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207 positions at University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

PhD Studentship: Developing and Evaluating Design Criteria to End Microplastic Pollution (End-Microplastic)

University of Plymouth·Devon, Plymouth

OnsiteContractThe studentship is supported for 3.5 years and includes Home or International tuition fees plus a stipend of £20,780 per annum 2025-26 rate (2026-27 rate TBC)283d ago

Lead Supervisor (DoS): Professor Richard Thompson Second Supervisor: Professor Kristian Syberg Third Supervisor: Professor Morten Birkved Fourth Supervisor: Professor Kate Goldsworthy Applications are invited for three 3.5 year PhD studentships with the Marine Institute at the Un…

Materials ScienceOther Biological SciencesPhDsAcademic+6
University of Plymouth

PhD Studentship - Marine Sciences: Understanding Plankton Biodiversity and Ecosystem Change by Applying Machine Learning – A CASE Studentship (SERVO)

University of Plymouth·Plymouth

OnsiteContract£20,780 Stipend + Fees283d ago

Lead Supervisor (DoS): Professor Abigail McQuatters-Gollop Second Supervisor: Dr Clare Ostle Third Supervisor: Professor Adrien Desjardins Fourth Supervisor: Dr James Scott Fifth Supervisor: Dr Saskia Rühl Applications are invited for three 3.5 year PhD studentships with the Mari…

Higher EducationOcean SciencesAcademicPhysical & Environmental Sciences+1
University of Plymouth

PhD Studentship - Chemistry: Ocean Biomass Catalysis - Enzyme-Catalyst Hybrids for Renewable Chemical Production from Invasive Seaweed Species (OCEANCAT)

University of Plymouth·Plymouth

HybridContract£20,780 Stipend + Fees283d ago

Funding: The studentship is supported for 3.5 years and includes Home or International tuition fees plus a stipend of £20,780 per annum 2025-26 rate (2026-27 rate TBC) Lead Supervisor (DoS): Dr Lee Durndell Second Supervisor: Professor Karen Wilson Third Supervisor: Dr Thierry To…

Materials ScienceHigher EducationEngineering & TechnologyChemistry+5
University of Plymouth

PhD Studentship: Understanding Plankton Biodiversity and Ecosystem Change by Applying Machine Learning - A CASE studentship

University of Plymouth·Devon, Plymouth

OnsiteFull-timeThe studentship is supported for 3.5 years and includes Home rate tuition fees plus a stipend of £19,215 per annum 2025-26 rate (2026-27 rate TBC)283d ago

Lead Supervisor (DoS): Professor Abigail McQuatters-Gollop Second Supervisor: Dr Clare Ostle Third Supervisor: Professor Adrien Desjardins Fourth Supervisor: Dr James Scott Fifth Supervisor: Dr Saskia Rühl Applications are invited for a 3.5 year PhD studentship with Marine Resear…

BotanyPhDsHigher EducationOther Biological Sciences+6
University of Plymouth

PhD Studentship: Assessing Tipping Points in Temperate Coastal Ecosystems: Integrating Thermal Landscapes, Individual Physiology, and Community-level Responses to Heatwaves

University of Plymouth·Devon, Plymouth

OnsiteFull-timeThe studentship is supported for 3.5 years and includes Home rate tuition fees plus a stipend of £19,215 per annum 2025-26 rate (2026-27 rate TBC)283d ago

Lead Supervisor (DoS): Dr Manuela Truebano Second Supervisor: Dr Dan Smale Third Supervisor: Dr Juliane Wihsgott Applications are invited for a 3.5 year PhD studentship with Marine Research Plymouth – a collaborative partnership between the University of Plymouth, the Plymouth Ma…

Higher EducationOther Biological SciencesBiological SciencesAcademic+4
University of Plymouth

Research Fellow (Qualitative Case Studies)

University of Plymouth·Devon, Plymouth

OnsiteContract£39,906 - £46,049 per annum - Grade 7283d ago

About the role We have an exciting opportunity to be part of a  large NIHR-funded study exploring what is working and what isn’t in the care of people at the end of their lives: https://fundingawards.nihr.ac.uk/award/NIHR167160 . The study is led by  Associate Professor Susie Pea…

