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Are you an experienced and ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive Universities? Are you looking to apply your skills in synthesis and characterisation of metal-organic frameworks to the development of new stimuli-responsive materials?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: 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;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 ProfessorEmail: [email protected] 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 return26 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.

Is this the job for you?Are you passionate about working in Early Years and providing quality early years education for the next generation? Do you want to do a job that makes a real difference? Do you want to grow your career and thrive in a dynamic creative work environment where imagination and energy are at the forefront of everything we do? We are seeking applicants for Early Years Practitioners roles. Full Time (36.5 hours ) and Part-Time hours available for candidates who already hold a Level 3 , full and relevant Childcare qualification. We want great people to work with our children and their families. What you’ll be doingThe Pre-School Centre is open approximately 50 weeks of the year with closures at Easter, Christmas, and all Bank Holidays. As an Early Years Practitioner or Support Assistant at Lancaster University, you’ll be an essential part of a fun and dynamic team that fosters a stimulating and safe environment for children to explore, learn, and grow. You'll engage with children through a wide range of valuable learning activities, turning everyday moments into learning adventures. About youTo be a great fit for our Pre School team you will need:great customer service skillsto be reliable and hard-workinga willingness to learn new job-based skillsa team-orientated and flexible approach. Why work with usOur Pre-School Centre is awarded Outstanding by Ofsted. Our exceptional teamwork makes real positive change for our children, staff and the environment. We want you to be part of that team! Take a look at the facilities here: https://youtu.be/81Aw-nL95qo Lancaster University’s main Bailrigg campus is a lovely place to work, combining a busy urban atmosphere while surrounded by green parkland and beautiful seasonal landscaping. We have lots of facilities on-site such as: a sports centre, shops, cafes, a multi-faith centre, a post office, and a fantastic library. There are numerous clubs, groups, and networks you can join to make friends with like-minded people. Lancaster University provides an environment that strongly supports the needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including: competitive salary with annual reviews generous employer pension scheme39 days off a year which includes University closure days at Easter and Christmas and bank holidays a family-friendly approach to those with parental or caring responsibilitiesadditional flexible benefits to suit your needs and interests, some with tax-savings.Find out about more of our employee benefits on our website - https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs Want to find out more about joining our award-winning Pre-School team and have an informal chat about the role? Please contact the Pre-School Centre [email protected] Closing Date: 14 Jun 2026 Department: Support - Other Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 (Full-Time/Indefinite)

Are you ready to join an enthusiastic and academically talented team? Do you have a passion for transformative approaches to student education? Are you enthusiastic about supporting the growth of a digitally ready, professional midwifery workforce?The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe. The School of Healthcare’s aim is the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge to improve the health and wellbeing of communities, families and individuals through innovation in education, research and scholarship. As a Lecturer in Midwifery, you will contribute to the delivery of high quality and digitally enhanced student education and support developments in blended learning and compassionate and evidence informed care. This is an exciting opportunity to support the programme delivery of a unique contemporary educational package using remote digital technologies blended with face-to-face teaching. This visionary approach gives future students a chance to study in a more flexible and accessible way, while supporting the growth of a digitally ready, expert and professional NHS 21st century workforce.The University of Leeds is proud to be one of just four UK institutions to offer a blended learning degree in midwifery in partnership with Health Education England (HEE).Find out more about our School and our applied health research: https://medicinehealth.leeds.ac.uk/healthcareThis is a role where the teaching, learning and assessment is contemporary, relevant, stimulating, and impactful. You will have the opportunity to embrace new challenges, develop your existing skill set and take advantage of career progression opportunities. The University of Leeds is a competitive and sought-after provider of midwifery education in the United Kingdom. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of a team delivering a midwifery programme that prepares the future midwifery workforce using simulation-based education (SBE) and digital technologies where students can be immersed in their learning whilst developing digital capability.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 pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls• Personal Development:Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. All FMH staff are entitled to ten days’ staff development per year (pro rata). Please speak to your Line Manager about how you can utilise these• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also availableAnd much more ! If you are looking for a role that will challenge and reward you, please apply today.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: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent Closing Date: 03 Jul 2026 Section: Academic Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

AI Agent Security & SafetyWe are seeking candidates to join our AI security group at Lancaster University, and become part of this rapidly growing research field.This position focuses on AI Agent Security, and specifically Shadow AI. ShadowAI – the deployment and use of Artificial Intelligence within an organisation without knowledge or approval from security teams – is a major issue within companies, given the rapid uptake of agents within organisations. ShadowAI is often hidden or embedded within software applications, and introduces threats spanning model backdoors, coordinated attacks, AI safety issues, and data leakage. This is particularly problematic given the introduction of ShadowAI at the computing edge to the wider organisation. Current tools and methods proposed across both academia and industry are unable to address this issue.In this project, you will research how to defend AI agents from cyber attack. This research will provide opportunities resources atypical to a postdoctoral post, including a rapidly growing AI security lab, a large-scale GPU datacenter containing state-of-the-art foundation models, as well as direct collaboration with an award-winning AI security company Mindgard (https://mindgard.ai/), where you will work with industry researchers to tackle real-world problems. This project is a rare opportunity to become among the very few researchers in the world specialising in AI system security – an area that is becoming increasingly sought after in both academia and industry.You will have a PhD in Computer Science, with expertise within cyber security, Artificial Intelligence, or distributed systems. Direct experience within AI security, Adversarial Machine Learning, or workload anomaly detection would be a bonus. Findings of this research are intended to be rapidly disseminated into industry, thus experience with developing prototypes and good software development skills are desirable.The Edge AI Hub (https://edgeaihub.co.uk) is a £10M EPSRC project dedicated to systematic understanding of Cyber Disturbances in the context of edge AI. Successful candidates are expected to contribute to the research theme by carrying out cutting edge research work in security and privacy of AI applications and processes on the edge. This is a unique opportunity to work with an international team of researchers spanning multiple institutions in academia and industry as part of the flagship UKRI hub in AI. The School of Computing and Communications at Lancaster University was ranked 14th in the UK for research power according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, with 94% of research rated world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*). Lancaster University Cybersecurity represents an area of major strategic importance for Lancaster and we have recently announced a £19m programme of investment in Security and Protection Science. Lancaster University is the only institution in the Northwest recognised as an ACE-CSR, ACE-CSE, and offering a double-certified (NCSC and BCS) MSc in Cyber Security. Closing Date: 28 Jun 2026 Department: Research Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full-Time/Indefinite with End Date)