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Assistant Professor in International Relations (Education and Scholarship)

University of Sussex·Brighton, East Sussex, Falmer

OnsiteContract£42,254 Grade 7.4, per annum, pro rata if part time2d ago

Hours : 1 FTE/ 37.5 hours per week. Contract Type : Fixed term for 14 months – Education and Scholarship contract See current salary scales. Expected Interview date: To Be Confirmed Expected start date : 1 January 2027 About the role For this post, we are looking for a candidate …

Academic or ResearchPolitics & GovernmentAcademicHigher Education
University of Sussex

Senior Research Fellow in Political Economy of UK Energy and Materials Policy

University of Sussex·Brighton, East Sussex, Falmer

OnsiteContractFrom £47,389 Grade 8.01, per annum2d ago

Hours : FTE 1.0/37.5 hours per week. Contract Type : Fixed term until 31 March 2029 Expected Interview date: To Be Confirmed Expected start date : January 2026 About the role The Sussex Energy Group , within the Science Policy Research Unit at the University of Sussex Business Sc…

Other Business & Management StudiesAcademic or ResearchHigher EducationBusiness & Management Studies+4
University of Sussex

Funded PhD studentship: Rethinking Epidemic Models: Integrating Human Behaviour and Psychology

University of Sussex·Falmer

OnsiteContract£21,805 - please see advert16d ago

The School of Psychology at the University of Sussex invites applications for a funded PhD studentship to commence on 4th January 2027. For eligible students, the studentship will cover tuition fees plus an annual tax-free stipend of £21,805 for 3 years full-time. The studentship…

Anatomy, Physiology & PathologyPsychologyPhDsSoftware Engineering+6
University of Sussex

Research Assistant in Transformative Innovation Policy in Panama

University of Sussex·Brighton, East Sussex, Falmer

OnsiteContract£34,610 - £38,784 Grade 6, per annum, pro rata if part time.16d ago

Hours : 20 hours per week. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need). Location : Brighton, United Kingdom Contract Type : Fixed term 1st September until 31st January Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date. Expected …

Other Business & Management StudiesAcademic or ResearchAccountancy & FinanceManagement+5
University of Sussex

Research Technician in Behavioural Neuroscience

University of Sussex·Brighton

OnsiteContract£26,093 - £29,588 Grade 4 21d ago

Hours : full time considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE/ 36.5 hours per week. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need). Due to the nature of the laboratory and animal research work, the role will require regular on-campus attendance. Loc…

Laboratory, Clinical & TechnicianPsychologyHigher EducationProfessional / Managerial / Support Services+2
University of Sussex

Research Fellow in Anti-Autocratic Messaging

University of Sussex·Brighton, East Sussex, Falmer, Hybrid

HybridContract£38,784 - £46,049 Grade 7, pro rata if part time21d ago

Hours : Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Location : Hybrid / Brighton, United Kingdom Contract Type : fixed term, for 18 months Expected Interview date: Week Commencing 21 September 2026 Expected start date : 01 October 2026 About the role NEWREPUBLIC is a research project funded b…

Politics & GovernmentHigher EducationOther Social SciencesSocial Sciences & Social Care+3
University of Sussex

Research Assistant

University of Sussex·Brighton, Falmer

OnsiteContract£34,610 - £38,784 per annum, pro rata if part time. Grade 621d ago

Hours : Full time of 1.0 FTE/ 36.5 hours per week. Contract Type : Fixed term until 30/09/2027 Expected start date : 01/10/2026 About the role As a Research Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting an active research programme investigating how chromatin regulates genome…

Biological SciencesHigher EducationBiologyMolecular Biology & Biophysics+3
University of Sussex

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost

University of Sussex·Brighton, East Sussex

OnsiteFull-timeCompetitive36d ago

Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost The University of Sussex is seeking an outstanding academic leader to join our Executive Team as Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a distinctive, progressive globally oriented research-int…

