ARC Wessex is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), to support applied health and care research that responds to, and meets, the needs of local populations and local health and care systems. Knowledge Mobilisation underpins its five themes: Data & Technology, Healthy Communities & Prevention, Integrated Health & Social Care, Living well with Long-Term Conditions, and Mental Health.

Knowledge Mobilisation (KM) supports teams to create outputs that are accessible, practical, and tailored to local and national needs. It includes engaging with people working in health and social care and academics to understand their needs, co-production, evidence synthesis, sharing findings in meaningful ways, implementing findings into practice, and influencing decision and policy-makers. The team are recruiting Principal KM Fellows to provide senior support in the initial stages of programme set up and structure, to ensure the long-term success of the KM programme throughout the ARC Wessex lifecycle. 

Fellowships will provide the opportunity for individuals interested in KM to ensure that the priorities of the health and social care system drive applied research and embed KM into all ARC Wessex research from inception. They will also offer learning and development opportunities to build individual capacity and capability in Knowledge Mobilisation. We welcome applicants from health and social care and/or applied health research backgrounds. KM is about getting the “right information” to the “right people” in the “right format” at the “right time”, consisting of activities and outputs that build awareness, disseminate findings and enable effective use of research.

Post holders will work across the ARC Wessex thematic programmes to support and enable knowledge mobilisation throughout, supporting them to meet the strategic objectives of ARC Wessex, working alongside the Collaboration Hub: Implementation & Scaling, Knowledge Mobilisation, Methods & Analytics, Research Capacity Development, and Research Inclusion & Engagement. 

This opportunity is aimed at individuals with the potential to become leaders in KM, who have an interest in the Knowledge Mobilisation of research and the use of best evidence and Knowledge Mobilisation across health and social care sectors.

The successful candidate will have: a relevant PhD qualification (or equivalent experience delivering service innovation and evaluation), a publication track record commensurate with stage of career, well developed communication and relationship building skills, experience and examples in successful knowledge mobilisation. 

We are looking to appoint ambitious individuals with the confidence and experience to engage with collaborators and stakeholders at all levels of seniority, across different geographies and sectors of the health and care system; and a willingness to work with research partners and others across the NIHR ARC network and our local health and care systems. You will be self-motivated, have excellent communication and writing skills, demonstrate past ability to meet project milestones within agreed timelines and produce work of high quality. Extensive experience of working with mental health, community services, and /or and Integrated Care Board (ICB) is essential, alongside being able to work creatively and manage uncertainty.

Postholders will be based at NIHR ARC Wessex Office, Chilworth, and employed by University of Southampton who offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and other benefits. Subject to agreement, posts could be offered on a secondment basis.

For informal discussions, contact ARCWessex@soton.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 14 May 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £59,966 to £74,851 Pro rata per annum
Part Time (14 hours per week) Fixed Term for 6 months

About the role

We seek candidates with a strong focus on education and willingness to teach across a range of topics within the core chemical engineering syllabus. You will need to be strongly committed to supporting students in your teaching, as a personal tutor and through School leadership roles. It is likely that initially the appointee will be asked to support student placements, so we’re interested in hearing about any experience in that space.

We expect the appointee to join our Chemical Education group, with other education specialists from chemistry and chemical engineering. These staff have a range of interests in addition to education and student support including various leadership roles within the School, University and wider community, pedagogic research and outreach.

About you

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• A track record in teaching a range of chemical engineering topics.
• An ability to inspire students and colleagues.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• A flexible approach to taking on roles as necessary to achieve strong student support.

What we can offer you

• A collegiate research-led School that strongly values contributions in education.
• An established and growing chemical engineering activity.
• Membership of an education-focused staff group with experience of how to progress an education-focused career.

The University of Southampton values diversity and equality, and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups. We are delighted to hold the Race Equality Charter Bronze Award 2022, and both institutional and departmental Athena SWAN silver awards. We recognise that employees may wish to have working patterns that fit with caring responsibilities or work-life balance. Due consideration will be given to applicants who have had career breaks for maternity, paternity or adoption leave, disability or illness.

