About the Role

As Project Administrator, you will provide vital administrative support to a dynamic project team, ensuring a highly organised, intuitive, and proactive approach to post-award research activities. You will contribute to the smooth delivery of LIRCH by supporting coordination, communication, and reporting requirements across the programme. You will manage stakeholder and partner enquiries, support finance, governance, and compliance processes, and maintain project integrity while offering advice and assistance to the LIRCH academic team.

About LIRCH

The Lincoln Institute for Rural and Coastal Health (LIRCH) is the UK’s first integrated and multidisciplinary research institute dedicated to rural and coastal health. Backed by £10.9 million from Research England’s Expanding Excellence in England (E3) fund, LIRCH is ensuring resource is in place to support elevation and research sustainability.

The Institute brings together expertise from across disciplines to tackle place-based health inequalities affecting rural, coastal, and remote communities. Through collaboration with communities and the next generation of researchers, LIRCH is shaping a new field of research and developing future leaders in this vital area.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities independently with accuracy and efficiency
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience supporting projects or research activities (desirable)
• A proactive, problem-solving approach

Why Join Us?

At the University of Lincoln, you’ll be part of an innovative and supportive environment with excellent opportunities for professional growth. We offer:

• 30 days annual leave (pro rata), plus 14 bank holiday and concessionary days
• Competitive and progressive pay structures
• A commitment to training and development
• A collaborative, forward-thinking workplace

Further Information

For further information about LIRCH visit LIRCH | University of Lincoln. Please direct informal enquiries about this exciting opportunity to: Amie Garforth📧 AGarforth@lincoln.ac.uk.

This role is advertised as full time however we would be open to a flexible working pattern or job share for the right candidate(s).

Closing Date: 05 Jul 2026

Department: Administrative and Professional Services

Salary: £25,949 per annum
Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week.

The School of Natural Sciences at the University of Lincoln seeks to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Animal Behaviour and Welfare to support teaching and scholarship across our undergraduate and postgraduate provision.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching across a broad range of animal behaviour and welfare‑related subjects and play an active role in curriculum development. We particularly welcome applicants with experience in teaching applied welfare topics, able to lead modules on Animal Management, Animal Protection and Applied Animal Behaviour, with a proven ability to deliver high‑quality, student‑focused teaching at all levels, commensurate with career stage. 

The post would particularly suit a candidate who has expertise in animal welfare and society and who would potentially be interested in taking over programme leadership of an undergraduate degree. We are looking for someone in the field of animal welfare science with knowledge of policy, legislation and knowledge transfer. Strong connections with animal industries and/or animal protection charities would also be of benefit, with interests in companion, farm, laboratory and/or zoo animal welfare. 

Alongside teaching and student support, you will engage in scholarship and/or professional practice appropriate to your career stage, contributing to the School’s vibrant academic environment.

The School of Natural Sciences provides a friendly and collaborative environment, with excellent facilities located at the University’s city‑centre Brayford Pool Campus.

The University of Lincoln is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and as an Athena Swan Bronze Award holder, particularly encourages applications from women and others underrepresented in STEM.

Informal enquiries:
Professor Steve Bevan – sbevan@lincoln.ac.uk 

Professor Oliver Burman – oburman@lincoln.ac.uk

Professor Anna Wilkinson – awilkinson@lincoln.ac.uk

Closing Date: 13 Jul 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £44,746 per annum
Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 1 FTE.

Join our Digital Service team to help deliver new initiatives and provide specialist technical knowledge to growing business areas across the University of Lincoln. We’re recruiting for a System Administration / Support Professional to work across projects, service delivery and stakeholder-facing development of PPC focussed systems including HR & Payroll, eLearning and Recruitment.

What you’ll do

• Support delivery of new initiatives by building, configuring and maintaining systems and environments that enable new services and projects.
• Act as a specialist adviser to new business areas: assess requirements, recommend solutions, and help embed services into operational practice.
• Troubleshoot and provide expert support, escalate where needed and produce clear documentation and runbooks.
• Work with stakeholders and project teams to test, deploy and hand over services; deliver training and knowledge transfer.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in system administration and support of software applications.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills; comfortable translating technical detail for non-technical colleagues.
• Experience of supporting HR & Payroll, eLearning and Recruitment tools is desirable, but not essential.

In support of our commitment to developing colleagues by providing opportunities for internal movement and promotion, applications for this opportunity will only be accepted from people who are currently employed by the University of Lincoln, our current students, and any currently engaged agency workers who have been with us for more than 12 weeks. We actively encourage applications from all colleagues across the University with the relevant skills and experience. 

