You will, working in partnership with Future Worlds, support the delivery of a national, cross institutional AI and Robotics (AiR) Accelerator and manage the administration of all key component programmes of Research, Advocacy, and Engagement. You will also take the lead role in all operational aspects of the Accelerator to ensure the delivery of its scientific and translational strategy, as well as develop and manage external relationships with academic, investor and industry partners. The post is based within the School of Electronics and Computer Science.

To be successful you will have:

• A proven track record of providing high-level strategic support to senior managers, and providing management of operational, planning, and business-critical projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; personal agility, great time management skills and the ability to build strong credible relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of working collaboratively, coordinating resources and logistical requirements, and managing a team to provide an excellent service to all stakeholders.
• The ability to review and refine administrative processes, delivering innovative solutions to problems where appropriate.
• Relevant experience of Higher Education structures would be desirable.

The role is offer on a Part-Time (0.5 FTE), fixed term basis until 31 October 2027.

Closing Date: 03 Jun 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £46,049 to £58,225 Pro rata per annum
Part Time (17.5 hours) Fixed Term until 31/10/2027

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

We have several locations including the newly extended flag ship site, Jubilee Sport & Recreation Centre; Housing a state of the art gym and studios, climbing wall, squash courts and 25m swimming pool. As part of the wider offering we have Mayflower Gym, Wide Lane Sports ground and the Watersports Centre, which are open to students, staff and members of the wider community.

The University of Southampton has invested more than £40million in our sports facilities. We offer an extensive range of sport, leisure classes and courses that are available to our customers to use from 07:00 to 22:00 Monday to Sunday. We require sports professionals to provide a consistently high-quality sport and leisure service to our customers all year round.

The role 

As a Lifeguard you will be part of a highly motivated and organised Southampton Sport Team responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient daily operation of the facilities. Based at Jubilee Sport and Recreation Centre on Highfield Campus. Lifeguard roles are primarily responsible for working on poolside promoting pool safety and supervision to all users. Customer queries, preparing equipment, ensuring health and safety procedures are being adhered to, and being an ambassador for active lifestyles at the University of Southampton.

We encourage applications for a full time role only (36hrs per week). You will be working set hour working patterns including evenings and weekends. 

About you

We are seeking professional, motivated, and proactive individuals, who are brilliant team players.  Roles require strong customer service skills, you may be the first point of contact dealing with a diverse range of situations. You will be responsible for health & safety of all pool users and need to always act professionally.

The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is essential ;however we will consider those currently working towards the NPLQ qualification.

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Right to Work check which will be conducted during the offer process.

What we can offer you

With a competitive starting salary of £25,249 per annum, there is an additional 10% uplift shift allowance.

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;   generous annual leave allowance with University closure days and public holidays, and excellent family leave arrangements (maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave).

As a member of the Southampton Sport Team you are entitled to free Membership to the fantastic technogym powered gym, Climbing/bouldering walls, pool and studios.

To view the University of Southampton’s wide range of benefits, please visit  https://www.southampton.ac.uk/hr/services/benefits-explained/index.page 

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Closing Date: 20 May 2026

Section: Community & Operational

Salary: £25,249 to £26,707 Per Annum
Full Time Permanent

Working within a supportive and collaborative core team, you will cover a wide range of topics and develop a strong understanding of the University of Southampton and the wider higher education sector, while building your customer service, communication and problem‑solving skills. You will respond to enquiries through face‑to‑face interactions, telephone calls and digital channels, taking responsibility for resolving issues wherever possible. This includes using sound judgement to triage enquiries and escalate more complex or sensitive cases to specialist services, ensuring students receive clear, accurate and consistent advice.

About the role

As a Student Hub Advisor, you will support students across a broad range of topics, including academic administration, student fees and funding, accommodation, graduation and ID cards. Working as part of a knowledgeable team, you will gain exposure to a variety of services and processes, with ongoing opportunities to learn, build confidence and develop your skills, supported by experienced colleagues.

This is a full‑time, permanent position working on a shift pattern between 12.00 and 20.00, Monday to Friday. The role is primarily based at the Highfield Campus, with a requirement to work across all Student Hub locations in Southampton and at Winchester School of Art. As a student‑facing service, the role is delivered entirely on site and there is no option for hybrid working or working from home.

