About this Fellowship

Applications are invited for a three-year Daphne Jackson Fellowship sponsored by LifeArc in honour of Aisling Burnand CBE, 1964-2022. This Fellowship is available to talented professionals wishing to return to research with specialisms aligned to one of the LifeArc Translational Challenges, including:

• Motor Neurone disease
• Chronic respiratory health
• Rare diseases
• Antimicrobial resistance
• Neglected tropical disease
• Emerging viral threats
• Paediatric oncology

The Fellowship may be held at LifeArc’s scientific research facilities in Stevenage or Edinburgh or one of the academic centre partnering on one of the above Translational Challenges. Please contact the Daphne Jackson Trust or Andy Merritt at LifeArc for further information.

About LifeArc

The Fellowship may be held at one of LifeArc’s scientific research facilities in Stevenage or Edinburgh or one of the academic centres partnering on the Translational Challenges as listed above.

LifeArc is a self-funded medical research charity. Its mission is to advance translation of early science into health care treatments or diagnostics, by taking science ideas out of the lab and turning them into medical breakthroughs, that can be life changing for patients.  LifeArc has been doing this for more than 25 years and its work has resulted in five licensed medicines including cancer drug Keytruda and a diagnostic for antibiotic resistance.

LifeArc has its own drug discovery and diagnostics development facilities and a team of experts in technology transfer and intellectual property who also provide services to other organisations. LifeArc’s model is built on collaboration, and it partners with a broad range of groups including medical research charities, research organisations, industry and academic scientists.

In 2022, LifeArc announced its commitment to spending £1.3bn by 2030 in areas of unmet medical need.

For further details about LifeArc, please visit Our strategy – LifeArc.

Daphne Jackson Trust Fellowships

The Daphne Jackson Trust is dedicated to returning researchers following a career break for a family, caring or health reason.

Daphne Jackson Fellowships are unique – they offer professionals wishing to return to a research career after a break of two or more years, the opportunity to balance an individually tailored retraining programme with a challenging research project in a suitably supportive environment. The unparalleled support offered by the Trust’s Fellowship Advisors and administrative staff, coupled with mentoring and retraining provided during the Fellowship, give returners the confidence and skills they need to successfully return to research.

For further details about the eligibility criteria and application process, please visit www.daphnejackson.org.

For information specifically about this sponsored Fellowship opportunity please contact Dr Andy Merritt, Head of Academic Engagement at Life Arc  andy.merritt@lifearc.org

For further details about the eligibility criteria and application process, please visit www.daphnejackson.org. For further information before submitting an application please contact the Daphne Jackson Trust office on 01483 689166 or via email at djmft@surrey.ac.uk

For information specifically about this sponsored Fellowship opportunity please contact Dr Andy Merritt, Head of Academic Engagement at Life Arc  andy.merritt@lifearc.org

The Daphne Jackson Trust is delighted to be working with LifeArc, who are very generously sponsoring Daphne Jackson Fellowships in honour of Aisling Burnand.

How to apply

To be considered for this opportunity, please complete the CV, personal details and personal statement forms on the Daphne Jackson Trust website:  Apply here

Please outline your area of research interest and, if you have identified a department within which you would like to work, include the name and contact details of a potential supervisor in that department.

Email your submission to the Daphne Jackson Trust office at djmft@surrey.ac.uk stating clearly, LifeArc Daphne Jackson Fellowship Application.

Closing date for applications is Monday 16th October 2023

Following shortlisting by the Daphne Jackson Trust LifeArc will undertake an internal selection process to identify the preferred candidate.

About this Fellowship

MEDICAL RESEARCH SCOTLAND SUPPORTING RETURNING RESEARCHERS

Applications are now invited for up to two MEDICAL RESEARCH SCOTLAND SPONSORED DAPHNE JACKSON FELLOWSHIPS in subjects related to medical research and to be held at any Scottish University or recognised Research Institution.

