Based within our Halls of Residence, this role offers an exciting opportunity to become part of a busy and supportive environment where no two days are the same. As the first point of contact for many students, residents, visitors and stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our reception service while providing excellent customer care.

About the Role

As a Reception Assistant, you will provide a welcoming and professional service throughout the evening, responding to a wide range of enquiries and supporting residents with their day-to-day needs. You will remain calm under pressure, demonstrate a commitment to excellent customer service, and contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of our customer-facing services.

Working as part of the wider Residential Services team, you will also support the supervisory team at Highfield Halls of Residence with a variety of administrative and operational tasks, both within and outside of the reception area.

To ensure the effective delivery of our services, you will work closely with colleagues in the Student Hub team, who collectively provide 24/7 support to students living in halls. You will also liaise with other University departments and external contractors who provide services across our accommodation sites.

About You

You will have experience working in a busy, customer-focused environment and be confident managing multiple tasks while maintaining a high standard of service.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, approachable and professional
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Able to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced environment
• Confident using a range of computer systems and software packages

Customer service experience from any sector would be advantageous.

Working Hours

This position is offered at 20 hours per week, working Monday to Friday between 4.00pm and 8.00pm.

You will also be required to support key operational periods throughout the year, including student arrival and departure weekends and University Open Days. An annual leave embargo calendar is provided in advance to identify the weekends required for operational support.

Location

The role is primarily based at Highfield Halls of Residence. However, during the summer closure period, there will be an expectation to work from other Residential Services sites until Highfield Halls reopens in September.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive team that plays a vital role in creating a positive living experience for students. If you enjoy helping people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in delivering excellent customer service, we would love to hear from you.

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Closing Date: 30 Oct 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £24,699 to £25,179 Pro rata per annum
Part Time Permanent (21.6 hours a week)

Candidates should have wide research experience in LTC/MLTC and have an interest or demonstrate relevant experience in applied health research projects and successful completion of research activities or projects including strong publications. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate an ability to organise teams, manage projects and design/deliver research strategy. Additionally, the candidate will need to show evidence of successful management of their own workload, plan research activities to a high standard and to deadlines and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge, experience and understanding of challenges in MLTC, national initiatives in MLTC research, research implementation and work with local authorities would be an important advantage.

Closing Date: 12 Nov 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £46,970 to £59,390 Per Annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 30/09/2029

Working as part of a dynamic translational research team consisting of basic and clinical scientists within the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, the successful candidate will be based in the Brooke Laboratory at University Hospital Southampton. 

The role will involve human lung tissue and bronchoalveolar lavage analyses, 3D cell culture (including primary cells), analysis of cell responses by molecular and cellular techniques including ELISA, RT-qPCR, and manipulation of cells by pharmacological and gene knock-out/knock-in techniques. 

For this position, you must have a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in cell and molecular biology. Experience of cell culture and at least some of the techniques listed above is essential, while experience in primary lung cell culture, 3D culture techniques, and (immuno)histochemistry is desirable.

The ideal candidate will be able to adapt to working with a variety of techniques across different laboratories, working efficiently and diligently, with a strong work ethic and able to use their own initiative.  They will be team-oriented, with excellent organisational skills, and reliable.  The successful applicant must have excellent spoken and written English communication skills.

This is a full time fixed term role until 31^st March 2027.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Mark Jones - mark.jones@soton.ac.uk

Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification.

Closing Date: 22 Oct 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £37,369 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 31/03/2027

Candidates should have research experience in LTC/MLTC and have an interest or demonstrate relevant experience in applied health research projects and successful completion of research activities or projects including publications. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate an ability to organise their own workload, plan research activities to a high standard and to deadlines and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge, experience and understanding of personalised care and training, research implementation and work with local authorities would be an advantage.

Closing Date: 11 Nov 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £37,369 to £45,641 Pro rata per annum
Part Time Fixed Term until 30/09/2029 (21 hours per week)

This post presents an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated administrator to join our busy Exams and Assessment Team supporting the Faculty of Medicine. You will work as part of a successful team within the Faculty, with academic colleagues and colleagues across professional services to ensure effective and professional support for all aspects of the Faculty’s exams and assessment activities. Major elements of the post will be to ensure the smooth running of all processes related to all assessments including large scale practical exams, supporting the Board of Examiner process, releasing marks and managing data accurately.

You will be an excellent team player with a proven ability to work proactively and with excellent attention to detail. You will be well organised and adaptable, taking a proactive approach in reviewing processes and practices. Excellent communication, organisation and inter-personal skills are required as is a commitment to providing excellent customer service.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Wayne Kenchenten, Exams and Assessment Team Leader, W.Kenchenten@soton.ac.uk. 

Closing Date: 28 Oct 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £31,861 to £36,320 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 31/07/2027

We have over 800 international scholars in attendance at the University who come through a wide range of diverse scholarship and sponsorship bodies and this role provides administrative support for the selection and approval for a number of the schemes and the successful scholars. As such, the post holder provides key administrative support specific to the activities of the International Relations & Scholarships Team and its external stakeholders.

We are looking for a new staff member to join this busy team. You will be an excellent team player with a proven ability to work proactively. You will be well organised and adaptable taking a positive approach to managing a busy and complex workload. Excellent communication, organisational and inter-personal skills are required as is commitment to providing an excellent service.

You will have:

Closing Date: 11 Nov 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £27,865 to £30,986 Per Annum
Full Time Permanent

To be successful you will have a PhD (or within six months of completion) or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in Physical Chemistry or Chemical Physics and a demonstrable understanding and knowledge of ultrafast laser technology and spectroscopy. 

The position is available for 14 months full time with an earliest start date of the 11th January 2027. For more details or for informal enquiries please contact Prof Russell Minns (r.s.minns@soton.ac.uk)

There are a great range of benefits that includes 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.

The University and the School of Chemistry hold an Athena SWAN silver 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 due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy*, and onsite childcare facilities.  

The University is one of the UK’s leading research Universities.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture at the University and creating an environment where people can balance successful careers with their commitments and interests outside of work.  Our flexible working practices, including a hybrid working model, where employees can split their working time between the office and home, support our belief that this balance brings long-lasting benefits for our institution as well as our people.

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Closing Date: 10 Nov 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £39,560 to £41,885 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 14 months

The School of Psychology at the University of Southampton is seeking to make a strategic appointment of a part time permanent 0.4 FTE post to support education and training, and more specifically systemic teaching and learning, within our Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClin) programme. 

We welcome applications from AFT accredited systemic practitioners that will lead and support teaching assessment and learning across the systemic modules within the Clinical Psychology Doctoral training course and complement our basic and translational research, education and training into mental health: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/psychology/research/centres/centre-for-innovation-in-mental-health.page. 

