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Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity This is a key role supporting the delivery of complex genomics research programmes within the Liggins Institute. You will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects that fall under the Liggins Institute Genomics platform including the newborn genomics programme, cerebral palsy project and rare disorders programme. These projects will have national impacts helping families and individuals who are suffer from genetic diseases within Aotearoa | New Zealand. The cluster of projects have been funded by philanthropic donations and have the potential to influence the future of healthcare in New Zealand.This is a fulltime, fixed term opportunity for 24 months.The salary range for this role is $98,700 - $121,900 based on skills and experience.For more detailed information, please refer to the Position DescriptionHe kōrero mōu | About you You will be an experienced project manager with proven experience successfully managing complex projects across a diverse stakeholder base. You will be highly organised and persistent with the ability to motivate people to meet project timelines. Some understanding of the clinical trial landscape would be advantageous. Along with this you will:Possess excellent communication skills including written report writing and ability to verbally communicate with a range of different stakeholders.Have a Master’s degree or relevant tertiary qualification.Be proficient in project management software and methodologies.Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:Flexible employment practices (including working from home if feasible, flexible hours)Up to 6.75% company superannuation schemeA competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leaveIn addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyApplications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 12 July 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you meet the skills and experiences detailed above.Please reach out to Lynda Pitcaithly, via [email protected], for any role related queries. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.
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Closing: Jul 28, 2026 |
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Full-time (internal secondments will be considered)Lancaster University, in collaboration with the Universities of Liverpool, Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan, hosts one of the eight National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Support Service (RSS) centres. This national initiative provides seamless access to research support, advice, design and collaboration from preâgrant through to postâgrant stages for researchers working across the NIHR remit in England. The centre is also designated as a national NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Social Care.We are offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to our service developments through the role of Service Coâordinator. This busy and varied position will help shape our administrative structures and processes, working closely within the Central Coâordinating team and with RSS centres nationally. You will play a key role in delivering operational excellence across all service activities and workstreams by coordinating highâquality administrative support. This includes managing clientâfacing activities and events and supporting our public contributors and public involvement work.We are looking for someone who enjoys handling a wide range of enquiries on a dayâtoâday basis and acting as the first point of contact for our service. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills to support meetings and help plan and organise events (both faceâtoâface and online). They will also excel at maintaining accurate records and ensuring precise, reliable service data. You must be able to demonstrate experience of working in an administrative role able to manage administrative processes. The team and the Division of Health Research provide a friendly environment that strongly supports the individual needs of each employee and actively promotes a healthy work-life balance. The Faculty is committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies and has held a Silver Athena SWAN award since 2014 in recognition of its good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research.The post is available for immediate start, and we will consider against the business needs of the project flexible working arrangements including condensed hours, days/hours worked and flexible start and finish times. Some remote working will be considered but attendance at the University Campus will be required on an agreed basis. You will join Lancaster University on an indefinite contract which at this time is due to come to an end on 30th September 2028 due to external funding. Applicants wishing to consider the Skilled Worker Route should ensure they meet the points requirement before applying. Further information can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.For informal enquiries: please contact Sheldon Kent, NIHR Research Support Service Operations Manager [email protected]
Closing Date: 12 Jul 2026
Department: Support - Administrative
Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 full time, indefinite with end date
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Closing: Jul 5, 2026 |
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Lancaster University Law School is seeking to appoint a Senior Research Associate, to work on ‘The forgotten 10%’: private family law applications involving non-parents project, funded by the Nuffield Foundation (Principal Investigator: Dr Linda Cusworth). Based in the Centre for Child and Family Justice Research, we are looking to appoint a mixed-methods social researcher with an interest in children’s social care and/or family justice.Most private family law applications are between two parents, but around 10% involve one or more adults who are not the child’s parent, such as grandparents, aunts/uncles and siblings. This ‘forgotten 10%’ have been overlooked in research, policy and practice. In collaboration with researchers at the University of Bristol, peer researchers, and practice partners Kinship and Families in Harmony, this project will investigate the circumstances, needs and experiences of children and families involved. Further information on the project is available on our website (https://www.cfj-lancaster.org.uk/projects/forgotten-ten-percent).Working as an integral part of the project team, and alongside another researcher based in Bristol, you will be responsible for undertaking qualitative interviews and focus groups, collecting structured data from court case files, and data analysis. You must be willing to travel within the UK, to attend meetings and other events, and to collect data.You should be able to demonstrate a keen interest in the applied focus of the Centre, and will have a PhD in a social science discipline or equivalent experience. Ideally you will have a research background in social work, law, social policy, or another relevant field, and experience in mixed-methods research. You will demonstrate excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and preferably have a knowledge of research ethics. You will contribute to outputs from the project, including research reports and summaries, journal articles, and conference/seminar presentations, for a variety of different audiences, including academics, policymakers, legal and social work practitioners.The post is available at 0.8FTE. You will join us on an indefinite contract however, the role remains contingent on external funding which, at this time is due to come to an end in February 2027 pending further funding to extend. This role is subject to DBS checks.The Centre for Child and Family Justice Research is a successful research centre with a global profile, and we are looking for an individual who wants to be an integral part of this vibrant community. Current sources of funding include the Nuffield Foundation, the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory, Economic and Social Research Council, Big Lottery, the Australian Research Council, local and national government.If you would like further information and an opportunity to discuss the role, please contact: Dr Linda Cusworth on ([email protected]).
