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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Knitting Technician to join the WSA E-Textile Innovation Lab to develop knitted textiles/e-textiles using Shima Seiki WholeGarment knitting machinery.You will support the delivery of research projects and contribute to the development of promotional materials related to knitting for the MSc programme in E-textiles and Wearable Technologies to be launched in 2026. The main responsibility will be to develop different wearables (e.g. socks, sleeves, vests), which involves yarn selection, programming using APEX4, knitting, testing, and writing technical reports. You will work closely with other researchers within the research team (e.g. designers, material scientists, electronic engineers) and project collaborators. You will have experience...

An opportunity has arisen to appoint a Laboratory Assistant to work as part of the technical team supporting the School of Cancer Sciences research activities. The duties of this full time post will include laboratory housekeeping and cleaning, preparation and distribution of stock consumables, record keeping and assisting with deliveries.The School of Cancer Sciences conducts research into the mechanisms underlying cancer development and progression, with a focus on developing clinical treatments to control and manage the disease. The school operates across two buildings, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, and a diverse range of world-class researchers.The ideal candidate should be proactive, with good communication skills and able to work between two buildings, foll...

NERC ETHOS project: Co-developed Environmental Solutions to Mitigate the Impact of Temperature Extremes on Vulnerable PopulationsWe are delighted to welcome applications for a research post in the area of spatial and demographic modelling as part of the ETHOS project, funded by the National Environmental Research Council. The new funding is a collaborative project between University of Southampton, University of Newcastle, Kings College London, University of Northumbria and Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and Forest Research. The project is led by Professor Justin Sheffield and aims to improve understanding of temperature–health relationships in vulnerable but under-evidenced population groups and co-develop environmental/community-based interventions that red...

Customer Services AssistantWe have an exciting opportunity to join the Front of House Team at Hartley Library as a Customer Services Assistant on the Highfield Campus. If you are the successful candidate you will deliver a high quality and professional customer service to everyone who interacts with any of our Library services. You will form part of the University Library Enquiries team where you will answer customer queries in person, over the phone and in an online environment. You will be expected to move between sites if required.Salary is between £24,600 - £26,038 pro rata per annum. As the successful candidate you will be entitled to 20 days annual leave per year (pro rata) plus University Closure Days, a contributory pension scheme and a structured training programme are also some o...

Shape the future of Healthcare and Computer ScienceThe Faculty of Medicine and School of Electronics & Computer Science (ECS) have launched a joint strategic investment to promote and strengthen interdisciplinary research in healthcare using advanced computational techniques, data science expertise and methodologies. We are recruiting a new team with joint appointments between ECS and Medicine to create an environment of interdisciplinary research between these areas. The university offers support of academics from a broad range of career paths, whether you are an established academic who currently holds an equivalent position, or a successful academic seeking an opportunity to grow into a more senior role, this is the place to do something truly unique with your expertise. You will have e...

Student Experience Administrative and Support RolesThe Student Experience Directorate (SED) within the University of Southampton is recruiting! Click here to find out more.We are looking for motivated individuals to work in a variety of our operational, administrative and support roles that directly contribute to our students having the best possible experience whilst studying and living at the University of Southampton. The types of roles available are varied and support the student lifecycle; from first contact with the University to career opportunities post-qualification, whilst looking after the wellbeing of our students during their time here.With a student body of over 24,000 students, a huge number of organisational staff are required to guide students though their academic journey...

Cancer Research UK and the National Institutes of Health Research core funds the Southampton Experimental Cancer Medicines Centre (ECMC) to provide infrastructure for the delivery of early phase cancer trials and early cancer detection studies (https://www.ecmcnetwork.org.uk/centres/southampton). Key to the success of these trials is the delivery of high-quality translational endpoints so that we may learn as much as possible from each patient participating in studies. The Southampton ECMC has a broad and expanding portfolio of novel studies across a range of cancers and serves both adult and paediatric populations. In collaboration with the Southampton Clinical Trials Unit and the Southampton Centre for Cancer Immunology we are building upon this base and are looking for an enthusiastic t...

