Achieving an economic, sustainable and net zero ambition for biogenically derived chemicals is a massive industry-wide challenge. Most solvents are petrochemically derived, and present one of the main wastes in pharma and fine chemical manufacture. The use of bio-derived feedstocks is attractive for making replacement bio-solvents for reasons of low-carbon footprint, however their source and production methods often entrain water and new impurities that are problematic for use in pharma. Current work has shown a bio-source can be used to generate crude bio-acetone and bio-acetonitrile but both require purification before being suitable replacement solvents. The former is used widely for plant cleaning whilst the latter is used in substantial quantity for making oligonucleotide medicines. Post-application recycle and re-use of both solvents will also be investigated.  

In this project, you will develop sustainable and cost-effective methods for purifying the bio-solvents, testing low energy membrane drying technologies, assessing the purity of the solvents, investigating how used acetone or acetonitrile can be recycled and optimising protocols to help improve our understanding of the best design, economics and sustainable deployment. This will involve lab-based testing of pervaporation membranes in continuous flow and further purification of the solvent, integrating novel manufacturing methods into an intensified process flowsheet and collaborating on the development of life cycle sustainability assessments through multiple decision criteria.

This project is funded in part by Innovate UK under the Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing – Grand Challenge: Industrialising UK Bio-based Solvents for Global Medicine Manufacturing. The University of Leeds are a partner in this project in collaboration with 10 other organisations.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

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: 

Professor John Blacker, Professor

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 8239

Email: J.Blacker@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 the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page.

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: 25 Jun 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 p.a.

We are seeking a Lecturer who can contribute to the School of Mechanical Engineering’s academic mission through research, teaching, and academic citizenship. Candidates should have expertise in sustainable engineering, particularly with regard to automotive engineering applications.

The School of Mechanical Engineering has over 60 current academic staff and is comprised of 4 research Institutes and delivers a mixture of undergraduate and masters level taught degree programmes and has an active PhD graduate programme.

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.

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

Professor Stephen Scott, Head of School

Email: s.k.scott@leeds.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £51,753 to £59,966 p.a.

We are seeking a Lecturer who can contribute to the School of Mechanical Engineering’s academic mission through research, teaching, and academic citizenship. Candidates should have expertise in robotics, AI and mechatronics.

The School of Mechanical Engineering has over 60 current academic staff and is comprised of 4 research Institutes and delivers a mixture of undergraduate and masters level taught degree programmes and has an active PhD graduate programme.

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.

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

Professor Stephen Scott, Head of School

Email: s.k.scott@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £51,753 to £59,966 p.a.

We are seeking a Lecturer who can contribute to the School of Mechanical Engineering’s academic mission through research, teaching, and academic citizenship. Candidates should have expertise in computational and numerical modelling, including AI/ML-enabled data-driven approaches, with a focus on surfaces and interfaces

The School of Mechanical Engineering has over 60 current academic staff and is comprised of 4 research Institutes and delivers a mixture of undergraduate and masters level taught degree programmes and has an active PhD graduate programme.

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.

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

Professor Stephen Scott, Head of School

Email: s.k.scott@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £51,753 to £59,966 p.a.

We are seeking a Lecturer who can contribute to the School of Mechanical Engineering’s academic mission through research, teaching, and academic citizenship. Candidates should have expertise in medical engineering, particularly with regard to in-vitro evaluation.

The School of Mechanical Engineering has over 60 current academic staff and is comprised of 4 research Institutes and delivers a mixture of undergraduate and masters level taught degree programmes and has an active PhD graduate programme.

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.

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

Professor Stephen Scott, Head of School

Email: s.k.scott@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £51,753 to £59,966 p.a.

We are seeking to appoint Lecturers who will contribute to the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering’s academic mission through research, teaching, and academic citizenship. The successful applicants will be able to teach and carry out research in core areas of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Areas of particular interest for the school are Power Electronics and Drives and Communications and Embedded Systems.

The school has three research institutes, the Institute of Communication and Power Networks (ICaPNet), the Pollard Institute and the Institute of Robotics, Autonomous Systems and Sensing (IRASS). The successful candidate would join the institute most appropriate to their research interests.

