The Physical Science Data Infrastructure (PSDI) initiative is an EPSRC funded large scale infrastructure project between the University of Southampton and the Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC). PSDI aims to enable researchers in physical sciences to discover, capture, manage and share research data more easily by connecting and enhancing the different data infrastructures they use.  

About the role

We are looking for someone with a background in the physical sciences, excellent communication skills and a passion for data and metadata to join our team to help to develop PSDI’s content in line with community best practices.

You will partner with academic researchers in the physical sciences to guide them when they plan, collect and share their data outputs, and capture corresponding descriptive metadata. You will undertake these tasks when onboarding resources to PSDI, providing consultancy, training or delivering presentations. You will proactively progress these projects toward end goals, reviewing previous actions, addressing blockers and identifying next steps. 

There is a vibrant wider community who are developing best practices in this area and implementing them in various ways – you will show a keen interest in working with them and keeping up to date with these developments.

You must have a master’s degree, equivalent professional qualifications or experience in a physical sciences subject. You must have experience in handling, organising and managing physical sciences research data – either your own or that of others – and will have given careful consideration to how to maximise its usefulness for others. You must also have excellent technical presentation and communication skills, and experience of disseminating knowledge via presentations, training or teaching.

Experience of technical consultancy or training, knowledge of physical sciences data and metadata standards and experience of physical sciences research practices and programmatic data manipulation and semantic technologies are all desirable skills.

You will make a valuable contribution to PSDI’s goals, making contributions from research to user engagement and have the potential to grow your own areas of expertise. There will be opportunities to develop skills to advance your career in the flourishing area of research data management. 

What we can offer you 

The position is offered as a full-time post with a permanent contract, contingent upon ongoing funding of PSDI (which is currently guaranteed until 31st March 2027). The post is based at the University of Southampton in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. 

Equality, diversity and Inclusion is central to the ethos in Chemistry, having held an Athena SWAN Silver award since 2014. We particularly encourage women, Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME), LGBT and disabled applicants to apply for this position. Chemistry considers applicants that wish to work flexibly, and due consideration is given to applicants who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy and onsite childcare facilities.  For further information please visit https://www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/about/Equality/index.page

Closing Date: 23 Jul 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 Per annum
Full Time Permanent

USAIS is a nationally recognised centre of excellence, providing specialist assessment, surgical intervention, and lifelong support for individuals with auditory implants. Our team is passionate about enhancing quality of life through cutting-edge technology and holistic care. 

Job Purpose:

• To work with the Clinic Operational and Assistant Manager, administrative, clinical staff, colleagues & partners to ensure effective management of University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service (USAIS) patients through the appropriate clinical pathway

What you will do:

• Perform a range of administrative, customer service and/or support activities, including occasional patient facing reception cover 
• Be deployed flexibly to maintain service continuity and apply an in-depth knowledge of a range of specialised, established systems, processes, and equipment to effectively complete tasks related to the patient pathway
• Progress and resolve a range of enquiries of varying complexity from patients, carers and hospitals and other USAIS stakeholders - including the use of a specialised Patient Administration System & NHS Supply Chain 
• Manipulate, analyse and/or evaluate standard information or data and work collaboratively and communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team

What you will bring:

• Relevant work experience within an administrative or customer support role, preferably in a healthcare setting or clinical environment
• Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload 
• Excellent attention to detail, record keeping skills and maintenance of confidentiality for all data & patient information.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to build positive working relationships 
• Ability to thrive and support colleagues in a busy, noisy working environment 

Special requirements:

• Excellent communication skills are essential along with strong multitasking & prioritisation skills 
• The maintenance of confidentiality in information and data management is mandatory & ability to cross-check data from multiple sources, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy 
• A DBS check at Standard level is required for this role; this will be carried out by the University 

Working at UoS:

• We value equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment 
• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance and additional university closure days 
• We support flexible working arrangements. 
• For more information about USAIS, visit our website

• Location: University of Southampton Highfield Campus, Building 19 
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm 

Informal Enquiries:

Contact Cath Grimer 02380 593522 or c.grimer@soton.ac.uk

Closing Date: 02 Jul 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £27,319 to £30,378 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 15 months

We are seeking an experienced and organised individual to join us in a fixed-term research role. Working closely with academic and professional services colleagues, you will contribute to the development and delivery of research activities, including project coordination, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and dissemination. You may also support teaching activities and the School’s internationalisation agenda. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to high-quality research, strengthen your academic profile, and further develop your experience and track record for the next stage of your career.