Interviews will take place in person in Southampton. Southampton is well connected – just over an hour from central London and with an international airport, but with beautiful surroundings on the south coast and in the New Forest. Find out more about the University and the city here.

If you are interested or need advice about your suitability to the posts, you are encouraged to contact the Head of the Chemical Education group, Prof Paul Duckmanton, for further details.

Application Procedure:

To apply for these positions please select the “Apply Online” link below to submit your academic CV and provide details of your experience and what you feel you will bring to our School.

Closing Date: 21 May 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £46,049 to £58,225 per annum
Full Time Permanent

We are seeking a Research Fellow with a strong background in photonic integrated circuit design, fabrication and characterisation to join the EPSRC-funded PURE collaboration between the University of Southampton and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech).

Are you an integrated photonics engineer excited to contribute to breakthroughs in quantum optics, precision sensing, and next-generation photonic systems? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We invite applications to join our welcoming and collaborative team of world-leading researchers at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) at the University of Southampton. With over 350 staff and students, the ORC is an internationally recognised hub for cutting-edge research, delivering real-world impact across photonics, manufacturing, communication technologies, augmented reality, healthcare and quantum technology.

About the Role

As a valued member of our team, you will play a key role in the fabrication and characterisation of ultra-pure doped silica glass layers used to form the lowest-loss on-chip optical resonators ever demonstrated.

You will work on:

• Design of low-loss photonic integrated circuits (PICs), in particular, ring resonators.
• Cleanroom fabrication of these PICs from glass layers made in Southampton.
• PIC characterisation, i.e. loss, scattering and resonator finesse.
• Design experiments to determine optical loss mechanisms, i.e. hydroxyl, roughness, etc.
• Application of the PIC devices with our industrial and academic partners.

A core part of this role will involve close collaboration with our partners at Caltech and inter-institute visits to drive the project forward and translate our research into tangible innovations for the UK’s growing photonics sector, building upon our recent work published in Nature (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09889-w).

Your Responsibilities

As part of the role, you will be required to operate and maintain state-of-the-art fabrication and characterisation equipment, liaise with our project partners, develop innovative solutions, create new devices, publish results in leading journals, and investigate the potential to commercialise your outputs. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will help us create high-performance optical components that advance our research goals and commercial partnerships.

Who We’re Looking For

We seek a talented research fellow with skills and knowledge to complement our team. You should be comfortable working in a lab environment with cleanroom tools and optical characterisation equipment. Experience with ultra-low-loss resonators would be extremely useful for this role, but a deep hands-on understanding of integrated photonics fabrication and characterisation is more important. We are looking for someone who enjoys building things, measuring them properly, and figuring out why they behave as they do.

Applications are encouraged from those with a strong background in integrated photonics, complemented by experience in photonic fabrication. We are looking for a self-motivated researcher with good experimental skills who is willing to conduct research independently and collaboratively, and who values contributing to a supportive team environment. You will also help train and support researchers and PhD students in this role, so strong communication and mentoring skills will be a plus. A PhD or equivalent professional qualification is essential.

Due to the topic of the work, candidates must be exempt or eligible for an ATAS certificate; more details on ATAS can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/academic-technology-approval-scheme.

The appointment will last until the 31^st October 2028 and will start as soon as possible.

Informal enquiries: Prof James Gates, gates@southampton.ac.uk

Closing Date: 28 May 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 31/10/2028

As a result we are seeking to appoint a fixed term 4-month research fellow to facilitate and deliver a programme of research testing aerogel thermal barrier materials within proxy and actual battery environments.

You will be an mechanical engineer who holds a PhD degree or is submitting a PhD thesis before September 2026 with evidenced-supported experience of testing materials. Knowledge of electorchemcial process and physical materials properties is an advantage. 

You will join a large and friendly Mechanical Engineering department and work within the Energy Technology Research Group. The project will benefit from close collaboration with other researchers and with colleagues in the collaborative project.

