55 Academic Fellow jobs in the United Kingdom

London Film Academy (LFA) has a global reputation for excellence in film education. We are proud to see our graduates go on to build notable careers in both TV and film all over the world.

We’re seeking a Teaching Fellow in Cinematography, Producing, Production Management, Directing or Sound to deliver creative-based, practical teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, nurturing research skills that inform collaborative filmmaking.

Contribute to LFA’s mission of hands-on learning and building lifelong creative networks.

Join us and contribute to creating a supportive and thriving work environment for our team.

Meet our LFA Team HERE.

Requirements

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver engaging teaching in lectures, tutorials, and via the VLE.
• Lead modules in alignment with validated course specifications.
• Incorporate student feedback to refine content and delivery.
• Implement peer review to enhance tutor effectiveness.
• Provide academic and pastoral support, signposting as needed.

Curriculum and Assessment

• Design, review, and deliver learning materials (digital and physical).
• Ensure alignment of teaching with learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
• Support students during critical project phases.
• Maintain administrative records and contribute to curriculum development.

Academic Development and Innovation

• Stay current with developments in pedagogy and industry trends.
• Engage in research that informs professional practice and teaching excellence.
• Develop partnerships to foster collaboration and share best practices.
• Apply emerging technologies to improve learning outcomes.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Maintain records to meet accreditor and regulatory standards.
• Participate in programme reviews, panels, and curriculum meetings.
• Support LFA events such as admissions, open days, and student engagement activities.
• Promote inclusive teaching and learning strategies.

Institutional Contribution

• Act as a cultural ambassador for LFA.
• Contribute to staff development and annual performance reviews.
• Represent LFA at internal and external forums and committees aligned with strategic goals.

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in a creative arts or industry-related field.
• Significant teaching experience in Higher Education.
• Strong understanding of inclusive teaching and student support.
• Knowledge of relevant research methodologies.
• Experience in the Film/TV industry. Must have experience in one or more of the following areas: Cinematography, Producing, Production Management, Sound or Directing
• Up-to-date with discipline-specific trends and pedagogical practices.

Desirable

• Doctorate in a relevant field.
• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) or equivalent.
• Familiarity with private education environments.
• Broad understanding of Higher Education sector challenges.

As part of your application, please submit a cover letter outlining how you meet the essential requirements listed above.

Benefits

Summary of benefits will be discussed at interview and include:

• 25 days of annual leave per annum (pro rata), increasing by one additional day after each year, up to a maximum of 30 days + bank holidays
• Continuing professional development days (CPD)
• Private Health Insurance
• Pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Use of an on-site cinema for private screenings
• Annual cinema membership
• Cycle to work & Tech schemes

Role Details

Salary: Based on experience

This is a 0.6 FTE fractional post (equivalent to three days per week)

Hours of Work: 9:00am – 5:30pm across Monday to Friday, occasional weekend working may be required depending on LFA needs

Hybrid working will be considered

Based: 52a Walham Grove, London SW6 1QR

Application deadline: 24th October 2025, 12pm

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interview process:

• Phone screening - This is a 15-minute phone call to discuss your application.
• Zoom or In-person interview - This is a 45 to 60-minute conversation

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

All candidates must be able to provide proof of Right to Work in the UK.

We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals who are members of underrepresented groups.

Are you looking for a new and exciting career, we have the answer.come and join our Children and Young People's Nursing teachers at The University of Salford!

We are passionate about Children and Young Peoples Nurse education, and we now wish to appoint a Teaching and Learning fellow in Children and Young Peoples Nursing. our teaching team is passionate about providing a high-quality learning experience for students.

We want you to join our team and work with us, creating the professionals of the future. Our team successfully educate and develop students for careers in the modern world caring for children and families and our students regularly gain employment in their specialty on graduation.

You will be expected to teach and assess on the undergraduate children and young people programmes, building on our strengths and developing new ideas to meet the demands of a changing world. There would also be an expectation that you have links with healthcare organisations, or are willing to develop them, which would support and enhance the teaching experience.

We promote an on-campus experience for our students; therefore your role would be aligned to this student commitment.  As a supportive and inclusive employer, please talk to us about your requirements including part time hours/flexible working  and we will do our best to accommodate your request. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise that we will consider your request and we will not judge you for asking.

We will be holding interviews for this post week beginning 13^th of October 2025.

If you require any further information you can email our Head of Nursing, Trudy Cowan at

For a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description

What's in it for you? 

Competitive salary  - and excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave  – An impressive 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!

Flexible working  - we support a culture of flexible and hybrid working, subject to business requirements.

