Lecturer in Neuroscience

Lecturer in Neuroscience

Salary: £51,753 – £59,966 (Grade 8)

Location: Leeds. This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have an established background in Neuroscience? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK's leading research intensive Universities?

A major objective of our school is to drive advances in biomedical research to prevent and manage human disease. Our highly successful team is looking to add expertise in any area of neuroscience that complements our portfolio (which currently includes neural trauma, degeneration and regeneration, sensory and motor neuroscience, brain control of metabolism, neurological basis for psychiatric diseases, and cognition).

The ideal candidate will use their expertise in systems neurobiology, neurophysiology and/or neural circuits to bridge the gap between underlying cellular/molecular mechanisms and behavioural, cognitive or emotional functions related to the healthy and/or compromised nervous system. The appointee will benefit from interactions with our neuroscience team and its resources that include in vivo models, behavioural studies, genetic and ‘omics’ approaches, in vivo and in vitro imaging, electrophysiology and cell/molecular methods. The post offers the opportunity to translate fundamental research with teams in the Faculty of Medicine and Health. The appointee would contribute to teaching on popular courses within our undergraduate and postgraduate neuroscience courses.

You should have a PhD in neuroscience (or closely aligned field) with expertise in neurobiology.

The University of Leeds and the Faculty of Biological Sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education), and the Faculty of Biological Sciences was re-awarded a Silver award in 2025. We are proud to be an inclusive Faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. Our Athena SWAN webpage provides more information.

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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.

To apply for this role, please visit our website.

Closing date for applications is Monday 18 May 2026