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The School of Computing & Communications (SCC) wishes to appoint a Teaching Associate to assist with delivery and ongoing improvement of lab-based modules on our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. This is a full-time position for a one year fixed period, with potential for extension.
You should be able to demonstrate a strong computer science background and excellence in lab-based teaching at University level. Applicants should be flexible enough to contribute to teaching across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The ideal candidates will have strong programming, and computational problem solving and software design skills. Additional duties include: supporting marking and assessment of coursework, contributing to curriculum development where appropriate, supporting students with exam preparation and revision techniques, and participating in teaching reviews and quality assurance processes.
We are particularly looking for candidates who are passionate about creating an outstanding lab-based learning environment. Duties will be chosen based on specialist background, though they are likely to include an emphasis on cyber security teaching. Particularly desirable specialist knowledge areas include cyber-security, applied machine learning and data mining, intelligent video analytics, natural language processing and artificial intelligence, autonomous learning and dynamically evolving self-learning systems.
The School is committed to excellent research-led and problem focused student learning. This has been recognised by our recent institutional award of TEF Gold, and being noted in the UK for graduate prospects in computer science by the Times and Sunday Times University Guide for the third year running. SCC at Lancaster is noted for its balanced blend of hands-on practice (labs) and theory (lectures & workshops). We believe in a continuous process of teaching quality improvement and innovation (e.g. our award-winning studio-based approach to teaching software engineering).
We offer a range of degrees, including Computer Science, Software Engineering and joint degrees at undergraduate level, and MScs in Computer Science, Data Science, Cyber Security at postgraduate level. The School maintains a good staff student ratio: we’re currently home to around 50+ academic staff, 40 postdoctoral research staff, 120 PhD students and a combined undergraduate and taught Masters student population of approx. 1000.
Biomedical and Life Sciences (BLS) within the Faculty of Health and Medicine, seeks to enhance its excellent research profile and expanding portfolio of degree programmes by appointing a full-time Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology.
BLS is a growing, innovative and vibrant Department, whose research mission is to provide an understanding of the fundamental cellular and physiological mechanisms that underpin human health and disease. Research areas include, but are not limited to, cancer biology, pharmacology, infectious diseases, parasitology, virology, immunology, neuroscience, mental health and ageing. BLS laboratories have recently undergone extensive refurbishment, and facilities include dedicated CL2 and CL3 laboratory space, in vitro and in vivo laboratories, as well as a state-of-the-art bioimaging suite.
BLS has a strong interdisciplinary ethos and collaborates with colleagues in Lancaster Medical School and the Division of Health Research within the Faculty of Health and Medicine, as well as colleagues in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Psychology and the Lancaster Environment Centre within the Faculty of Science and Technology.
You should have an established (SL) or developing (L) world-leading reputation in a relevant area of research, a supporting portfolio of high-quality research publications, detailed plans for future projects and outputs, and the potential to attract external grant income to support their research from a range of sources.
BLS delivers undergraduate programmes in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Biomedicine, Neuroscience, Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Science to over 600 undergraduate students, and a post-graduate programme in Biomedicine. We have a significant population of MSc and PhD research students. You will have a strong and active interest in teaching subjects related to pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics and the drug development pathway, plus an ability and willingness to engage with relevant external stakeholders of value to Lancaster University.
In return, the Department offers a friendly research and teaching environment that strongly supports the individual needs of each employee and actively promotes a healthy work-life balance. The faculty is committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies and has held a Silver Athena SWAN award since 2014, in recognition of its good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research.
We are particularly looking for candidates who are passionate about cyber security, on-line learning and widening diversity and inclusion in the discipline. It is anticipated that successful candidates will work closely alongside a lead academic for modules and a wider team that is supporting the delivery of courses.
Duties will primarily include supporting online students with assessments and tutorials, delivery of modules in cyber security, marking of coursework, managing course content hosted on online learning platforms (e.g. Moodle), contributing to curriculum development where appropriate, and participating in teaching reviews and quality assurance processes. Some of these duties will need to be fulfilled outside of conventional office hours to support synchronous engagement with remote students during their anticipated study time and hence flexibility in working hours will be required.
