The University of Manchester
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Health Workforce (Teaching & Research)
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Job Description: Behavioural Science for International Health Workforce Research
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join the Behavioural Science for International Health Workforce Group in the Division of Medical Education. We are looking for someone with a PhD in a relevant subject related to health workforce research, such as health psychology, implementation science, behavioural research, health professional education, or social sciences. The postholder will become a core member of the group, conducting their own programme of health workforce research related to division, school, and faculty priorities. The successful candidate will also contribute to MBChB, PGT, and CPD programmes.
Responsibilities
- Developing an overarching and collaborative research programme with component objectives, projects, and proposals to grow independent and internationally recognised research in the broad area of health workforce research, aligned with existing research interests in the Division/Faculty.
- Seeking external funding and ensuring dissemination of high-quality outputs.
- Designing and delivering teaching material covering a range of general and specific subject areas (e.g., ranging from 1st year undergraduate to specialised postgraduate material).
- Supervising students and contributing to assessment.
- Undertaking support and leadership roles as appropriate for the level of appointment.
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About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
Essential Criteria
- Hold a PhD in a relevant subject to health workforce research and behavioural science (e.g., health psychology, implementation science, behavioural sciences, health professional education, social sciences).
- Extensive and up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge in your subject area.
- A trajectory that places you or will place you in a competitive position to win external funding and publish high-impact outputs.
Desirable Criteria
- A successful track record of applying for external research funding.
- A proven track record of presentation at external conferences/workshops.
- Experience of international implementation or research projects.
- Experience of teaching in a professional or clinical environment.
- Successful mentorship of students/colleagues to produce high-quality health workforce research.
Benefits
- Generous employer contribution pension.
- 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure.
- Ride to work and EV car scheme available.
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Enquiries About The Role, Shortlisting And Interviews
Name: Professor Lucie Byrne-Davis
Email Address: lucie.byrne-davis@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries and administrative support: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
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This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
Planned Interview Date: 26th August 2026
Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.
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