You will be part of an innovative and dynamic clinical psychology team and contribute to postgraduate teaching and supervision, working within the education pathway. AFT accredited systemic practitioners with expertise in teaching clinical skills and the aspiration to support and develop future Clinical Psychologists will be joining a vibrant community of postgraduate clinical researchers and educators within the school. 

The Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programme at the University of Southampton are committed to the scientist-practitioner model, are firmly rooted in the core values of the NHS Constitution and have over 30 years' experience in clinical training in partnership with our local NHS Trusts and related organisations. 

Our School has expertise in developmental and applied psychopathology, psychological interventions across the lifespan and affective neuroscience (see https://www.southampton.ac.uk/psychology/research/centres/centre-for-innovation-in-mental-health.page). The School of Psychology at Southampton is recognised for producing world-leading, high-impact research, supported by excellent research facilities. 

Our School is one of the largest providers of postgraduate research and clinical training in the UK, offering a range of MSc programmes (Clinical, Health, Psychology), research doctorates (PhD), Doctoral Programmes in Clinical Psychology (DClin) and Educational Psychology (DEdPsy), and training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). 

Psychology is an ambitious and successful School, ranked in the Global Top 100, as well as a friendly and positive place to work. You will join a highly collegiate and professional team who are keen to share expertise, provide mentorship, and support professional development. The School values diversity and equality. It recognises that employees may wish to have working patterns that fit with their caring responsibilities or work-life balance, including part-time working. Due consideration will be given to applicants who have had career breaks for reasons including maternity, paternity or adoption leave, disability or illness. The School of Psychology holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award demonstrating our commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The University of Southampton holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award. 

For further details about the post you are invited to contact Dr Tess Maguire (Programme Director – DClin; t.l.maguire@soton.ac.uk).

*An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

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Closing Date: 09 Nov 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £46,970 to £59,390 per annum
Part Time Permanent (14 hours a week)

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Digital Intervention Group in the School of Psychology (www.dig.soton.ac.uk), which specialises in the planning, development and evaluation of digital intervention tools. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of research projects developing novel digital health interventions and research tools, gaining experience in the use of research methodologies such as the Person-Based Approach (www.personbasedapproach.org) and our cutting edge LifeGuide+ software for intervention development (www.lifeguideonline.org).

Alongside this there will also be opportunities to support educational activities, as well as our growing Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise portfolio.

We are seeking candidates with a PhD or equivalent experience in Psychology, Behavioural Science, Human-Computer Interactions or equivalent. In this role you will work as part of a varied multi-discipline team of computer scientists, psychologists, medical scientists, clinicians and patients, developing digital health interventions and/or conducting digital health research.

The role will provide many opportunities to expand the successful applicant’s network, in academia, policy-making, through project meetings, workshops and conferences, and offers an excellent opportunity for any individuals building a career in digital research.

For further questions, please contact James Denison-Day J.L.Denison-Day@soton.ac.uk.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the ethos in the School of Psychology. We give full consideration to applicants who wish to work flexibly including part-time, and to those who have taken a career break. The University has onsite childcare facilities and we foster a good work-life balance. We also offer a mentorship programme, and the school runs a women-oriented network event on a bi-weekly basis. We are also committed to disability inclusion and encourage applications from disabled candidates as stated under the Equality Act 2010.

The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world universities and the top 10 of the UK’s research-intensive universities, committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university embedded into all aspects of our individual and collective work, in our business planning, policy-making, and professional activities.

Application Procedure

The application process requires you to submit a short covering letter, your current CV and answers to four shortlisting questions that are found on the application portal.

Closing Date: 09 Nov 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £37,369 to £45,641
Full Time Fixed Term (until 06/11/2027)

The Information Governance Team, sitting with the Legal, Governance and Risk Directorate, is responsible for ensuring the University meets its legal and regulatory obligations in managing information securely and effectively. We provide expert advice and oversight on data protection, information legislation and compliance, supporting staff to handle information responsibly. Our work underpins trust and accountability in the University’s operations and enables innovation through secure and compliant data practices.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Information Governance Project Officer to join our Information Governance Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the design and implementation of a major project to deliver a Secure Data Environment (SDE), ensuring its governance aligns with the University’s Information Governance and Security Framework.

You will coordinate and deliver project-related Information Governance activities, provide excellent service and support to internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to the wider responsibilities of the Information Governance team.

We would also welcome applications from internal members of staff seeking a secondment.

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. 

You can find out more about the benefits we offer here: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/hr/services/benefits-explained/index.page 

Closing Date: 09 Nov 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £31,861 to £36,320 Per Annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 13 months

The SUSTAIN programme grant (www.sustain-pg.org) will address this challenge using water, lithium and special polymer fabrics to build the batteries. Compared to traditional batteries that use toxic organic solvents and salts, the SUSTAIN batteries will operate using non-toxic lithium-conductive hydrated polymers that enable high deformability and stretchability.

Via collaborative work with leading textile designers, experts in printed electronics and wireless communications and sustainability analysts, the SUSTAIN program will build working demonstrations of textile electronics that can act as wearable doctors. 

This post is suitable for chemists or materials scientists with a PhD (awarded or imminent) in chemistry, materials science or a closely related discipline or equivalent qualification and experience.

Although the current funding for this vacancy is for 2 years, we expect to be able to extend the contract further, and there is flexibility about the start date.

For informal enquiries about the project, please contact Prof. Nuria Garcia-Araez (N.Garcia-Araez@soton.ac.uk).

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Closing Date: 16 Nov 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £37,369 to £45,641 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 2 years

The Research Fellow will drive development of a whole life geotechnical design framework for offshore anchoring systems. The role will focus on creating a dataset from finite element analysis, interpretation of the results to create a lumped element macro model, and development of a stand-alone calculation tool to enable accessible interaction with the framework.

We are seeking candidates with a PhD or equivalent professional qualification in geotechnical engineering with strong numerical, computational and coding skills and preferably interests & knowledge of offshore renewable energy and seabed sediments.

This role is part of the Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Emerging Technologies for Intelligent & Resilient Ocean Engineering. The applicant will work within a large and vibrant group of offshore geotechnical engineers and geoscientists within the Centre of Excellence affiliated with the Chair.

We offer a generous renumeration package, including relocation assistance where appropriate, an attractive research environment on our modern Boldrewood Innovation campus, the latest facilities and access to a variety of staff development opportunities as part of the  Centre of Excellence for Intelligent & Resilient Ocean Engineering (IROE) and the Southampton Marine & Maritime Institute (SMMI).

For further questions, please contact Professor Susan Gourvenec (smg1g17@soton.ac.uk).

Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the ethos in the School of Engineering. We give full consideration to applicants who wish to work flexibly including part-time, and to those who have taken a career break. The University has onsite childcare facilities and we foster a good work-life balance. We also offer a mentorship programme, and the school runs a women-oriented network event on a bi-weekly basis. We are also committed to disability inclusion and encourage applications from disabled candidates as stated under the Equality Act 2010.

The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world universities and the top 10 of the UK’s research-intensive universities, committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university embedded into all aspects of our individual and collective work, in our business planning, policy-making, and professional activities.

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Closing Date: 16 Nov 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £37,369 to £45,641 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 24 months

Apply to be part of a Horizon Europe Pathfinder science-to-technology breakthrough, targeting a paradigm shift in fabricating a novel optically active crystal – rare-earth (RE) doped sapphire (REDS). The EIC-funded project’s objective is to enhance laser technology performance through creating functionalised REDS thin-disks as new optical components for innovative-lasers applications. We’re looking for an enthusiastic postdoctoral fellow to be part of our team to advance our electron-beam lithography and plasma etch technology, ultimately develop a layer of amplified spontaneous emission mitigation (ASE) nanostructures on a new class of active mirror to underpin the next generation of thin-disk lasers.

What You’ll Do:

• Innovate: develop scalable electron-beam lithography processes to fabricate ASE mitigation photonic nanostructures on sapphire or equivalent substrates
• Collaborate: work with a dynamic team and engage in interdisciplinary research
• Experiment: gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge electron-beam lithography and plasma etch fabrication techniques, laser characterisations, and honing your practical skills
• Explore: help develop a deeper understanding of how to produce high-quality ASE mitigation nanostructures integrated to REDS crystals and scale to practical dimensions.

We’re seeking a capable and resourceful postdoctoral candidate eager to dive into laboratory work to develop high-resolution pattern transfer and microfabrication methods to create these novel optically active sapphire elements. You’ll have a solid grounding in physical sciences with an eagerness to understand and solve key challenges. You are a self-starter, able to organise own research activities effectively who is able to plan and justify focus on extensive research that will result in impactful outputs. The successful candidate will have an ability to clearly document and communicate research results.

You must be able to work effectively in a team and organise time, tasks and responsibilities with other team members. Experience in project management will be an advantage.

In this project you’ll have access to:

• State-of-the-art facilities: access to top-tier resources, cleanrooms, and materials-characterisation suites
• Interdisciplinary research: collaborate with experts within the university and beyond
• International collaboration: work closely with consortium partners across Europe towards ambitious project goals.

For informal enquiries, please write to Professor Harold Chong (hmhc@ecs.soton.ac.uk) or Dr Jacob Mackenzie (jim@orc.soton.ac.uk).

Further details can be found on the European Commission Fact Sheet: FAST

The post will be held in the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) (http://ecs.soton.ac.uk) in collaboration with the Optoelectronics Research Centre (http://orc.soton.ac.uk).

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 Silver award in recognition of its’ continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering. 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

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

Closing Date: 04 Nov 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £37,369 to £45,641 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 24 months

The Programme aims to deliver a step-change in the understanding and control of electrochemical growth of functional transition metal dichalcogenide (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 electrochemistry of transition metal complexes in dry non-aqueous solvents and nanoscale deposition. This includes detailed electrochemical characterisation of the single source precursors, optimisation of deposition conditions to achieve high-quality mono- and few-layer materials, and the integration of the electrodeposition process with nanoscale electronic device architectures. The successful candidate will work within the electrochemistry team led by Phil Bartlett in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of Southampton, and will be required to be flexible and interact effectively with colleagues across the wider EXPRESS consortium to fulfil the scientific goals of the Programme. 

The position is offered until 31/12/2028 in the first instance, with the possibility of extension for up to 3 further years.

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

Closing Date: 04 Nov 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £41,064
Full Time Fixed Term (until 31/12/2028)

 This is an opportunity to be part of the Accounts Receivable team within the Finance department. As a finance apprentice in the Accounts Receivable Team, you will:

• Be looking to start a career in finance. As a Finance Apprentice, you will gain experience supporting the University's invoicing, income collection and customer service activities, while developing valuable skills and knowledge in a professional finance environment.
• The apprenticeship will consist of a combination of learning on the job alongside fellow team members, together with off the job training and study provided by our training partner, Kaplan Financial
• Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, the position will be offered on a hybrid working basis.

About you

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated and keen to develop a career in finance. You will have good attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your workload effectively.

You will be comfortable communicating with a range of people, providing excellent customer service and working collaboratively with colleagues. You will also have a willingness to learn new systems and processes, develop your knowledge and contribute positively to the success of the team. You may also be given wider opportunities for development in the wider finance team.

No previous finance experience is required; however, an interest in finance, administration or business processes would be beneficial.

In year one of the apprenticeship, pay will be 60% of the lowest spine point value of Level 2a. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and end point assessment, pay will increase to 100% of the lowest spine point of Level 2a.

If you’re interested in working in the Accounts Receivable Team please email Joseph Titler (J.Titler@Soton.ac.uk) by 10am on 21st October 2026. A short telephone interview will be mandatory prior to those selected for formal interview.

Closing Date: 21 Oct 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £25,754 to £27,241 per annum
Apprentice - Full Time Permanent

Motivation: Understanding how the seafloor evolves is critical for environmental monitoring and subsea infrastructure inspection. Natural processes and human activities drive changes over time, yet detecting these reliably remains challenging. Improved methods could enable early identification of risks to ecosystems and infrastructure, while providing quantitative evidence to support effective intervention and adaptive management.

Challenges: Documenting change in GNSS-denied subsea environments presents significant challenges. While changes occur over large spatial scales, change is often gradual, meaning that between seasonal or yearly deployments, the magnitude of change at any point on the seafloor remains below to the detection limit of even high-resolution mapping sensors. In addition, recognising and aligning scenes across repeated surveys is difficult due to navigation drift, evolving scene structure, and sensitivity to environmental conditions.

Research questions:

• How can evolving seafloor scenes be consistently recognised and spatially aligned across repeated subsea surveys in GNSS-denied environments?
• How can small seafloor changes be reliably detected when they are comparable to sensor noise?
• How can full-field uncertainty be modelled and propagated to support large-scale change analysis?

Approach: You will combine advanced robotic localisation and high-resolution mapping methods with advanced machine learning feature detection to enable evolving subsea scenes to be robustly aligned across repeat surveys. You will develop probabilistic models to detect subtle changes under noise and uncertainty. Your work will be validated using simulation, existing datasets from the University of Southampton’s Smarty200 AUV, and new data collected during field campaigns with the Ocean Perception group. Controlled experiments will also be conducted in the Maritime Robotics and Instrumentation Laboratory and its dedicated 8x8x6m deep-water tank.