We believe equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a welcoming, vibrant and successful organisation. Having a diverse workforce, inclusive of people of all ages and beliefs, from different racial backgrounds, educational and social backgrounds opens up a wealth of possibilities, makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society. We welcome applicants that value diversity of our community and are willing to play their part in supporting the mission of inclusivity.

Closing Date: 13 May 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 30/09/2026

About the position 

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the newly configured Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre (LEC) at the University of Southampton for a Senior Statistical Epidemiologist with an interest in musculoskeletal health research.

The successful applicant will help deliver the analytical strategy and advanced statistical methods for the Arthritis UK Stratification of Osteoarthritis to promote LiVing well and treatment Effectiveness (SOLVE) Research Consortium. The consortium brings together leading UK researchers to identify subtypes, mechanisms and risk factors in osteoarthritis to improve care. The post-holder will work with large epidemiological cohorts (including UK Biobank and the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD)) to quantify risk relationships, elucidate mechanisms, and develop a clinical risk prediction tool for hip or knee replacement.

The LEC at the University of Southampton, reconfigured from forerunning MRC infrastructure, hosts world leading research into the determinants and mechanisms of chronic musculoskeletal diseases of ageing, principally osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and sarcopenia.

The successful applicant must have an MSc in statistics or a closely related discipline, as well as a PhD, and have experience working as a statistical epidemiologist. Previous experience of implementing machine learning methods and developing research funding applications is desirable. This post requires excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

The post-holder will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their time physically present at the LEC, located on the Southampton General Hospital site. The post is Full-Time Fixed Term, with appointment for 1-year in first instance (full-time preferred but part-time may be considered), potentially extendable for up to a further 3 years.

Please note your post title upon offer will be Senior Research Fellow.

What we can offer you

Working at the University of Southampton gives you access to a wide range of benefits in addition to our competitive rates of pay. Our core benefits include pension scheme membership; a generous annual leave allowance (supplemented by university closure days and public holidays) and excellent family leave arrangements (including maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave). Committed to supporting our staff and students, we are open to a flexible working approach. We give full consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly and those who have taken a career break. As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity.

For an informal discussion about the position, please jointly email Prof Nicholas Harvey (nch@mrc.soton.ac.uk) and Dr Leo Westbury (lw@mrc.soton.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 02 Jun 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £46,049 to £51,753 Per Annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 12 months

The Programme aims to deliver a step-change in the understanding and control of electrochemical growth of functional TMDC semiconductors, combining precursor design and synthesis, electrochemistry, theory, advanced characterisation and device integration. In addition to the essential disciplinary research skills, candidates should demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for collaborative working, the ability to communicate effectively across disciplines, and well-developed organisational skills.

This position is primarily concerned with the electrodeposition of transition metal dichalcogenides. The successful candidate will work within the electrochemistry team led by Phil Bartlett in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of Southampton, and will be required to be flexible and interact effectively with colleagues across the wider EXPRESS consortium to fulfil the scientific goals of the Programme. 

The position is offered until 05/07/2028 in the first instance, with the possibility of extension for up to 3 further years.

Please upload a CV and cover letter, detailing how you skills and experience match the requirements of the role, with your application.

Closing Date: 29 May 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £41,064 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 05/07/2028

The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent professional qualification and experience in a relevant physical/engineering science. The candidates must possess detailed knowledge and experience in miniature electrochemical sensor design, fabrication and testing.

We are looking for a self-motivated person, able to organise their own research activities effectively, and collaborate successfully across disciplines. The successful candidate will be a good communicator and will be expected to take the lead in preparing reports, presenting results to the consortium and writing research papers. You must also be able to work effectively in a team and organize time, tasks and responsibilities with other team members. 

The post will be held in the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) (http://ecs.soton.ac.uk). Ranked in the top 1% of universities globally and among the UK's top 20 for research, the University of Southampton has an international reputation for its research, teaching and enterprise activities. 

