Fixed Term until 03 August 2030 1.0FTE (50% clinical NHS service and 50% academic)

Starting salary: Appropriate Clinical PayScale

The Opportunity

The aim of the post is to support a post-doctoral clinical academic to work within the School, to develop their skills and expertise, and become an independent researcher in primary care.

The post-holder will work within one of the areas of research excellence, in primary care, to publish research work in high quality journals, and apply for research funding from grant-giving bodies to support own future research.

Supervise postgraduate and undergraduate student research. You will develop and contribute clinical expertise to ongoing and new programmes of research within the School.

We have particular expertise in the following areas: Musculoskeletal Pain and Arthritis, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Dementia, Prognosis and Consultation Epidemiology, Cardiology, Global and Public Health.

The post is open to applicants with skills and experience in any type of research or methodology. You will be qualified to PhD level in health research (or within three months of submission) of your thesis.

You will be expected to contribute clinical insights, and knowledge and expertise in General Practice in one or more of the research programmes in the School, and participate in teaching and research training programmes, contribute to the development of new studies and research grant applications, and undertake an active role in PhD supervision.

You will also be required to maintain up to 5 PAs as a practising GP.

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

The University Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience.

With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

For an informal discussion, please contact Prof Jo Protheroe on [email protected] Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held on: 21st May 2026