Lecturer/senior Lecturer in Behavioural Sciences - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Newcastle University

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Description

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.

- 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.

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
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 Behaviou r
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
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 citizen
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