The School is committed to excellent research-led and problem focused student learning. This has been recognised by our institutional award of TEF Gold. Furthermore, Lancaster University received the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education, the nation’s highest education honour, for the pioneering work that was done in the School with the BBC micro:bit. SCC at Lancaster is noted for its balanced blend of hands-on practice (labs) and theory (lectures and workshops). We believe in a continuous process of teaching quality improvement and innovation. Lancaster is the only university in the North West that has attained National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) recognition as an Academic Centre of Excellence for both Cyber Security Education (ACE-CSE) and Research (ACE-CSR), along with delivering an NCSC Certified Master’s Degree.
Lancaster University Information Systems Services (ISS) department is looking for two Test Analysts to join the Build team on a Fixed Term Contract until 31st July 2026.
The University is undergoing a significant digital transformation. We have a requirement for test analyst to support the ambitious, institution wide Curriculum Transformation Programme. This multi-year strategic initiative is reshaping the design, delivery, and management of undergraduate and postgraduate education to ensure a distinctive, inclusive, and future-ready offering.
You will play a critical role in delivering complex, high-impact digital and systems change in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
You will bring a proven track record of working in a test function on large-scale IT projects, with the ability to engage software developers, technical architects, project managers, business analysts and business customers. You will support IT colleagues through OAT, and systems testing and business colleagues through UAT. Effectively identifying and tracking defects you will work side by side with the developers reporting into the Delivery Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of education and research at Lancaster University through the delivery of innovative, user-focused IT solutions.
You must have experience of:
Experience of higher education or other public sector organisations would be advantageous
The role is primarily based on the Lancaster University Bailrigg campus, with flexible hybrid working options to support a positive work-life balance. We would expect a minimum of 4 days a week in the office as the role will involve a large amount of collaborative working with On Campus teams.
For Internal University staff a secondment opportunity maybe considered for this role, please ensure you have agreement from your current line manager before you apply for the opportunity.
Lancaster University is seeking a detail oriented and proactive Application Security Engineer to join the IT Security Team within Information Systems Services. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to strategic and operational technology initiatives that support teaching, research, the student experience, and the effective running of the University.
As an Application Security Engineer, you will play a central role in strengthening the security of applications and integrations used across the University by embedding security into how software is designed, built, and operated. You will work closely with development, platform, and delivery teams across a diverse range of technologies and environments. Because of this, you will draw on real world experience to understand how applications are developed and used in practice, helping teams improve security in ways that are pragmatic, proportionate, and sustainable.
You will be responsible for identifying and reducing security risk across the full application lifecycle, covering both long running production services and newly developed solutions. This includes defining and maintaining application security standards, advising on secure design and architecture, and supporting the effective use of security tooling and processes. The role spans a broad application landscape including web and mobile applications, APIs, and microservices, and applies DevSecOps principles to ensure security is considered early and consistently.
A key focus of the role is supporting the University’s cloud enablement programme. You will help ensure that cloud-based architectures, services, and deployments are designed and implemented securely, while recognising the realities of operating live services and the need to balance security, usability, and delivery.
The successful candidate will bring a pragmatic, experience led approach to application security. You will be comfortable working in complex and evolving environments, constructively challenging existing approaches and helping teams improve security through sound judgement rather than prescriptive theory. Strong communication skills are essential, as the role involves influencing and advising technical teams and stakeholders across the organisation.
This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible and lasting impact on the University’s security posture while working collaboratively within a supportive and forward-looking technology environment.
The role is primarily based on the Lancaster University Bailrigg campus, with flexible hybrid working options to support a positive work-life balance. We would expect a minimum of 2 days a week in the office.
Lancaster University Library is seeking to appoint to the role of Head of Open Research.
You will provide leadership and management of the Library’s significant contribution to academic research, developing and managing relationships to embed and foster Open Research across Lancaster University’s research community.
