About this role
Job reference: BMH-031517 Salary: 75,914 - 82,933 per annum depending on experience Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health Location: Oxford Road Employment type: Permanent Division/Team: Division of Psychology, Communication and Human Neuroscience Hours Per Week: Full Time (1 FTE) Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 06/08/2026 Contract Duration: Permanent School/Directorate: School of Health Sciences
We are seeking an outstanding and collaborative individual to join our team as Professor of Audiology. This senior academic role offers an exceptional opportunity to provide leadership in research, teaching and mentoring within the Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness (ManCAD), part of the Division of Psychology, Communication and Human Neuroscience in the School of Health Sciences.
This is a full‑time, permanent Professorial appointment (Grade 9) based at the University’s Oxford Road campus. The post is central to the University’s strategic ambitions in audiology, hearing science and hearing health, and you will work closely with the ManCAD leadership team to shape the future direction of research and education in this field.
You will be responsible for:
Leading and delivering a high‑quality, externally funded research programme in audiology or a closely related discipline Providing strategic research leadership within ManCAD, including co‑leadership of the Hearing Health theme of the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre Producing and disseminating research outputs of national and international standing Delivering and overseeing high‑quality teaching and supervision at undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research levels Providing academic leadership, mentoring and career development for early‑ and mid‑career researchers and colleagues
We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.
About You We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
Essential Criteria :
A PhD in Psychology or a closely related discipline An internationally recognised research profile in audiology or human hearing, with a strong publication record Proven success in securing and leading external research funding Evidence of academic leadership, mentoring and successful supervision of doctoral researchers A strong commitment to excellence in teaching, learning and student experience
Desirable Criteria :
Evidence of innovative and high‑quality teaching across a range of formats, including online delivery Experience developing partnerships with external stakeholders, including clinical, policy or industry partners A track record of research impact on policy, practice or public engagement
We value inclusive leadership, collegiality and a commitment to building a positive, supportive research and teaching culture.
Our benefits include:
Competitive professorial salary within the Grade 9 range Generous employer pension contribution 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
For more information, please see https://www.manchester.ac.uk/connect/jobs/benefits-working-here/
You can also find information on Flexible and Hybrid working here: https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/people/current-staff/flexible-and-hybrid-working/
We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy: https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/news/display/?id=32905
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name Professor Gabrielle Saunders
Email: [email protected]
General enquiries:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0161 275 4499
Technical support:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0161 850 2004
Applications close at midnight on the closing date.