About you

You will enjoy working in a busy, customer‑focused environment and be committed to delivering a positive experience for students. You will be a confident communicator, both written and verbal, comfortable engaging with students with a wide range of needs and experiences. You will bring strong customer service skills, confidence in using multiple systems accurately and efficiently, and an aptitude for learning new systems and internal processes.

Experience of working in higher education or student support services is desirable but not essential. Above all, you will be enthusiastic and keen to learn, with a collaborative approach to working within a team and a strong commitment to supporting students by providing clear, consistent information throughout every stage of their University journey.

About Us

The Student Hub is the first point of contact for students seeking support throughout their studies. Their questions matter, and we are here to provide advice, guidance and reassurance at every stage of their journey with the University of Southampton. No issue is too big and no question is too small.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Student Hub Team.

To learn more about working in the Student Hub, visit our webpages. If you would like an informal conversation about this role or have any questions, please contact studenthubmanagement@soton.ac.uk. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 8 June.

Closing Date: 27 May 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £27,319 to £30,378 per annum
Full Time Permanent

Join us at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and help support our CHS programme. We are looking for a proactive and organised individual to provide comprehensive, effective and efficient administrative support to the NIHR Sustainability team and its external partners.

Who are we? 

The NIHR funds, enables and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth. We are also a major funder of applied health research in low and middle-income countries.

Further information can be found at: www.nihr.ac.uk. You are encouraged to review our operational priorities and watch this introductory video.

What will you be doing? 

You will help support the delivery of the Climate, Health and Sustainability (CHS) programme and the wider team, contributing to day‑to‑day activities that help the programme run smoothly. The role will involve supporting ongoing work, helping to improve ways of working, and providing practical assistance across a range of tasks. You will build your knowledge of the CHS programme over time and use this to support colleagues and respond to queries.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and resolving complex enquiries and casework independently.
• Acting as the main point of contact for CHS team’s shared mailbox and internal engagement platform, monitoring activity to ensure effective communication and collaboration
• Managing the diaries of senior colleagues and coordinating a range of internal and external meetings, activities and events. Including booking venues and speakers.
• Analysing and evaluating specialised information and data, identifying areas for further investigation
• Contributing insight to the development of new or revised policies and systems.

Who are we looking for?

You will be an experienced Sustainability professional with a strong understanding of the links between Climate, Health and Sustainability. You’ll be confident applying this knowledge to business priorities and capable of interpreting complex data clearly and concisely. You’ll be someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external. A genuine interest in sustainability will be key to your success in this role.

Other skills to be successful in this role are:

Why join us?

We recognise that our people are our greatest asset, to look after them we offer:

• A generous benefits package (see full details here)
• Hybrid working (typically 20% office-based)
• A culture of wellbeing and support- we’ve proudly been signatories of, and working, to the 6 standards of Mental Health at work commitment since 2019.
• A commitment to personal development, with opportunities for growth.

The role is offered at 36 hours per week, but we will consider part time (minimum of 28 hours). Please indicate any preference on your application.

To learn more about working in our teams visit our website, or check out the video below:

For an informal conversation, contact: hei-peopleservices@soton.ac.uk 

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Closing Date: 19 May 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £31,236 to £35,608
Full Time Permanent

Join us at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). We are seeking a Sustainability Programme Manager to manage and deliver a range of sustainability activity across the organisation. This will be a critical role in supporting the NIHR to meet our sustainability objectives.

Who are we?

The NIHR funds, enables and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth. We are also a major funder of applied health research in low and middle-income countries.

Further information can be found at: www.nihr.ac.uk. You are encouraged to review our operational priorities and watch this introductory video.

What will you be doing?

As Sustainability Programme Manager, you will be responsible for managing and delivering a diverse portfolio of sustainability activity across NIHR. Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders, you will help ensure our sustainability ambitions are embedded into strategies, systems and ways of working.

Key responsibilities include:

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is motivated by sustainability and brings passion and knowledge to the organisation. You will be comfortable working across different priorities and be able to demonstrate a commitment to sustainability.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Why Join us?

