skills are essential, as the role involves influencing and advising technical teams and stakeholders across the organisation.

This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible and lasting impact on the University’s security posture while working collaboratively within a supportive and forward-looking technology environment.

The role is primarily based on the Lancaster University Bailrigg campus, with flexible hybrid working options to support a positive work-life balance. This role has an expectation of at least 2 days a week in the office.

If interested, apply now and submit your CV alongside an optional Coversheet up to a maximum of two A4 pages.

Closing Date: 09 Aug 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £48,822 to £56,535 (Full-time indefinite)

0.6 FTE Fixed term with an end date of 31st July 2027. Secondment opportunities will be considered for this role.

Lancaster Medical School is looking to appoint an Undergraduate Assistant to join the professional services team.

You will provide administrative support for the undergraduate medical degree programme, supporting a range of activities across the Department.  

Excellent administrative and organisational skills and experience of using Microsoft Office packages are essential, as is the ability to work flexibly as part of a rapidly expanding department. 

A proven team player and confident communicator, you will be committed to integrating into a busy office environment, working closely with a wide range of colleagues.

Experience of working in a higher education environment is not essential; we will support you to settle in and excel in the role. 

 About you

To be a suitable candidate for this position you will have: 

• Organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail when handling information and data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new systems.
• A curious mindset and commitment to personal and team development.
• A flexible, team-oriented approach.

 Lancaster Medical School. 

As Undergraduate Assistant, you will be part of Lancaster Medical School, within the Faculty of Health and Medicine at Lancaster University. Based in the cutting-edge Health Innovation One building, the Medical School combines world-class teaching and research with close collaboration across healthcare, academia, and industry.
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Why work with us

Lancaster University’s Bailrigg campus offers a vibrant work environment surrounded by green parkland. Facilities include a sports centre, shops, cafes, a multi-faith centre, pre-school, post office, and library. Staff can join clubs and networks, and the University promotes a healthy work-life balance with strong employee support.

 We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Generous employer pension scheme
• 39 days off annually, including University closure days and bank holidays
• Family-friendly policies for those with parental or caring responsibilities
• Flexible benefits tailored to your needs, some with tax savings

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 We’re committed to making positive economic, cultural, societal, and environmental change. If you want to be part of that, we’d love to hear from you.

Contract and Contact

This post is fixed term, part-time with a hybrid work pattern (1 day on campus), or fully on-campus if preferred. We’re happy to discuss flexible working.

For more about joining our team or an informal chat, contact LMS UG Programmes lmsugprogrammes@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 09 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £26,093 (Part-Time/Fixed Term)

Are you passionate about supporting students with social communication challenges and looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact?

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Student Wellbeing Services team at Lancaster University as a Wellbeing Mentor. We are recruiting for 3 posts. In this role, you will focus on supporting students with ADHD, Autism, and Asperger’s Syndrome to develop practical skills to support their transition into university life, during their studies, and preparing for future study or employment. You’ll meet students one-to-one, and lead group work, to provide practical strategies, emotional support, and tailored guidance that reduces barriers to learning and promotes independence.

Purpose of the Role:

You will provide specialist mentoring skills and advice to students with social communication difficulties, enabling them to succeed at Lancaster. Your contributions will help students manage daily life, workload, and foster inclusion within the university community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Students in Transition:
  • Assist students pre-arrival and encourage participation in the ‘Preparing for Lancaster’ programme.
• Mentoring and Guidance:
  • Conduct structured mentoring sessions, both one-on-one and in groups, focusing on academic skills and independence.
• Develop Practical Skills:
  • Help students with prioritisation, time management, and stress management techniques to cope with anxiety.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Work with colleagues within Student Wellbeing Services to implement reasonable adjustments for students.
• Evaluate and Improve Services:
  • Maintain accurate records of student engagement and seek feedback for continuous service evaluation.
• Community Building:
  • Facilitate students' integration and belonging within the university community.

Person Specification:

How to Apply:

To apply for this role, please submit your application. For informal queries, please contact Michou Burckett St Laurent, Head of Student Support and Wellbeing at m.burckettstlaurent@lancaster.ac.uk.

Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all students at Lancaster University!

Closing Date: 07 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 (Full-Time/Indefinite)

Is this the job for you?

Are you passionate about giving children the very best start in life?

Are you an experienced Early Years professional ready to lead, motivate, and develop a team to deliver outstanding practice?

Do you thrive in a creative, dynamic environment where imagination, play, and learning go hand in hand?

Do you want a career where you can make a real difference every single day while developing others around you?

If the answer is yes, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated Early Years Room Leader who holds a full and relevant Level 3 (or above) Childcare qualification plus a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in Early Years  to join our amazing team.

About Us

At Lancaster University Pre-School Centre, we care for around 200 children aged 3 months to 5 years, providing a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment where children can learn, explore, and grow.