Electronics and Computer Science provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment that facilitates use-inspired and multi-disciplinary research, education, training and outreach. 

ECS holds an Athena SWAN bronze award in recognition of its’ continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering. We will give due consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and to those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities and employees a childcare vouchers scheme. 

ECS provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment. We have a range of staff development programmes and a unique mentoring and wellbeing scheme. 

To find out more about working at ECS, visit: https://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/workinghere 

University of Southampton holds a Silver Athena Swan Award. It has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities and employees can participate in a childcare vouchers scheme. There is a great range of benefits that includes a contributory pension scheme; generous holiday entitlement; subsidised health and fitness facilities; cycle to work scheme; a range of discounts.

The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has recently been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.

For more information, contact: Prof Hywel Morgan (hm@ecs.soton.ac.uk) 

Closing Date: 28 May 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 30 months

This postdoctoral fellowship is part of the EXPRESS (Exploiting Single Source Precursors for the Electrochemical Growth of Functional 1D and 2D Metal Dichalcogenide Semiconductors) Programme Grant recently announced by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). EXPRESS is a large (£10M) flagship, interdisciplinary research programme over 5-years. It is led jointly by the Universities of Southampton and Warwick, alongside several international and industrial partners, and brings together internationally leading teams from across chemistry, physics and electronic engineering. It aims to deliver a step-change in the understanding and control of electrochemical growth of high-quality mono/few-layer functional transition metal dichalcogenides TMDCs, combining precursor design and synthesis, electrochemistry, solution and surface computation, advanced characterisation and device integration. In addition to the essential disciplinary research skills, candidates should demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for collaborative working, the ability to communicate effectively across disciplines, and well-developed organisational skills.

In this role your primary focus will be the synthesis, spectroscopic and structural characterisation of a range of new molecular complexes that contain the pre-assembled metal dichalcogenide (ME₂) building block that forms the target TMDC. You will work in close collaboration with the electrochemistry experts who will investigate their effectiveness as single source precursors for the electrodeposition range of high quality semi-conducting and semi-metallic TMDCs. You will be required to be flexible and interact effectively with colleagues across the wider EXPRESS consortium to fulfil the scientific goals of the Programme.

The position is offered for 24 months in the first instance, with the possibility of extension for up to 3 further years.

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Closing Date: 28 May 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £41,064 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 24 months

The successful applicant will work as part of an international team examining the role of a breadth of ocean turbulence phenomena in controlling Antarctic sea ice extent, and the ways in which sea ice processes shape ocean stratification and circulation. The team includes an active sea-going oceanographic group, experts in remote sensing, numerical sea ice-ocean modellers and climate dynamicists, and is strongly motivated by the ongoing rapid changes in the Antarctic sea ice cap and in the sea ice-influenced Southern Hemisphere oceans. The NOCS team will work closely with scientists at project partner institutions in the UK (e.g., British Antarctic Survey) and internationally (e.g., Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Alfred Wegener Institute, Korea Polar Research Institute).

Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent in physical oceanography (or a related field) with experience in the interpretation of oceanographic observations.  A good knowledge of ocean dynamics would be beneficial.  Strong quantitative and communication skills, and the ability to conduct innovative research leading to high-impact publications in international refereed journals are essential. The post is initially for 2 years, with the possibility of a 1-year extension.

Informal enquiries can be made to Prof. Alberto Naveira Garabato on e-mail acng@soton.ac.uk, or Dr. Alessandro Silvano on e-mail a.silvano@soton.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 21 May 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 2 years

In the EPSRC-funded “Retinomorphic nanoscale synapses’ integration with silicon nitride photonic structures” (NANORETINA) project you will develop optoelectronic arrays, based on advanced photoactive materials, such as organic, perovskites and two-dimensional semiconductors, like transition metal dichalcogenides, acting as artificial neurons and/or synapses. These will be integrated on a silicon nitride photonic platform that routes and manipulates light. You will demonstrate adaptive, light-driven networks that combine sensing, memory, and computation.

