Global Talent Senior Research Fellows and Professors
Cardiff University is seeking a talented mix of high-profile, innovative current and future leaders of research to join our values-driven, pioneering, and vibrant university.
We are seeking international applicants currently living and working outside the UK, as part of our allocation of the UKRI Global Talent Fund initiative.
As part of our ambitious new strategy, Our Future Together, we are strengthening our global presence through pioneering research, international collaboration, and regional impact. Our vision is to be globally recognised for translational excellence and innovation that delivers real-world benefits for future generations.
Cardiff is the only university in Wales to be awarded money from the Global Talent Fund to recruit international researchers, alongside 12 other UK universities. The funding covers research, relocation, and visa costs for international researchers and their families.
Successful candidates will accelerate our research leadership in key strategic areas aligned to two UK industrial strategy areas:
Eligibility
To apply as either a Senior Research Fellow or a Professor, you must:
- currently live and work outside of the UK
- not have lived and worked in the UK for at least 24 months
- have a significant portfolio of research in the area of creative industries, including digital technologies.
The successful candidates will be well-established in their fields and have a significant portfolio of research with an established track record of publication and research grants, and a national, emerging, or international reputation in their chosen research area.
Importantly, successful candidates will have the ability to drive areas of research and innovation aligned to the industrial strategy in partnership with external partners and other disciplines.
Key details
| Senior Research Fellow | Professor | |
|---|---|---|
| Grade | Grade 8 | Senior Staff |
| Salary | £61,759 to £67,468 | £77,711 to £115,474 |
| Role type | Full time | Full time |
| Term ends | 30 September 2030 | 30 September 2030 |
| Job description | Senior Research Fellow | Professor |
How to apply
Applications will remain open until all positions are filled.
All submissions must be sent to CardiffGlobalTalentFund@cardiff.ac.uk.
Applicants should supply a:
- Full CV
- Full research programme using the template supplied
- Supporting statement
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity. Our inclusive environment welcomes applications from talented people from diverse backgrounds.
Candidate pack
Global Talent Fund Candidate Pack
Discover how the Global Talent Fund will help shape the future of our university, strengthen our world-class research, and enhance our international outlook, whilst exploring what living and working in Cardiff could offer you.
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