Training and Environment: You will be part of the EU-funded BlueOcean Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network, working alongside 13 PhD researchers across leading European institutions. The programme provides interdisciplinary training in robotics, sensing, and AI for marine monitoring, as well as access to internationally recognised experts and industry partners. You will also undertake up to two three-month secondments with organisations including CNR (Italy) and Voyis Imaging (Canada).

Eligibility:

This PhD is funded via the European Commission. Recruitment is taking place following the European Code of Conduct for Recruitment of Researchers.

The School of Engineering is committed to promoting equality, diversity inclusivity as demonstrated by our Athena SWAN award. We welcome all applicants regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or age, and will give full consideration to applicants seeking flexible working patterns and those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities, and offers a range of benefits to help ensure employees’ well-being and work-life balance. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.

The candidate:

To apply, please provide: 

If you are applying for this role, you must also apply for the PhD below.

https://www.phdscanner.com/opportunities/phd-vacancies-university-of-southampton-united-kingdom-robotic-monitoring-for-place-recognition-and-change-detection-in-dynamic-underwater-environments-c1cb18e8-c472-46e8-9a50-54c02cf5de44

Post title upon appointment will be MSCA Doctoral Network Research Fellow.

Closing Date: 31 Oct 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £43,994 to £47,279 Per annum, subject to bi-annual review due to exchange rate
Full Time Fixed Term for 36 months

This is an exciting time to join the University of Southampton as we continue to enhance our financial systems and processes. We are seeking a Financial Accounts Apprentice to join our Financial Accounts team, offering an excellent opportunity to begin or develop a career in finance within a large and complex organisation.

This role offers the opportunity to gain practical accounting experience while studying towards the Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting. Over the 15-month apprenticeship, you will divide your time between structured learning and on-the-job training, spending approximately 15-20% of your working week on study and the remainder developing your skills within the Financial Accounts team.

Salary:

In year one of the apprenticeship, pay will be 60% of this lowest spine point value, £16,719, before increasing to 70% in year two and to 80% in year three.

* NB - Notwithstanding the provisions set out above, all apprentices will receive a salary which equates to at least the applicable National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage rate for their age, where this exceeds those contractual provisions.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, pay will be the lowest spine point of Level 2b, which is Spine Point 17, £27,865 full-time equivalent.

The Role:

The Financial Accounts Apprentice will support the Financial Accountant/Head of Financial Accounting and Treasury and the wider team in delivering core financial accounting activities. This varied and developmental role provides exposure to a broad range of finance tasks, contributing to the preparation of the University's group financial statements, treasury activities and financial systems, while developing the skills required to achieve the Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting.

Key responsibilities include assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts and external audits, carrying out day-to-day accounting activities for subsidiary companies, and supporting the operation of the Unit4 ERP finance system. The role will also involve supporting month-end processes, performing reconciliations, processing financial transactions, and assisting with treasury activities including banking queries and cash management.

In addition, you will provide administrative support to the Financial Accounts team and contribute to project work and continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function. You will also actively engage with your apprenticeship programme, applying your learning in the workplace and working towards successful completion of the Level 3 AAT qualification.

About You:

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual keen to build a career in finance. You will have a good foundation of knowledge through relevant experience, vocational training or academic qualifications (for example, A Levels or an equivalent Level 2/3 qualification), and a willingness to develop your skills through an apprenticeship. An aspiration to progress towards professional accounting qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA or ACA would be advantageous.

You will be comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with strong attention to detail, organisational skills and a proactive approach to learning and problem solving.

You will be a team player with good communication skills, able to work effectively with colleagues across the University.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture and offer flexible hybrid working to support work-life balance. This role combines home and campus working, with some duties requiring attendance at our Highfield Campus.

If you are looking to start your career in finance and gain valuable experience, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 21 Oct 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £27,865 to £30,986 per annum
Apprentice - Full Time Permanent

Due to new grant awards, we have a vacancy for a Trial Manager to join our established Non-Cancer Trials team to develop and manage one or more studies within a diverse and expanding portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with previous clinical trials experience to join a CTU which has full registration status from the UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC).

The successful applicant will have experience of working in clinical trials within the NHS, academic or commercial health research sector. They will contribute to the delivery of complex intervention studies conducted across a range of healthcare settings, including community, primary care, hospice and home-based environments. The portfolio includes research involving adults with significant health and care needs, including potentially vulnerable populations, where trial delivery must be integrated into routine clinical care pathways.

The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to work effectively within complex stakeholder environments, collaborating with clinicians, community healthcare teams, hospices, primary care providers, research networks, patient representatives and external partners. Experience of coordinating multi-centre studies, managing competing priorities, supporting site set-up and oversight, and navigating operational challenges associated with pragmatic trial delivery would be advantageous.

The successful applicant will have a good understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), clinical trial regulations and risk-based approaches to trial management. They will support studies addressing important healthcare challenges, including the evaluation of interventions delivered in community and home-based settings and research conducted within palliative and end-of-life care pathways. A flexible and participant-centred approach will be essential, together with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of participant safety, data quality and trial governance.

The employing organisation is the University of Southampton, which offers a competitive salary, pension scheme and a wide range of staff benefits. The post is offered on a one-year fixed-term contract in the first instance, with the possibility of extension.

The CTU is part of a strong research environment in Southampton which includes the Cancer Research UK Clinical Centre, Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre, Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility and strong NHS R&D Management.

Location: Hybrid – There is a requirement to work in the office at Southampton at least 60% of contracted hours

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Jacqui Nuttall J.Nuttall@soton.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 27 Oct 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £37,369 to £45,641 Per Annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 12 months

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. 

About the role:

• Location: University of Southampton Highfield Campus, Building 19 
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
• Fixed Term Contract : 24 Months

Job Purpose:

What you will do:

What you will bring:

Special requirements:

Working at UoS:

Informal Enquiries:

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

Closing Date: 03 Nov 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £27,319 to £30,378
Full Time Fixed Term (24 Months)

You will work under the supervision of Prof. Bharathram Ganapathisubramani, collaborating with PhD students and other postdoctoral researchers within the group. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Carry our wind/water tunnel measurements relevant to topics including wall-turbulence, unsteady aerodynamics and aeroacoustics (possible projects include effects of roughness/pressure gradients on momentum/heat transfer, rotor-rotor or wing-rotor interactions, wing-body junction flows etc)
• Develop new diagnostic techniques to access new aspects of the flow
• Analyse data and develop new data-driven models that can be used for predictions
• Publish and present findings in relevant journals/conferences. 

You should hold a PhD (or equivalent experience) in Aerodynamics or Fluid Mechanics. Experimental experience is essential; Excellent communication and writing skills are required.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the ethos of the School of Engineering. We particularly welcome applications from women, Black, Asian and minority ethnic, LGBT and disabled candidates. In recognition of our ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality in science, we received Athena SWAN Bronze Awards in 2013 and 2016. We fully consider requests for flexible working, including part-time arrangements, and welcome applications from those returning after a career break. The University also offers a generous maternity policy^** and on-site childcare facilities.

