About the Role

We are seeking two motivated and talented Research Assistants to join the pioneering TRAPCAT (Transformative Artificial Intelligence Research for Personalised Cancer Treatment) project within the Department of Computer Science. This exciting research initiative aims to harness the power of artificial intelligence to generate virtual stained histopathology images for breast cancer, helping to advance personalised treatment approaches and improve patient outcomes. 

Working closely with Professor Amr Ahmed and a multidisciplinary research team, you will contribute to the design and delivery of cutting-edge research in medical image analysis, computer vision and artificial intelligence. You will play a key role in coordinating research data, developing and evaluating AI models, analysing complex imaging datasets and contributing to the dissemination of research findings through reports, presentations and academic publications. 

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to research with real-world clinical impact while developing your expertise in AI-driven healthcare innovation. We are particularly interested in candidates who can make an immediate contribution to the project and who are passionate about applying advanced computational techniques to solve important healthcare challenges. 

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

While this role is open for external applicants, any internal interest from current staff members will be prioritised. 

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact: Professor Amr Ahmed, Head of Department at Ahmeda@edgehill.ac.uk

About You

As Research Assistant you will hold a degree and postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject area and have experience of conducting high-quality research in image processing, computer vision or medical image analysis. You will be confident in applying quantitative and qualitative evaluation techniques and have experience of carrying out comprehensive literature reviews and producing clear, high-quality written reports. 

You will have strong technical skills, including experience with Python and relevant AI, image-processing and data-analysis tools and libraries. Knowledge of technologies such as OpenCV, OpenSlide, QuPath, VALIS and related software would be advantageous. 

As a self-motivated researcher, you will be able to work independently while collaborating effectively with academic colleagues and external partners. 

You will have excellent organisational and communication skills, a commitment to research integrity and the ability to manage competing priorities to meet project deadlines. 

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 36 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) 
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme 

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Closing Date: 26 Oct 2026

Department: Support

Salary: £32,080 to £34,610 per annum pro rata
Fixed Term

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to Join Edge Hill University as Faculty Executive officer. In this role you will be based in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Faculty Office, providing high-quality executive and administrative support to the Faculty Deanery and help ensure the effective operation of teaching, research and enterprise activity, across a large and diverse faculty. 

You will act as a professional first point of contact, manage complex diaries and priorities, coordinate meetings, events and senior visits, and handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
 
You will also manage key Faculty processes, including research ethics administration, financial administration for Associate Tutor and Visiting Lecturer payments, the monthly Faculty newsletter, SharePoint content, and committee support from agenda planning through to minutes and briefings. Using your initiative, you will gather and analyse information, prepare reports and presentations, improve systems and processes, and build productive relationships across the University and with external stakeholders.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact Ruth Carr, Faculty Administration Manager, at carrr@edgehill.ac.uk.

About You

As Faculty Executive Officer you will bring significant administrative experience gained in a busy, complex and changing organisation, together with the confidence to work effectively with senior colleagues and a wide range of internal and external contacts. You will be highly organised, able to balance competing priorities and deadlines, and comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
 
You will have strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, with a professional and responsive approach to customer service, demonstrating resilience and flexibility in your ways of working. 

Experience of project administration, event organisation and financial administration will support your success, alongside advanced Excel and accurate data-entry skills. You will be able to interpret information, draw clear conclusions and turn findings into practical actions. A flexible, proactive approach, sound judgement and the ability to respond positively to change are essential.

At Edge Hill University, we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 36 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) 
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme 

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Closing Date: 19 Oct 2026

Department: Support

Salary: £29,354 to £31,861 per annum
Permanent

About the Role

This is an opportunity to take on a senior leadership role with significant influence over the University’s future growth and the experience of students from their first interaction with Edge Hill through to enrolment. 

Your main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Lead the University’s student recruitment and admissions strategy, translating institutional priorities and student number targets into integrated, evidence-led plans that support recruitment performance and financial sustainability 
• Provide strategic oversight of the applicant journey from initial engagement through to enrolment, leading recruitment, admissions and conversion activity to deliver an inclusive, efficient and high-quality experience for prospective students and applicants 
• Leading and developing high performing recruitment and admissions services, using data, market intelligence and sector insight to drive continuous improvement, manage risk and provide authoritative advice to senior University leaders. 

You will have the opportunity to shape an integrated approach to student recruitment and admissions, lead and develop established teams and work closely with senior leaders across the University on student number planning, portfolio development and recruitment strategy. With scope to drive service transformation, develop new recruitment opportunities and influence institutional decision making, the role offers the opportunity to make a visible and measurable impact across the University.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact: Caitlan McCann, Interim Director of Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions at Caitlan.McCann@edgehill.ac.uk

About You

We are looking for an experienced and influential senior leader with significant experience in student recruitment and admissions. You will have a strong track record of developing and delivering successful recruitment or admissions strategies, leading complex services and multidisciplinary teams and using data and market intelligence to drive performance and inform decision making. 

You will combine strategic thinking with strong operational judgement, excellent communication and influencing skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with senior academic and professional colleagues. You will be comfortable leading change, managing complex regulatory and reputational risks and creating a collaborative, high performing culture focused on delivering an excellent application experience. 