About you

We are seeking an experienced researcher with a strong track record in supporting and developing externally funded research projects. The successful candidate will have experience of contributing to research funding applications, including literature reviews, drafting proposal content, coordinating inputs from partners, and supporting bid development processes.

Applicants should demonstrate expertise in network analysis and/or network ethnography, with a particular interest in digital governance, educational policy, or equitable practice. Knowledge of UK and European research and funding landscapes is essential, together with an understanding of the policy and research context in the UK and at least one European country.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organisational abilities, and experience of working collaboratively across institutions and disciplines. Experience of stakeholder engagement, project coordination, and research dissemination is desirable. Knowledge of teacher education or professional learning would be advantageous.

The post would suit an individual seeking to further develop their research profile while contributing to the preparation and delivery of high-quality, internationally focused research initiatives.

What we can offer you

• a world-class research environment
• access to mentoring, career development and networking across the University and beyond

As a founding signatory of the Athena SWAN charter, and holder of a silver award, we’re committed to improving equality. 

We aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. 

As well as additional benefits that will make your life easier, such as a generous holiday allowance and additional university closure days. We will help you find a good work-life balance with flexible, or even part-time, working hours. We will support your long-term future too, with access to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)*, subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts. 

Application procedure 

You should submit your completed application form online at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk The application deadline will be 23:59 on the closing date. If you need any assistance, please call Recruitment Team on +44 (0) 2380 592750 or email recruitment@soton.ac.uk

Closing Date: 01 Jul 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 Per annum
Part Time Fixed Term for 12 months

We seek high calibre highly motivated post-doctoral researchers to join our electronic textiles research program. The positions are funded by the EU (European Union) project: SoftIE – Materials for Sustainable Soft Technologies of Interconnected E-textiles, tackling a fundamental challenge; the lack of a robust connection and interconnects.

You will be based in the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) and be part of an EU project consortia developing new materials and processes to achieve sustainable interconnected e-textile systems.

You will work in the Printed Electronics and Materials Laboratory and other facilities. Comprehensive training and support will be provided by experienced users, enabling you to develop the skills necessary for the role. Prior experience with the equipment is not essential.

You will be invited to travel to project meetings and dissemination activities across the UK and EU. The role will also involve supporting junior research staff and contributing to the planning and delivery of group outreach activities. Reasonable adjustments will be made to support candidates for whom travel may present challenges.

You will help lead a work package within the project and develop routes to commercialisation for the work as well as strategies for intellectual property protection and exploitation.

The roles will involve research on the following topics.

To be successful with your application, you will need to demonstrate: 

Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide, we’re bold, progressive and keen to push the boundaries. We encourage and support our researchers to pursue their research and engage in other activities, such as teaching, public engagement and enterprise, to build a rounded portfolio of accomplishments. Your success is our success, and it is in our interest to foster your development and support you to become the next generation of research leaders in your field. 

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. Athena SWAN silver award recognised, we’re committed to improving equality for women in science and engineering, so we’ll help you find a good work-life balance with flexible or even part-time working hours, with a workload adjusted accordingly. ECS provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment. We have a range of staff development programmes and a unique mentoring and wellbeing scheme. Visit https://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/workinghere to find out more about working in ECS. 

The appointments are for an initial 1-year period with available funding for up to 3 years. Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Russel Torah (rnt@ecs.soton.ac.uk) and Dr Jessica Pereira (H.J.Pereira@soton.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 24 Jun 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £46,049 to £58,225 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 1 year

Closing Date: 01 Jul 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

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

You will be joining a highly interdisciplinary project, where we will blend synthetic biology, environmental engineering, and biotechnology to develop disruptive solutions to major environmental challenges. Experience with advanced cloning systems, CRISPR tools, metagenomic mining and the use of different biofilm imaging platforms is highly desirable. There will be a particular focus on developing approaches to harness bacterial community behaviours like biofilm formation to better tackle environmental pollutants such as waste plastics. Our aim is to leverage cutting-edge advancements in synthetic biology and biofilm engineering to develop innovative strategies for bioremediation, with a key focus on scalable solutions that can be readily adopted by the waste and water sectors. 

This fast-paced project will give the successful candidate the opportunity to develop new skills by working closely with our interdisciplinary team and build their international profile including through research visits to academic collaborators and working with SMEs.