The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world universities and in the top 10 of the UK’s research-intensive universities. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has recently been awarded the Platinum EcoAward. This commits all our staff and students to take responsibility for managing their activities to minimise harm to the environment, whether this through switching off non-essential electrical equipment or using the recycling facilities.

Informal enquiries may be made to Prof. Ganapathisubramani (g.bharath@soton.ac.uk).

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Closing Date: 10 Nov 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £38,784 to £43,482 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 1 year

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team developing advanced III-V semiconductor materials and integrated optoelectronic devices on silicon. The research programme focuses on the development of innovative epitaxial growth technologies for the integration of III-V materials on silicon and other lattice-mismatched platforms, enabling next-generation photonic devices for optical communications, sensing and emerging quantum technologies.

The role will involve the growth and optimisation of III-V semiconductor materials using Metalorganic Vapour Phase Epitaxy (MOVPE), together with the optical, electrical and structural characterisation of materials and devices. The successful candidate will also contribute to device fabrication and integration activities within Southampton's internationally renowned silicon photonics and nanofabrication facilities.

During the initial phase of the project, the postholder will work closely with external epitaxy facilities and project partners to undertake growth campaigns and advance the research programme while new III-V epitaxy infrastructure is established at Southampton. The role will therefore involve travel to partner organisations and requires the ability to work independently, and confidence in collaborating effectively with academic and industrial partners.

You should hold a PhD (or near completion) in Electronic Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or a closely related discipline. Hands-on experience in the epitaxial growth of III-V semiconductors, including III-As/P/Sb and/or III-nitride materials using metal-organic vapour phase epitaxy (MOVPE) or molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), is essential. Experience in semiconductor device fabrication, cleanroom processing, and optical or electrical characterisation techniques is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will have a strong publication record relative to career stage, excellent communication skills, and the ability to contribute effectively to a collaborative research environment spanning multiple institutions and industrial partners. You will be expected to disseminate research findings through high-quality publications and conference presentations, while helping to develop new research directions and collaborative opportunities.

The current contract is fixed term until 31 May 2028, with the possibility of an extension of up to 12 months.

Closing Date: 02 Nov 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 31/05/2028

This postdoctoral fellowship is part of the EXPRESS Programme Grant (Exploiting Single Source Precursors for the Electrochemical Growth of Functional 1D and 2D Metal Dichalcogenide Semiconductors) recently awarded 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 computational modelling, 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 using computational methods to model the behaviour of novel transition metal precursor complexes and other molecular compounds and ions in electrochemically relevant solutions, exploring their speciation in a range of relevant solvents and in the presence of a range of other species such as additives and inhibitors. You should have a good understanding of, and experience with, modern wavefunction and density functional methods, and have had experience in applying these methods to inorganic systems.

You will work in close collaboration with other computational experts and with experimentalists in electrochemistry studying the electrochemical properties of the precursors and the TMDC nucleation and growth processes, and with the inorganic synthesis team who will prepare the precursor compounds. 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.

In your application, in addition to answering the specific questions, please include a CV and cover letter, clearly indicating how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria for this post.

Closing Date: 30 Oct 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £37,369 to £40,704 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 24 months

The advertised role is a fixed-term 12-month research-only position supporting the project ‘Accent Bias and Domestic Abuse Victimisation (ABDVic)’, funded by an ESRC New Investigator grant and led by principal investigator Dr Matthew Hunt. The ABDAVic project is an experimental sociolinguistics project aimed at uncovering possible linguistic discrimination of domestic abuse victims, with a specific focus on biases against classed and racialised accents. The project will involve two stages. Stage One will involve conducting matched guise-style experiments with members of the general population, while Stage Two will involve conducting those same experiments with trained domestic abuse support workers. The role is primarily to support design and implementation of these experiments – including creating auditory stimuli – as well as analysis and dissemination of the results. This role can be optionally completed remotely, with the occasional visit to Southampton or travel for conferences.

Applicants will be expected to be proficient in survey design and implementation, ideally with the university’s approved survey tool Qualtrics. They will also be expected to be proficient in either R or Python for statistical analysis, including data visualisation and mixed effect regression. They will also make written contributions to conference abstracts and talks, and eventual journal articles stemming from the project; at least one of these articles will feature the research assistant as lead author. While this is a sociolinguistics project, the position is open to applicants with PhDs in experimental social research more broadly, including applicants from fields like sociology, psychology and political science. Applicants with experience working in the areas of language and ethnicity and/or language and social class are preferred. Experience in phonetics and proficiency in Praat and Audacity is also desirable.

What we can offer you

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. 

If you wish to discuss the role in more detail, please email Dr Matthew Hunt (m.c.hunt@soton.ac.uk) for more information.

Please provide your CV and cover letter as part of your application. 

Closing Date: 29 Oct 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £41,885 Per Annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 12 months

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• a PhD or equivalent qualification (or be nearing completion thereof) in Physics/Optical Engineering or another subject relevant to the study, development and/or application of topological photonic materials;
• proven practical knowledge and expertise in the field of photonic crystals/metamaterials;
• strong problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and an ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams;
• a strong track record of research dissemination through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

It will be advantageous, but not essential, to have recent experience in one or more of:

• the use of micro/nanofabrication and materials characterization tools; 
• computational multi-physics/electromagnetics modelling and eigenmode analysis for photonic crystals; 
• terahertz/microwave far-field spectra measurements or near-field scanning.

In this role, you will join an interdisciplinary research group at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), with interests ranging from nanophotonics, metrology, metamaterials, and topological photonics.

The ORC is proud to hold an Athena Swan Bronze Award, recognising our support for the advancement of women in science. Our diverse community encompasses over 49 nationalities, and we offer a range of initiatives to support personal and professional growth, including mentoring schemes, an Early Career Researchers Forum, and the Women in Optics group. We also offer flexible, hybrid, and part-time working arrangements to help meet individual needs.

As well as a world-class research environment, we offer benefits including a generous holiday allowance, access to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), and subsidised health and fitness facilities.

This is a full-time fixed-term position until 30 November 2028 from 1^st of December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. 

The post is available at the level of Research Fellow, with specific salary scale depending on the experience. 

For informal enquiries, please write to Dr Dongyang Wang (d.y.wang@soton.ac.uk).

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Closing Date: 28 Oct 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 30/11/2028

Applicants must hold a PhD in synthetic organic chemistry (or be close to completion), or have equivalent professional qualifications and experience. Strong expertise in organic synthesis is required, including multi-step synthesis, reaction optimisation, purification and structural characterisation. Experience in total synthesis, catalysis, photochemistry and/or mechanistic studies would be advantageous. You should have an excellent work ethic, strong problem solving skills and enthusiasm for achieving the project aims. You will also contribute to the general running and maintenance of the laboratory.