The role is well suited to candidates who wish to further develop their expertise in neuromorphic technologies and optoelectronics within a supportive and well-resourced research environment.

You will work in the state-of-the-art clean rooms of the Optoelectronics Research Centre. You will receive extensive training and support from the current users for all facilities, as you develop the skills necessary for the job. Prior experience on every tool is not required.

You will be invited to travel to project meetings and dissemination activities across the UK and overseas, and perform short stays at academic partners (e.g., University of Strathclyde, Aston University), assisting junior research staff and planning and participating in group outreach activities. Reasonable adjustments will be made to support candidates for whom travel may present challenges.

The role includes extensive leadership training and transferrable skills development that will allow you to progress from device and tool specialist to neuromorphic computing leader. You will be offered career development opportunities via online courses and workshop attendance through the ECS Centre for Neuromorphic Technologies (CeNT) and UKRI Multidisciplinary Centre for Neuromorphic Systems and Computing (NeuroSYNC) networks.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience in either photonic structures or optoelectronic device fabrication and characterisation.
• Strong experimental skills in at least one of: nanofabrication, electronics, materials development and processing, or thin-film characterisation.
• Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary research teams.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Requirements:

• Prior experience with neuromorphic computing, photodetectors and/or memristive devices and arrays.
• Experience in working with photoactive materials, such as organic, perovskites or two-dimensional semiconductors.
• Experience in contributing to academic publications and funding proposals.

For informal enquiries about the application process, please contact Prof Dimitra Georgiadou (d.georgiadou@soton.ac.uk).

ECS holds an Athena SWAN bronze award in recognition of its continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering. We take Staff wellbeing and professional development seriously. We offer a mentoring scheme for Staff. We will give due consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly, including part-time and job share, and to those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy and onsite childcare facilities.

Benefits to Staff include a contributory pension scheme; holiday entitlement of 30 days plus 8 bank holidays and 6 additional holidays (closure days); subsidised health and fitness facilities on-site; cycle to work scheme; a range of discounts which include restaurants, retail outlets and entertainment.

We welcome applications from candidates whose PhD completion timelines have been affected by caring responsibilities, health conditions, or other personal circumstances.

Closing Date: 18 May 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £41,064 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 22 months

The successful candidate will be responsible for accurate and efficient data generation, data management, collation and the reporting of results to the project lead. The post-holder will need to demonstrate excellent attention to detail, organisational, team working and communication skills and have a keen interest in drafting research outputs for peer-review publication. The successful applicant will work closely with other researchers within the McCarthy Lab and with industrial and scientific partners in other centres. The role may also involve a research visit to a collaborator in the United States. 

Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Experience and knowledge in the field of biofilm formation is essential. Experience with with Galleria mellonella and advanced microscopy methods is also highly desirable. They should be enthusiastic, well motivated and be able to work both independently and collaboratively. This position is available for 24 months and is supported by the Medical Research Council and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council . Please include one paper or preprint that illustrates research skills that are relevant to this project. 

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

Closing Date: 11 May 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £41,064 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 24 months

About HetMEPS

This Japan-UK collaboration will establish a novel heterogeneous material integrated MEMS/NEMS-Photonics platform for highly secure ICT hardware, reducing energy consumption significantly.

The lead applicant Tokyo Tech team has strong expertise in Si photonics and material integration technology, while Southampton can provide the state-of-the-art MEMS, NEMS, and Metasurface technologies. Starting from the development of individual MEMS/NEMS-integrated photonics components, novel photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for secure communication will be demonstrated. The laboratory-level development will be combined with a large-scale wafer process with industrial-level uniformity and spatial resolution by using the pilot 300-mm semiconductor process line available in collaboration with AIST. Metasurface-empowered optical cryptography scheme with reconfigurable functionality will be demonstrated for the first time on a chip, taking semiconductor photonics technology to the next level. The project will also contribute to the new development of a tunable single photon source, leading to the improvement of quantum random number generators, which are a key module for quantum secure communication. The ambition of the project is to initiate a new research field of on-chip optical secure communication and consequently take semiconductor research to the next level, with translation to industry in Japan and the UK.

