Lancaster University
Senior Research Associate - 0509-26
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Senior Research Associate
Lancaster Medical School
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full-Time/Indefinite with End Date)
Closing Date: Wednesday 01 July 2026
Interview Date: Friday 17 July 2026
Reference: 0509-26
Please note: this job is only available to current employees of Lancaster University
This is an opportunity for an experienced researcher to make a real contribution both to delivering Lancaster University’s contract with the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Research Support Service (RSS) and progressing their own research career, within the field of environmental sustainability in health and care.
Working with the RSS Sustainability Strategic Theme Lead and a small team of fellow researchers, the appointee will support researchers applying for research funding in the field of environmental sustainability in health and social care, as well as researchers looking to promote environmental sustainability in research delivery more broadly. This role will support staff development improving knowledge and skills across the RSS workforce in sustainability in health and social care research.
The RSS aim is to provide researchers, especially (but not exclusively) those applying for and in receipt of NIHR funding with free access to support and expertise. Lancaster is host to one of eight RSS Hubs delivering the national service and the NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Social Care, in partnership with the Universities of Liverpool and Manchester, and Manchester Metropolitan University.
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You will have a background in an area of relevance (e.g. environmental impact assessment, buildings / estates decarbonisation, energy efficiency), ideally experience in a variety of research methodologies and experience of working collaboratively with partners within and outside the academic setting. You will also have a track record of high-quality peer reviewed publications/grant income appropriate to your career stage.
Lancaster Medical School provides a friendly environment strongly supporting the individual needs of each employee and actively promotes a healthy work-life balance. The Faculty is committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies and has held a Silver Athena SWAN award since 2014 in recognition of its good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research.
The position is available for immediate start and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements including working week and days/hours worked, flexible start and finish times or condensed hours.
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The role is open to being undertaken remotely but there will be certain duties/responsibilities that require in-person presence at Lancaster University. The balance will be agreed with the successful candidate.
You will join us on an indefinite contract however the roles remain contingent on external funding which currently is due to end on 30th September 2028.
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