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.

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

Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £51,753 to £59,966 p.a.

We are seeking to appoint one Lecturer in Water Engineering (engineering for water supply and related services) who will contribute to the School of Civil Engineering’s academic mission through research, teaching, and academic citizenship.

The School of Civil Engineering at the University of Leeds is a leading UK centre for research and teaching that advances sustainable solutions for both the built and natural environment, from resilient infrastructure to clean water and healthy ecosystems. The School offers accredited undergraduate, masters and research programmes that combine strong theoretical foundations with project‑based learning. Its research addresses societal and technical challenges at an international scale, supported by first‑class laboratory and computing facilities. The School provides a supportive and inclusive environment in which academics develop high‑quality teaching, establish internationally recognised research profiles, and engage meaningfully with industry and society.

This role offers the opportunity to develop and sustain a high‑quality, internationally recognised research programme in water engineering 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.

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

Professor Carlo G. Prato, Head of School

Email: c.prato@leeds.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £51,753 to £59,966 p.a.

We are seeking to appoint two Lecturers who will contribute to the School of Computer Science’s academic mission through research, teaching, and academic citizenship. In particular we invite applications from those with research expertise to complement our existing research strengths in AI, Robotics, or Computational Neuroscience.  For candidates with an interest in AI we are in particular looking for those whose research can contribute to the foundations of AI and Machine Learning. Please see our Research Theme profiles in AI & Robotics and Computing in Biomedicine and Health.

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
• 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: 

Gordon Love, Head of School 

g.d.love@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £51,753 to £59,966 p.a.

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer who will contribute to the School of Computer Science’s academic mission through research, teaching, and academic citizenship. We invite applications from those with research expertise in Security and Distributed Systems. The successful candidate will join our internationally outstanding Distributed Computing Systems research activity in Leeds and contribute to our highly interdisciplinary research environment. Applicants should have a strong track record of research in the security and dependability of complex distributed systems, evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration or engagement with industry.

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
• 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: 

Gordon Love, Head of School 

g.d.love@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £51,753 to £59,966 p.a.

Do you have a track record of high‑quality research and a clear vision for developing your profile at an international level? Can you contribute to innovative research‑led teaching and support an excellent student experience across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes? Are you committed to working collaboratively, contributing to an inclusive and supportive School community, and engaging in active academic citizenship?

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer who will contribute to the School of Computer Science’s academic mission through research, teaching, and academic citizenship. We invite applications from those with a research focus High-Performance Computing and/or Computer Arithmetic. We are particularly keen to hear from researchers working in the design of algorithms and software for mixed-precision numerical linear algebra, theory of computer number systems and arithmetic, the development of hardware for numerical computation, as well as the design of number formats and computer arithmetic for machine learning.

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
• 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: 

Gordon Love, Head of School 

g.d.love@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £51,753 to £59,966 p.a.

The School of Mathematics fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment for impactful research and education. Our vibrant community of around 100 permanent academics brings together staff and students from across the globe. Reflecting this strength, the most recent REF rated 98% of our research and 100% of our impact case studies as world‑leading or internationally excellent.

We anticipate recruiting at least one candidate in each of the Departments of Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Statistics. We particularly welcome applicants whose research aligns with, extends or enhances one or more of our core themes:

• Algebra and Integrable Systems
• Geometry and Analysis
• Logic
• Applied Nonlinear Dynamics
• Astrophysical and Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
• Complex Materials and Industrial Mathematics
• Mathematical Biology and Medicine
• Data Science
• Probability and Financial Mathematics
• Statistical Methodology and Applications.

We also have a strategic interest in appointing one or more researchers whose work is interdisciplinary (i.e., at the interface with other academic disciplines beyond Mathematics) or bridges across our existing research themes. In Statistics, we particularly welcome applications from candidates with expertise in Statistical Methodology and/or the ability to teach across our portfolio of Data Science programmes.

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
• 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 Clare Dunning, Head of School

Tel: +44 113 343 7257

Email: HeadofMaths@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £51,753 to £59,966 p.a.