The role

Within HetMEPS, your specific task will be to develop a photonic circuit integrated nano-electromechanical system (NEMS) and optical NEMS devices for secure/quantum communications. You will work at the School of Electronics and Computer Science (School of Electronics and Computer Science | University of Southampton, top UK electronic and electrical engineering research) in a project team focused on delivering the next-generation photonic devices for secure/quantum communications. You will have access to our state-of-the-art cleanroom facilities (Zepler Cleanrooms | University of Southampton), and be led by a team of world-leading experts in nanomechanics and nanophotonics.

About you

You will have a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in an experimental discipline, ideally with experience in quantum photonic circuits, quantum correlation measurement, NEMS, optical NEMS, characterisation, and nanofabrication, along with their practical implementation.

To informally discuss the position, contact Dr Yoshishige Tsuchiya (yt2@ecs.soton.ac.uk) and Dr Bruce(Jun-Yu) Ou (bruce.ou@soton.ac.uk). Please quote the advert reference in all correspondence.

Application

Apply by uploading your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.

Closing Date: 11 May 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £38,784 to £48,822 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 31/03/2028

This project aims to develop advanced deep learning models capable of predicting fabrication outcomes and guiding fabrication recipe optimisation. By learning directly from experimental and process data, these models will enable a shift from iterative, trial-and-error fabrication towards predictive and data-driven manufacturing.

We are seeking a highly motivated Machine Learning Researcher to join a multidisciplinary team of fabrication engineers and AI specialists at the University of Southampton, within the School of Electronics and Computer Science, working in the group of Dr Yasir Noori.

In this role, you will work at the interface of machine learning and semiconductor engineering, developing models that predict post-fabrication device characteristics from process parameters. You will engage with complex, high-dimensional datasets derived from real fabrication workflows, including microscopy, spectroscopy, and electrical performance measurements. You will work closely with fabrication engineers to translate physical processes into machine learning models, design and train deep learning architectures, and evaluate their ability to generalise across different process conditions. The models you develop will not remain confined to the research lab, but will be validated experimentally and tested at an industrial scale in collaboration with global companies in semiconductor fabrication and electronic design automation.

The position offers a rare opportunity to apply machine learning to an important technical challenge with substantial potential impact. You will also be involved in supervising PhD students and junior researchers and play a central role in shaping the research direction of the team. Your work is also expected to contribute to the development of innovative technologies with a clear pathway to commercialisation through the spinout company Deep Fabrication, to influence how semiconductor manufacturing is approached in practice.

The role will provide you with deep exposure to nanofabrication processes, experience working with industry-relevant datasets and problems, and the opportunity to publish in leading journals and conferences. It is particularly well-suited to candidates who are motivated by applying machine learning to real-world systems where the underlying physics is complex and not fully understood.

This position is offered for 24 months in the first instance, with the possibility of extension for a further 12 months.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience and interests align with the aims of the project, and provide responses to the short-listing questions.

Closing Date: 14 May 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 2 years

USAIS is renowned for providing a regional service for severely and profoundly deaf children, young people and adults across the south of England and the Channel Islands. 

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to life-changing care for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss, supporting them through assessment, implantation, and rehabilitation and beyond. The work includes specialist psychological assessment, formulation and therapy and there are opportunities for individual work, group work, and work with the wider system. Consultation and advice on patient’s psychological care to the wider multi-disciplinary team, as well as liaison with external agencies is an important aspect of the work. 

You will be a valued and key member of the multi-disciplinary team and have opportunities to shape the Clinical Psychology Service at USAIS. There are opportunities to teach on courses run at the University and with partner charities and organisations, as well as be involved in audit and service development within USAIS. You will also have a key role in the USAIS safeguarding team which provides consultation and support to the wider team. Attendances at conferences and training courses is encouraged and supported for continuing professional development.

