Summary
The Durham University Early Career Fellowship (Career Development Fellowship) is a 24-month, funded academic opportunity designed to help early-career researchers transition into permanent university roles such as Lecturer or Assistant Professor. Hosted at the Durham University Business School, the fellowship supports candidates in building an internationally significant research profile, acquiring substantive teaching experience, and enhancing professional academic development.
Designation
- Position: Early Career Fellow / Career Development Fellow (Grade 7)
- Contract Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), 24 Months Fixed-term
Key Information Overview
| Attribute | Details |
| Host Institution | Durham University (Durham University Business School) |
| Funding / Salary | £38,784 – £46,049 per annum (Grade 7) |
| Duration | 24 Months (Full-Time) |
| Eligible Nationalities | All Nationalities (Open Worldwide) |
| Location / Country | Durham, United Kingdom |
| Application Deadline | September 2, 2026 |
Research Area
- Department: Department of Management and Marketing
- Focus Disciplines:
- Operations Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Entrepreneurship
Location
- Institution: Durham University Business School
- City/Country: Durham, England, United Kingdom
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Academic Level: Recent PhD graduates or early-career academics aiming to build a competitive CV for permanent faculty positions.
- Field Alignment: Demonstrated research and teaching capabilities strongly linked to Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or Entrepreneurship.
- Teaching Experience: Proven track record of course development, student assessment, module contributions, and delivery (beyond occasional guest lectures).
- Publication Track Record: Emerging record of high-quality, internationally recognized research publications.
- Career Changers / Returners: Applicants returning to academia after industry experience are eligible and encouraged to highlight their practical insights.
- Nationality & Work Rights: Open to all nationalities; international candidates must meet UK right-to-work and immigration/visa requirements.
Scholarship Description & Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Annual compensation ranging from £38,784 to £46,049 (Grade 7 scale).
- Dedicated Growth Time: Unlike traditional grant-funded postdoc positions tied strictly to a principal investigator’s project, this fellowship reserves substantial focus for independent academic growth, pedagogical development, and high-impact publishing.
- Institutional Support: Access to Durham University Business School’s research networks, mentoring, and academic infrastructure.
How to Apply
- Visit the Durham University Recruitment Portal through the official application link.
- Prepare the required documentation (Curriculum Vitae, research proposal/statement, teaching portfolio, and cover letter aligning your expertise with the department’s focus areas).
- Complete and submit the online application form before the closing deadline.
Last Date for Apply
- Deadline: September 2, 2026