The School of Health Sciences at the University of Southampton wishes to appoint to the post of Associate Professor with expertise in Ageing and Dementia who can build our portfolio of research at the interface of health and social care.Candidates must demonstrate excellence in conducting collaborative and impactful research in ageing and dementia care. They should have a well-established national reputation and an emergent international reputation within their field of study, including a proven track record of attracting competitive funding with associated outputs, as well as the ambition and potential to secure significant research funding in the future.The successful applicant will be expected to engage and lead education activities associated with the School of Health Science’s portfol...

The Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR) at the University of Southampton invites applications from exceptional individuals for two permanent Lecturer positions in Acoustics. We welcome applicants with expertise in diverse areas of acoustics, including but not limited to aeroacoustics, underwater acoustics, and medical ultrasonics.About ISVR For over 60 years the ISVR has been at the forefront of cutting-edge research and education in sound and vibration, making transformative impacts globally. The Acoustics Group is widely celebrated for its research in many aspects of acoustics. Our staff include Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering and recipients of numerous other prestigious international awards.We are also proud to host the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre i...

The School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of Southampton welcomes applications for Lecturer or Associate Professor in Magnetic Resonance. The successful candidate will strengthen our thriving research culture within the triple helix strategy of the University, which seeks to achieve cross-fertilisation between research, education and enterprise activity. The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world universities and is one of the UK’s top 15 research-intensive universities.Magnetic Resonance includes groups from three faculties. Five PIs with multiple UK and international grants are in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, with others from Biological Sciences and Medicine, and a dedicated research engineer. We operate a large research facility with eight hi...

he University of Southampton, a leading Russell Group University on the south coast of the UK, invites applications to fill one postdoctoral Research Associate position in the area of developing methods for linear-scaling Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations within the ONETEP linear-scaling DFT code. This work is part of the Software For Research Communities ONETEP project and will involve development of Spin-Orbit Coupling (SOC) methods and software optimizations as well as work on the porting of the code to Graphical Processing Units (GPUs). The appointee in this position will be expected to engage in collaborations with other ONETEP developers and the community of users of the code to test and deploy the new methods so they can be used in exemplar large-scale simulations materia...

A founding member of the Russell Group, the University of Southampton is among the top 80 global universities and in the UK’s top 20. Our academics and diverse global student community are helping to change the world for the better.Our University Strategy sets out a clear vision – that we inspire excellence to achieve the remarkable and build an inclusive world. We strive for greater inclusivity in our community, as diversity is a strength. It makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society. Through partnership, we aim to inspire communities working with us locally and globally to change the world for the better. As such, we’re investing in our Global Recruitment and Partnerships team to achieve the ambitious goals set out in our International Strategic Plan.We are seeking an ...

The Widening Participation and Social Mobility (WPSM) directorate is excited to be recruiting for a Head of Student Success maternity cover until the end of 2025. The post is directly responsible for the strategic oversight of our Student Inclusion Team that leads projects with students underrepresented in higher education, focused on closing awarding gaps and supporting progression. It is also responsible for our Financial Support Team that looks after all central, targeted financial support allocated through our Access and Participation Plan and our US Federal Loans scheme.Leading a department of Success practitioners, the Head of Success will be responsible for the successful delivery of our £6 million financial support provision which includes bursaries, hardship funds and cost of livi...

This is a unique opportunity to work for an institution that unlocks creative potential and provides opportunities that transform lives through education, research, innovation, and enterprise. The University of Southampton, with over 23,000 students and 6,000 staff is a key member of the Russell Group of universities and a leading research institution with strong links to industry and commerce.As a Legal Adviser, you will assist senior legal advisers and the Director of Legal Services and the Legal Services team, working at the heart of the University, in providing high quality, robust and timely advice across the University’s activities but primarily focussed on contractual matters as they arise in our supply chain and education partnerships. Your work will always be varied – no two days ...

Applicants are invited for the position of Technician within the world-renowned Optical Fibre Fabrication Group at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), Southampton University. Your main role will be to assist with the day-to-day running of the silica fibre fabrication facilities both in the cleanroom and laboratories, resolving technical issues related to the equipment to meet the needs of postgraduate students, research staff, visitors, and customers, while also providing advice as required.To be successful, you will have a skill level equivalent to the achievement of HNC, A-level, NVQ3, or equivalent qualification along with experience working in a cleanroom environment and operating machine tools. You should also demonstrate the ability to plan, organise and independently carry ou...