Medical Research Scotland sponsored Daphne Jackson Fellowships are for those wishing to return to an area of medical research after a career break of two years or more. There is no requirement or restriction on the subject or nature of the research, provided it addresses a question relevant to human health or disease – the causation, prevention, diagnosis or treatment of illness or the development of medical or surgical appliances, including hearing aids.

Medical Research Scotland sponsored Daphne Jackson Fellowships are available for up to three years, half time and involve a challenging research project and an individually tailored retraining programme.

To be eligible for a Medical Research Scotland sponsored Daphne Jackson Fellowship, you must at least meet the following criteria:

• A good first degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM)
• A PhD, or ideally at least three years research experience (academic or industrial) prior to the career break (with evidence of research impacts and outcomes)
• A career break of at least two years’ duration taken for family, caring or health reasons
• Resident in the UK with the right to remain in the UK indefinitely
• Good command of English (spoken and written)
• Good computer skills

How to apply

To be considered for this opportunity, please complete the CV, personal details and personal statement forms that can be found on the Daphne Jackson Trust website: Apply here.

Please outline your area of research interest and, if you have identified a department within which you would like to work, include the name and contact details of a potential supervisor in that department.

For further details about the eligibility criteria and application process, please visit www.daphnejackson.org. For further information before submitting an application please contact the Daphne Jackson Trust office on 01483 689166 or via email at djmft@surrey.ac.uk

Please email your submission to the Daphne Jackson Trust office at djmft@surrey.ac.uk stating clearly Medical Research Scotland Sponsored Fellowship Application.

More information can be found on the Medical Research Scotland website: Daphne Jackson Fellowships – Medical Research Scotland

Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 16th October 2023

About Medical Research Scotland

Medical Research Scotland seeks to encourage and develop those wanting to build careers in medical research in Scotland and supports research into any disease or condition. See www.medicalresearchscotland.org.uk.

[Medical Research Scotland is the operational name of SHERT (the Scottish Hospital Endowments Research Trust) Scottish Charity No. SC014959]

Here are some of our Former Fellows who have been sponsored by Medical Research Scotland.

Dr Louise Beattie

Dr Rachel James

Read the lovely article in Nature about Daphne Jackson Fellow Rachel James’ return to research!

Dr Elaine Hunter

Click the link to find out how the MRS sponsored Daphne Jackson Trust Fellowship opened doors for Elaine  https://medicalresearchscotland.org.uk/daphne-jackson-fellowships/

About this Fellowship

Applications are invited for a British Heart Foundation Daphne Jackson Fellowship to be held at any UK university. The Fellowships are intended for individuals who want to return to an area of cardiovascular research after a career break of two years or more. Applicants should have a PhD and preferably postdoctoral experience.

The Fellowship will be part-time for a fixed term of three years.

About British Heart Foundation

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is the largest independent funder of cardiovascular research in the UK, supporting research into the causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. The BHF’s vision is a world where people don’t die prematurely from cardiovascular disease. To achieve this vision, the BHF is committed to providing flexible personal awards that retain talented scientists in academia and that allow cardiovascular researchers to return to the laboratory after a career break.

Please see the Information For Researchers section of the BHF website to find out more about the research supported by the BHF or contact research@bhf.org.uk if you have a query about the remit of your project.

Daphne Jackson Fellowships

The Daphne Jackson Trust is dedicated to returning researchers to their careers following a break of two years or more taken for a family, caring or health reason.

Daphne Jackson Fellowships are unique – They offer professionals wishing to return to a research career after a break of two or more years, the opportunity to balance an individually tailored retraining programme with a challenging research project in a suitably supportive environment. The unparalleled support offered by the Trust’s Fellowship Advisors and administrative staff, coupled with mentoring and retraining provided during the Fellowship, give returners the confidence and skills they need to successfully return to research.