Do you have a track record of high-quality research and a clear vision for developing your profile at an international level? Can you contribute to innovative research‑led teaching and support an excellent student experience across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes? Are you committed to working collaboratively, contributing to an inclusive and supportive School community, and engaging in active academic citizenship?

We are seeking to appoint a number of Lecturers who will contribute to the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Science’s academic mission through research, teaching, and academic citizenship. Opportunities are available in the School of Civil Engineering, School of Computer Science, School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, School of Maths and School of Mechanical Engineering.

These roles involve building and maintaining a high-quality, internationally recognised research programme aligned with the School’s priorities, with active collaboration and external funding engagement. You will deliver research-led teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, contribute to curriculum innovation, and support an inclusive, high-quality student experience through supervision and mentoring. The role also includes administrative and service duties, collaboration with colleagues, and support for the University’s commitments to excellence and inclusion. Opportunities may also include transnational teaching, with up to six weeks overseas per academic year.

Learn more about the research and teaching activities within the Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences and the benefits of working in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Leeds.

To apply

For further information on the Lecturers (Teaching and Research) vacancies and how to apply, please visit the following websites for each position, where you can also access a full candidate brief.

Civil Engineering

Lecturer in Water Engineering (job ref: EPSCV1170)  

Computer Science

Lecturer in Computer Science – Computational Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Robotics, or Foundations of AI (2 vacancies) (job ref: EPSCP1181)

Lecturer in Computer Science – Security and Distributed Systems (job ref: EPSCP1182)

Lecturer in Computer Science – High Performing Computing (job ref: EPSCP1183)

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Lecturer in Electronic and Electrical Engineering (2 vacancies) (job ref: EPSEE1157)

Maths

Lecturer in Maths (5 vacancies) (job ref: EPSMA1141)

Mechanical Engineering

Lecturer in Sustainable Engineering (job ref: EPSME1208)

Lecturer in Medical Engineering (job ref: EPSME1211)

Lecturer in Computational and Numerical modelling (job ref: EPSME1210)

Lecturer in Robotics, AI and Mechatronics (job ref: EPSME1209)

Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £51,753 to £59,966 p.a.

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have gained substantial attention from both academic and industrial sectors because of their exceptional porosity and their tailorable structures and properties. Use of MOFs in areas such as catalysis (e.g. CO₂ valorisation) and healthcare (including biomarker sensing and drug delivery) offer great promise for tackling major global challenges in energy, pollution reduction, and the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. 

This project, funded through a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship, will: 

1. build on our development of microwave flow reactor platforms for the discovery, optimisation, and scale-up of MOFs specifically targeting stimuli-responsive materials with new structures and particle characteristics;
2. deliver new understanding of MOF self-assembly processes and structure-property relationships using a range of in-, on- and off-line characterisation techniques including X-ray and electron diffraction, electron microscopy, IR and UV-vis spectroscopies, and gas sorption.

By combining MOF synthesis platforms (including one integrated with inline analysis to probe self‑assembly mechanisms) with comprehensive structural characterisation, this project will fast-track the development of high-performance MOFs and overcome challenges in reproducibility, unlocking their commercial exploitation.

We are seeking a Research Fellow to lead the synthesis and characterisation of new stimuli‑responsive metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), using both flow and microwave reactor platforms and complementary experimental approaches. A major part of this role will be the design and execution of synthetic strategies to produce novel MOFs, followed by detailed characterisation to understand their structures, properties, and functional behaviour.

In parallel, you will investigate MOF nucleation and crystallisation mechanisms, measuring in situ formation and growth rates under both conventional and microwave heating. You will develop and apply kinetic models and compare reaction pathways across different heating regimes to build a comprehensive understanding of how structure and function emerge during synthesis.

You will employ advanced characterisation techniques, including, where appropriate, X‑ray atomic pair distribution function (PDF) analysis, total/diffuse scattering, and electron diffraction (ED), alongside more routine X‑ray diffraction.  

You will work closely with a Research Fellow developing automated flow microwave platforms, as well as with PhD researchers. Together, you will integrate experimental data and mechanistic understanding into evolutionary algorithms and optimisation workflows to accelerate the discovery of high‑performance MOFs. You will also collaborate with colleagues across the Institute for Process Research and Development (iPRD) and the School of Chemistry at the University of Leeds to establish these capabilities towards MOF production. 