Academic or ResearchHigher EducationResearch MethodsAcademic+5
University of Sussex

Senior Mental Health Nurse

University of Sussex·Brighton, East Sussex, Falmer

OnsiteFull-time£47,389 - £56,535 Grade 8, per annum43d ago

Hours : full time – 37.5 hrs per week. We need the core hours of the business  (Monday – Friday 9am – 5.30pm covered so part-time or flexible working options are not considered suitable for this role. Location : Brighton, United Kingdom on site See current salary scales. Expected…

Academic or ResearchHealth, Wellbeing & CareNursingHigher Education+4
University of Sussex

Research fellow in white matter ultrastructure and electrophysiological changes in cSVD

University of Sussex·Brighton, East Sussex, Falmer

OnsiteContract£38,784 - £46,049 Grade 7, per annum, pro rata if part time43d ago

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need). Contract Type : Fixed-term for 3 months Expected start date : Nov 2026 About the role We are seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to join an exciting programme investigating the mechanisms …

Anatomy, Physiology & PathologyHealth & MedicalBiological SciencesMedicine & Dentistry+6
University of Sussex

Senior Research Fellow in Neuroscience

University of Sussex·Falmer

OnsiteContract£47,389 - £56,535 per annum, pro rata if part time. Grade 843d ago

About the role As a senior research fellow, you will work in a dynamic and highly collaborative team investigating white matter damage during low blood flow, a condition which leads to dementia. The role will require the generation of in vivo chronic hypoxia models and subsequent…

Anatomy, Physiology & PathologyHealth & MedicalAcademic or ResearchPsychology+2
University of Sussex

Research Technician

University of Sussex·Falmer

OnsiteContract£26,093 - £29,588 per annum, pro rata if part time. Grade 4. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.49d ago

About the role A Research Technician is available in the laboratory of Professor Claudio Alonso to study the mechanisms underlying neural development and function in Drosophila . How the molecular biology of neurons relates to the development and function of neural circuits is an…

Laboratory, Clinical & TechnicianHigher EducationAcademicProfessional / Managerial / Support Services
University of Sussex

Clinical Assistant Professor in Medical Education (Assessment)

University of Sussex·Falmer

OnsiteContract£65,048 - £73,992 per annum, pro rata if part time.50d ago

About the role This position focuses on teaching, learning and assessment in the medical undergraduate curriculum. A key responsibility of this position is to assist the BSMS mentor programme which involves registrars supporting medical students who are having academic struggle. …

Health & MedicalMedicine & DentistryAcademic or ResearchAcademic+1
University of Sussex

PhD Studentship: AI-Driven Ultrasound for Materials Evaluation (2026)

University of Sussex·Falmer

OnsiteContractFor 3.5 years, you will receive a tax-free stipend at a standard rate of £21,805 per year and your fees will be waived (at the UK or International rate). In addition, to a one-off Research and Trai...50d ago

Would you like to use cutting-edge artificial intelligence to solve real-world physics and engineering problems that matter? This fully funded PhD studentship offers an exceptional opportunity to do exactly that, working at the forefront of AI-driven ultrasonic evaluation of mate…

Artificial IntelligenceOther EngineeringPhDsMaterials Science+5
University of Sussex

Research Fellow

University of Sussex·Falmer

OnsiteContract£38,784 - £46,049 per annum, pro rata if part time, Grade 750d ago

About the role As a postdoctoral research fellow, you will participate in an industry-funded project and perform numerical studies, develop tools facilitating the interaction of finite element software, ANSYS, with our in-house code. The major goal of this role is to develop majo…

Materials ScienceOther EngineeringMechanical EngineeringAcademic or Research+5
University of Sussex

Partnership Tutor (Academic Skills Support)

University of Sussex·Falmer

OnsiteContract£38,784 - £46,049 per annum, pro rata if part time, Grade 7 58d ago

