Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Norwich Medical School & School of Health Sciences
Lecturer/Early Career Group Leader
Ref: ATR1720
Salary on appointment will be £48,822 per annum, with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum
Are you an ambitious early career researcher ready to launch your independent research group? We invite applications for a tenure-track Lecturer and Early Career Group Leader position within our Faculty, offered for an initial period of 3 years. Successful candidates will
be supported to apply for external fellowships during their appointment and
will benefit from structured career development aligned with agreed objectives
to enhance their prospects for fellowship success and long-term academic
progression. The role is open across three Research Departments: Metabolic Health, Public Health, and Mental Health and Social Care; there are three posts on offer, and depending on your discipline you will be based in either Norwich Medical School or School of Health Sciences.
You will benefit from:
- A collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment
- Access to cutting-edge data science technologies and expertise
- Strong links with the Norwich Research Park, including the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Quadram Institute, Earlham Institute, and John Innes Centre
We are looking for candidates who:
- Hold a PhD in a relevant field, with post-doctoral experience
- Experience of planning research, bringing it to publication and producing research with impact beyond academia
- Have a track record of innovative, impactful research in one or more of the research areas relevant to the School
- Are building an international and translational research network with the ability to undertake appropriate enterprise and engagement
- Demonstrate ability to provide academic leadership with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels
- Show evidence of successful applications for external fellowship/grant funding
These full-time posts are available on a fixed term basis for three years.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 28 November 2025
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