We recognise that our people are our greatest asset, to look after them we offer:

• A generous benefits package (see full details here)
• Hybrid working (typically 20% office-based)
• A culture of wellbeing and support- we’ve proudly been signatories of, and working, to the 6 standards of Mental Health at work commitment since 2019.
• A commitment to personal development, with opportunities for growth.

The role is offered at 35 hours per week, but we will consider part time (minimum of 28 hours). Please indicate any preference on your application.

To learn more about working in our teams visit our website, or check out the video below:

For an informal conversation, contact: hei-peopleservices@soton.ac.uk 

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Closing Date: 19 May 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

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

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.

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 for 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 Strategy Office plays a central role in shaping and delivering the University’s strategic direction. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Office as a Senior Strategic Planning Manager within the Strategic Planning and Analytics team covering a period of maternity leave.

The Role

The Senior Strategic Planning Manager acts as a strategic business partner, providing expert advice, rigorous analysis, and constructive challenge to ensure the University Strategy is translated into ambitious, coherent, and deliverable faculty plans. The role works closely with Deans, Faculty Leadership Teams, and senior Professional Services colleagues, operating as a trusted adviser to support strategic alignment and effective delivery.

Alongside this faculty‑facing partnership, the postholder leads selected University‑wide strategic planning activities. This includes competitor and benchmarking analysis, horizon scanning of policy and sector developments, and contributing to the development, monitoring, and reporting of university‑level strategic key performance indicators. The role will suit someone comfortable working with senior stakeholders in a complex organisation.

Key Responsibilities

The role leads and coordinates strategic planning within designated faculties, 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‑based insight to assess progress and recommend action where required.

The postholder undertakes qualitative and quantitative analysis to support strategic decision‑making, synthesising data from multiple internal and external sources. This includes leading competitor analysis and benchmarking, drawing on sector intelligence and performance metrics to identify strengths, risks, and opportunities.

Working closely with Finance, Faculty Operations and other Professional Services teams, the Senior Strategic Planning Manager contributes to action plans, business cases, and investment proposals. The role also supports strategic reviews and strategy renewal processes, applying knowledge of the higher‑education landscape to horizon scan policy, funding and regulatory developments and communicate their implications clearly.

About You

This role is suited to a confident and analytically minded professional motivated by supporting a complex organisation to achieve its strategic ambitions. The successful candidate will bring strong strategic planning experience in a complex environment, with the ability to move between institutional strategy and local delivery.

The role requires the judgement and people skills needed to act as a trusted adviser to senior academic leaders and Professional Services colleagues, including the confidence to offer constructive challenge. Strong analytical skills are essential, along with the ability to communicate complex ideas succinctly and tailor messages for different audiences. The postholder will be comfortable interrogating and modelling data independently, for example using Excel, and collaborating with specialist analytics colleagues where appropriate. A genuine interest in higher education is essential.

Why Join Us?

The University of Southampton is committed to creating a working environment where everyone can thrive, promoting inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. The University offers a generous defined benefit pension scheme, competitive holiday allowance with additional closure days, and flexible and hybrid working arrangements. This is an opportunity to work at the heart of a leading UK university, influencing strategic direction and shaping its future.

Closing Date: 19 May 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £46,049 to £58,225
Full Time Fixed Term (12 Months)

The role:

As an Administrative Officer, you will contribute to the delivery of high‑quality administrative services across our casework functions. Working with minimal supervision, you will manage your individual workload, plan and prioritise activities and ensure that casework is progressed effectively. You will apply a strong working knowledge of relevant policies and procedures, using your judgement to resolve queries where possible and escalating issues appropriately.

A typical day could include helping with enquiries from students and staff, preparing documentation for investigations, updating systems, analysing data to help underpin improvements and collaborating with colleagues across Student Administration and Academic Affairs.

Required skills and experience:

You will bring practical experience in administrative or secretarial roles with relevant vocational training or qualifications at Level 2 or 3 of the Regulated Qualifications Framework. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office and web‑based IT systems, with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and in line with policy requirements.

We are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and communicates clearly and professionally with a range of stakeholders including vulnerable or challenging service users. You will be comfortable working under pressure, demonstrate patience and resilience, and have a strong commitment to accuracy, consistency, and excellent customer service.

Your ability to organise your workload, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain attention to detail will be essential. You will also be flexible in managing your time, including avoiding peak leave periods for the team.