The project will focus on the biomimetic synthesis of complex natural products, particularly meroterpenoids, using cascade reactions inspired by biosynthetic pathways. The research will explore how simple precursors can be converted rapidly into structurally complex molecules through dearomatisation, rearrangement and cycloaddition chemistry. Particular emphasis will be placed on developing new reactions based on the inherent reactivity of proposed biosynthetic intermediates, combining total synthesis with reaction discovery and mechanistic investigation.

You will join the George Group in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of Southampton. The project will provide advanced training in synthetic organic chemistry and structural characterisation, with opportunities to interact with collaborators in computational chemistry, natural product isolation and biosynthesis. You will be encouraged to present your research at national and international conferences, contribute to publications arising from the project, and develop mentoring and leadership skills within the research group.

Recent work relevant to the project includes:

Further information about our research can be found on the group website: https://jonathangeorgeblog.wordpress.com/ 

For informal enquiries contact Dr Jonathan George: jonathan.george@southampton.ac.uk 

Letters of recommendation are not required at this stage but will be requested if you are shortlisted for interview. Interviews are due to be held in November 2026.

At the University of Southampton, we value diversity and equality. The University recognises that employees may wish to have working patterns that fit with their caring responsibilities or work-life balance. Due consideration will also be given to applicants who have had career breaks for reasons including maternity, paternity or adoption leave, disability or illness. Both the University of Southampton and Chemistry are proud to hold Athena Swan Silver Awards.

Closing Date: 26 Oct 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £37,369 to £45,641 Per Annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 3 Years

This role would suit an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys coordinating complex processes, building effective relationships, and delivering a high standard of operational support. They will possess exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities, alongside experience of analysing data and reviewing documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective operational delivery. Working closely with colleagues across the University and external partner organisations, they will be able to collaborate effectively, share knowledge, and contribute positively to a supportive team environment. Experience of international education or working in university administration would be an advantage.

At the University of Southampton, our vision is to create a community in which every member of staff and every student feels welcome, supported and valued. We are committed to fostering inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented. We believe that excellence is achieved by recognising and valuing the contribution of every individual.

Closing Date: 26 Oct 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

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

A Computational Ship Hydrodynamics and Design Optimisation specialist is required to work on an ambitious and novel project to embed physics informed generative AI tools within a marine vessel concept, generation and evaluation platform. 

This will be part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), which is a collaborative project between Compute Maritime Ltd and the University of Southampton. 

Find out more about Knowledge Transfer Partnerships here: https://www.ktp-uk.org/

Compute Maritime Ltd is a London-based deep-tech company bringing intelligence to the core of the global shipbuilding industry through generative artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing.

Through its proprietary technologies, most notably NeuralShipper, the company is building the first AI-native maritime design ecosystem, offering end-to-end solutions across the vessel lifecycle, from early concept design to operational optimisation.

The Machine Learning Engineer will be required to undertake the following:

The successful Machine Learning Engineer will have the following skills, experience and attributes:

• MSc/MEng or PhD (desirable) in Machine Learning, AI, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Hydrodynamics, Optimisation, or a related discipline.
• Experience of applying machine learning and deep learning to engineering or physical systems.
• Strong scientific programming skills in Python, with experience in C++, MATLAB, or similar languages desirable.
• Experience with a deep learning framework such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX (desirable).
• Experience with engineering simulation tools relevant to CFD, hydrodynamics, or vessel performance, such as STAR-CCM+.
• Understanding of naval architecture, ship hydrodynamics, vessel performance, or design analysis.
• Experience in physics-informed machine learning, surrogate modelling, generative AI, or design optimisation would be desirable.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and a willingness to build commercial acumen alongside technical strengths.

Personal development: A separate £6,000 budget is available over the duration of the KTP for relevant training, conferences and professional memberships.

Closing Date: 16 Nov 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £41,064 to £45,064
Full Time Fixed Term (3 years)

Full Time - Fixed Term for 24 months (part time may be considered at 0.8 fte)

The Southampton Clinical Trials Unit (CTU), based at Southampton General Hospital, manages a growing portfolio of multi-centre clinical trials that will directly influence routine clinical practice. 

Due to new grant awards we have a vacancy for a Trial Manager to join the existing team to develop and manage one or more trials. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with previous clinical trials experience to join a CTU which has full registration status from the UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC). 

The successful applicant will have significant experience of clinical trials in the NHS or the commercial health research sector. They will also have excellent organisation and communication skills, a good understanding and knowledge of GCP and clinical trial regulations.

The employing organisation is the University of Southampton which offers a competitive salary, pension scheme and other benefits. The post is offered on a two year fixed term contract in the first instance with the possibility of an extension. This is advertised as a full time position, though part time may be considered (minimum 0.8 FTE).

The CTU is part of a strong research environment in Southampton which includes the Cancer Research UK Clinical Centre, Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre, Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility and strong NHS R&D Management.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Denise Dunkley d.dunkley@soton.ac.uk or Kelly Cozens kc8@southampton.ac.uk 

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.

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Closing Date: 23 Oct 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 24 months

The University of Southampton is ranked among the world’s top 100 and is one of the UK’s top 15 research-intensive institutions. The School of Engineering are a world-class centre for education, research and enterprise; one of the largest and strongest engineering communities in the UK. The Technical and Experimental team provide essential technical support to laboratories and workshops in diverse areas including design, manufacturing, bioengineering, sound, vibration, environmental, maritime, mechatronics, mechanical engineering and materials. This role will be instrumental in supporting our new robotics laboratory, including the design and delivery of practical robotics laboratory sessions, including digital twin software.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have substantial technical experience in robotics and robotic equipment, as well as experience of working in a teaching environment.
• Experience in coding and control of robotic systems, including digital twin software. 
• Be an effective team member who communicates effectively with others, including students and stakeholders external to the School of Engineering. 
• Design teaching activities within established policies and procedures to solve complex technical problems. 

The University of Southampton is committed to fostering a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates, and particularly encourage applications from candidates belonging to groups who are under-represented within technical posts at the University, including, but not limited to: people from Black and minority ethnic groups; and disabled people. The University is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and a range of family friendly policies, and we encourage staff to apply for flexible working. We are a Disability Confident employer and the University is a founding signatory of the Athena SWAN Charter and holds an silver-level Athena SWAN award. We are a signatory to the Technicians Commitment and can provide opportunities for career development and mentoring.

