We are seeking an outstanding and collaborative individual to join our team as Research Professor of Audiology. This senior academic role offers an exceptional opportunity to provide strategic leadership in research and mentoring within the Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness (ManCAD), part of the Division of Psychology, Communication and Human Neuroscience in the School of Health Sciences.
This is a fulltime, permanent Professorial appointment (Grade 9) based at the University’s Oxford Road campus. The post is central to the University’s ambitions in audiology and hearing health research and will play a key role in shaping the future direction of research activity within ManCAD and the wider Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health.
You will work closely with the Head of ManCAD to develop and deliver an internationally leading research portfolio in audiology. In addition, you will colead the Hearing Health theme of the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, contributing to translational research that improves outcomes for people with hearing loss and those who are Deaf.
You will be responsible for:
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Leading and delivering a highimpact, externally funded research programme in audiology or a closely related discipline
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Providing strategic research leadership within ManCAD and the NIHR Manchester BRC Hearing Health theme
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Producing and disseminating research outputs of national and international standing
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Mentoring earlycareer researchers and supervising postgraduate research students
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Building interdisciplinary collaborations within the University and with external partners, including clinical, policy and industry stakeholders
We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.
About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
Essential Criteria
A PhD in Audiology or a closely related discipline
A track record of excellence in research in the broad field of audiology research (including disciplines such as clinical audiology, paediatric audiology, public health, communication, hearing science, psychoacoustics, human auditory physiology and neuroimaging, audio engineering, or any other disciplines related to audiology and human hearing) as evidenced by high quality international publications
A track record of obtaining research grant income
A track record of leading research grants and projects
An ability and willingness to contribute to the further development of the Division and ManCAD
Evidence of successful leadership and management
Evidence of successful mentoring and support of the careers of colleagues at all levels
Proven experience of successfully supervising doctoral students
Evidence of an ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary research
Excellent communication skills including ability to listen actively, negotiate, resolve conflict and communicate with a diverse range of people
The ability to write and communicate effectively to non-academic audiences such as policy makers, practitioners and/or the general public
A track record of establishing links with relevant external bodies
Desirable Criteria
We value inclusive leadership, collegiality and a commitment to building a supportive, highperforming research culture.
Our benefits include:
Competitive professorial salary within the Grade 9 range
Generous employer pension contribution
29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
For more information, please see
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/connect/jobs/benefits-working-here/.
You can also find information on Flexible and Hybrid working here:
https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/people/current-staff/flexible-and-hybrid-working/.
We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy:
https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/news/display/?id=32905.
Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews
Name: Professor Gabrielle Saunders
Email Address: [email protected]
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Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.