For more details about the role, reach out to Tudor Oliver, Digital Application Support Manager, toliver@lincoln.ac.uk

Closing Date: 03 Jul 2026

Department: Internal Only Vacancies

Salary: £33,002 per annum
Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week.

Complementing our modern teaching laboratories we also have exceptional research facilities in the Joseph Banks Laboratories and Minster House, where faculty, graduate and undergraduate project students collaborate in a well-equipped, vibrant and exciting environment. Our ambitions require us to continue delivering excellent research-led teaching, with world-class research supported by significant external funding.

To help us achieve these ambitions, a 1-year, full-time lectureship is now available to support the delivery of teaching across our BSc Ecology and Conservation and related programmes at UG and PG level. We are specifically looking for a candidate capable of teaching conservation biology and contributing towards the teaching of undergraduate data skills using R. We would welcome candidates with expertise which aligns with and expands our existing research strengths in the Ecology and Evolution Research Group (https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/natsci/lifesciencesresearch/ecologyandevolution/). You will hold a PhD in the field of Conservation Biology, Ecology or a related subject, and have experience of teaching at undergraduate level.

The University of Lincoln is a forward-thinking, energetic institution, with a substantial commitment to growing science infrastructure. If you would like to be part of shaping our world-class vision and would like to know more about this opportunity, please email Professor Steve Bevan, Head of the School of Natural Sciences (sbevan@lincoln.ac.uk) or Dr Sheena Cotter (scotter@lincoln.ac.uk) for more information or to arrange an informal conversation about the position.

Closing Date: 13 Jul 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £38,784 per annum
Please note, this post is fixed-term until 31 July 2027 and full-time at 1 FTE.

The post requires a MRCVS veterinarian (registered to practise in the UK) who has expertise in Behavioural Medicine and who would be interested in teaching extensively (but not exclusively) on the MSc in Clinical Animal Behaviour and taking over management of the clinic. A higher qualification or accreditation in Behavioural Medicine is desirable, alternatively the willingness to work towards this would be considered.

The successful applicant will work as part of a small and supportive clinical team comprising a European Specialist, Residents of the ECAWBM and Non-Veterinary Behaviourists, one holding a CCAB accreditation, as well as alongside the wider School of Natural Sciences staff, which enables interdisciplinary collaborations. This provides an excellent opportunity to develop an academic career from a clinical background.

Experience in teaching or clinical mentoring is desirable as is business or practice management experience.

Alongside teaching and student support, you will engage in scholarship and/or professional practice appropriate to your career stage, contributing to the School’s vibrant academic environment.

The School of Natural Sciences provides a friendly and collaborative environment, with excellent facilities located at the University’s city‑centre Brayford Pool Campus.

The University of Lincoln is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and as an Athena Swan Bronze Award holder, particularly encourages applications from women and others underrepresented in STEM.

Informal enquiries:

Professor Steve Bevan – sbevan@lincoln.ac.uk

Helen Zulch – hzulch@lincoln.ac.uk

Ambrose Tinarwo – atinarwo@lincoln.ac.uk

Closing Date: 12 Jul 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £38,784 per annum
Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 1 FTE.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching across a range of animal behaviour and welfare‑related subjects at both undergraduate and post graduate taught levels and play an active role in curriculum development. We particularly welcome applicants with expertise in Human Animal Interaction and Human Behaviour Change as it pertains to animal behaviour and welfare and who have an ability to deliver high‑quality, student‑focused teaching at all levels.

The post would particularly suit a candidate in the field of Human Animal Interactions with a background in impactful applied research. We would welcome applications from individuals with a strong research record in companion, farm, laboratory and/or zoo animal welfare, alongside a proven ability to teach in these areas, commensurate with career stage. Irrespective of research background, a willingness and ability to contribute to companion animal teaching is essential. Strong connections with animal industries and/or animal protection charities are desirable.

Alongside teaching and student support, you will engage in research appropriate to your career stage, contributing to the School’s vibrant academic environment and REF2029.

The School of Natural Sciences provides a friendly and collaborative environment, with excellent facilities located at the University’s city‑centre Brayford Pool Campus.

The University of Lincoln is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and as an Athena Swan Bronze Award holder, particularly encourages applications from women and others underrepresented in STEM.

Informal enquiries:

Professor Steve Bevan – sbevan@lincoln.ac.uk 

Dr Helen Zulch – hzulch@lincoln.ac.uk

Dr Ambrose Tinarwo – atinarwo@lincoln.ac.uk

Closing Date: 12 Jul 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £44,746 per annum
Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 1 FTE.

