Applications submitted during the previous recruitment campaign will not be reconsidered. Previous applicants may submit a new application if they can demonstrate additional relevant skills, experience, or achievements not included in their original application

All staff are responsible for upholding the University's Values, including contributing to an environment in which everyone is free from discrimination and harassment, and diverse voices and experiences are actively included.

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Power Electronics who will contribute to the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering’s academic mission through research, teaching, and academic citizenship. The successful applicant will be able to teach in core areas of Electronic and Electrical Engineering with a research focus at the frontier of power electronics and its integration with power systems. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in inverter-based resources (IBRs), the integration of IBRs into power systems, grid-forming and grid-following converter control, and the stability, dynamics, and control of power-electronics-dominated networks. This post will join a highly successful group carrying out research into renewable energy technologies which is contributing to the national and international activities for net zero. The successful candidate would join the Institute of Communication and Power Networks (ICaPNet).

This role offers the opportunity to develop and sustain a high quality, internationally recognised research programme aligned with the School’s strategic priorities, including active engagement in collaborative, interdisciplinary, and externally funded research.

You will deliver research informed teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, contributing to curriculum design, innovation, and enhancement. You will play a key role in fostering an inclusive, engaging, and high quality student experience, and will support the academic and professional development of students and early career researchers through effective supervision and mentoring.

In addition, you will contribute to the effective and collegial operation of the School through administrative and service activities, working collaboratively with colleagues and supporting the University’s commitment to excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. The role may also include teaching or academic engagement in support of the School’s transnational education activities, including overseas teaching for up to six weeks in an academic year.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Kevin Morris, Head of the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Email: K.Morris1@leeds.ac.uk

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.  

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit the Government’s page, Apply for the Global Talent visa.

Closing Date: 20 Nov 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £51,753 to £59,966 per annum

Are you an experienced and influential academic with the proven ability to carry out teaching and research in exercise physiology and related topics? Do you have an excellent research track record, proven success obtaining funding and the vision and drive to tackle new challenges? Are you passionate about delivering world leading research and an exceptional student experience?

As Associate Professor, you will carry out research, teaching and management within the school, faculty and university and contribute to academic leadership in the field of biomedical and sport and exercise science. 

You will join a vibrant, supportive, and highly collaborative Cardiovascular and Exercise Sciences research pillar. The pillar has an established international reputation for research spanning cardiovascular, respiratory, and musculoskeletal physiology using experimental human, clinical and computational approaches. The research extends from fundamental discovery science to translational application, investigating physiological mechanisms and developing innovative approaches to improve health, recovery and rehabilitation

We welcome applications from candidates whose research will complement and extend our existing portfolio. We are particularly interested in applicants whose research advances our understanding of the physiological responses and adaptations to exercise and other forms of physiological stress, with applications in healthy ageing, disease prevention, and the treatment and rehabilitation of people living with acute and chronic health conditions.

You will establish and lead an independent research programme, securing competitive external research funding and developing interdisciplinary collaborations within and beyond the University. You will contribute to innovation and excellence in teaching, supervise and develop postgraduate researchers, and provide academic leadership and mentorship to colleagues. 

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of exercise physiology at Leeds and deliver research with international reach and impact. The School sits within the newly formed Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, bringing together fundamental and clinical scientists with access to outstanding research infrastructure, from state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and specialist equipment to strong partnerships with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

What we offer in return

•    26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!

•    Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.

•    Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

•    Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.

•    Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Elaine Martin

Interim Head of the School of Biomedical Sciences

Email: E.Martin@leeds.ac.uk

Ronaldo Ichiyama

Director of Research and Innovation School of Biomedical Sciences

Email: R.M.Ichiyama@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 19 Nov 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £61,759 to £73,708 per annum

The School of Philosophy, Religion, and History of Science at the University of Leeds is seeking an outstanding philosopher with research expertise and teaching experience in moral and/or political philosophy, understood to comprise metanormative theory, moral psychology, normative ethics, political philosophy, and legal philosophy. The successful candidate will lead or direct their own original and independent programme of research at an international standard. 

The philosophical community within the School is one of the largest and most vibrant in the UK. We have particular research strengths in metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of science, philosophy of mind, aesthetics, ethics, and political philosophy. Research activity in the area of this post is supported by the Centre for Aesthetic, Moral and Political Philosophy (CAMP). The School has the ambition to be a dynamic and welcoming community renowned for both its academic excellence and its impact on policy, practice, and public life. We value an inclusive working and learning environment and our aim is to develop a diverse staff and student community reflective of this. 

In addition to the standard online application form that covers the above essential and desirable criteria, please upload the following (in this order) as a single PDF:

*Interviews are to take place on 10 and 11 February 2027*

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Prof Pekka Väyrynen, Deputy Head of School (Philosophy and History of Science). Email: p.vayrynen@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 22 Nov 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £51,753 to £59,966 p.a.