Futures Fellowships

The University of Glasgow’s College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences (MVLS) is investing significantly in developing future academic leaders through the provision of up to 10 prestigious academic fellowships. These early career academic opportunities are available for those with ambition to become leaders in their chosen field and who have a demonstrable and emerging publication output.

Our vision for 2033 will build a College that is vibrant and impactful, through which our inventions, interventions, and innovations will shape the social, cultural, and economic prosperity.  We aim to be celebrated globally for our excellence and delivery under four ‘College Futures’.  

• Fundamentals of Life
• Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics
• Health Inequalities
• Planetary Health

Learn more about our College Futures: https://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvls/mvls2033/college-futures

To drive our vision forward, we’re looking to recruit 10 ‘Futures Fellows’ who will be hosted within our Schools and woven into the fabric of our four College Futures Themes.

Who we’re looking for

At the point of application, Fellows must have:

• A PhD and at least 3-years postdoctoral research experience.
• An emerging track record of high quality research publications.
• Research interests that align with at least one of our College Futures.

For more information on this exciting role and how to apply, visit our website: www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvls/mvls2033/recruitment/fellowships

How to apply

After clicking the link above, please download a copy of our application form, which can be found at the bottom of the ‘Job Details’  screen. Once you have completed the application form, click the 'Apply for job' button and upload a copy of the completed form under the 'Upload Application Form and CV' section of your application. You should also upload a copy of your CV which should be no more than 2-pages.

The closing date for applications is 23:45 on 25th August 2024.

Informal enquiries should be directed in the first instance to mvls-2033@glasgow.ac.uk

Next steps

Candidates who are successful in their initial application will be invited to liaise with colleagues within the host School to develop a research proposal and present to their School Community. It is expected that this will take place between 16th September – 19th November 2024.

Further information on key dates and the assessment process are available at the following page: www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvls/mvls2033/recruitment/fellowships