Movember Institute of Men's Health: Discovery Research Fellow
£46,049 – £56,535 / year
Salary
As advertised by the employer
£40,400
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.1×
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About the role
The University of York is recruiting three Discovery Research Fellows as part of the Movember Institute of Men's Health Discovery Research Program. The Program is a major international investment in developing the next generation of men's health researchers and building research capacity in boys' and men's emotional and relational health.
Department
Based in the Department of Health Sciences, you will have five years of funding to establish your own research programme, with dedicated research support, funding for a linked PhD student and structured professional development. You will be mentored by Professor Paul Galdas, Movember Institute Professorial Fellow for the UK and Ireland, and join an international cohort of 11 Fellows across five countries, with opportunities for collaboration and funded participation in international meetings.
Role
These are full-time, five-year appointments at Grade 7 (£46,049–£56,535 per year), expected to commence in April 2027.
You will propose, develop and lead an independent research programme focused primarily on underserved boys and young men aged 12–35, addressing one or more of three themes:
- Coping and Consumption: responses to stress, adversity and trauma, including the role of alcohol, other drugs, gambling, pornography and other consumption behaviours.
- Social Connection: how relationships with peers, partners, family and community, or their absence, shape emotional and relational health.
- Early Fatherhood: the transition to fatherhood, including perinatal mental health, paternal identity, family health and engagement with services.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a DBS check. This will depend on the specific area of research.
Skills, Experience & Qualification Needed
We are looking for research achievement and leadership potential relative to career stage and opportunity. You will bring expertise relevant to the Program's themes, strong analytical and communication skills, a collaborative approach and a commitment to improving boys' and men's health. Please read the full job description and Movember's eligibility requirements before applying.
How to apply
Applications close on 19 November 2026. Read Movember's Request for Applications for the full eligibility criteria, research proposal requirements and submission instructions, and apply through movember.com/about/funding.
Applications must be submitted through Movember, not the University of York recruitment system.
Interview date: To be confirmed.
Informal enquiries about the York posts: Professor Paul Galdas, [email protected].
Application and eligibility queries: [email protected].
Condition of employment
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form.
Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York’s commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Social and humanities scientists (SOC 2115) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~12k in sample- Offer £46,049–56,535
- Middle half £29,744–~46,592
- Median £38,168
- Minimum £41,700
- Going rate £40,400
- New entrant £33,400–36,400
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£29,744–~46,592), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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