Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Health Workforce (Teaching & Research)

About the role

The Behavioural Science for International Health Workforce Group in the Division of Medical Education is looking for a motivated academic to lead research and teaching on health workforce issues. You will join a collaborative team, develop an independent research programme and contribute to undergraduate, postgraduate and CPD teaching.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead a research programme in health workforce, aligned with division and faculty priorities.
• Secure external funding and disseminate high‑quality research outputs.
• Design and deliver teaching materials for undergraduate to specialised postgraduate courses.
• Supervise and assess students across MBChB, PGT and CPD programmes.
• Take on support and leadership duties appropriate to the appointment level.

Required profile

• PhD in a relevant discipline such as health psychology, implementation science, behavioural research, health professional education or social sciences.
• Extensive up‑to‑date theoretical and practical knowledge in health workforce research.
• Demonstrated potential to obtain external research funding and publish high‑impact work.
• Desirable: proven record of successful grant applications, conference presentations, international project experience, teaching in professional/clinical settings, and mentorship of students.

Required skills

What we offer

• Generous employer‑contributed pension scheme.
• 29 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a Christmas closure.
• Ride‑to‑work and electric‑vehicle car scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Inclusive, diverse and supportive academic community.