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 other EBIC partners. There will also be opportunities to explore the commercial 

Applicants must have a BSc or MSc in a relevant discipline. Experience and knowledge in the field of biofilm formation is essential. Experience in some or all of the following: advanced cloning systems, CRISPR tools, metagenomic mining and the use of different biofilm imaging platforms is highly desirable. They should be enthusiastic, well motivated and be able to work both independently and collaboratively. This position is available for 32 months. 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.

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Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026

Section: Technical & Experimental

Salary: £36,636 to £41,064 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 01/06/2029

We seek high calibre highly motivated post-doctoral researchers to join our electronic textiles research program. The positions are funded by the EU (European Union) project: SoftIE – Materials for Sustainable Soft Technologies of Interconnected E-textiles, tackling a fundamental challenge; the lack of a robust connection and interconnects.

You will be based in the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) and be part of an EU project consortia developing new materials and processes to achieve sustainable interconnected e-textile systems.

You will work in the Printed Electronics and Materials Laboratory and other facilities. Comprehensive training and support will be provided by experienced users, enabling you to develop the skills necessary for the role. Prior experience with the equipment is not essential.

You will be invited to travel to project meetings and dissemination activities across the UK and EU. The role will also involve supporting junior research staff and contributing to the planning and delivery of group outreach activities. Reasonable adjustments will be made to support candidates for whom travel may present challenges.

The roles will involve research on the following topics.

To be successful with your application, you will need to demonstrate: 

Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide, we’re bold, progressive and keen to push the boundaries. We encourage and support our researchers to pursue their research and engage in other activities, such as teaching, public engagement and enterprise, to build a rounded portfolio of accomplishments. Your success is our success, and it is in our interest to foster your development and support you to become the next generation of research leaders in your field. 

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. Athena SWAN silver award recognised, we’re committed to improving equality for women in science and engineering, so we’ll help you find a good work-life balance with flexible or even part-time working hours, with a workload adjusted accordingly. ECS provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment. We have a range of staff development programmes and a unique mentoring and wellbeing scheme. Visit https://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/workinghere to find out more about working in ECS. 

The appointments are for an initial 1-year period with available funding for up to 3 years. Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Russel Torah (rnt@ecs.soton.ac.uk) and Dr Jessica Pereira (H.J.Pereira@soton.ac.uk). Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification.

Closing Date: 23 Jun 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £43,482 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 12 months

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to join this collaborative project and contribute to the development of next-generation acoustic sensing technologies for real-time atmospheric mapping. The project addresses a challenging scientific and engineering problem: how can atmospheric phenomena such as thermals, turbulence, wind shear, and vertical air motion be detected and characterised using airborne acoustic sensing?

The research aims to develop a low Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) sensing system that combines acoustic excitation, advanced signal processing, atmospheric flow physics, and data-driven modelling to infer atmospheric conditions from weak and often noisy measurements. The resulting technology will provide onboard situational awareness for autonomous and high-altitude aircraft, enabling improved endurance, efficiency, and resilience in complex atmospheric environments.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, modelling, testing, and validation of innovative sensing technologies, working closely with academic and industrial partners. The role will involve a combination of laboratory experimentation, acoustic measurements, instrumentation development, signal processing, atmospheric flow characterisation, data analysis, and participation in field and flight-test activities.

This position is particularly suited to researchers who enjoy solving complex analytical problems, developing new sensing methodologies, extracting meaningful information from challenging noisy data, and combining theory, modelling, and experimentation to advance scientific understanding.

Essential Criteria

• PhD (or equivalent professional experience) in Acoustics, Aeroacoustics, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Signal Processing, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, supported by a solid theoretical foundation.
• Strong background in acoustics engineering, sensing technologies, or related physical systems.
• Experience in designing, conducting, and analysing relevant experimental studies.
• Experience in analysing complex datasets and translating experimental observations into scientific or engineering insights.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaborative working skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary research teams.

Desirable Criteria

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Signal processing, statistical inference, or system identification.
• Acoustic sensing, wave propagation, and noise control.
• Fluid dynamics, turbulence, and atmospheric flow phenomena.
• Experimental acoustics, advanced measurement techniques, and instrumentation development.
• Data analysis, modelling, uncertainty quantification, or sensor fusion.
• Acoustic characteristics and noise generation mechanisms of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
• Development of sensing technologies for aerospace, environmental, or atmospheric applications.

We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate creativity in problem-solving, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to develop innovative research ideas. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to pioneering research at the intersection of acoustics, atmospheric science, sensing technologies, electronics, machine learning, and autonomous flight.