Professional development  - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.

Our community  – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives.

The perks!  MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.

Wellbeing  – your wellbeing is our priority. We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health. 

Sustainable Salford - We embed sustainability in all aspects of university life and have a commitment to becoming NetZero Carbon by 2038.

Location and campuses  - Our location sets us apart. We are just 2km from Manchester city centre. Our Peel Park campus is unique and offers lots of green spaces. Our MediaCity campus is at the heart of one of the country's leading digital and media hubs.

Team Salford - By joining us, you can be part of our ambitious journey and help make a real difference to the people and communities we support.

• Develop and apply bioinformatics pipelines for genomic and transcriptomic data analysis.
• Perform statistical analysis and data visualization.
• Design and implement computational approaches to address biological questions.
• Collaborate with biologists to interpret experimental results.
• Contribute to scientific publications and presentations.
• Maintain and manage research databases.
• Stay updated with the latest bioinformatics tools and methodologies.
• Ensure efficient use of computational resources and adhere to data management best practices.

• PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related quantitative field.
• Proficiency in Python or R, and command-line scripting.
• Strong experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis.
• Familiarity with relevant bioinformatics databases and tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication abilities.

• Conduct advanced computational chemistry research, focusing on method development and application.
• Perform molecular dynamics simulations, quantum mechanical calculations, and statistical mechanics analysis.
• Develop and validate new computational models and algorithms for predicting chemical properties and reactivity.
• Analyze and interpret large datasets generated from simulations and experiments.
• Collaborate with experimental chemists and other researchers to design and interpret studies.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in leading scientific journals and present findings at conferences.
• Contribute to the supervision of graduate and undergraduate students.
• Maintain detailed records of research activities and computational workflows.
• Participate in group meetings, seminars, and relevant training sessions.
• Engage in activities supporting the broader research environment, including occasional on-site work.

• Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Physics, or a related discipline with a strong focus on computational methods.
• Demonstrated experience with standard computational chemistry software packages (e.g., GROMACS, AMBER, Gaussian, NWChem).
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in scientific computing (e.g., Python, C++, Fortran).
• Strong theoretical background in statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and molecular modeling.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Good communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments is advantageous.
• Previous postdoctoral experience is desirable but not essential for exceptional candidates.
• Willingness to work a hybrid schedule, balancing remote research with necessary on-site laboratory or computational cluster access in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK .

• Conduct independent research in quantum information theory or quantum computing hardware.
• Develop and implement novel quantum algorithms and protocols.
• Collaborate with a team of researchers on experimental quantum systems.
• Analyse and interpret complex experimental data.
• Publish research findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences.
• Supervise and mentor PhD and Master's students within the research group.
• Contribute to grant writing and securing future funding for research projects.
• Participate in group meetings, seminars, and other academic activities.
• Maintain accurate records of research activities and results.

• PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a closely related field, with a strong focus on quantum information or quantum computing.
• Proven track record of high-quality research output, demonstrated by publications in leading journals.
• Experience with quantum simulation software (e.g., Qiskit, Cirq) or experimental quantum systems (e.g., superconducting qubits, trapped ions).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with proficiency in presenting complex scientific concepts.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience in mentoring junior researchers is desirable.
• Familiarity with classical computational techniques for benchmarking quantum algorithms is a plus.

• Design, execute, and analyze complex experiments in molecular biology and cell biology.
• Investigate molecular pathways involved in disease progression using a range of techniques, including CRISPR, next-generation sequencing, and advanced microscopy.
• Develop and optimize new experimental protocols and methodologies.
• Contribute to the interpretation of experimental data and formulation of research hypotheses.
• Collaborate closely with senior researchers and team members to advance project goals.
• Maintain meticulous records of experiments and results in accordance with laboratory standards.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in high-impact scientific journals.
• Present research findings at national and international conferences.
• Assist in the training and supervision of junior laboratory staff and students.
• Manage laboratory resources and ensure compliance with all safety regulations.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of research projects and identify new areas of investigation.
• Participate actively in lab meetings and journal clubs.

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or a related life science discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in molecular biology techniques, such as PCR, Western blotting, cloning, and cell culture.
• Experience with genomics, transcriptomics, or proteomics is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to design and conduct independent research and troubleshoot experiments.
• Strong publication record in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and manage time effectively.
• Familiarity with data analysis software and bioinformatics tools.
• Commitment to rigorous scientific inquiry and ethical research conduct.
• Willingness to work both on-site in Liverpool and remotely as required by the project schedule.