UKRI Global Talent Fund: Professor / Reader / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Digital Pharmaceutical Process Development (816231)
The University of Strathclyde is proud to have been awarded funding from the UK Research and Innovation Global Talent Fund (GTF). This investment recognises Strathclyde’s leadership in research, innovation, and impact.
Prestigious Global Talent Fund Opportunity
We seek to appoint a Professor / Reader / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Digital Pharmaceutical Process Development to join the academic team at the CMAC (Manufacturing and Advanced Crystallisation) and develop and lead new scientific research programmes aligned to the Centre’s strategic programme to transform the ways medicines are designed and made through digital CMC and QbDD. Appointments will be made at a level appropriate to the candidate’s experience and career stage and will receive a generous start‑up package.
Why Strathclyde?
Strathclyde is a globally recognised research‑intensive university with a strong track record of delivering impactful research that addresses global challenges and drives innovation. Researchers benefit from world‑class facilities, a collaborative ecosystem of academic and industry partners, and a culture that fosters interdisciplinary innovation and real‑world impact.
About the UKRI Global Talent Fund
* Permanent Academic Appointments
* Dedicated Research Funding aligned with national and global priorities
* Competitive Salary and Benefits package
* Relocation Support for researchers and their families
* Visa Sponsorship, including Global Talent visa and Immigration Health Surcharge
* Career Development through mentorship, peer networks, and structured progression
Additionally, you will be rewarded with:
* Growth of your research portfolio and a generous start‑up package
* Reduced teaching load over the initial years of your appointment
* A 2‑year post‑doctoral position/research assistant from the Global Talent fund
* A PhD position funded by the University, following the standard UKRI stipend level and is a scholarship that is tax‑free
* Support through our academic career development framework to gain feedback on your performance, meet your training needs and enhance your effectiveness – allowing you to be ready for promotion within 5 years of appointment
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Strathclyde is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive research environment. We actively welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from under‑represented groups. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure fairness and equity, and we are dedicated to supporting all researchers to thrive, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or socio‑economic background.
Eligibility
This post is supported by the UKRI Global Talent Fund. In line with the funding requirements, it is only open to international researchers who have not resided in the UK during the 24 months prior to the grant start date and are not currently employed by UK‑based organisations or their overseas campuses. All researchers supported by the Global Talent Fund must relocate to the United Kingdom or the Common Travel Area. The majority of their time dedicated to the funded research must be spent physically based in the UK.
Further Information
To learn more, please visit: https://www.strath.ac.uk/workwithus/vacancies/ukriglobaltalentfund/
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