Informal enquiries can be made to Prof Richard Wills (HoD-Mech@soton.ac.uk)

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Closing Date: 22 Oct 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

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

• Host galaxies of transients (University of Southampton): derive host-galaxy properties from LSST+TiDES photometric and spectroscopic data, and use the unprecedented LSST+TiDES transient sample to study how transients correlate with their environments, and measure transient rates to uncover the physical origins of the deaths of stars.
• SNe Ia cosmology groundwork and citizen science (University of Oxford): use over 30,000 spectroscopically confirmed SNe Ia and 150,000 host-galaxy redshifts to improve SNe Ia standardisation and lay the groundwork for using SNe to constrain Dark Energy and large-scale structure (e.g. via weak lensing and structure growth rate) and contribute to a citizen science project for transient classification.
• Simulations and selection effects (Lancaster University): lead the forward-modelling of the combined LSST+TiDES sample, and characterize its associated sample selection effects. This project will include building galaxy population catalogues validated against state-of-the-art cosmological simulations (e.g. Illustris-TNS). This simulation effort will be the foundation underpinning every rate, host-galaxy and cosmological result in TRANSCEND.

While each position will be associated with a TRANSCEND deliverable, all Postdoctoral Research Associate will have opportunities to follow-up interesting transients and be encouraged to pursue projects that maximise the science from TiDES.

All Postdoctoral Research Associates are full-time posts funded for 5 years from 1st April 2027. Applicants are encouraged to apply for more than one post and all three researchers will be expected to work closely, through regular collaboration visits, to maximise the overall scientific outcomes of TRANSCEND; please state your order of preference (topic and institution) in your application. Moreover, all Postdoctoral Research Associates will contribute part of their time to TiDES infrastructure work.

Qualifications:
 A PhD (or near completion) in astrophysics, physics, cosmology or a related field; strong scientific programming skills (Python); research experience in time-domain astrophysics, supernovae, galaxy evolution, cosmology or survey science. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Application Requirements:
 CV, publication list, and a 2-page research statement describing past research experience and its relevance to the TRANSCEND science goals. If applying to more than one post, state your order preference in the research statement.

Contact info: p.s.wiseman@soton.ac.uk, M.Sullivan@soton.ac.uk

Closing Date: 06 Nov 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £37,369 to £45,641 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 5 years

We are looking for a Laboratory Manager/ Technical Expert to perform and supervises a range of complex work activities including overseeing and day-today management of the delivery of the Open Access Service and support of other instrumentation within the Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Facility. The work involves:

• the application of highly specialised technical skills, to maintain and troubleshoot a portfolio of analytical instruments (LC-MS, SFC-MS, GC-MS)
• managing and delivering short and medium-term projects and work assignments,
• managing technical practices and service provisions,
• providing specialist advice, guidance and recommendations to staff and students on a range of analytical LC-MS, SFC-MS, GC-MS instruments,
• Ensuring operational excellence and consistency of practice, especially in Health and Safety, in line with university strategic priorities

The Open Access Service, delivered over 13,000 sample analyses in the last financial year. In addition, with recent investments and funding successes in the School, especially in the Organic & Biological Chemistry research area, this activity is expected to grow further – with 20 PhD students starting in this section in September.

At the University of Southampton, we value diversity and equality. The University recognises that employees may wish to have working patterns that fit with their caring responsibilities or work-life balance. Due consideration will also be given to applicants who have had career breaks for reasons including maternity, paternity or adoption leave, disability or illness. Both the University of Southampton and Chemistry are proud to hold Athena Swan Silver Awards.

Closing Date: 19 Oct 2026

Section: Technical & Experimental

Salary: £36,636 to £43,482
Full Time Permanent

The project aims to develop new ways of understanding how citizens and other political actors think their political institutions should function. Existing surveys like the European Social Survey show extremely strong support for liberal democratic values across Europe, yet people are increasingly voting for far-right parties that reject exactly these values. 

To make sense of this conundrum, we need to shift away from researching democratic attitudes as a choice between alternative normative models of democracy, such as representative democracy versus direct democracy. Instead, we require an approach that is psychologically more realistic and more closely approximates the reality of the complex democratic systems we inhabit, which do not correspond to the neat conceptual delineations of democratic theories.

The post holder will take a prominent role in developing the conceptual and methodological innovations to create and operationalise the new approach by designing, conducting and analysing original survey research. This will involve connecting with the projects qualitative work, for instance; focus groups and cognitive interviewing to better understand the nature and content of political process preferences, then using the insights from this work to create survey experiments that will test the new approach. The post-holder will take a role in all stages of this process, from conceptualisation to data collection and analysis, as well as writing up and presenting the findings. As such, there is scope for the post-holder to bring their own skills and interests to influence the direction of the research.

This research position will be based in the Department of Politics and International Relations within the Faculty of Social Sciences, at the University of Southampton, and the work will be carried out under the supervision of Rikki Dean (principal investigator of the project). You will join a vibrant Department with a high concentration of scholars at all career levels researching related themes in the Public Opinion Research Network and the Centre for Behavioural, Experimental and Action Research. The position also comes with its own budget for travel and professional development.

To be successful you will have completed your PhD in a relevant (or equivalent professional qualifications). You will have: a strong background in survey research, with previous experience of survey experiments desirable; a track record of research on the political attitudes of the public and/or other key political actors; a facility for solving conceptual and methodological problems; the ability to plan and organise work independently and as part of a team; the ability to write research presentations and papers for peer-reviewed publication. An interest in combining insights from quantitative and qualitative research is also desirable.

The Research Fellow post is full-time fixed term with a negotiable start date. Hybrid working is possible for this post.

Please included a cover letter and CV when submitting your application.

The University of Southampton holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities in the workplace.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Rikki Dean, email: r.j.dean@soton.ac.uk

Closing Date: 20 Oct 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £37,369 to £45,641 Per Annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 36 months

The project brings together evolutionary biology, pharmacology and organismal biology to investigate how sensory systems evolved during the early evolution of animals. Particular emphasis will be placed on receptors known as Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) channels from non-bilaterian animals and choanoflagellates.

The postholder will play a role in the molecular and functional characterisation of candidate sensory receptors and channels. Working within the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Southampton, you will use molecular cloning, heterologous expression and pharmacological assays to investigate candidate TRP channels responding to chemical and physical stimuli.

You will generate and validate receptor and channel constructs, express candidate proteins in mammalian cells, develop and optimise functional assays, and perform medium- to high-throughput pharmacological screening. Positive candidates will be characterised using concentration–response experiments and quantitative analysis to determine their pharmacological and sensory properties.

A major strength of the project is its integration of molecular pharmacology with evolutionary and organismal biology. You will work closely with collaborators investigating sensory-driven behaviours and TRP channel function in experimentally tractable non-bilaterian organisms. The role will involve collaboration with the partner laboratory in Villefranche-sur-Mer, France, and may include travel for project meetings, sample collection and integration of pharmacological and behavioural components.

