Daphne Jackson Fellowship University School of Engineering

Applications are invited for a three‑year part‑time (0.5 FTE) Daphne Jackson Fellowship to be held at Lancaster University in the School of Engineering, within the Faculty of Science & Technology. The fellowship is open to someone wishing to return to research after a career break away from research of at least two years taken for a family, caring or health reason.

Flexible working arrangements are supported, and the successful candidate will benefit from a collaborative, inclusive environment with strong mentoring and career development opportunities.

The School of Engineering is committed to building a diverse academic community and will provide tailored support to ensure that the fellow can thrive and progress towards a long‑term academic career.

Lancaster University is committed to the retention of talent, and will encourage the fellow, on successful completion, to apply for a permanent position, which will help to grow through its strategic plan. Lancaster University particularly welcomes applications from women, especially those who identify as Black, Asian or other minority ethnic groups, who are currently under‑represented at this level within the School of Engineering.

This fellowship is for someone who wishes to return to an area of research that is aligned with (but not limited to) any of the following research themes:

• Chemical Engineering
• Energy
• Nuclear Science and Engineering
• Robotics and Control
• Structures and Materials

For further information about this funded Daphne Jackson Fellowship opportunity at Lancaster University, please contact Professor Rafaella Villa at  or Dr Naval Singh at

Daphne Jackson Fellowships are unique. They offer the opportunity to return to a career in research after a break of at least two years for family, caring or health reasons.

Our fellowships enable people to overcome the challenges of returning to a career as a researcher and ensure that skills, talent, training and career promise are not lost.

We support people through our application process for a fellowship that combines a personalised programme of retraining and mentorship. Our fellows gain the confidence and skills they need to succeed and enable them to generate novel, high‑quality research findings.

Closing date for applications is Monday 27th July 2026.

Salary: £34,308 to £39,745 pro‑rata (spinal point 29–34) depending on qualifications.