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Careers at The Open University

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$41k–$49k

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Top of band reaches $117k for senior tracks.
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74 positions at The Open University

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Professor of AI in Learning

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteFull-time$77k–$87k53d ago

Weekly Working Hours: 37 Contract Type: Permanent Fixed Term Contract: End Date:  Not Applicable Welsh Language: Not Applicable Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission …

Higher EducationAcademic
The Open University

Research and Innovation Associate - Planet Mercury - Origins, Evolution and Interactions

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract$39k–$46k53d ago

Job Location: Milton Keynes, Remote/Hybrid Fixed Term Contract: End Date: 30 June 2030 Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with …

Higher EducationAcademic
The Open University

Lecturer in Planetary Science

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract$47k–$57k60d ago

Weekly Working Hours: 37 Fixed Term Contract: End Date: Fixed Term for 29 months at full-time (1.0 FTE) or 36 months at 0.8 FTE Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission …

Higher EducationAcademic
The Open University

Lecturer in Sociology (Early Career)

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteFull-time$42k–$46k60d ago

Weekly Working Hours: 37 Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Fin…

Higher EducationAcademic
The Open University

PhD Studentship: Shining a Light on Cancer: Using Photodynamic Therapy to Treat Sarcomas

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract$22k+67d ago

Please quote reference: Shining a light on cancer: Using photodynamic therapy to treat sarcomas 3.25 year funded PhD studentship October 2026 Title of the project: Shining a light on cancer: Using photodynamic therapy to treat sarcomas Supervisory team: Dr Daniel Payne, Dr Calum …

AcademicHigher Education
The Open University

Manager, Strategic Performance

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract$39k–$46k74d ago

Weekly Working Hours: 37 Fixed Term Contract: End Date: 26 January 2027 Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excell…

AcademicHigher Education
The Open University

Research Assistant in Novel Thermally Fragile Radiosensitizers

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract$36k–$39k74d ago

Fixed Term Contract: End Date: 5 months from start date Welsh Language: Not Applicable Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with …

AcademicHigher Education
The Open University

Learning and Teaching Librarian

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract$39k–$46k74d ago

Weekly Working Hours: 37 Fixed Term Contract: End Date: 10 months from start date Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with resea…

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The Open University

Head of Events

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteFull-time$60k–$67k81d ago

Weekly Working Hours: 37 Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Fin…

Higher EducationAcademic
The Open University

Laboratory Technician

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract$27k–$30k81d ago

Weekly Working Hours: 37 Fixed Term Contract: End Date: 3 years from start date Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with researc…

Higher EducationAcademic
The Open University

FBL PhD Student Places - February 2027 Cohort

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract$21k–$21k84d ago

Salary: Stipend 20,780 per annum Location: Milton Keynes Please quote reference: FBL PhD Student Places – February 2027 Cohort Full-time funded PhD studentships February 2027 Closing Date: 09 June, 2026 - 12:00 The Open University Business and Law Schools are inviting application…

Business StudiesHigher EducationBusiness & Management StudiesAccountancy & Finance+3
The Open University

PhD Studentships at The School of Physical Sciences, STEM Faculty

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract$22k–$22k85d ago

Salary: Stipend £21,805 per annum Location: Milton Keynes Please quote reference: Full Time PhD Studentships at The School of Physical Sciences, STEM Faculty Two full-time STFC PhD studentships are available from 1 October 2026. These are initially for 3 years and 3 months, with …

Physics & AstronomyHigher EducationAcademic or ResearchOther Physical Sciences+3
The Open University

Head of Governance

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteFull-time$60k–$67k88d ago

Weekly Working Hours: 37 Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Fin…

AcademicHigher Education
The Open University

Lecturer in People and Organisations (x2)

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract$47k–$57k88d ago

Weekly Working Hours: 37 Contract Type: Permanent Fixed Term Contract: End Date: 3 years from start date Welsh Language: Not Applicable Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a …

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The Open University

Customer Service Adviser (Student Support)

The Open University·Edinburgh

OnsiteContract$25k–$27k95d ago

Weekly Working Hours: 37 Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Fixed Term Contract: End Date: 6 November 2026 Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to hi…

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The Open University

Engineer (Development)

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteFull-time$39k–$46k95d ago

Job Location: Milton Keynes, Remote/Hybrid Weekly Working Hours: 37 Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence…

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The Open University

Data Architect

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteFull-time$47k–$57k95d ago

Job Location: Milton Keynes, Remote/Hybrid Weekly Working Hours: 37 Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence…

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The Open University

Senior Service Designer

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteFull-time$47k–$57k95d ago

Job Location: Milton Keynes, Remote/Hybrid Weekly Working Hours: 37 Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence…

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The Open University

Senior Manager, Governance & Resilience

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteFull-time$47k–$57k102d ago

Job Location: Milton Keynes, Remote/Hybrid Weekly Working Hours: 37 Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence…

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The Open University

E-Content Manager/Librarian

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteFull-time$39k–$46k102d ago

Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Find out more about us and o…

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The Open University

Lecturer in Early Childhood

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsitePart-time$47k–$57k102d ago

Weekly Working Hours: 18.5 Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. F…

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The Open University

AHRC Doctoral Focal Award: Lles, ‘Co-Creation of Creative Writing Interventions for Acute Care, Hospice and Palliative Care Environments’

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract102d ago

Salary: Stipend: Approximately £20780 per annum Please quote reference: ‘Co-Creation of Creative Writing Interventions for acute care, hospice and palliative care environments’ Full-time funded PhD studentship October 2026 Closing Date: 27 March 2026 - 12:00 The Open University i…

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The Open University

Space Research Software Engineer

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract$47k–$57k102d ago

Fixed Term Contract: End Date:  31 March 2027 Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives t…

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The Open University

Post Doctoral Research Associate in Law

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract$39k–$46k102d ago

Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Find out more about us and o…

AcademicHigher Education

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