Key Responsibilities

About You

What We Offer

Working at the University of Southampton:

Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton! We offer a range of great benefits that includes a contributory pension scheme; holiday entitlement of 30 days plus 8 bank holidays and 6 additional holidays (closure days) pro rata; subsidised health and fitness facilities on-site; cycle to work scheme; a range of discounts which include restaurants, retail outlets and entertainment.

For information on the Service please look at the website http://ais.southampton.ac.uk/

Informal enquiries and visits to the centre can be arranged by contacting Prof Roberta Buhagiar, Clinical Services Manager rb22@soton.ac.uk at the USAIS, Telephone 02380 593522.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Closing Date: 22 May 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £46,049 to £58,225 per annum
Full Time Permanent

The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent professional qualification and experience in a relevant physical/engineering science. The candidates must possess detailed knowledge and experience in Biophysics and/or BioNanotechnology.

We are looking for a self-motivated person, able to organise their own research activities effectively, and collaborate successfully across disciplines. The successful candidate will be a good communicator and will be expected to take the lead in preparing reports, presenting results to the consortium and writing research papers. You must also be able to work effectively in a team and organize time, tasks and responsibilities with other team members.

The post will be held in the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) (http://ecs.soton.ac.uk). Ranked in the top 1% of universities globally and among the UK's top 20 for research, the University of Southampton has an international reputation for its research, teaching and enterprise activities.

Electronics and Computer Science provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment that facilitates use-inspired and multi-disciplinary research, education, training and outreach.

ECS holds an Athena SWAN bronze award in recognition of its’ continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering. We will give due consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and to those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities and employees a childcare vouchers scheme.

ECS provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment. We have a range of staff development programmes and a unique mentoring and wellbeing scheme.

To find out more about working at ECS, visit: https://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/workinghere

University of Southampton holds a Silver Athena Swan Award. It has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities and employees can participate in a childcare vouchers scheme. There is a great range of benefits that includes a contributory pension scheme; generous holiday entitlement; subsidised health and fitness facilities; cycle to work scheme; a range of discounts.

The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has recently been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.

For more information, contact: Prof Hywel Morgan (hm@ecs.soton.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 13 May 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 31/03/2029

We are seeking an exceptional academic leader to join the University of Southampton as Dean of Social Sciences.

We are currently ranked 87th in the world* and this post is pivotal to advancing our position further. Our University Strategy is built around a distinctive Triple Helix model, harnessing the combined power of our excellence in research, education, and knowledge exchange and enterprise. As Dean, you will draw on your academic credibility and leadership expertise to shape the next chapter for the Faculty and the wider University.

This is a unique opportunity for a strategic and inspirational leader to build on strong momentum, champion the achievements of our staff and students, and forge new opportunities for global influence. You will role model our values and drive our commitment to excellence, from providing a transformative student experience, to delivering world-class, impactful research and cultivating an inclusive and collaborative community within and beyond the University.

Reporting directly to the President and Vice-Chancellor and serving as a member of the University Executive Board, which advises the President and Vice-Chancellor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Social Sciences, ensuring delivery of our strategic priorities and ensuring the Faculty continues to lead with purpose and impact in addressing global societal challenges.

Join us

The Faculty of Social Sciences at Southampton is unique among its Russell Group comparators and brings together five distinct yet highly complementary schools: Economic, Social and Political Sciences; Mathematical Sciences; Southampton Law School; Southampton Education School; alongside the Centre for Higher Education Practice. The University of Southampton Business School is currently a semi-autonomous School within the Faculty reporting directly into the centre of the University. Together, they deliver globally recognised research, education, and knowledge exchange and enterprise activities that address complex societal challenges.

Our schools, research centres and institutes are at the forefront of pioneering, world‑leading work, driving new thinking across the social sciences and contributing influential insights that shape policy, industry practice, and academic debate. Through strategic partnerships and cross‑University collaboration, the Faculty champions innovation and ensures that our work has a meaningful impact.

