Job Description

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School of Agri-Food Technology & Manufacturing

Location:

Lincoln

Salary:

From 38,249 per annum


Please note, this post is fixed-term until 30 April 2026 and full-time at 1 FTE.

Closing Date:

Sunday 21 September 2025

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

Reference:

CHS244A

The University of Lincoln is pleased to announce three prestigious EPSRC Postdoctoral Pathway Fellowships, designed as strategic steppingstones to retain exceptional talent and provide opportunities for recent PhD graduates to establish independent research careers. These 6-month fellowships (November 2025 - April 2026) offer a crucial bridge for promising researchers to develop their careers while remaining embedded within our vibrant research community.

Fellowship Details

Duration: 6 months (November 2025 - April 2026)


Appointment Level: Post Doctoral Research Assistant (PDRA)


Important: You must indicate which fellowship category you wish to be considered for in your application.

Fellowship Categories

Robotics and AI Fellowship (1 position available)

Strategically aligned with our EPSRC-funded Doctoral Programmes (AgriFoRwArdS Centre for Doctoral Training and Doctoral Training Partnership).


Research Areas:

Autonomous Systems and robotic platforms Agricultural Robotics and precision agriculture technologies Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications Computer Vision and sensor integration for agricultural applications Human-Robot Interaction in agricultural contexts Robotic Perception and environmental monitoring

EPSRC General Fellowship (2 positions available)

Open competition for any EPSRC-funded PhD graduate (internal or external candidates). Broader interdisciplinary approach welcoming diverse talent from across engineering and physical sciences.


Research Areas:

Any research area within EPSRC's remit across engineering and physical sciences Interdisciplinary approaches that enhance our research ecosystem Projects that align with the UK government's mission to kickstart economic growth Research supporting the Industrial Strategy priorities Cross-disciplinary collaboration opportunities Emerging technologies and innovative methodologies

What We Offer

Dedicated supervision within the College of Health & Science, Schools of Engineering & Physical Sciences and Agri-Food Technology & Manufacturing Independent mentorship arrangements separate from supervision Additional funding of 4,800 for training, outreach, knowledge exchange and consumables Access to world-class facilities and research infrastructure including farm field sites and robotics laboratories Structured career development planning and support Training and outreach opportunities with dedicated funding support Industry engagement opportunities through our established partnerships Targeted preparation for subsequent fellowship applications and permanent research positions Vibrant research community with opportunities for collaboration and networking

Application Requirements

You must submit a comprehensive research proposal developed in collaboration with a Lincoln-based supervisor. The proposal should constitute a new and discrete body of work that progresses and exploits the outcomes of your doctoral research - this is extension funding, not continuation of PhD research.


Prior to applying, discussions regarding the planned research proposal must be held with a University of Lincoln academic staff member who is willing to act as the Fellowship Supervisor and host the project within their department.

Applications should be submitted through our online recruitment system and must include all required documentation and responses to specific application questions in the form attached below.

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Requirements:

PhD Thesis Submission: Must have submitted thesis through an EPSRC funded PhD programme between 1 January 2024 and 1 October 2025 EPSRC Alignment: Research must be predominantly within EPSRC's remit Supervisor Commitment: Must have secured support from a Lincoln-based supervisor before application Thesis Status: Thesis must be submitted before fellowship commencement (October 2025)

Application Process

How to Apply:


1. Contact potential Lincoln-based supervisors to discuss collaboration


2. Develop research proposal jointly with chosen supervisor


3. Complete online application form through University recruitment system


4. Submit all required documentation by the deadline, these should be attached to your online application and emailed to enact-dla@lincoln.ac.uk.


Required Documents:

Completed online application responses CV and academic transcripts Confirmation of PhD thesis submission date and EPSRC funding source * Two academic references named (one can be PhD supervisor, but none must be the academic supervisor for this project)