The anticipated start date is August 2026, although a later start date may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Bahareh Zaghari at bahareh.zaghari@soton.ac.uk

Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 17/08/2029

The Strategy Office plays a central role in shaping and delivering the University’s strategic direction. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join as Head of Strategic Planning within the Strategic Planning & Analytics team.

The Role

The Head of Strategic Planning provides expert advice and guidance to faculties and senior stakeholders, ensuring local plans align with and support delivery of the University Strategy. The role oversees the annual planning cycle, student number planning, KPI reporting, and related activity, working in partnership across the University.

The role includes line management of a team of four and works closely with Senior Strategic Planning Managers and department colleagues to coordinate and deliver planning activity.

The postholder also acts as a faculty planning partner for one faculty and contributes to central strategic planning priorities as needed.

Key Responsibilities

The role coordinates strategic planning across the institution and acts as faculty partner for a designated faculty, ensuring alignment with the University Strategy and supporting delivery through strategic and annual planning processes. This includes developing, monitoring, and reviewing performance frameworks and KPIs, using evidence‑informed insight to assess progress and identify areas for improvement.

The postholder will seek opportunities to improve processes, working with the team to carry out qualitative and quantitative analysis to support decision‑making, bringing together data from multiple internal and external sources. This includes undertaking sector benchmarking and analysis to identify strengths, risks, and opportunities.

Working closely with Finance, Faculty Operations, and Professional Services teams, the role contributes to process design, business cases, and investment proposals. It also supports strategic reviews and strategy renewal, monitoring policy, funding, and regulatory developments and communicating their implications clearly.

About You

This role would suit a thoughtful and approachable professional motivated by supporting a complex organisation to achieve its goals. You will bring experience in strategic planning within a complex environment, with the ability to connect institutional priorities with local delivery.

The role requires sound judgement and strong relationship‑building skills to work effectively with senior academic leaders and Professional Services colleagues. You will be comfortable offering constructive input and different perspectives where helpful. Strong analytical capability is important, alongside the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and adapt messages for different audiences. The postholder will be comfortable working with data (e.g. Excel) and collaborating with specialist colleagues where appropriate. A genuine interest in higher education is essential.

Why Join Us?

The University of Southampton is committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive, promoting inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. We offer a generous defined benefit pension scheme, competitive holiday allowance with additional closure days, and flexible, hybrid working. This is an opportunity to contribute to the direction of a leading UK university and support its continued development.

Closing Date: 06 Jul 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

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

You will be involved in the face-to-face delivery of our nationally recognised pre-registration BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing, our Integrated Masters of Nursing leading to registration as a Mental Health/Adult Nurse or Children’s/Mental Health Nurse, and our 2 year MSc Mental Health Nursing programme. You will have an exceptional understanding of issues facing contemporary clinical practice in Mental Health Nursing founded in your own clinical practice. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for outstanding nurse education and has a dynamic vision for how education and research can transform mental health care across the lifespan. You will have completed a Masters level qualification and ideally have educational experience. However, we are also keen to hear from Mental Health Nurses who have a passion for teaching students and would like to develop a career in education.

The University of Southampton’s mission is to change the world for the better. As a world-leading, research-intensive university, with a strong and high-quality educational offering, it is renowned for its innovation and enterprise and sits within the top 1% of universities worldwide. Nursing at Southampton is currently ranked 13th in the world, and 3rd in the UK according to the QS World Rankings by Subject 2026. It is a leading university for Health Sciences research, ranked in the top 3 UK universities in the overall quality of our research, with our research environment scoring top marks (REF 2021).

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. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.

With a generous holiday allowance, as well as additional university closure days, we are committed to supporting our people and are open to a flexible working approach.

Informal enquiries are strongly encouraged. Please contact Paula Libberton, Head of Department for Nursing Paula Libberton P.Libberton@soton.ac.uk. Please include a covering letter and full CV in your application.

Closing Date: 23 Jun 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £46,049 to £58,225 Pro rata per annum
Part Time Permanent (0.6FTE, 21 hours per week)

Applicants should have a PhD (or equivalent professional qualifications and experience) in Physics, Engineering or a related discipline. Applications will also be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. Applicants should have excellent experimental and analytical skills preferably with experience in the design of fibre and/or solid-state lasers together with hands-on experience operating lasers in the multi-watt power regime. 

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Prof Andy Clarkson (Email: wac@orc.soton.ac.uk)

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. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

Please include a copy of your CV and a cover letter, detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, in your application.

Closing Date: 03 Jul 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £38,784 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 29/02/2028