This project is part of the wider AHRC-funded ‘MicroPast’ Project, Challenging the Preservation Paradigm: The Impact of Microplastics on the Integrity of Archaeological Soils and Sediments, co-ordinated by University of York but also involving York Archaeology Trust and University of Hull. The work will deliver both cutting edge microplastics science as well as assessing the impact of plastics on archaeological preservation. 

The PDRA will be a member of research groups within the School of Natural Sciences. The appointee will work closely with colleagues from across the universities and wider project partner network.

Research tasks will include (but are not restricted to):

The PDRA will also lead in the production of high-quality research outputs, including presentations, reports, papers and other publications of national/international standing.

If you have any queries or would like further information, please contact Professor Jeanette Rotchell, College Director of Research, at jrotchell@lincoln.ac.uk. 

Closing Date: 17 Jul 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £38,784 per annum
Please note, this post is fixed-term for 30 months and full-time at 1 FTE.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to provide an efficient, positive and proactive approach to work. You will work closely with colleagues to safeguard the delivery of funded research through the provision of effective and informed administrative support and financial oversight.

You must be able to work as part of a team, hold excellent administrative, planning, and organisational skills, and be able to build positive working relationships with multiple stakeholders.

In support of our commitment to developing colleagues by providing opportunities for internal movement and promotion, applications for this opportunity will only be accepted from people who are currently employed by the University of Lincoln, our current students, and any currently engaged agency workers who have been with us for more than 12 weeks. We actively encourage applications from all colleagues across the University with the relevant skills and experience.

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Frances Pearson, Strategic Post Award Lead via FPearson@lincoln.ac.uk

Closing Date: 28 Jun 2026

Department: Internal Only Vacancies

Salary: £28,031 per annum
Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled individual to provide an efficient, positive and proactive approach to overseeing a diverse portfolio of externally funded research projects, with a focus on international research funding. The successful candidate will work closely with both academic and professional services colleagues to oversee project set up and delivery, compliance with funding terms and conditions and ensuring that grant funding is maximised in line with project objectives.

You must be able to lead and to work as part of a team, hold excellent management skills, and be able to build positive working relationships with multiple stakeholders.

In support of our commitment to developing colleagues by providing opportunities for internal movement and promotion, applications for this opportunity will only be accepted from people who are currently employed by the University of Lincoln, our current students, and any currently engaged agency workers who have been with us for more than 12 weeks. We actively encourage applications from all colleagues across the University with the relevant skills and experience.

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Frances Pearson, Strategic Post Award Lead via FPearson@lincoln.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 29 Jun 2026

Department: Internal Only Vacancies

Salary: £38,784 per annum
Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year.

We are recruiting to independent member vacancies on our Board and welcome applications from individuals with senior leadership experience and a strong commitment to higher education, public service and organisational stewardship, who can provide independent constructive challenge to the executive team whilst acting as ambassadors for our University. We are interested in hearing from candidates who can bring strategic insight, development and innovation expertise and from a broad range of sectors, including business, industry and international partnerships, entrepreneurship, technology and digital innovation, finance and other professional services, healthcare, education, the creative and cultural industries, the public sector, charities and social enterprises.

The Board meets six times a year, with a strategic away day combined with a formal meeting. Members are expected to prioritise attendance, as well as training and development days. There are also opportunities for members of the Board to join one or more of the Board’s sub-committees. 

Governors are not paid, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed. 

The University of Lincoln is an increasingly diverse community of students and staff, and it seeks to reflect that in its Board of Governors. Applications are welcome from individuals of any race, sex, disability, religion, belief, age, or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from women and individuals from ethnically diverse backgrounds, who are currently underrepresented among our Board membership. Selection will be based on the skills, experience and attributes required for the role.

Interested individuals should submit a brief covering letter outlining their expertise and experience with reference to the role descriptor, and a copy of their CV, to governance@lincoln.ac.uk on or before Sunday 5 July 2026. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held in July/August 2026.

An applicant pack, containing the role descriptor, can be found below this vacancy.

Please contact Aaron Smith, Secretary to the Board via aarsmith@lincoln.ac.uk if you wish to arrange an informal conversation about this opportunity.

Closing Date: 05 Jul 2026

Department: Board of Governors

This is a highly influential role, operating at the interface of academic excellence, research delivery, and technical innovation. As part of the School’s leadership team, you will shape the technical strategy, lead capability development, and ensure the School’s infrastructure supports an ambitious programme of growth in teaching, research, and external engagement.