For further details about the eligibility criteria and application process, please visit www.daphnejackson.org. For further information before submitting an application please contact the Daphne Jackson Trust office on 01483 689166 or via email at djmft@surrey.ac.uk

How to apply

To be considered for this opportunity, please complete the CV, personal details and personal statement forms on the Daphne Jackson Trust website:  Apply here

Please outline your area of research interest and, if you have identified a department within which you would like to work, include the name and contact details of a potential supervisor in that department.

Email your submission to the Daphne Jackson Trust office at djmft@surrey.ac.uk stating clearly, British Heart Foundation Daphne Jackson Fellowship Application.

Closing date for applications is Monday 16th October 2023

Following shortlisting by the Daphne Jackson Trust the British Heart Foundation will undertake an internal selection process to identify the preferred candidate.

2 x Daphne Jackson Fellowship Opportunities at Queen Mary University of London

Applications are invited for 2 x three-year part-time (0.5FTE) Daphne Jackson Fellowships to be hosted and sponsored by The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London.

The two Fellowships are intended for individuals returning to research within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry’s strategic research areas. Most research activities take place within the five of the six institutes that comprise the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (FMD):

• The Barts Cancer Institute, led by Professor Nick Lemoine, focuses on cutting edge molecular and translational cancer research.
• The Blizard Institute, led by Professor Mary Collins, focuses on cell biology, genomics, immunology, neuroscience, and trauma sciences.
• The William Harvey Research Institute (WHRI), led by Professor Panos Deloukas, undertakes cardiovascular, inflammation and endocrine research leading to therapeutic innovation.
• The Wolfson Institute of Population Health Sciences, led by Professor Fiona Walters, focuses on Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, Psychiatry, Clinical Trials Methodology and Statistics, Global Public Health, Primary Care, Mental Health, and Women’s Health.
• The Institute of Dentistry, led by Professor Paul Coulthard, focuses on clinical, epidemiological and public health research in dentistry with a solid basic science research base.
• The Institute of Health Sciences Education, led by Professor Arunthathi Mahendran, focuses primarily on medical education and pedagogical research within the fields of health and medical education.

About Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London is one of the UK’s leading research-focused higher education institutions, a member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities, and ranked 3^nd in London for Medicine and 1^st in London for Dentistry by the 2023 Guardian University Guide and the 2022 National Student Survey (NSS).

The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (FMD) is a highly successful Faculty at Queen Mary University of London. FMD has a research spend of circa £100m and a research portfolio that spans from discovery and applied science, through translational research and applied health research.

Our research is embedded within the local community of East London and supports the Faculty’s objective to produce innovative therapies and advance patient management nationally and internationally. The impact of our research is far-reaching, with extensive partnerships across the globe to facilitate large-scale projects. We were recently rated as being in the top 15 in the world for citations in Medicine & Dentistry (QS World Rankings 2023) and our researchers are recognised internationally as leaders in their respective fields. FMD also runs a highly regarded portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate education. It has over 4,700 students spread across all our campuses, including Malta.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work-life balance and family-friendly inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

The post will be based at one of our three Faculty campuses in London. It is a part-time, fixed-term appointment for 3 years. The starting salary will be Grade 5 and £47,178 per annum (pro-rata), inclusive of London Allowance.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or other minority ethnic groups, who are currently under-represented at this level within the Faculty.

The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry holds two Silver Athena Swan Awards. We are committed to equality of opportunities and to advancing women’s careers. We have policies to support staff returning from long-term absence, for flexible arrangements for staff with parental responsibilities and for childcare support. As part of the Faculty’s commitment to the Athena Swan’s principles we strongly encourage applications from women.

 Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality

Daphne Jackson Fellowships

The Daphne Jackson Trust is dedicated to returning researchers to their careers following a break of two years or more taken for a family, caring or health reason.

Daphne Jackson Fellowships are unique: they offer professionals wishing to return to a research career after a break of two or more years, the opportunity to balance an individually tailored retraining programme with a challenging research project in a suitably supportive environment.