Medicine & DentistryNursingHealth & MedicalAcademic+2
University of Plymouth

Mental Health Advisor x2

University of Plymouth·Plymouth

OnsitePart-time£39,906 - £46,049 pro rata per annum - Grade 7283d ago

Do you have a passion for working in mental health? Are you looking to work alongside a dynamic and creatve team supporting students on their academic journey? About the role Mental Health Advisors are responsible for the delivery of mental health support to Univeristy of Plymout…

Student ServicesHealth, Wellbeing & CareAcademicProfessional / Managerial / Support Services+1
University of Plymouth

Trial Manager and Assistant Trial Manager

University of Plymouth·Devon, Plymouth

OnsiteFull-time£35,608 - £46,049 per annum - Grade 6/7283d ago

The UKCRC-registered Peninsula Clinical Trials Unit (PenCTU) at the University of Plymouth provides multi-disciplinary academic support to researchers and clinicians for the design and conduct of high quality clinical trials and other well designed research studies. With a growin…

Laboratory, Clinical & TechnicianAcademicProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesAdministrative+1
University of Plymouth

Student Services Hub Advsior x2

University of Plymouth·Plymouth

OnsiteContract£26,707 - £29,588 per annum - Grade 4283d ago

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive, student-centred University in a beautiful coastal location — a place where you can genuinely make a difference. At the University of Plymouth, we offer excellent career development and progression, underpinned by a strong com…

Professional / Managerial / Support ServicesStudent ServicesHigher EducationAcademic
University of Plymouth

Research Assistant

University of Plymouth·Devon, Plymouth

OnsiteContract£30,378 - £34,610 per annum - Grade 5283d ago

We are seeking a Research Assistant to work on a joint-funded Seale-Hayne Education Trust and Centre for Research Excellence in Sustainable and Productive Systems project to investigate the status of free-living honey bees in the UK. This exciting project will bring new knowledge…

AcademicOther Biological SciencesBiologyBiological Sciences+2
University of Plymouth

Personal Assistant to the Head of School of Psychology

University of Plymouth·Devon, Plymouth

OnsitePart-time£26,707 - £29,588 pro rata per annum - Grade 4283d ago

Are you organised, proactive, and great with people? We’re looking for someone to join our Executive Support Team in the Faculty of Health as a Personal Assistant to the Head of School (School of Psychology) . This is a job-share role where you’ll be at the heart of the School’s …

Professional / Managerial / Support ServicesAdministrativeHigher EducationAcademic
University of Plymouth

Professor of Marine Technology and Autonomy

University of Plymouth·Devon, Plymouth

OnsiteFull-timeSenior Manager283d ago

The University of Plymouth seeks to appoint a Professor of Marine Technology and Autonomy, to help drive and expand our new cross disciplinary research centre, CMAST, the Centre for Marine Autonomy, Maritime Cyber-Security and Technology. About the Role As Professor, you will: Le…

AcademicMaritime TechnologyAcademic or ResearchHigher Education+1
University of Plymouth

Co-ACTION Intervention Facilitator

University of Plymouth·Devon, Plymouth, Hybrid

HybridContract£35,608 - £38,784 pro rata per annum - Grade 6283d ago

About the role Co-ACTION is a five-year NIHR-funded research programme developing and testing a personalised, multi-sectoral support model for people living with multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs). The programme takes a holistic, bio-psychosocial approach, combining social and…

Professional / Managerial / Support ServicesAcademicLaboratory, Clinical & TechnicianHigher Education+6
University of Plymouth

Co-ACTION Research Assistant

University of Plymouth·Devon, Plymouth

OnsiteContract£35,608 - £38,784 pro rata per annum - Grade 6283d ago

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Assistant to join the Community and Primary Care Research Group  (CPCRG) within the Faculty of Health. The CPCRG is intensively research active and has a strong proven track record of Health Services Research. Our research is cond…

Professional / Managerial / Support ServicesAcademicLaboratory, Clinical & TechnicianOther Social Sciences+4
University of Plymouth

Delivery Manager (Team Plymouth)

University of Plymouth·Plymouth, Hybrid

HybridContract£39,906 - £46,049 Grade 7283d ago

In September 2025, Plymouth was named as one of five key national defence growth areas in the UK Defence Industrial Strategy. Team Plymouth is a collaboration between key organisations, that aims to ensure that the city can exploit the unprecedented opportunities that being a “De…

Higher EducationProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesAcademicProject Management & Consulting

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