The role includes dedicated time at major facilities such as the Flow-Xl facility (Leeds), Diamond Light Source, and the National Electron Diffraction Facility (Warwick). As this role is funded by Dr Andrea Laybourn’s UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship, you will be provided with opportunities for travel to partner universities and there is financial support to attend national and international conferences and training courses.

You will have a PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or a related discipline, with experience in the synthesis of MOFs and their characterisation using X‑ray diffraction techniques. You will bring a demonstrable track record of designing and executing synthetic strategies, analysing crystallographic data and developing insight into materials behaviour/properties.  

Experience in either powder or single‑crystal X-ray diffraction is essential for this role. Experience with in situ characterisation, mechanistic studies, or advanced diffraction‑based methods such as electron diffraction, pair distribution function (PDF) analysis or total/diffuse scattering would be highly advantageous, but these are not prerequisites. Experience with flow chemistry or microwave technologies would also be beneficial, though are optional. As part of the role, you will have the opportunity to train on new techniques. This post would be ideal for an ambitious, curious, and innovative researcher who enjoys working in a diverse and interdisciplinary team, is excited to learn new skills, and is keen to develop new experimental capabilities. You should be motivated to share knowledge openly and support and train others within the group.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

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

Dr Andrea Laybourn, UKRI Future Leaders Fellow and Associate Professor

Email: A.Laybourn@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 the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page. 

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.

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!  

Closing Date: 03 Jul 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 p.a.
Due to funding restrictions, an appointment will not be made higher than £43,482 p.a.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual with interests in teaching with research or scholarship, and disciplinary expertise in Computer Science, particularly in Computer Systems and/or Distributed Systems. We are looking for the knowledge, experience and creativity needed to apply innovative modes of course delivery in Chengdu, China. If you are interested in research, you will also be looking to build your research career internationally, exploring relationships and partnerships in Chengdu with a view to developing a collaborative research portfolio.

To achieve this, you will split your time between SWJTU and Leeds, and will be required to work full time in Chengdu over approximately 2 teaching semesters per year (20 weeks). As well as delivering your course materials, this extended stay in Chengdu will allow you to develop your scholarship or research ideas and the strong relationships you’ll need to start international collaborations, feeding this through into your teaching practice and improving the student experience.

With this ability to collaborate effectively and to motivate and inspire learners, you will become a valued academic member of the SWJTU – Leeds Joint School, where you will create and lead innovation in education and research and help introduce new forms of learning.

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 21.6% 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, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• 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 Dariusz Wanatowski, Pro-Dean of the SWJTU-Leeds Joint School

Email: D.Wan@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 21 Jun 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £51,753 to £59,966 p.a.

The University of Leeds invites applications for a 3-year postdoctoral research position to study emission mechanisms from young stars and their disks at radio wavelengths.  

You will work with Dr John Ilee on an STFC-funded project exploring ways to disentangle emission from dust and ionised gas coming from young stellar objects.

You will join the Astrophysics Group in the School of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Leeds, an active research community covering areas from star and planet formation to exoplanet atmospheres. 

This role will be based on the University campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

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

Dr John Ilee, Associate Professor

Tel: +44 (0)113 34 33872

Email: J.D.Ilee@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 the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page.

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.

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!  

Closing Date: 17 Jun 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 p.a.

As a Research Fellow in Rail and Energy Cross-Sector Digital Innovation, you will join an exciting consortium to accelerate the journey to transport and energy cross-sector decarbonisation by exploring the cross-sector data sharing infrastructure and digital twinning. The project will explore the development of a cross-sectoral (grid-rail) microgrid digital twinning architecture featured with data interoperability, cyber-resilience, and regulatory alignment. The case study will involve the design of digital twinning for railway energy hubs, a novel microgrid technology to deliver creative, predictable, and cost-effective use of electric power on the transport while offering flexibility services to the power grid. 

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

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

Professor Kang Li, Chair in Smart Energy Systems

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 2045

Email: K.Li1@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 the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page.

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.

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!  

Closing Date: 16 Jun 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 p.a.