The position offers an opportunity to develop expertise at the interface of molecular pharmacology, evolutionary biology and sensory neuroscience, while contributing to questions about the evolutionary origins of animal sensation.

About you

You will have a PhD, or be close to completing one, in a relevant discipline such as pharmacology, molecular biology, neuroscience, biochemistry, physiology or evolutionary biology.

You will have experience in molecular biology, cloning and construct preparation, and experience using heterologous expression systems. Experience with mammalian cell culture and functional receptor or ion-channel assays using fluorescence- or luminescence-based readouts would be desired.

You should be confident analysing quantitative experimental data, including concentration–response experiments, EC50 determination and statistical analysis. Experience with ion channels, GPCRs or TRP channels, plate-reader-based assays, high-throughput screening, Xenopus oocyte expression or electrophysiology would be advantageous. Preferably using R or python.

An interest in evolutionary biology, comparative genomics or the biology of early-diverging animals would be beneficial, although applicants primarily trained in molecular pharmacology, cell biology or related disciplines are strongly encouraged to apply.

You will be expected to work independently while contributing to a collaborative and interdisciplinary research programme. Good organisation, careful experimental record keeping and a commitment to reproducible research are important. You should also be comfortable communicating your findings through publications, conference presentations and interactions with collaborators from different disciplines and institutions.

The University of Southampton offers a range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and additional University closure days. We support flexible working and a healthy work–life balance, alongside access to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of staff discounts.

This post is offered on a three-year fixed-term basis.

For additional information please contact Dr Luis Yanez-Guerra (l.a.yanez-guerra@soton.ac.uk), University of Southampton.

Closing Date: 23 Oct 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

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

Within the Office of Development & Alumni Relations (ODAR), we build lifelong relationships with our global alumni and supporters, helping them stay connected to Southampton and make a difference through their time, expertise and philanthropy. If you're excited by the idea of shaping and strengthening these communities, this role is for you.

About the role

This is an opportunity to lead a wide-ranging programme of engagement across our alumni and supporter communities. You will lead and develop a team of four, working across ODAR and the wider University to identify opportunities and deliver impactful programmes.

Your portfolio spans engagement and volunteering that advances University priorities – including student recruitment, graduate employability and philanthropy – while strengthening relationships with our international and high‑profile supporters.

A central part of the role is leading the volunteering strand of our first University‑wide fundraising and engagement campaign, the £100m Campaign for Southampton. You will also contribute to projects supporting Southampton's brand and reputation, and international engagement in key countries such as China and India.

As a member of ODAR's senior team, you will represent alumni and supporter engagement on cross‑University working groups and build relationships with stakeholders across the institution.

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of two days a week at Highfield, plus international travel typically once or twice a year.

About you

You'll bring experience building meaningful relationships with alumni, supporters, volunteers, members or similar stakeholder groups, with a track record of delivering successful engagement programmes – ideally drawing on insight and creativity to reach diverse audiences.

An excellent communicator and relationship‑builder, you can influence and work collaboratively with people at all levels. You combine strong organisational and project‑management skills with sound judgement to turn plans into measurable outcomes. You're also an experienced people manager who enjoys developing others.

A background in higher education, fundraising, advancement, charity, membership or another relationship‑led environment would be valuable, but transferable experience is equally welcome.

About us

ODAR has enjoyed an exciting period of growth as we prepare for the Campaign for Southampton. With backing from University leadership, we are investing in the people and programmes needed to deepen alumni and supporter engagement and deliver greater impact for Southampton.

We're a friendly, hardworking team with a passion for making a difference, looking for colleagues with intellectual curiosity, fresh ideas and the confidence to shape something ambitious.

We welcome applicants with direct experience or transferable skills and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can thrive. 

Learn more about our team through Join ODAR, and explore the excellent staff benefits available at the University.

Apply by uploading your CV and a cover letter of up to two sides of A4, outlining how your skills and experience meet the role's requirements and what attracts you to the opportunity.

If the role excites you but you're not sure you meet every criterion, please get in touch for an informal conversation by emailing Susanna Brenchley at s.brenchley@soton.ac.uk. 

Closing Date: 18 Oct 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £46,970 to £52,788 Per annum
Full Time Permanent

The CHIMES (Centre for Heterogeneous Integrated Micro-Electronic Systems) Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) is one of four national centres funded by UKRI to support the UK electronics and semiconductor industry. The Centre exists to accelerate the adoption and commercialisation of Heterogeneous Integration (HI) across the UK supply chain.

A core activity of the Centre is to undertake industry-led, co-created projects in advanced methods of electronic systems design and the Heterogeneous Integration of semiconductors. This is an opportunity to join a Centre at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, working alongside industry partners and a network of leading universities to translate partner requirements into functioning demonstrators that solve real-world challenges.

About the Role

This Senior Analog/Mixed-Signal Design Engineer role is central to the IKC's mission and has two complementary aspects. First, working closely with the wider team, you will help develop reusable design methodologies and assets, becoming the Technical Authority on key technology areas such as PHY-level interfaces, custom pad circuits, and analog/digital interfaces. Second, working with the Co-Creation Project Lead and industry partner design teams, you will help develop functioning HI demonstrators, promote the adoption of reusable design methodologies, and resolve design challenges at the analog/mixed-signal interfaces within these systems.

You will provide hands-on analog/mixed-signal design expertise across co-creation PoC projects, with primary responsibility for PHY-level interface design at die-to-die boundaries, including drivers, receivers, ESD structures, termination, and clocking circuits tailored to specific process nodes and packaging technologies. You will define integration-level requirements and interface specifications, coordinate with specialist colleagues across digital design and verification, and undertake physical design work at the integration level, including floorplanning, I/O ring planning, and interface layout across dies, interposers, and packaging substrates.

In addition to project delivery, you will act as an advocate for the Centre's capabilities. You will engage in peer-to-peer technical dialogue with industry partner design teams, support partners in applying the Centre's reusable design assets, contribute to technical workshops and design masterclasses to upskill the UK design community, and represent the Centre's analog/mixed-signal design and integration capabilities at industry events and conferences.

About You

We are looking for a self-starter who can work proactively and collaboratively to achieve project outcomes. You will have authoritative practical knowledge of analog/mixed-signal circuit design and a strong understanding of the semiconductor design and manufacturing ecosystem, including design flows, PDKs, packaging processes, and design-for-test.

Additional Information

Travel to other industry partners and universities within the UK will be required, and international travel (for example to conferences) may be required. The maintenance of confidentiality in information and data management is mandatory at all times, including the handling of assets held under strict disclosure agreements.

For specific questions relating to this post please contact Professor Ibrahim Sari at ibrahim.sari@soton.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 31 Oct 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £46,049 to £58,225 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 5 years