About the role We are seeking an exceptional, multi/bilingual professional to join the Business School as a Partnership Tutor, supporting the success of international student cohorts on the 3+1 pathways and strengthening key global partnerships, with a particular focus on the Chi…

Academic or ResearchInternational ActivitiesAcademicEconomics+5
University of Sussex

Partnership Tutor (Academic Skills Support)

University of Sussex·Falmer

OnsiteContract£38,784 - £46,049 per annum, pro rata if part time, Grade 7 58d ago

About the role We are seeking an exceptional, multi/bilingual professional to join the Business School as a Partnership Tutor, supporting the success of international student cohorts on the 3+1 pathways and strengthening key global partnerships, with a particular focus on the Chi…

Academic or ResearchInternational ActivitiesAcademicEconomics+5
University of Sussex

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

University of Sussex·Falmer

OnsiteContract£38,784 - £46,049 per annum, pro rata if part time, Grade 7 72d ago

About the role Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research fellow position in the Systems Neurodevelopment laboratory headed by Dr Varun Sreenivasan at the University of Sussex. The successful candidate will work on an exciting research project at the interface of develo…

Other Biological SciencesAcademic or ResearchBiological SciencesAcademic+2
University of Sussex

Head of Legal Services

University of Sussex·Falmer

OnsiteFull-time£58,225 - £67,468 per annum, pro rata if part time, Grade 979d ago

About the role This is an exciting opportunity to join and lead a busy and successful in-house legal team. The Legal Team is part of the Division of General Counsel, Governance & Compliance (GCGC), within the University’s Professional Services Team. The work of the Legal Team is …

Senior ManagementLegal, Compliance & PolicyAcademicProfessional / Managerial / Support Services+1
University of Sussex

Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel

University of Sussex·Falmer

OnsitePart-time£47,389 - £67,468 per annum, pro rata if part time. Grade 8 / 979d ago

About the role This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and successful in-house legal team. The University Legal Team is part of the Division of General Counsel, Governance & Compliance (GCGC), within the University’s Professional Services Team. The work of the Legal Team i…

Higher EducationAcademicLegal, Compliance & PolicyProfessional / Managerial / Support Services
University of Sussex

PhD Studentship: Resilient Interdependent Multilayer Critical Infrastructure Networks

University of Sussex·Brighton

OnsiteContract86d ago

How can we prevent cascading failures that leave millions without power, water, or communication This PhD explores cutting-edge approaches to understanding and strengthening the resilience of interconnected critical infrastructure systems, at a time when climate change, cyber thr…

Other EngineeringComputer ScienceCivil EngineeringPhDs+5
University of Sussex

PhD Studentship: Artificial Intelligence and Agent-based Control for Improving Energy Network Resilience to Threats

University of Sussex·Brighton

OnsiteContract86d ago

How can we leverage artificial intelligence to tackle modern serious threats to energy infrastructure that leave millions without power? This PhD project aims to investigate the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, including machine learning (ML) and agent-based control, fo…

Artificial IntelligenceCivil EngineeringPhDsEngineering & Technology+3
University of Sussex

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

University of Sussex·Falmer

OnsiteContract£38,784 - £46,049 per annum, pro rata if part time, Grade 7 86d ago

Hours Part time of 0.8 FTE / 30 hours per week. About the role As a postdoctoral research fellow, you will be embedded in a supportive team of researchers from the University of Sussex, the University of Exeter, and University College London Institute of Education. We have receiv…

Academic or ResearchEducation StudiesEducation Studies (inc. TEFL)Academic+4
University of Sussex

Research Assistant

University of Sussex·East Sussex, Falmer

OnsiteContract£34,610 - £38,784 Grade 6, per annum, pro rata if part time.93d ago

Hours : Full time hours considered up to a maximum of 1 FTE/ 36.5 hours per week. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need). Contract Type : Fixed term for 12 months See current salary scales. Applications must be received by midnight of …

PsychologyAcademicAcademic or ResearchHigher Education

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