Research Fellow in Nucleic Acid ChemistryWe are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Baker group in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of Southampton. The project, funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), focuses on synthesising and characterising a new class of nucleic acids, with potential applications in biomedicine, molecular biology, and synthetic biology.Key responsibilities include the synthesis of novel nucleic acid analogues using solution and solid-phase chemistry, characterising compounds and their biological activity through a variety of analytical methods (e.g., NMR, HPLC, mass spectrometry), and collaborative working with other researchers within the team and across the institution.Requirem...

Widening Participation and Social Mobility are excited to announce recruitment for a Student Inclusion Manager (Interim) to manage the Student Inclusion Team, and will have responsibility for leading on initiatives which support the experiences of our currently under-represented student groups. This post is being recruited as maternity cover, and is therefore a fixed term and interim position until December 2025.The Student Inclusion Team are based in the University's Student Success department, sitting alongside Financial Support. The team’s work is closely aligned to the University’s Access and Participation Plan, which seeks to support the success of our students from backgrounds currently under-represented in higher education. You would lead our team of co-ordinators to deliver a range...

We are seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to work in the School of Chemistry and Chemical engineering who will contribute to the execution of a 3 year EPSRC funded research project. The Project is led by Prof Goran Mashanovich from the Optical Research Centre (ORC) at the University of Southampton, with Prof David Thomson (ORC) and Dr Samuel Guérin (School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering). The project aims to look at efficient silicon modulators with reduced power consumption. The present position will look at material discovery and optimisation via high-throughput thin film methodology using the facilities at the Material Innovation Laboratory (ex. ACMF). Thin film material optimisation will use synthesis by thermal evaporation in ultra-high vacuum environment combined with auto...

We are seeking a highly motivated researcher in the field of silicon photonics to take up a role within the EPSRC funded project EPICAL (Efficient silicon optical modulators. The post holder will be based in the Silicon Photonics Group, in the Optoelectronics Research Centre (http://www.orc.soton.ac.uk), and will carry out internationally recognised research into the investigation of novel optical phase shifters and modulators. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic team of researchers working in the area of silicon photonics, utilising the state-of-the-art Cleanroom Facilities (https://www.photonicshubuk.org/facilities) at the University of Southampton, UK. The post holder will work closely with project partners, both academic and industrial. The vision of EPICAL is to play a ...

We are seeking highly motivated postdoctoral scholars with a passion for flexible bioelectronics to join our dynamic research team. This project focuses on developing advanced sensing systems to provide real-time feedback for medical applications. By merging bioinspired design, cutting-edge materials, and AI-driven technologies, the goal is to create innovative solutions that enhance precision, safety, and effectiveness in healthcare.As a member of the Multiscale Intelligent Biodevices Lab (MIB), led by Dr. Rujie Sun at the University of Southampton, you will play a key role in advancing bioelectronic systems with real-time monitoring capabilities. Your responsibilities will include designing and fabricating flexible bioelectronics that integrate seamlessly with medical tools, improving th...

There is an opening for a Research Fellow/Associate at the post-doctoral level (or a researcher who is close to obtaining their PhD) to work on understanding turbulence sensitivity using recurrent flows in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the University of Southampton, UK. This post is offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis for 30 months. The starting date should be as soon as possible.Project Description This project focuses on advancing our understanding of turbulence using recurrent flows—time-periodic solutions of the Navier-Stokes equations. These flows offer a promising framework for unravelling the chaotic nature of turbulence and predicting its sensitivity to external perturbations, such as changes in fluid properties or boundary conditions. Turbulence is a criti...

The University of Southampton is seeking to employ a Research Technician in the Faculty of Medicine within the Lung Fibrosis Group of the Faculty of Medicine led by Professor Mark Jones. The post will contribute to translational science research into lung fibrosis.The successful candidate will be based in the Brooke Laboratory at University Hospital Southampton. The role will involve human lung tissue 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. Relevant training will be provided included in primary lung and 3D cell culture approaches. Further duties will include data processing and presentation, report writin...