We’re open for 50 weeks of the year (closed at Easter, Christmas, and on Bank Holidays), and we’re looking to appoint into a Full time 36.5 hours per week vacancy.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Room Leader and key member of our dedicated and friendly team, you will take a leadership and supervisory role in ensuring high-quality care and education within your designated room

You will :

• Lead and manage the day-to-day organisation and operation of one of our rooms, ensuring high standards of care, learning, and safeguarding are consistently achieved.

• Provide line management, supervision, coaching, and mentoring to Early Years Practitioners, students, and apprentices, supporting their professional development and performance.

• Act as a role model for best practice, supporting staff to deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and interactions in line with EYFS requirements and centre policies.

• Take responsibility for planning, implementing, and evaluating a high-quality curriculum that meets the individual needs of all children.

• Monitor children’s progress, ensuring accurate observations and  assessments , ensuring accuracy, consistency, and progression in children’s development.

• Lead on maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment, ensuring safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare standards are embedded in daily practice.

• Work collaboratively within the senior team to support the continuous improvement of practice, contribute to self-evaluation processes, and implement development plans.

• Build and maintain strong, professional partnerships with families, acting as a senior point of contact for your room and supporting positive outcomes for children.

• Support the operational running of the centre, including contributing to staff deployment, ratio management, and daily room organisation.

Every day will bring opportunities to lead by example, inspire your team, and support children to thrive.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

✔ Qualified with a full and relevant Level 3 (or above) childcare qualification: check your qualification here: https://www.gov.uk/check-early-years-qualification

✔ A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in working within an Early Years setting, with demonstrable experience supporting or supervising staff.

✔ Confident in leading practice, making professional judgments, and supporting quality improvement.

✔ Knowledgeable about the Early Years statutory framework,  safeguarding responsibilities, and inclusive practice.

✔ An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

✔ Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities within a busy childcare environment.

✔ Committed to continuous professional development for both themselves and their team.

✔ A positive, flexible team player who leads by example.

Why work with us?

• We’re proud of our exceptional team and the positive difference we make every day.

• Fantastic facilities – see for yourself: https://youtu.be/81Aw-nL95qo

• Beautiful campus location – set in green parkland with shops, cafes, a sports centre, and even a post office on-site.

• Supportive community – from staff networks to clubs and groups, there are endless ways to connect.

• Healthy work-life balance – Lancaster University is committed to supporting staff wellbeing.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our dedicated team and help shape the future for the next generation.

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Other

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 (Full time, indefinite)

Are you passionate about working in Early Years  and providing quality early years education for the next generation? Do you want to do a job that makes a real difference? Do you want to grow your career and thrive in a dynamic creative work environment where imagination and energy are at the forefront of everything we do?

 We are seeking applicants for Early Years Practitioners roles. Full Time (36.5 hours ) and Part-Time hours available for candidates who already hold a Level 3 , full and relevant Childcare qualification. 

We want great people to work with our children and their families.

 What you’ll be doing

The Pre-School Centre is open approximately 50 weeks of the year with closures at Easter, Christmas, and all Bank Holidays.

 As an Early Years Practitioner or Support Assistant at Lancaster University, you’ll be an essential part of a fun and dynamic team that fosters a stimulating and safe environment for children to explore, learn, and grow. You'll engage with children through a wide range of valuable learning activities, turning everyday moments into learning adventures. 

 About you

To be a great fit for our Pre School team you will need:

• great customer service skills
• to be reliable and hard-working
• a willingness to learn new job-based skills
• a team-orientated and flexible approach.

 Why work with us

Our Pre-School Centre is awarded Outstanding by Ofsted. Our exceptional teamwork makes real positive change for our children, staff and the environment. We want you to be part of that team! Take a look at the facilities here: https://youtu.be/81Aw-nL95qo 

 Lancaster University’s main Bailrigg campus is a lovely place to work, combining a busy urban atmosphere while surrounded by green parkland and beautiful seasonal landscaping. We have lots of facilities on-site such as: a sports centre, shops, cafes, a multi-faith centre, a post office, and a fantastic library. There are numerous clubs, groups, and networks you can join to make friends with like-minded people. Lancaster University provides an environment that strongly supports the needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

 We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including: 

• competitive salary with annual reviews 
• generous employer pension scheme
• 39 days off a year which includes University closure days at Easter and Christmas and bank holidays 
• a family-friendly approach to those with parental or caring responsibilities
• additional flexible benefits to suit your needs and interests, some with tax-savings.

Find out about more of our employee benefits on our website - https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs 

Want to find out more about joining our award-winning  Pre-School team and have an informal chat about the role? Please contact the Pre-School Centre  pscentre@lancaster.ac.uk 

 Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University, including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace. 