You will be responsible for leading and managing a team of specialists who deliver a range of services and initiatives that are critical to the delivery of Open Research, across open access, research data management, and research intelligence.
As a member of the Library Management Team you will contribute to leadership and development of the Library and Learning Development in support of the Library’s vision, The Library Towards 2025, and the University’s strategic objectives in relation to teaching, research and engagement.
We are looking for an experienced individual who is passionate about Open Research and takes an inclusive and creative approach to service provision. An ability to build relationships and develop partnerships within and beyond the University is essential.
We will provide an inclusive, supportive, and safe environment where everyone belongs and can contribute to our distinctiveness. We welcome applications from people in diverse groups, particularly encouraging applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
International Student Recruitment Co-ordinator
The International Student Recruitment team are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual for the role of International Student Recruitment Co-ordinator. Working as part of our established and friendly International Student Recruitment team you will provide excellent administrative support to your colleagues and take responsibility for a variety of operations.
You will possess excellent communication and organisational skills and have the ability to build and nurture effective relationships and networks, influencing stakeholders at all levels. The role will involve being the primary point of contact for your colleagues, offering essential guidance and support on the department’s administrative functions.
You will facilitate budget setting, phasing, outturn, year end and reporting activities throughout the year, working closely with budget holders, heads of department and central finance teams.
This is a full-time post based at our Lancaster campus, where hybrid on-site and home working is currently offered subject to line manager approval. Please note, this role will require working occasional weekends.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a confident, detail-oriented, and highly motivated Global Mobility Officer who thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development of the Global Mobility function, which supports the University’s Transnational Education (TNE) agenda and its international partnerships.
The role will be responsible for managing day-to-day Global Mobility operations, while also contributing to wider transformation and development initiatives across the function.
You will ideally:
The UK Student Recruitment team, based within the University’s External Relations division, is responsible for attracting and encouraging applications to Lancaster University from across the UK for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
The team are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated graduate for the role of Student Recruitment Assistant. Working as part of our established and friendly UK student recruitment team you will support activities promoting the University and higher education to prospective students, across the UK.
The position is offered on a full time, fixed term basis until 31 July 2026.
You will attend school and college careers events, deliver talks and presentations and represent the university at larger higher education exhibitions across the country, travelling individually and on occasions with colleagues or student ambassadors.
You will be confident communicating with a variety of audiences on the UK higher education system and the benefits of studying at Lancaster. The role will also involve administrative and project-based work supporting the day-to-day operation of the UK student recruitment team.
Please note, this role will require, throughout certain times of the year, periods of travel around the UK attending events; working outside office hours and working occasional weekends.
The role is an exciting first step in a career in student recruitment and higher education. The role holder will expect to work a minimum of 2 days a week from our Lancaster campus, though flexible arrangements may be considered. The role is offered on a blended work schedule with both on-campus and home working.
We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic people for this role in order to increase our staff diversity in this part of the University.
This role requires an enhanced DBS/enhanced DBS with barred list check. Please note we will therefore be asking you to complete an enhanced DBS with barred list as part of the recruitment process for this role.
ReStore Lancaster is a Sustainable Retail and Post Office Hub at the heart of Lancaster University campus. The shop supports the University’s commitment to Sustainability, reducing waste, increasing reuse, upcycling and recycling and delivers a range of sustainable products and engagement opportunities.
ReStore Lancaster brings together partners such as local charity St John’s Hospice and, promoting responsible consumption and sells a wide range of items including second-hand and vintage clothes and other pre-owned items, upcycled products, zero plastic toiletries and household items, bike accessories, gifts and merchandise.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a proactive and highly motivated Retail Assistant to join the team.
Working within the small and friendly retail team where everyone looks out for each other, teamwork and the ability to build relationships are key to this Retail Assistant role. We are looking for a Retail Assistant who will deliver an excellent retail customer experience; duties include selling, restocking, merchandising and operating the Post office Counter (DBS check will be required).
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