The Campus Kitchen is the University of Southampton’s in house catering service. We facilitate a multitude of services across the University to include the provision of food in catered halls, retail catering outlets across all campuses and a delivered catering service for all hospitality requirements. Our aim is to deliver a five-star food service, catering for a wide range of needs and requirements and enhancing the experience for staff, students and visitors on campus.Find out more about the services we offer here.The roleThe working hours are on a full-time basis. There will need to be flexibility on hours to include evenings and weekends though the majority of shifts will be Monday to Friday. Whilst the majority of shifts will be on Highfield campus, you will occasionally be required t...

A founding member of the prestigious Russell Group, the University of Southampton has a global reputation for its passion and ability to work collaboratively in delivering world-class education, research, and innovation that makes a real impact on society’s biggest challenges. Our interdisciplinary thinking, inventive education, and cutting-edge, world-class facilities enable us to forge connections with national and international industries and organisations, develop new businesses, and support the next generation of leaders and thinkers.The Winchester School of Art (WSA) has been at the forefront of art and design creativity and innovation for over 150 years. With a world-class reputation for creative education, research, and professional practice, we are committed to environmental susta...

Research Inclusion ManagerAre you passionate about embedding inclusion at the heart of health and social care research? Do you want to champion equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in a way that drives impactful change?We are seeking a Research Inclusion Manager to join our team at the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) Co-ordinating Centre in Southampton. In this vital role, you will lead and contribute to initiatives that ensure research is inclusive and reflective of the diverse communities it serves.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 i...

Do you have a strong background in administration and document control processes? Are you looking for a role where your skills valued, and you contribute to a forward-thinking organisation?Due to continued investment in our teams we are recruiting a brand new role of Senior Quality and Compliance Administrator within our Contract Performance and Compliance team to help establish and maintain a document control process.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. Our research helps turn discoveries into new or improved treatments, diagnostics, medical technologies and services. It provides those working in the NHS, public health, global health and social care with the ...

The University of Southampton’s Widening Participation and Social Mobility (WPSM) directorate are pleased to be recruiting for a Student Inclusion Officer (Assessment) on a full-time and fixed term basis, to focus on a project to understand differential experiences or practices for students from low socioeconomic groups and those with Black heritage, as detailed in our new Access and Participation Plan (APP). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to inform the University’s Advancing Assessment project, which has broad aims to transform assessment thinking and practice.The successful candidate will work collaboratively across the institution, including with students, academics and Professional Services staff, to develop a research project that will focus on activities around as...

Are you experienced in building long and lasting relationships?Do you love engaging with people from different backgrounds and cultures? Would you relish the opportunity to help build and develop an exciting global alumni and supporter engagement programme, to help build lifelong relationships between our international alumni and their University? As Alumni & Supporter Engagement Officer in the Office of Development & Alumni Relations, you’ll help to build and manage an exciting global alumni engagement programme, engaging our international alumni and supporters including notable alumni, giving them the opportunity to support a wide range of University priorities – from recruiting more students, supporting our overseas campuses and improving graduate employability, to raising the profile o...

Our Doctoral College is key to the University’s aims of supporting and developing the next generation of academic, industrial and societal leaders. In this varied role you’ll work closely with the Doctoral College management team, Doctoral Training Programme Manager and DTP Director to deliver an outstanding student experience to our PGR communities.The Doctoral College is looking to appoint a senior administrator for two of our Doctoral Training Programmes to support the delivery of an excellent student experience. The successful applicant will be motivated, enthusiastic and a proactive team player who is culturally sensitive and are able to work effectively in a flexible and responsive environment. As a member of the Doctoral College you will deliver a professional and efficient service ...

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, immersive and ground-breaking impact. We care about the challenges that humanity is facing, and work to support others on a local and global scale.The Office of Development & Alumni Relations (ODAR) plays a vital role in this mission, bringing together passionate professionals to foster meaningful connections with our alumni and supporters. Every day is different, offering opportunities to meet inspiring people and contribute to life-changing initiatives. Why join us? Imagine supporting events that raise funds for revolutionary medical technologies. Joining us means being part of a supportive, inclusive team ...