Internationally recognised for excellence, the Faculty supports more than 5,300 undergraduate students and a vibrant postgraduate community of over 1,800 students from exceptionally diverse backgrounds. We deliver an innovative education portfolio that develops students’ analytical capabilities, applied skills, and understanding of the societal issues shaping our world.

As Dean, you will lead this ambitious and outward‑looking Faculty, shaping its strategic direction, strengthening its global influence, and fostering a thriving environment for interdisciplinary discovery and societal impact.

About you

You are an accomplished academic leader with a proven track record of excellence across research, education, and knowledge exchange and enterprise. With extensive experience inspiring and leading a Faculty or school of significant complexity, you can unite schools around a clear, credible vision and ensure balance across multiple disciplines.

Your leadership style is visible, empathetic, and consultative, shaped by active listening that values diverse perspectives, recognises points of difference, and informs fair, well‑reasoned decisions. You build trust across staff, students, and stakeholders by promoting fairness and equality of opportunity. You bring communities together, strengthen interdisciplinary connections, and cultivate a positive culture grounded in excellence and innovation. With strategic vision, financial acumen, and resilience, you manage change and conflict with clarity and care, supporting colleagues while maintaining clear direction.

Your authentic communication style enables you to influence, inspire, and build strong relationships across the Faculty and with industry, government, local, national and international partners. You demonstrate strategic foresight, anticipate sector challenges, and apply a deep understanding of the UK Higher Education landscape to balance long‑term ambition with operational delivery.

Above all, you are motivated by the opportunity to shape the future of the Faculty and the University, fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and innovation, while driving student recruitment, strengthening income generation, and enhancing our national and international reputation.

A global and diverse university

Our people are our university; they are at the heart of everything we do and the impact we make.

We are proud to foster a truly diverse and inclusive environment where students and staff from all walks of life can thrive.  Our community is built on mutual respect, core values, and a collective passion for creating an innovative and forward-thinking space for learning and research.

We are nationally recognised for our commitment to equality, and for embedding inclusive practices across the institution. We are proud to be an Athena Swan silver award holder at institutional level, a Race Equality Charter bronze award holder, a Disability Confident Leader, and a University Mental Health Charter award holder. We are also proactive members of the Researcher Development Concordat and Technician Commitment. These achievements reflect our dedication to equality, representation, and opportunity for all.

What we can offer you

We support a flexible and supportive working environment, complemented by a competitive benefits package that includes membership of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), generous annual leave, corporate healthcare, subsidised fitness facilities, and a range of staff discounts. A full overview of our benefits can be found here.

Southampton is a dynamic, well-connected coastal city with a lively cultural scene and excellent amenities, making it an ideal place to live, work, and thrive at any stage of life or career.

Additional Information

This post is offered on a tenured basis initially for a period of five years, which is extendible up to a maximum of eight years. At the end of this tenure, the successful candidate will return to a substantive Professorial position within the University. For further details, please refer to the attached generic Professor Job Description.

How to apply

For more information and details of how to apply, please visit https://talentedu.com/jobs/FSS/

For further details about the role or any enquiries, please contact TalentEdu at southampton@talentedu.co.uk  or +44207 971 1400. 

The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight (BST) on Wednesday 13^th May 2026

Important dates 

Following a long listing meeting of the Search Committee, successful candidates will be invited to attend a virtual ‘engagement day’ with members of the University on Friday 26th June 2026.

Final interviews are currently scheduled to take place in person at the Highfield Campus on Friday 10th July 2026.

*QS World University Rankings 2026

We believe equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a welcoming, vibrant and successful organisation. Having a diverse workforce, inclusive of people of all ages and beliefs, from different racial backgrounds, educational and social backgrounds opens up a wealth of possibilities, makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society. We welcome applicants that value diversity of our community and are willing to play their part in supporting the mission of inclusivity. 

Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated on the job advert. 

Closing Date: 13 May 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience (Level 7)