What We Offer

Joining the Student Casework Team means becoming part of a supportive, people‑centred environment that values continuous improvement and innovation. You will have opportunities to develop your knowledge of University policies and systems, contribute to cross‑functional projects, and help shape processes that directly enhance the student experience.

Closing Date: 22 May 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £27,319 to £30,378 per annum
Full Time Permanent

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

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: 14 May 2026

Section: Technical & Experimental

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

The post is intended for an applicant within any of these three specialities, with the speciality of the final (single) post dependent on the successful applicant.

The post-holder will be pursuing their development of research and teaching within either the Primary Care, Population Science and Medical Education school, Human Development and Health school or Clinical and Experimental Sciences school of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton.  

In this post-doctoral role, the successful candidate will be in specialist clinical training at ST3 level or above and have substantial experience of the relevant research areas, a proven track record of high-quality original research publications, the ability to work well in a multidisciplinary, multi-professional team and hold a corresponding NTN.

You will join the NIHR Clinical Integrated Academic Training Programme at the University of Southampton, as an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer. The post-holder will also have clinical commitments at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust that will lead to the acquisition of clinical skills required for full registration within the specialty.

The post is subject to terms and conditions of service determined by the University of Southampton and in its honorary clinical capacity by the University Hospital Southampton Foundation Trust Board.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to: 

Public Health: Professor Simon Fraser, Professor of Public Health - email: s.fraser@soton.ac.uk

Paediatrics: Professor Graham Roberts, Professor of Paediatric Allergy & Respiratory Medicine - email: g.c.roberts@soton.ac.uk

Ophthalmology: Professor Andrew Lotery, Professor of Ophthalmology - email: a.j.lotery@soton.ac.uk

A satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau disclosure at Enhanced level is required for this post.

Please note: successful applicants will be appointed to a different salary range (AMNL £46,675 to £80,081) if they were at ST3 on or before 2 August 2016. 

The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages.

Closing Date: 21 May 2026

Section: Clinical

Salary: £65,048 to £73,992 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 4 years (up to 6 years part-time)

The post is intended for an applicant within any of these three specialities, with the speciality of the final (single) post dependent on the successful applicant. 

The post-holder will be pursuing their development of research and teaching within the Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton. 

In this post-doctoral role, the successful candidate will be in specialist clinical training at ST3 level or above and have substantial experience of the relevant research areas, a proven track record of high-quality original research publications, the ability to work well in a multidisciplinary, multi-professional team and hold a corresponding NTN. 

You will join the NIHR Clinical Integrated Academic Training Programme at the University of Southampton, as an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer. The post-holder will also have clinical commitments at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust that will lead to the acquisition of clinical skills required for full registration within the specialty.

The post is subject to terms and conditions of service determined by the University of Southampton and in its honorary clinical capacity by the University Hospital Southampton Foundation Trust Board.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to: 

Paediatrics, Professor Graham Roberts, Professor of Paediatric Allergy & Respiratory Medicine email: g.c.roberts@soton.ac.uk 

Ophthalmology, Professor Andrew Lotery, Professor of Ophthalmology, email: a.j.lotery@soton.ac.uk

Respiratory Medicine, Professor Mark Jones, Professor of Respiratory Medicine email: mark.jones@soton.ac.uk 

A satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau disclosure at Enhanced level is required for this post. 

Please note: successful applicants will be appointed to a different salary range (AMNL £46,675 to £80,081) for those below ST3 on 3 August 2016; (CADT £65,048 to £73,992) for those at or above ST3 on 3 August 2016.

The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages.

Closing Date: 22 May 2026

Section: Clinical

Salary: £65,048 to £80,081 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term (4 years full-time, up to 6 years part-time)

Domestic Services is one of the largest Professional Services departments in the University, comprising a diverse range of colleagues who share the same passion for delivering a high standard cleaning service to the University's community and estate. 

We are looking to recruit a number of Domestic Assistants, with good experience of cleaning in professional environments, to join our team, across several of our campuses. You will work closely with the Domestic Supervisor, Assistant Domestic Services Manager, Domestic Services Manager, as well as colleagues across the Estates & Facilities Directorate and the wider University, to ensure effective and professional support for all aspects of the team’s activities.

