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Research Assistant (part time, fixed term)

University of Sussex·Brighton

OnsiteContractGrade 6.1 starting at £34,610 per annum, pro rata if part time5d ago

Hours : Part-time considered up to a maximum of 18.25 hours per week. Contract type : Fixed term until 30th November 2029 Expected interview date : 9th November 2026 Expected start date : 1st December 2026 About the role The University of Sussex is seeking to appoint a Research A…

Academic or ResearchHigher EducationAcademicPsychology
University of Sussex

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Molecular Mechanisms of Eukaryotic Transcription

University of Sussex·Falmer

OnsiteContract£38,784 - £46,049 per annum, pro rata if part time, Grade 75d ago

We are seeking an ambitious Postdoctoral Fellow to join our group (www.vasilievalab.com/team-4) to investigate how phosphorylation regulates RNA polymerase II (Pol II) transcription, RNA processing and gene expression. Our research addresses a fundamental question: how does Pol I…

Other Biological SciencesAcademic or ResearchHigher EducationBiology+5
University of Sussex

Quantum Specialist KTP Associate

University of Sussex·Falmer

OnsiteContract£51,753 - £56,535 per annum, pro rata if part time. Grade 8.45d ago

About the role CPI TMD Technologies Ltd and the University of Sussex are looking to recruit a highly motivated and skilled researcher within the area of spectroscopy, quantum optics and atom-light interaction to lead and deliver a project to commercialise an optical atomic clock.…

Other Physical SciencesPhysics & AstronomyHigher EducationAcademic or Research+2
University of Sussex

Sunday Receptionist

University of Sussex·Falmer

OnsitePart-time£25,529 - £26,093 per annum, pro rata if part time. Grade 3. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.5d ago

About the role Sussexsport require enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to work on a rota basis during weekends at our busy reception located at the and Sport Centre. Hours of work would be weekends 9-6pm. The Sport centre is open both to the University and local community…

AdministrativeHigher EducationAcademicProfessional / Managerial / Support Services
University of Sussex

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Electromagnetic Engineering Ref: 44224 (Fixed Term, Part Time)

University of Sussex·Brighton, East Sussex, Falmer

OnsiteContract£38,784 - £46,049 Grade 7, per annum, pro rata if part time.5d ago

About the role You will undertake design and computational work on the project “Graphene-Based Programmable Holographic Metasurface Devices for Magnetic Field Beamforming and Beam-Steering at the Nanoscale. The project is funded by a pump-prime grant from the UK Metamaterials Net…

Other Physical SciencesElectrical & Electronic EngineeringAcademic or ResearchOther Engineering+5
University of Sussex

Research Fellow in Quantum Technology

University of Sussex·Falmer

OnsiteContract£38,784 - £46,049 per annum, pro rata if part time, Grade 7 5d ago

About the role Applications are invited for a 12 months full-time postdoctoral position (with the possibility for extension) in Experimental Quantum Technology at the University of Sussex. Applicants should have obtained a PhD in experimental quantum information, laser- or atomic…

Other Physical SciencesPhysics & AstronomyHigher EducationAcademic or Research+2
University of Sussex

Post-Doc Research Fellow on AI, Gender and Race

University of Sussex·Brighton, East Sussex, Falmer

OnsiteContract£38,784 - £46,049 Grade 7, per annum, pro rata if part time20d ago

Hours : Full time or part time hours considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE/ 37.5 hours per week. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need). Contract Type : Fixed term for 12 months from 1st December 2026 until 30th November 2027 See curre…

Higher EducationAcademicOther Business & Management StudiesLanguages, Literature & Culture+5
University of Sussex

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Molecular Cell Biology)

University of Sussex·Falmer

OnsiteContract£38,784 - £46,049 per annum, pro rata if part time, Grade 7 20d ago

About the role A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position, specialised in Molecular Cell Biology, is available in the laboratory of Professor Claudio Alonso to study the mechanisms underlying neural development and function in Drosophila . This post is available immediately until 30…

Other Biological SciencesAcademic or ResearchHigher EducationAcademic+4
University of Sussex

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Neurobiology and Behaviour)

University of Sussex·Falmer

OnsiteContract£38,784 - £46,049 per annum, pro rata if part time, Grade 7 20d ago

About the role A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position, specialised in Neurobiology and Behaviour, is available in the laboratory of Professor Claudio Alonso to study the mechanisms underlying neural development and function in Drosophila . This post is available immediately unti…

Anatomy, Physiology & PathologyOther Biological SciencesAcademic or ResearchHigher Education+5
University of Sussex

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Governance of Plant Synthetic Genomics

University of Sussex·Falmer, Hybrid

HybridContractFrom £42,254 per annum, pro rata if part time, Grade 7.428d ago

About the role The Post-doctoral Research Fellow (PDRF) will contribute to activities associated with the project “Cultivating Responsible Innovation for Plant Synthetic Genomics through Experimental Governance”, joining a team led by Rob Smith at the University of Edinburgh, and…

Other Business & Management StudiesAcademic or ResearchOther Social SciencesSocial Sciences & Social Care+6
University of Sussex

Anatomy Facility Manager

University of Sussex·Brighton, East Sussex, Falmer

OnsiteFull-time£38,784 - £46,049 Grade 7, per annum, pro rata if part time34d ago

Hours : Full time, 1 FTE/ 37.5 hours per week. Expected Interview date: 12 and 14 October 2026. Expected start date : As Soon As Possible About the role Brighton and Sussex Medical School is seeking an Anatomy Facility Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality technical servic…

Academic or ResearchAnatomy, Physiology & PathologyEstates & Facilities ManagementHigher Education+4
University of Sussex

Research Fellow

University of Sussex·Brighton, East Sussex, Falmer

OnsiteContract£38,784 - £46,049 Grade 7, per annum, pro rata if part time.34d ago

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need). Location : Brighton, United Kingdom Contract Type : 8 months fixed term See current salary scales. Expected Interview date: To Be Confirmed. Expected start date : As Soon As Possible About the ro…

Academic or ResearchMathematicsHigher EducationAcademic+1
University of Sussex

Assistant Library Officer (Evening and Weekends)

University of Sussex·Brighton, East Sussex, Falmer

OnsitePart-time£26,093 - £29,588 Grade 4, per annum, pro rata if part time41d ago

Hours : Part time 0.315 FTE/11.5 hours per week. This role will have fixed evening and weekend hours. See current salary scales. Expected start date : As soon as possible About the role This is an exciting opportunity to work in the Library’s User Experience team as an Assistant …

Professional / Managerial / Support ServicesLibrary Services, Data & Information ManagementAcademicHigher Education
University of Sussex

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 time48d 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 annum48d 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 2027 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 advert63d 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.63d 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 67d 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 time68d 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 668d 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-timeCompetitive82d 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 annum89d 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 time89d 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 889d 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

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