Chair in Adult Social Care Research
Role Description
The University of York’s School for Business and Society (SBS) is seeking an academic leader for the newly created position of Chair in Adult Social Care Research. In the last decade, our social care research has gone from strength to strength, holding national leadership of both the NIHR School for Social Care Research (SSCR) and the NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) Specialist Centre in Social Care.
As a Research Chair, you will join the dynamic OSCAR Group, working alongside an interdisciplinary team of economists, law scholars, and health scientists to tackle complex societal problems and safeguard our future as a centre of excellence.
The Role:
- Research Leadership: Provide clear direction for high-quality research and drive strategic growth in response to rising investment in the field.
- Capacity Building: Mentor and support early and mid-career researchers to ensure the future of the discipline.
- Funding & Impact: Lead the capture of significant research funding and produce original outputs that influence social care policy and practice.
- Strategic Contribution: Shape the research and teaching strategies for the School, Faculty, and University.
Key Requirements:
We are looking for an academic with an outstanding record of internationally relevant research.
- PhD in a relevant subject area or equivalent experience.
- Substantial knowledge of NIHR and UKRI funding agendas in social care.
- A proven track record of sustained research funding and high-quality publications.
- Experience in senior-level management, including staff development and postgraduate supervision
- A strong personal commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Expertise in an NIHR portfolio as applied to aging. (Desirable)
- Knowledge of the NIHR School for Social Care Research and Research Support Service.(Desirable)
About the School
The School for Business and Society (SBS) at the University of York is a pioneering hub where responsible business management meets social and public policy. By bridging the gap between the private, public, and third sectors, we tackle the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges. Our interdisciplinary approach delivers sustainable, inclusive growth and empowers the next generation of ethical leaders to drive meaningful global change. https://www.york.ac.uk/business-society/
Closing Date: 20/04/2026
Interview Date: 19/05/2026
Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Yvonne Birks (yvonne.birks@york.ac.uk)
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 also encourage applications from women for senior roles.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
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Why York?
York is one of the most successful universities in the UK.
With world-class activity across the spectrum from the physical sciences, life sciences, and social sciences to the humanities, we have been recognised as one of the top 100 universities in the world, gaining outstanding results in official assessments of our research and teaching.