What we can offer you

We support a flexible approach to work, as well as additional benefits that will make your life easier, such as a generous holiday allowance, access to a university pension scheme, subsidised health and fitness facilities, and a range of discounts. Furthermore, the University is a fantastic place to work – regardless of what life stage you are at, you will be a valued member of our team.

We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We select candidates on the basis of merit and ability and aspire to thrive in the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all candidates with an interest in the role and those who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+; and people with disabilities.

This vacancy is available on a part-time with the following shift pattern:

14.75 hours per week 

05:30 – 08:30 Monday to Thursday, 05:30 – 08:15 Friday

Working at the University of Southampton:

Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton.

Closing Date: 20 May 2026

Section: Community & Operational

Salary: £23,984 Pro rata per annum
Part Time Permanent (14.75 hours a week)

As a People Adviser, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, professional HR service across the organisation.

You’ll provide advice and guidance to managers and staff across the full employee lifecycle, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, wellbeing and performance management. Alongside this, you will contribute to the delivery of key People projects and initiatives to further improve what we do for our staff team.

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same, offering the chance to make a real impact within a values-driven, student-focused organisation.

About You

• You are an experienced people professional who is passionate about delivering excellent people services and creating a positive, supportive and inclusive working environment.
• You’re experienced in supporting managers and employees with employee relations matters and providing timely, practical advice.
• You bring strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to your work.
• You are highly organised and detail-focused, with experience maintaining HR systems and ensuring data accuracy.

About Us
We are the University of Southampton Students' Union (SUSU) – independent from the University and run by students, for students. Our vision is simple:  SUSU is here to enrich the life of every student. We are a workplace that’s buzzing with life, ideas, and opportunities – where your work directly shapes the student experience. 

As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• Holiday of 24 days per annum. In addition, there are eight closure holiday days during Easter and Christmas and eight bank holidays.
• Flexible working and hybrid working opportunities
• Development opportunities (mentoring, free LinkedIn Learning, in-house skills sessions)
• Defined contributions pension scheme where we contribute 10%. 
• Discounted bus passes (UniLink and Blue Star) and a cycle scheme

To find out more, visit our website here.

Apply Now
You can easily apply using your CV and covering letter by clicking on 'Apply Now'. For further information prior to submitting your application, please contact Margarita Palmer-Stanelik (Head of People) via e-mail at M.Palmer-Stanelik@soton.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 13 May 

Interview Date: 27 May

To know before applying:

Regretfully, SUSU is NOT a sponsoring organisation and is, therefore, not able to sponsor you for a visa if you require one (such as Tier 2) to work in the UK.

Please note feedback will not be provided if you are not shortlisted for interview.  

SUSU is an equal opportunities employer that values a diverse workforce and we want to reflect the student body that we represent. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination and will ensure that our recruitment activities are mindful of equality and diversity matters. 

Closing Date: 13 May 2026

Section: Students’ Union

Salary: £27,012 to £29,049

At the University of Southampton, our aim is to change the world for the better, bringing together realms of academic research, creativity and knowledge to have a truly collaborative and ground‑breaking impact. We care about the challenges that humanity faces, and work to support others on a global scale.

In the Office of Development & Alumni Relations (ODAR), our job is to galvanise our community to solve these challenges and make a difference. Would you like this to be your job too?

About the role

We are seeking a Donor Relations Manager (DRM) to provide maternity cover during a strategically significant year for our team. This fixed term role will ensure continuity and excellence in the delivery of our well-established donor relations programme at a time when ODAR is about to launch its first institution wide campaign.

The DRM will take the lead on managing and delivering a mature, high performing programme of donor stewardship, with a particular focus on project managing key activities to recognise and celebrate our donor community and providing excellent line management to our Donor Relations team. You will ensure that our donor relations strategy continues to run smoothly, maintaining the high standards and personalised approach that underpin our success.

Working collaboratively with fundraisers and colleagues across the University, you will oversee the delivery of compelling communications, events and recognition activities that articulate the impact of philanthropy. You will also manage a range of operational processes - from donor data oversight to the creation of bespoke “magic moments” - that contribute to an exceptional donor experience.

About you

You will be an experienced and confident project manager, capable of taking ownership of a complex, multi‑layered programme and ensuring its seamless delivery. With a passion for delivering an excellent donor (or stakeholder) experience, you will be adept at coordinating multiple stakeholders, managing deadlines and maintaining momentum across a busy annual cycle.

You will bring creativity, attention to detail and strong communication skills, along with an enthusiasm for the power of philanthropy and its impact. You will enjoy working collaboratively and will be motivated by the opportunity to play a central role in a strategically important year for our team.

About us

We about to launch our first University wide fundraising and engagement campaign, involving more alumni and supporters with Southampton than ever before. With the full support and investment of University leadership, we are excited for what lies ahead.

We need people with intellectual curiosity and different ideas. We need people with direct experience or transferable skills and the interest and drive to take on a new challenge. We are actively determined to welcome a diverse group of colleagues into our inclusive team. Every day will be different, you will meet incredible people, and the rewards will be huge.

What can we offer you?

We recognise that our staff are at the heart of what we do so we have a generous benefits package. Our hybrid working approach helps you with your work life balance and offers you the chance to split your time between office and home working. 

Please contact Emma Smart, Senior Development Manager, on e.smart@southampton.ac.uk for an informal chat. Do contact us if you feel you don’t meet all of the selection criteria.

Closing Date: 20 May 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £36,636 to £41,064 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 12 months

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

RAi UK is a £31 million national programme creating a comprehensive ecosystem for responsible AI research and innovation across the United Kingdom. Funded by UKRI, the programme spans 28 universities, 150+ non-academic partner organisations, and an international network of collaborators across 45 countries.

The programme operates through five distinct funding streams — Keystone, Cornerstone, Satellite, Impact Accelerator and International Partnership projects — and is structured as a true multi-institutional consortium. RAi UK does not sit within a single institution; it convenes, coordinates and stewards a distributed national effort with a shared governance framework, shared outcomes and collective accountability to UKRI and to the public.

The Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced operations leader to shape the infrastructure of a nationally significant research programme. As Head of Operations you will provide the organisational spine that holds a complex, multi-HEI consortium together — enabling world-class responsible AI research to happen at scale.

You will work directly with the CEO and the RAi UK Leadership Team to align operational capability with strategic ambition, and you will act as the principal operational authority for a programme that spans institutions, disciplines, sectors and geographic boundaries.

Critically, this role goes well beyond single-institution programme management. You will be responsible for designing and sustaining operational systems that work equitably and effectively across 20+ university partners, managing relationships with multiple institutional administrators and research offices simultaneously, and building the cross-institutional coordination capacity that a programme of this scale demands.

The post holder will:

• Act as RAi UK lead on operational matters providing expert yet pragmatic advice and guidance to senior management across RAi UK
• Provide core input to the development of RAi UK’s Strategic Plan and related guidance to enable RAi UK to respond to changes in the UK’s AI landscape
• Support RAi UK’s funding and participation in large complex, often innovative projects and partnerships, yet effectively manage the risks of doing so.
• Have responsibility for leading a team of highly skilled professionals, actively seeking to support career progression and attract new talent, to deliver RAi UK.

RAi UK is located within the School of Electronics and Computer Science, part of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, which is at the forefront of research across all its disciplines, has an active knowledge exchange and enterprise ecosystem and a mission to provide exceptional education that prepares the next generation of engineers and scientists to tackle global challenges through collaboration with industry and research institutions.

As a University we aim to create a sustainable and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates who are committed to supporting this objective. The University holds an Athena SWAN silver award. We are also committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible organisation. The University has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward. 

The University offers a generous holiday allowance, additional University closure days, and excellent family leave provisions, also pension scheme membership, subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts. 

This role is offered on a fixed term basis until 31 March 2028 and is based at Highfield campus. For further information about the position, please email Jennie Calder-Smith (J.M.Calder-Smith@soton.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 11 May 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £59,966 to £74,851 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

About You
You will care about volunteer development and the student experience, and enjoy spending time out in the community to build strong, positive relationships with student volunteers. You’ll be comfortable juggling multiple projects and confident in managing and prioritising your own workload. You’ll also bring experience in planning and delivering events, and be confident taking responsibility for health and safety and compliance across student groups. This includes making sure processes are followed, actions are taken when needed, and any issues are escalated promptly and appropriately.

