Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Behavioural Sciences

Salary:

Lecturer Grade F: £38,474 to £43,155 per annum

Lecturer Grade G: £44,414 to £52,841 per annum

Senior Lecturer: £54,421 to £63,059 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 11 May 2023

The Role

The main purpose of this role within Population Health Sciences Institute (PHSI) is to lead and further develop research and teaching in behavioural sciences.

We are interested in applicants studying human behaviour from a diverse range of disciplinary and methodological backgrounds, including those who might not traditionally identify as behavioural scientists. You will be expected to collaborate with our cross-Faculty research themes, and to wider Faculty and University research structures. We particularly welcome applications from those working at the intersections of health- and social care-related policy and behaviour. You will also be expected to contribute to teaching and supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and positively contribute to the wider academic, scholarly, and professional requirements of the Institute and the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University. 

This is a full-time, open ended post.

Newcastle University Populations Health Sciences Institute is committed to supporting equality and diversity for all colleagues and students.  Applications for part time/flexible working and/or jobshare will be considered; please state your desired working arrangements in your application.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Emily Oliver (Emily.Oliver@newcastle.ac.uk)

For more details about research within the Newcastle University Populations Health Sciences Institute, please visit here.

Key Accountabilities

• To lead and further develop behavioural sciences research, collaborating across research themes and colleagues in PHSI
• To work independently and take a lead in developing and submitting research proposals to external funders; manage research, ensuring the projects are within budget, meet milestones and the deadlines for completion
• To demonstrate expertise and academic leadership with a view to supporting and developing academic researchers, collaborators, and postgraduate students in PHSI, including mentoring, and developing Early Career Researchers
• To create and maintain strong collaborative links with colleagues based in the Institute, Faculty, University, and external partners (national and international)
• To publish high quality research outputs and to present at national and international conferences
• To lead and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and assessment; supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and postgraduate research students
• To produce research and activities that leads to societal impact
• To carry out other management and administrative tasks within PHSI, the Faculty and the University as required by line manager and Institute Dean

Lecturer Level Appointment 

The Person (Essential) 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

• Demonstrable ability to publish high quality research outputs relating to behavioural sciences
• Track record of applying for and attracting external research funding
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a wide range of stakeholders (including academic and non-academic audiences)
• Expertise in the design and conduct of research including all aspects of research ethics, good research practice, and research governance
• Knowledge, ability, and expertise to lead and contribute to the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision
• Evidence of collaborative inter-disciplinary and cross-sector working and engagement with national or international research and policy networks or institutions
• Experience of leadership and citizenship roles commensurate with career stage and pathway

Desirable

• Experience of supervising and mentoring 

Attributes and Behaviour

• Role model of the University values and guiding principles
• Empathetic to the needs of colleagues and of a diverse student body
• Willingness and ability to engage in leadership roles within the Institute 
• Ability, and willingness, to work as part of a team and on own initiative

Qualifications

• PhD related to behavioural sciences (in any relevant discipline e.g., health sciences, psychology, health and social policy)
• Track record of academic excellence 

Desirable

• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or equivalent qualification for teaching in UK Higher Education 

Senior Lecturer Level Appointment 

The Person (Essential) 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

• Excellent track record of publishing high quality research outputs relating to behavioural sciences
• Track record of applying for and attracting external research funding appropriate for career stage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a wide range of stakeholders (including academic and non-academic audiences)
• Evidence of significant experience and expertise in the design and conduct of research including all aspects of research ethics, good research practice, and research governance
• Experience of designing, coordinating and leading modules or courses at undergraduate or postgraduate level, or for continual professional development
• Experience of supervising research projects at undergraduate and Masters level, and PhD/Prof Doc/MD supervision
• Experience of supervising and/or mentoring early career researchers
• Evidence of collaborative inter-disciplinary and cross-sector working and strong record of engagement with national or international research and policy networks or institutions to create research impact
• Experience of leadership and citizenship roles commensurate with career stage and pathway
• Experience of supervising and mentoring 
• Experience of external citizenship roles (e.g., on grant awarding bodies, committee service)

Attributes and Behaviour

• Role model of the University values and guiding principles
• Empathetic to the needs of colleagues and of a diverse student body
• Willingness and ability to engage in leadership roles within the Institute 
• Ability, and willingness, to work as part of a team and on own initiative

Qualifications

• PhD related to behavioural sciences (in any relevant discipline e.g., health sciences, psychology, health and social policy)
• Track record of academic excellence 

Desirable

• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) or equivalent qualification for teaching in UK Higher Education 

Newcastle is an inclusive global University community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.  As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive Global University which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society.  We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of race, sex, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, as well as being open to flexible working practices.

The University holds a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. The University is also a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

Requisition ID: 25214