Teesside University is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Skills Trainer & Research Fellow to support the delivery of high-impact training and research activity within UKCAN project, contributing to the development of skills and innovation across the biopharmaceutical and advanced therapeutics sectors. This is a unique opportunity for a scientifically driven professional with strong biomanufacturing expertise and a passion for training, research, and knowledge exchange to shape workforce capability in areas of strategic national importance. You will play a key role in designing, delivering, and advancing specialist training and research across upstream and downstream bioprocessing, working closely with academic colleagues, industrial partners, and technology providers. The post combines hands-on scientific expertise, course development, research leadership, and student support, with scope to influence both curriculum and sector engagement. Teesside University is a signatory to DORA and values a broad and inclusive view of research excellence. Applicants are encouraged to highlight up to five significant research outputs and to discuss the societal impact and future direction of their work. Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place in person (please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy). Interview date - Monday 23 March 2026 For further details of this and other posts, please refer to our website at http://www.tees.ac.uk/jobs The Closing Date is DD/MM/YY. Teesside University will not accept any applications after this date. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .