First cohort of University of Liverpool Research Fellows announced

Sean Neagle

3 weeks ago

We are delighted to announce that the first cohort of University of Liverpool Research Fellows have been appointed.

The fellowships attracted a broad range of candidates from around the globe, with over 600 applications received. After a collaborative cross-faculty recruitment process, we are pleased to congratulate seven new University fellows who will take up their posts this academic year (2024-25):

Dr James Blinkhorn – Department of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology
Dr Saskia Charity – Department of Physics
Dr Belen Fadrique Jimenez – Department of Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences
Dr Ceren Kabukcu – Department of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology
Dr Yannick Ulrich – Department of Mathematical Sciences
Dr James Wheeler – Department of Clinical Infection, Microbiology and Immunology
Dr Joe Wynn – Department of Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences

As part of the University’s commitment to developing early career researchers outlined in Strategy 2031, The Leadership, Organisational, Professional & Academic Development Academy (The Academy) has created a Fellows Development Programme, which provides a comprehensive set of development opportunities which fellows can engage with during their time at the University. It has been carefully designed to enable fellows to create their own personalised pathway to suit their development needs, while also providing a selection of cohort-based activities that can support new fellows starting their fellowship journey. More details about this exciting programme can be found here.

Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Impact Professor Anthony Hollander said: ‘I am delighted to welcome our new University Fellows. Over the next five years we look forward to supporting them in achieving their research ambitions in a collaborative and inclusive environment here in Liverpool, whilst also helping to change our world for the better through groundbreaking innovation and research impact.’

Vice Chancellor Professor Tim Jones said: “A very warm welcome to all our new Fellows. As a key component of Liverpool 2031, our fellowship scheme will unlock world-class research potential and support our strategic ambitions. We are committed to providing development and support along the fellowship journey so that world-class research thrives here at Liverpool.”

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