Newcastle University Jobs

🌟 Why Work at Newcastle University?

Newcastle University, officially the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is a Russell Group institution ranked among the UK’s top universities. With a 180-year legacy, we blend world-class research, industry partnerships, and community engagement to create transformative opportunities for staff.

💼 Work Culture & Diversity

We prioritize collaboration, equity, and work-life balance:

• Ranked in the top 50 global universities for sustainability (THE Impact Rankings 2023)
• Silver Athena SWAN award for gender equality
• Flexible hybrid working models
• Comprehensive mental health support programs

🔬 Research Excellence

Join groundbreaking projects in:

• Ageing & Health (UK’s largest translational research facility)
• Data Science & AI (Partnerships with NVIDIA & Siemens)
• Renewable Energy (Leading the National Green Hydrogen Centre)

📈 Career Development

• £10M annual training budget for staff upskilling
• Leadership programs for early-career researchers
• Global secondments across 30+ partner universities

🏆 Employee Benefits

• Generous pension scheme (21% employer contribution)
• 50 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Discounted access to campus facilities like the £30M Sports Centre

🌍 Community Impact

Shape initiatives like:

• Newcastle Helix – A £350M urban innovation district
• NU Futures – Carbon-neutral campus by 2030
• Partnerships with NHS Trusts improving regional healthcare

🚀 Innovation & Enterprise

Access our £80M research commercialization fund and:

• Launchpad startup incubator
• Industry collaboration hubs in Singapore & Malaysia
• Patent support through NU Legal Ventures