FOUR YEARS' FIXED TERM (until 1/2/2030) 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 trauma and orthopaedics

The post-holder will work within one of the areas of research excellence, in trauma and orthopaedics, 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.

In T and O the role will involve research related Musculoskeletal disease influences on Population Health utilising national (HES/CPRD) and/or local (RJAH Outcomes Centre/MyRecovery) data sets. Socioeconomic and ethnicity variations in demand, access and outcomes will be explored.

In addition, they will continue to work clinically within the NHS in England, in clinical Trauma and Orthopaedics, for up to 5 Programmed Activities (PAs).

The post is open to applicants with skills and experience in any type of research or methodology.

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 12,500 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: 15 January 2026