The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues. 

We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability, or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity. 

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Other

Salary: £26,093 Part time, Indefinite

Why work with us
Lancaster University’s beautiful campus makes it a lovely place to work, combining a busy urban atmosphere while surrounded by green parkland and seasonal landscaping. We have lots of facilities on-site such as: a sports centre, shops, cafes, a multi-faith centre, pre-school, a post office and a fantastic library. There are numerous clubs, groups, and networks you can join to make friends with like-minded people. Lancaster University provides an environment that strongly supports the needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

You will be part of our Estates Operations Facilities, the largest division within the University. Facilities have won numerous sector and professional association awards – the most recent being the Gold Standard Award at the Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE) Awards 2024. This recognised how our exceptional teamwork made real positive change for our students, staff, and the campus environment.

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 plus market supplement to a maximum of £35,199. 

Working hours: Monday-Wednesday 0800 –1630; Thursday 0800 – 1600; Friday 0800 – 1300 plus weekend rota and rota for call out duties  

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including:
  - Competitive salary
  - Generous employer pension scheme
  - Including University closure days at Easter and Christmas and bank holidays a total of 39 days is allocated.
  - A family-friendly approach to those with parental or caring responsibilities 39 days
  - Additional flexible benefits to suit your needs and interests, some with tax-savings.

- We provide top of the range tools, PPE, and work wear.

 Visit our employee benefits on our website - https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs 

Is this the job for you? 

Are you looking for a job which offers you: 

• a varied workload 
• the ability to work independently 
• no need to travel long distances between jobs 
• the benefits of being part of a great, friendly team 

Find out about more of our employee benefits on our website - https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs  

This post is offered on a full-time, indefinite basis. This post operates on a shift work pattern. 

To find out more about joining our award-winning Facilities team and an informal chat about the role, please contact Ian Watson (i.watson@lancaster.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 06 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Manual

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 (Full-Time/Indefinite)
Plus market supplement to a maximum of £35,199

You will be part of our Estates Operations Facilities, the largest division within the University. Facilities have won numerous sector and professional association awards – the most recent being the Gold Standard Award at the Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE) Awards 2024. This recognised how our exceptional teamwork made real positive change for our students, staff, and the campus environment. This role will be a member of our Facilities Maintenance team which currently has 41 members.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including:
• Competitive salary
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Including University closure days at Easter and Christmas and bank holidays a total of 39 days is allocated.
• A family-friendly approach to those with parental or caring responsibilities 39 days
• Additional flexible benefits to suit your needs and interests, some with tax-savings.
• We provide top of the range tools, PPE, and work wear.

Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University, including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace.

Visit our employee benefits on our website - https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs
 

Is this the job for you?

Are you looking for a job which offers you:

• a varied workload
• the ability to work independently
• no need to travel long distances between jobs
• the benefits of being part of a great, friendly team

Working hours: Monday-Wednesday 0800 –1630; Thursday 0800 – 1600; Friday 0800 – 1300 plus weekend rota and rota for call out duties  

Closing Date: 30 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Manual

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 Full-Time/Indefinite
plus market supplement to a maximum of £35,199

We seek to appoint 1 full-time post-doctoral research associate (starting Summer 2026) to complete a team of 4 researchers who are exploring novel concepts for security controls and assurance in converged and ultra-large scale infrastructures.

The successful candidate for this role will develop new techniques for orchestrating security controls in dynamic and complex systems undergoing frequent changes to their function and security requirements. This work will involve researching how to introduce interactions between security controls to achieve security goals and exploring the trade-offs of doing so. We seek to appoint a researcher who has either experience in abstract modelling of distributed systems or practical experience deploying and experimenting with security controls.

As a Programme Grant there is considerable flexibility in this research agenda. This allows the right candidate to have a significant ability to direct their research activities. This is a great opportunity for an individual to build their research career.

Key duties of this post include:

• Conducting original research to orchestrate security in future complex distributed systems.
• Developing high quality and impactful publications.
• Collaborating with academic, industry partners and other EPSRC projects.

 The successful candidate will have a PhD in Computer Science or equivalent with experience in cyber security or distributed systems.

The School of Computing and Communications at Lancaster University offers a highly inclusive and stimulating environment for career development, and you will be exposed to a range of further opportunities over the course of this post. We are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies, as well as the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research.

You will join us on an indefinite contract; however, the role remains contingent on external funding, which for these roles initially ends after 24 months (with the possibility to extend further).

The candidates will be working under the direct supervision of Prof. Neeraj Suri (neeraj.suri@lancaster.ac.uk)  and Dr. Matthew Bradbury (m.s.bradbury@lancaster.ac.uk). We welcome enquires prior to the submission of an application!

Closing Date: 01 Sep 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £39,355 to £45,413 (Full time, indefinite with end date)