Full job descriptionDirector of Research (Funding and Awards)Faculty of Science & TechnologyJob Details*Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
*Salary: £-1 Part Time, Fixed Term
*Closing Date: Monday 30 November 2026
*Interview Date: Monday 14 December 2026
*Please note: this job is only available to current employees of Lancaster University
The Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) is seeking to appoint a Director of Research (Funding and Awards) to provide leadership capacity across the Faculty’s research portfolio during the period of preparation for the REF submission in late 2028.
This is an important opportunity to play a leading role in enhancing the Faculty’s success in research applications and awards. Working closely with the Associate Dean for Research and colleagues across FST and Research and Enterprise Services, the postholder will help create the conditions for funding success: identifying and developing opportunities, supporting high-quality applications, encouraging ambitious interdisciplinary activity, and building research funding capability across the Faculty. The role will also contribute to a collaborative and supportive funding culture and help ensure colleagues are well positioned to pursue emerging opportunities.
The appointment offers a valuable opportunity for an academic colleague to gain Faculty-level leadership experience, work across a broad range of disciplines and research areas, and help shape and support activity that is central to the Faculty’s future research success.
The role is for a period of two years in the first instance, and the appointed candidate will be allocated a 40% workload allowance for the role. The Director will receive a non-superannuable allowance of £2,000 per annum which can be paid into their salary or a research account.
Before submitting an application, prospective applicants should obtain the consent of their Head of Department/School. We anticipate the role starting in January 2027.