About Us
We are the University of Southampton Students' Union (SUSU) – independent from the University and run by students, for students. Our vision is simple:  SUSU is here to enrich the life of every student. We are a workplace that’s buzzing with life, ideas, and opportunities – where your work directly shapes the student experience. 

As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• Salary of £27,012 to £29,049
• Generous paid holiday - 24 days per year, plus eight closure days (around Easter, August and Christmas) on top of eight bank holidays (and an opportunity to purchase up to an additional week of holiday).
• Great pension – we contribute 10% into your defined contributions pension scheme.
• Travel perks – discounted UniLink and Blue Star bus passes, a Cycle-to-Work scheme. 

To find out more, visit our website here.

Apply Now
You can easily apply using your CV and covering letter by clicking on 'Apply Now'.

For further information prior to submitting your application, please contact An-Sofie (Societies and Campaigns Manager) via e-mail on a-s.van-rafelghem@soton.ac.uk.

Closing Date: Wednesday 13 May

Interview Date: Tuesday 26 May

Please note feedback will not be provided if you are not shortlisted for interview.   

SUSU is an equal opportunities employer that values a diverse workforce and we want to reflect the student body that we represent. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination and will ensure that our recruitment activities are mindful of equality and diversity matters.  

Closing Date: 13 May 2026

Section: Students’ Union

Salary: £27,012 to £29,049

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 be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft Azure-based infrastructure, ensuring that the SDE meets stringent security, governance, and compliance requirements associated with clinical research. The role requires experience with cloud platforms, infrastructure as code, and modern DevOps practices, alongside an understanding of networking, monitoring, and system reliability. Experience or interest in the clinical trials or healthcare domain, including the use of informatics and IT to support research, will be highly beneficial.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in medical research while working in a collaborative and supportive environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, creativity, and a genuine interest in applying technology to improve healthcare outcomes, along with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

The University of Southampton offers excellent career development and training opportunities as well as a generous holiday allowance (30 days) including bank holidays (8 days) and paid closure days (6 days). 

The University of Southampton gives you access to a wide range of benefits in addition to our competitive rates of pay and pension scheme membership and excellent family leave arrangements. 

If you would like to discuss the job with a member of the CIRU team please contact Lawrence Surey on ciru@soton.ac.uk

Closing Date: 13 May 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 30/09/2027

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

Salary: AMNL £46,675 to £80,081 (for those below ST3 on 3 August 2016); CADT £65,048 to £73,992 (for those at or above ST3 on 3 August 2016),

The Faculty of Medicine wishes to appoint an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer, hosted by one of the following clinical specialties: Clinical Genetics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology or General Surgery.

The post is intended for an applicant within any of these three specialities, with the speciality of the final (single) post dependent on the successful applicant.

The post-holder will be pursuing their development of research and teaching within either the Human Development and Health school or Cancer Sciences school of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton. 

In this post-doctoral role, the successful candidate will be in specialist clinical training at ST3 level or above and have substantial experience of the relevant research areas, a proven track record of high-quality original research publications, the ability to work well in a multidisciplinary, multi-professional team and hold a corresponding NTN.

You will join the NIHR Clinical Integrated Academic Training Programme at the University of Southampton, as an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer. The post-holder will also have clinical commitments at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust that will lead to the acquisition of clinical skills required for full registration within the specialty.

The post is subject to terms and conditions of service determined by the University of Southampton and in its honorary clinical capacity by the University Hospital Southampton Foundation Trust Board.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to: 

Clinical Genetics: Professor Diana Baralle, Professor of Genomic Medicine - email: d.baralle@soton.ac.uk 

Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Professor Ying Cheong, Professor of Reproductive Medicine - email: y.cheong@soton.ac.uk

General Surgery: Professor Ramsey Cutress, Professor of Breast Surgery - email: r.i.cutress@soton.ac.uk

A satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau disclosure at Enhanced level is required for this post.  

The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages.

Closing Date: 08 May 2026

Section: Clinical

Salary: £38,831 to £73,992 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term (4 years full-time, up to 6 years part-time)

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)