The Context

The School sits at the heart of a rapidly evolving, interdisciplinary environment spanning engineering, robotics, computer science, mathematics, and physics. With significant investment in facilities, research capability, and student experience, the University is well-positioned for further growth.

The Technical Manager will play a central role in translating this ambition into operational excellence, ensuring that people, systems, and environments are aligned to deliver at scale, leading a team with diverse skillsets aligned to the School’s broad interdisciplinary environment.

The Role

This position goes beyond operational management. It requires a leader who can:

• Set and deliver technical strategy aligned with School and University priorities
• Build and lead a high-performing, agile technical workforce
• Oversee complex laboratory and specialist environments, ensuring they remain fit for future demand
• Act as a trusted advisor to academics and leadership on infrastructure, investment, and capability
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and efficiency across technical services
• Ensure rigorous health, safety, and compliance frameworks in a complex environment

The Individual

We are seeking a credible and forward-looking leader with the ability to operate confidently at senior level.

You will bring:

• A strong track record in leading technical, scientific, or laboratory-based services
• Experience of managing complex operations, resources, and multi-disciplinary teams
• The ability to influence, challenge and partner with senior academic stakeholders
• Commercial awareness, including exposure to capital investment, procurement, or research environments
• A clear commitment to developing people, capability, and culture

Above all, you will combine strategic insight with operational delivery, and the judgement to navigate competing priorities in a dynamic academic setting.

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to:

• Take on a visible leadership role within a forward-thinking School
• Shape the technical infrastructure underpinning cutting-edge research and teaching
• Influence long-term investment and capability development
• Join an institution with a strong trajectory and clear ambition

Further Information

For a confidential discussion please contact Revd. Dr. Alex Borman, Head of School of Engineering and Physical Sciences (aborman@lincoln.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 26 Jun 2026

Department: Administrative and Professional Services

Salary: £44,746 per annum
Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week.

This post represents an exciting opportunity for an experienced academic with an established national and international profile in forensic psychology. You will play a central role in shaping the School’s research strategy, strengthening our forensic psychology teaching portfolio, and contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives across the College of Health and Science. You will lead a programme of internationally excellent research, produce high-impact outputs, and secure external funding to support sustained research growth. You will also supervise doctoral researchers and mentor colleagues, supporting the development of our research culture.

The School’s Forensic and Crime Research Group undertakes applied research relating to crime, justice, investigative practice, offending behaviour, rehabilitation, and forensic practice. This includes work on public attitudes, investigative interviewing, courtroom communication, and the assessment and treatment of offending behaviours. The successful candidate will contribute to these established strengths and help shape new research directions. The School also engages in applied work connected to policing, offender rehabilitation, and other areas of the criminal justice sector through collaborative research activities. 

You will contribute to high‑quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with particular involvement in our MSc Forensic Psychology and related pathways. You will take a leadership role in curriculum development, ensuring our programmes continue to reflect the latest evidence base and professional expectations. You will also support the wider academic leadership of the School, contributing to planning, programme management, and strategic initiatives.

We are seeking an individual who brings academic leadership, research excellence, and a commitment to inclusive and research‑informed teaching. The School provides a supportive, collaborative environment, with opportunities to shape its future direction and contribute to its growing international profile. We welcome applications from candidates who share our ambition to deliver research and education that make a meaningful difference to society.

Closing Date: 26 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £58,225 per annum
Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 1 FTE.

The post forms part of a project funded under the Trans-Atlantic Platform programme and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge, policy-relevant research on children’s development under conditions of adversity. You will work closely with Rhea Arini and international collaborators to manage large-scale behavioural experiments with children, adolescents, and parents in conflict-affected areas; analyse data resulting from those experiments; and write grant applications to conduct follow-up experiments.

The University of Lincoln provides a vibrant and interdisciplinary research environment with strong expertise in moral development, cultural psychology, and social evolution. You will join a thriving research community and contribute to global debates on democracy, governance, social cohesion, and security.

The role will involve:

• Managing and programming behavioural experiments;
• Applying advanced statistical methods to analyse complex data;
• Contributing to follow-up grant applications;
• Producing high-quality research outputs, including peer-reviewed publications, policy briefs, and conference presentations;
• Supporting the supervision of students on research projects;
• Optionally contributing to teaching support activities.

We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in behavioural economics, experimental psychology, or closely related disciplines. Candidates with strong quantitative and programming skills (e.g., R or Python) are particularly encouraged to apply.

