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74 positions at The Open University

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Post Doctoral Research Associate in Combinatorics

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract$39k–$46k102d ago

Job Location: Milton Keynes, Remote/Hybrid 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 wi…

AcademicHigher Education
The Open University

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Taxation

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteFull-time$47k–$67k109d 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

Director of Brand and Marketing

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteFull-time$102k–$117k116d 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…

Higher EducationAcademic
The Open University

Post Doctoral Research Associate in Active Soft Matter

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract$39k–$46k116d ago

Job Location: Milton Keynes, Remote/Hybrid Weekly Working Hours: 37 Fixed Term Contract: End Date: 12 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 …

Higher EducationAcademic
The Open University

Research Manager

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteFull-time$39k–$46k123d 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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Director of Legal Services

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteFull-time$77k–$93k123d 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

Project Officer - PROSPECT Lunar Volatiles

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract$39k–$46k130d ago

Weekly Working Hours: 37 Fixed Term Contract: End Date: 31 December 2028 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 excel…

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The Open University

Project Officer - PROSPECT ISRU

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract$39k–$46k130d ago

Weekly Working Hours: 37 Fixed Term Contract: End Date: 31 December 2028 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 excel…

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The Open University

Lecturer in Technology & Innovation Management

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract$47k–$57k137d 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…

Higher EducationAcademic
The Open University

Lecturer in Environmental Monitoring & Detection Technologies

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract$47k–$56k151d ago

Job Location: Milton Keynes, Remote/Hybrid Weekly Working Hours: 37 Fixed Term Contract: End Date: 3 years from start date About the Role The School of Engineering & Innovation within the STEM Faculty at The Open University is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Environmental Monito…

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The Open University

Lecturer in Systems Thinking for Sustainability

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract$47k–$56k158d ago

Weekly Working Hours: 37 About the Role The School of Engineering & Innovation within the STEM Faculty at The Open University is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Systems Thinking for Sustainability. This is an exciting opportunity to join a world leader in distance teaching and l…

Higher EducationAcademic
The Open University

Senior Lecturer in Social Entrepreneurship

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract$60k–$67k158d 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…

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The Open University

Lecturer in Social Entrepreneurship

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteFull-time$42k–$57k158d 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 Studentships: Faculty of Business and Law

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract$21k+158d ago

The Open University Business and Law Schools are inviting applications to join our campus-based PhD Programme and our new PhD by Distance Learning Programme. The starting date for both programmes is 1st October 2026 . If your application is successful, you will join the Faculty o…

Higher EducationAcademic
The Open University

PhD Studentship: Development of Next-Generation X-Ray Detectors for Astronomy

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract$21k–$21k159d ago

Fully Funded PhD Studentship at The School of Physical Sciences, STEM Faculty Unit: School of Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Salary: £20,780 stipend (2025/26 rate) per annum (plus additional financial support to cover trainin…

AcademicPhDsPhysics & AstronomyPhysical & Environmental Sciences+1
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Space Instrument Engineer

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract$39k–$46k172d ago

Weekly Working Hours: 37 Fixed Term Contract: End Date: 30 June 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 excellenc…

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The Open University

Finance Business Partner

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteFull-time$47k–$57k179d 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

Mental Health & Wellbeing Insight Analyst & Engagement Co-ordinator

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract$39k–$46k179d 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

ESRC Grand Union Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) Collaborative Doctoral Studentship: Contested Histories: Cultural Memory, Narratives and Archives

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract$21k–$21k181d ago

Please quote reference: ESRC Grand Union Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) collaborative doctoral studentship. The Department of Politics and International Studies, FASS, The Open University with Arcadia Full Funded 3.5 year starting October 2026 Project title: Contested histor…

Historical & Philosophical StudiesPhDsAcademicPolitics & Government+2
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Associate Lecturers in the School of Psychology & Counselling

The Open University·England

OnsiteContract186d ago

FTE: 0.2 FTE minimum Fixed Term contract end date: To October 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,…

Higher EducationAcademic
The Open University

PhD Studentships at the School of Physical Sciences

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract$21k–$21k188d ago

Two full-time STFC PhD studentships are available from 1 October 2026. These are initially for 3 years and 3 months, with the possibility of an additional 3-month extension. Applications for funded PhD projects to commence on 1st October 2026 are now open at the School of Physica…

AcademicPhDsPhysics & AstronomyPhysical & Environmental Sciences+1
The Open University

Programme Tutors in Wales

The Open University·Wales, Remote/On-site

RemotePart-time$39k–$39k194d ago

Unit: WELS Salary: £38,784 pro rata Location: Home-based Please quote reference: WELS_ XKPW216 & XK355 Part-Time: XKPW216 & XK355 – 0.176 FTE (approx.. 46 days), Permanent Closing Date: 5 December 2025 at 12:00 noon Change your career, change lives The Open University is the UK’s…

Social Sciences & Social CareAcademic or ResearchSocial WorkAcademic+1
The Open University

Associate Lecturer in Wales

The Open University·Wales, Remote/On-site

RemotePart-time$39k–$39k194d ago

Unit: WELS Salary: £38,784 pro rata Location: Homebased Please quote reference: WELS_WalesSocialWork Part-Time: KZW216 – 0.123 FTE (Approx 32 days), Permanent K355 – 0.103 FTE (Approx 27 days), Permanent Closing Date: 5 December 2025 at 12:00 noon Change your career, change lives…

Social Sciences & Social CareAcademic or ResearchSocial WorkAcademic+1
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PhD Studentships: Environment, Earth and Ecosystem Sciences

The Open University·Milton Keynes

OnsiteContract194d ago

The School of Environment, Earth and Ecosystem Sciences at The Open University (Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) invites applications for full or part-time PhD studentships open to all nationalities. We currently have two sources for PhD funded project…

Computer ScienceMathematicsChemistryPhDs+6

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