Professor in Digital Pharmaceutical Material Design - UKRI Global Talent Fund
Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience and standing
FTE: 1
Term: Open Contract
Closing Date: 26/01/2026
The University of Strathclyde is proud to be one of only 12 UK universities awarded funding from the prestigious UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Global Talent Fund (GTF). This £4.35 million investment recognises Strathclyde’s global leadership in research, innovation, and impact. We are now seeking to appoint a Professor in one of our key strategic research areas: Life Sciences: Digital Pharmaceutical Material Design.
Why Strathclyde?
The University of Strathclyde is a globally recognised, research intensive university with a strong track record of delivering impactful research that addresses global challenges and drives innovation. Researchers benefit from access to world-class facilities, a collaborative ecosystem of academic and industry partners, and a culture that fosters interdisciplinary innovation and real-world impact.
About the UKRI Global Talent Fund
This prestigious programme supports the recruitment and integration of globally recognised researchers into the UK’s research landscape. Benefits include:
Permanent Academic Appointments (commencing 2025–26)
Dedicated Research Funding aligned with national and global priorities
Competitive Salary and Benefits package
Relocation Support for researchers and their families
Visa Sponsorship, including Global Talent visa and Immigration Health Surcharge
Career Development through mentorship, peer networks, and structured progression
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Strathclyde is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive research environment. We actively welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure fairness and equity, and we are dedicated to supporting all researchers to thrive, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.strath.ac.uk/whystrathclyde/news/2025/globaltalentfund/
Please note: These posts are supported by the UKRI Global Talent Fund. In line with the funding requirements, it is only open to international researchers who have not resided in the UK during the 24 months prior to the grant start date and are not currently employed by UK-based organisations or their overseas campuses. All researchers supported by the Global Talent Fund must relocate to the United Kingdom or the Common Travel Area. The majority of their time dedicated to the funded research must be spent physically based in the UK.
Formal interviews for this post are expected to be held in January/February 2026.
Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Professor Alastair Florence (alastair.florence@strath.ac.uk).
Formal interviews for this post are expected to be held in January/February 2026.