The Fellowship consists of a challenging research project and at least 100 hours retraining per year. The unparalleled support offered by the Trust’s Fellowship Advisors and administrative staff, coupled with mentoring and retraining provided during the Fellowship, give returners the confidence and skills they need to successfully return to research.

For further details about the Trust and Fellowship scheme, please visit www.daphnejackson.org

For further information about this sponsored fellowship opportunity at Queen Mary University of London, please contact Laura Simpson, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Equality Diversity and Inclusion Manager  l.simpson@qmul.ac.uk

For further information before submitting an application please contact the Daphne Jackson Trust office on 01483 689166 or via email at djmft@surrey.ac.uk.

A printable information sheet can be downloaded here.

How to Apply

To be considered for this opportunity, please complete the CV, personal details and personal statement forms on the Daphne Jackson Trust website: Apply here

Please outline your area of research interest and, if you have identified a department within which you would like to work, include the name and contact details of a potential supervisor in that department.

Please email your submission to the Daphne Jackson Trust office at djmft@surrey.ac.uk stating clearly, Queen Mary University of London Sponsored Fellowship Application.

Closing date for applications is Monday 16th October 2023.

Following shortlisting by the Daphne Jackson Trust, Queen Mary University of London will undertake an internal selection process to identify the preferred candidates.

About this Fellowship

Applications are invited for a three-year Daphne Jackson Fellowship co-sponsored by ME Research UK (SCIO – SC036942). The Fellowship is open to talented researchers with a PhD – likely in a life science e.g. biomedical sciences, whole organismal biology, molecular genetics, infection and microbiology, structural biology, biological chemistry, who wish to return to research within a UK university or research institution after a career break of two or more years.

About ME Research UK

The principal aim of ME Research UK is to commission and fund high-quality scientific (biomedical) investigation into the causes, consequences and treatment of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (also known as ME/CFS).

ME Research UK only funds biomedical research that is directly related to the biology or treatment of ME/CFS. ME Research UK does not fund research which involves the use of animals.

Daphne Jackson Fellowships

The Daphne Jackson Trust is dedicated to returning researchers following a career break for a family, caring or health reason.

Daphne Jackson Fellowships are unique – they offer professionals wishing to return to a research career after a break of two or more years, the opportunity to balance an individually tailored retraining programme with a challenging research project in a suitably supportive environment. The unparalleled support offered by the Trust’s Fellowship Advisors and administrative staff, coupled with mentoring and retraining provided during the Fellowship, give returners the confidence and skills they need to successfully return to research.

For information about ME Research UK and their projects and charitable aims – visit www.meresearch.org.uk and Building a brighter research future – step by step (meresearch.org.uk)

For further details about the eligibility criteria and application process, please visit www.daphnejackson.org. For further information before submitting an application please contact the Daphne Jackson Trust office on 01483 689166 or via email at djmft@surrey.ac.uk.

Should queries arise as to whether an area of research would be suitable for ME Research UK backing – contact david@meresearch.org.uk for advice.

For information specifically about this sponsored Fellowship opportunity please email contact@meresearch.org.uk

A printable information sheet can be downloaded here.

Details can also be found on the ME Research UK website: ME Research UK and Daphne Jackson Trust launch ME/CFS Fellowship

How to Apply

To be considered for this opportunity, please complete the CV, personal details and personal statement forms on the Daphne Jackson Trust website:  Apply here

Please outline your area of research interest and, if you have identified a department within which you would like to work, include the name and contact details of a potential supervisor in that department.

Email your submission to the Daphne Jackson Trust office at djmft@surrey.ac.uk stating clearly, ME Research UK Daphne Jackson Fellowship Application.

Closing date for applications is Monday 16th October 2023

Following shortlisting by the Daphne Jackson Trust ME Research UK will undertake an internal selection process to identify the preferred candidate and whether the research proposal meets its requirements.