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme 

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Closing Date: 23 Oct 2026

Department: Support

Salary: Competitive Salary
Permanent

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to deliver a 3-year ESRC-funded research project lead by Dr Calum Hartley (PI) in collaboration with Dr John Shaw (Co-I, Edge Hill University), Dr Mengyi Gong (Co-I, Lancaster University), and partners at Ygam, Internet Matters, and ADHD UK.

The project will investigate how primary school children engage with video games, microtransactions and loot boxes, including the developmental and wellbeing risks for children with ADHD and autism. Although gaming and in-game purchasing are widespread among UK children, little is known about how loot-box engagement develops, its wider psychological effects or which children are most vulnerable.

Developed with Ygam, Internet Matters and ADHD UK, the research will:

• Identify patterns and predictors of gaming and loot-box engagement, including among children with ADHD and autism;

• Assess the long-term effects on mental and physical health, risk-taking and vulnerability to gambling;

• Explore whether caregivers’ gaming and loot-box behaviours predict similar behaviours in their children; and

• Understand what drives children’s interest in in-game items and their motivations for opening loot boxes.

The findings will strengthen understanding of gaming and microtransactions within families and support evidence-based interventions and policy. Partner collaboration will ensure meaningful engagement and help translate the research into online resources for families and educators, policy briefings, knowledge-exchange events and wider digital communications.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact John Shaw, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at John.Shaw@edgehill.ac.uk .

About You

As Research Associate you will:

•Have experience conducting research involving in-person interactions with neurotypical and neurodivergent children.

•Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the skills required to manage research projects effectively.

•A strong understanding of ethics and data protection regulations in relation to research activity involving children.

•Be willing to engage in Open Science practices, including pre-registering research and data sharing.

•Be willing to disseminate research to non-academic audiences and stakeholders.

It is important to note that the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Children’s Barred List and that this will form part of the conditions of offer of employment.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 36 days annual leave per annum, (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Closing Date: 20 Oct 2026

Department: Support

Salary: £32,080 to £34,610 per annum
Fixed Term for 3 Years

About the Role

Artificial Intelligence represents a significant opportunity to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of university operations. Edge Hill University’s emerging AI Strategy identifies business optimisation as a strategic priority, with a focus on improving processes, service quality, staff experience and organisational effectiveness through the responsible adoption of AI technologies. 

You will provide leadership for the operational and administrative dimensions of the University’s AI Strategy, supporting the identification, evaluation and delivery of AI enabled improvements across Professional Services functions. 

Working closely with colleagues across DDaT, HR, Finance, Registry, Student Services, Library and Learning Services, Marketing, Research Services and other Professional Service areas, you will lead a portfolio of AI enabled business improvement activities that enhance service delivery whilst ensuring appropriate governance, compliance, data protection and human oversight. 

The role will act as the principal advocate for AI enabled business transformation and will support the development of institutional capability, innovation and operational effectiveness through the responsible use of AI technologies. You will be a member of the AI Strategy Delivery Group and lead the business optimisation workstream of the University’s AI Strategy.

Please note this secondment opportunity is only open to current Edge Hill University Professional Services staff members who are within a substantive post of Grade 10 or above. 

Please ensure you upload your most up to date CV to your application.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact: Will Thompson, Director of Digital, Data and Technology at Will.Thompson@edgehill.ac.uk 

About You

As Professional Services Lead for Artificial Intelligence (Business Optimisation), you will have:

• Significant experience of leading business transformation or service improvement initiatives
• Experience of process redesign and organisational change
• Experience of working across multiple stakeholder groups in a complex organisation
• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and its operational applications
• Experience developing business cases and benefits realisation frameworks
• Understanding of AI governance, risk and compliance requirements
• Ability to identify and deliver operational improvement opportunities

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme 

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Closing Date: 15 Oct 2026

Department: Support

Salary: £53,301 to £59,966 per annum pro rata
Fixed Term until 31/08/2028

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Medical School as Research Support Technician and play a key role in supporting an innovative cancer research project investigating the molecular mechanisms that drive head and neck and cervical cancers.

As a Research Support Technician, you will work closely with academic researchers to deliver high-quality laboratory-based research, helping to generate findings that could contribute to a greater understanding of cancer biology. The role involves cell culture, protein analysis, Western blotting, cell viability assays and flow cytometry, alongside the collection, management and analysis of research data.

You will also help maintain laboratory equipment, manage consumable stock levels and ensure research activities are carried out safely and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your laboratory skills, gain experience in cutting-edge biomedical research and contribute to research with real-world impact.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact Dr Carlos P. Rubbi, Senior Lecturer, at rubbic@edgehill.ac.uk.

While we welcome external applications for this role, internal applicants will be prioritised. 

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

About You

As Research Support Technician you will be educated to degree level and will bring practical laboratory experience, particularly in cell culture, cell maintenance, Western blotting and cell viability analysis.

You will be comfortable working with research data, maintaining accurate records and supporting the day-to-day operation of a busy research laboratory.

You will have strong organisational skills and attention to detail will enable you to manage laboratory consumables, follow technical procedures and contribute to the delivery of high-quality research outputs.

You will be confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, and will be able to work independently while collaborating effectively with academic colleagues.

An understanding of research data management, statistical analysis, flow cytometry or related techniques would be advantageous, but most importantly you will have enthusiasm for research, a proactive approach to problem solving and a commitment to maintaining high standards in a laboratory environment.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 35 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Closing Date: 22 Oct 2026

Department: Support

Salary: £26,093 to £28,031 per annum pro rata
Fixed Term