Suitable candidates should demonstrate:

1. a strong background in behavioural and experimental research methods;
2. experience or clear potential in publishing high-quality research outputs;
3. excellent analytical and statistical skills;
4. the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an international research team;
5. excellent written and oral communication skills.

The successful candidate must hold a PhD in Psychology, Behavioural Economics, or a related field. Experience in advanced statistical analyses, designing experiments, and project management is essential.

Please note that this post requires an Enhanced DBS check. 

This position offers significant opportunities for intellectual leadership, international collaboration, and career development within a project addressing major global challenges related to forced displacement and children’s socio-moral development.

Informal enquiries regarding this post can be directed to Rhea Arini (RArini@lincoln.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 23 Jun 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £38,784 per annum
Please note, this post is fixed-term for 15 months and full-time at 1 FTE.

The Lincolnshire Institute of Dental and Oral Health (LIDOH), part of the University of Lincoln’s Medical School, is set to open its doors in September 2026 as a modern centre for dental education and workforce development.

We are now inviting expressions of interest and speculative CVs from dental professionals who want to play a part in this landmark initiative. If you are a qualified dentist or dental care professional ideally with NHS experience, we want to hear from you.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative healthcare education project in a region facing critical dental workforce shortages.

We welcome early contact from professionals who are passionate about giving back to the profession and investing in the next generation of dental clinicians.

To express interest, send a CV and brief introduction to: lidoh@lincoln.ac.uk.

Join us in building a sustainable, community-led dental education programme—one that will make a real impact in Lincolnshire and beyond.

Closing Date: 28 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

The ResLife Team currently consists of 14 ResLife Student Assistants (RSA) and 7 Senior ResLife Assistants (SRA). To be eligible to apply for the RSA roles, individuals must be studying at undergraduate (second year and above) or postgraduate level in the 2025-26 academic year and be studying for the whole academic year from September 2026 - August 2027.

The ResLife Team provides a further avenue of support to students, in addition to the teams within the Student Support and Student Wellbeing Centres, with the aim of providing an accessible source of support and someone to talk to, outside of the standard 9-5 operating hours of the University. The ResLife team actively work as part of a rota, offering support to students via phone and in person. They work both reactively, responding to incidents and proactively, contacting student apartments to offer support and guidance.

The ResLife Team also organises and delivers events, activities, trips, and awareness campaigns, as well as working at University of Lincoln events such as open days.

To effectively carry out their role, the role has a requirement to live in university owned and managed accommodation, fulfilling a commitment of 8 hours per week (2 x 4 hour shifts) for Senior ResLife Assistants and 6.5 or 7.5 hours a week (2 x 3.75 or 2 x 3.25 hour shifts) for ResLife Student Assistants for every week of the accommodation agreement worked. SRAs and RSAs will be provided with a contribution towards their rent (specified below). There will also be a requirement to arrive early for a 2-week training period which will commence at the end of august / beginning of September. Attending the training period is a mandatory part of the role and successful candidates must be available to attend in person – accommodation will be provided for these two weeks in a temporary location together for team building. 

The 26-27 hourly and weekly rates of pay will be announced in April 2026, but for context the 25-26 rates were as follows: 

Senior ResLife Assistants, level 3 position – 7.5 or 8 hours per week, £14.4985 per hour). Rent contribution = £108.74 (7.5 hours per week), or £115.988 (8 hours per week), for each week worked of the accommodation agreement period. 

ResLife Student Assistants, level 2 position – 6.5 or 7.5 hours per week, £14.2763 per hour). Rent contribution = £107.07 (7.5 hours per week) or £92.796 (6.5 hours per week), for each week worked of the accommodation agreement period. 

We may also have some part time ResLife Student Assistants, level 2 positions – 3.5 hours per week, £14.2763 per hour). Rent contribution = £49.97 per week of the accommodation agreement period.

Successful candidates will be able to select their accommodation of choice (from available university managed residences only), with the hourly rate contribution of rent being applied weekly for every week worked for the duration of the accommodation agreement from their university accommodation payments. 

Please note there is no requirement for the ResLife team to live together for the 26/27 academic year as shifts will be worked in receptions, event locations. If you wish to live with a friend, or someone else on the team, you can specify that in your accommodation application. The applicable accommodation options are The Gateway, St Marks Student Village, Valentine Court, 179 High Street (Studios only) or Cygnet Wharf.

You can complete the application here ResLife Recruitment 2026/27 

Closing Date: 17 Feb 2026

Department: Internal Only Vacancies