University of Exeter
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
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About The Role
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
This EPSRC funded full-time/part-time post is available from 01.12.2026 on a fixed term basis till 30.11.2027. There are two positions available.
The starting salary will be from £43,482 per annum at 1 FTE on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.
We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.
Please note that there are two attachments to review for this role - make sure you review both attachments for full details of the job description and application process.
The Role
We are pleased to announce a call for an Engineering, Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC) Doctoral Prize funded by the EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership grant. The EPSRC Doctoral Prize Fellowship is a prestigious scheme aimed at retaining and recruiting the best doctoral researchers whose PhD studies were funded in part or entirely by the EPSRC. You are required to write a research-project proposal as part of the application process; proposals are welcomed in any area of research under the EPSRC remit.
The University of Exeter will fund up to two Fellowships for 12 months to support you, as an outstanding researcher, in further developing your research activities following completion of a PhD. This Fellowship is designed to be your first step towards an independent research career.
You Can Use The Fellowship To
- undertake significant new work;
- complete key publications resulting from your PhD;
- develop research networks; and
- facilitate knowledge transfer.
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We also encourage applications to this scheme where support will progress your independence and research outputs towards the next stages of the impact pipeline, for example: proof of concept projects, commercialisation, market validation, activities targeting policy, business, and the third sector.
Importantly, you are expected to also deliver outreach activities that can be funded from the scheme.
Please ensure you read the Job Description/Person Specification and attached Application Instructions (both listed as Job descriptions) for full details of this role and how to apply.
Advertising End Date: 18 Oct 2026
Further information
Before submitting an application you may wish to discuss the post further by contacting Professor Gavin Tabor or Professor Shaila Afroj, via email G.R.Tabor@exeter.ac.uk or s.afroj@exeter.ac.uk.
About Us
Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future
Join the University of Exeter, a top 200 Russel Group university (QS & THE World University Rankings 2025), excelling in teaching (triple Gold rating, TEF 2023) and leading groundbreaking research in the beautiful southwest of England.
We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 140 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.
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You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
What We Can Offer You
- Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
- Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
- An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;
- Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;
- A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy;
- A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon/Cornwall.
How We Can Help
If you are considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at hrhelpdesk@exeter.ac.uk. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.
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