Researcher Developer

Fixed term contract for 2 years from start date

Interview date: To be confirmed

The University is recruiting a Researcher Developer as part of a significant investment into a new team to assist in the delivery of its responsibilities as a signatory to the Researcher Development Concordat. Working with colleagues in Research and Innovation Services, the post holder will provide innovative, impactful and flexible ways for all researchers to develop their skills, abilities and mindset to successfully achieve their aspirations. 

The postholder will have experience of working with postgraduate students, research supervisors and post-doctoral researchers. This will include working across discipline boundaries to provide excellent support to staff and researchers. This experience should be underpinned by an understanding of the UK researcher development context.

The role is offered for two years initially on a full time basis.

We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including Black and Ethnic Minorities, LGBTQ+, disabled and neurodivergent candidates. 

Informal enquiries about the role should be addressed to Dr Luke Postlethwaite, Research Development Manager (l.postlethwaite@bradford.ac.uk).

Confronting Inequality: Celebrating Diversity

At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.

In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.

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