Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience

Applications are invited for the post of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in teaching and research in the Division of Neuroscience. Candidates should have a track record relevant to the level of post applied for. Candidates will have interests and experience in discovery research on normal brain function, neurological disorders, neurodegenerative disease and/or mental health. Successful candidates will join a division with strengths in Sensory & Motor Systems, Circadian biology, Brain Disorders and Neuroinflammation. This post is related but in addition to the Lecturer in Neuroscience post also advertised at this time. The division has numerous established clinical collaborations and a close relationship with the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre (GJBRC) facilitating translational research opportunities in stroke, brain tumours, Parkinson’s, vascular dementia, and epilepsy, making for a dynamic and translational research environment. The Division also uses a variety of model systems and has access to state-of-the-art core facilities. The successful candidate will also have access to human tissue via the Manchester Brain Bank and through collaborations with the GJBRC.

The purpose of this post is to undertake high quality research and excellent teaching. The successful applicant will have a track record of publishing high quality outputs. The ability to enhance teaching activities within our UG/PG programmes will also be expected.

The School/Department is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School/Department holds a Silver Award, which recognizes their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. All appointment will be made on merit. For further information, please visit:

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professors David Brough (Head of Division) and Stuart Allan (Division Research and GJBRC Lead)

Email: david.brough@manchester.ac.uk or stuart.allan@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support: jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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