Academic Development Officer

Academic Development Officer

Doctoral and Researcher College

Location: Lincoln

Salary: From £28,031per annum

Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week.

Closing Date: Sunday 06 September 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 17 September 2026

Reference: EL1124F

The Doctoral and Researcher College (DRC) serves as a central hub for doctoral and early career researchers, fostering a unified and collaborative environment that addresses the University’s strategic goals in research excellence and postgraduate education.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to provide an efficient, positive and proactive approach to work. You will work closely with colleagues to facilitate and deliver a provision of support for postgraduate researchers, early career researchers and academic colleagues.

You must be able to work as part of a team, hold excellent administrative, planning, and organisational skills, and be able to build positive working relationships with multiple stakeholders.

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Tanya Spratt, DRC Development Coordinator –

Further details:

• Job Description and Person Specification

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