New Blood 2009

About the New Blood Lectureship Scheme

New Blood Lectureships are an exciting development at the University of Leicester. We seek to appoint 8 high quality individuals into these positions who will enjoy reduced teaching loads, guaranteed study leave and start up funding for travel.

Applications are invited from well qualified candidates with high quality research records for New Blood Lectureships in the 6 major areas of academic development described in detail in this site. Successful applicants will require at least two publications likely to be judged as being of 3* or 4* RAE quality by the appointment and shortlisting panels.

In return, the successful applicants will benefit from:

1. Reduced teaching during the first four years of employment in order to facilitate continued high-quality research:
   • First year - No teaching. Guaranteed study leave from teaching duties in order to conduct research
   • Second year - 1/3 of normal departmental teaching load
   • Third year - 2/3 of normal departmental teaching load
   • Fourth year - 1/3 of normal departmental teaching load. Eligibility to apply for further study leave
2. Funding for research travel for four years.