Closing Date: 13 Jul 2026
Department: Research
Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Part-Time/Indefinite with End Date)
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Closing: Jul 4, 2026 |
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The OpportunityJoin us to use your experience to reshape and enhance our HRIS applications, to support self-service and automation, leading the University into a modern environment including the use of AI.Bring your experience and expertise a bold new and innovative narrative for our workforce reporting through data and insights.Ignite change through leading the integration of our workforce data through our core Oracle Cloud, with our Digital Solutions and Finance colleagues, as we develop a trusted and accurate source of all people information.Be part of our new way of working within our Te Pūmanawa Tangata | Human Resource Group, as we develop the use of data and insight to guide and inform strategic initiatives.Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the roleTe Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is seeking an experienced people applications and data leader who can imagine the future and shape delivery through workable and timely business systems and workflows. As the Manu Tāiko - Associate Director, HR Applications, Reporting and Insights you will be part of Te Pūmanawa Tangata leadership team working collaboratively to deliver an aspirational programme of change which is focused on operational excellence and service. This is a unique opportunity to shape and strengthen how applications and automation can support great customer outcomes and enhance our employee experience outcomes.Key responsibilities:Strategic Leadership & Integration:Lead the enhancement of the university’s HRIS applications working collaboratively with the Finance and Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions teams.Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture that works with others to ensure data and information from our HRIS and payroll is integrated to provide the best possible information outcomes.Align the team’s work with Te Pūmanawa Tangata Delivery Plan, ensuring impact and outcomes are timely and visible.Strong and effective project/programme management experience, where you have led successful technology changes.Data & Reporting:Design and implement a comprehensive HRIS reset then enhancement journey, focusing on modernising workforce information, reporting tools, and portals.Develop business intelligence tools and dashboards (aligned to the University’s architecture) that provide valuable input and insights and support evidence-based decisions.Ensuring the accuracy of workforce data, timeliness of reporting, and ensuring workflows and actions maintain business information accurately and in real time.Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, shifting mindsets toward modern reporting solutions.Team Leadership & Management:Work with colleagues to form a dynamic leadership team and deliver as one team through one programme of work.Leading through your team, driving for outcomes that can be celebrated.Ō pūmanawa - About YouWe are looking for a strategic and creative leader with:Significant experience in senior HR roles that involved system and reporting implementation. You will have your own success stories and learning to share.Proven ability to lead people through change while delivering outcomes.Deep expertise in driving culture shifts from manual processes to automation and self-service offerings.Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working alongside senior executives and internal customers to understand and deliver great tools that work.A passion for education.Role Description: Click here to see further information. If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page.Close date for vacancy: 9am, 20 July 2026.Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Kate Tibbitts, Chief People Officer (022 014 2630, [email protected]).How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.About UsMō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.
Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.
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About the roleApplications are invited for a Research Fellow position within the Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, contributing to cutting-edge research in thermal energy storage (TES) technologies for industrial decarbonisation. The project focuses on assessing the potential of thermal energy storage in enabling the low-carbon transition of dispersed industrial sites in the UK. The successful candidate will investigate technical challenges and deployment risks associated with TES integration, and develop data-driven understanding of industrial energy use and storage performance. You will be responsible for collecting and analysing energy consumption data from selected industrial sites, characterising thermal energy storage materials using experimental facilities at the University of Nottingham, and supporting system-level assessment of TES integration in collaboration with industrial and academic partners. The role offers the opportunity to work across experimental testing, data analysis, and applied energy systems modelling.About the teamYou will join a multidisciplinary research group within the Faculty of Engineering with expertise in building physics, thermal energy systems, and low-carbon technologies. The group has strong links with industry and international collaborators, and actively supports interdisciplinary research in energy decarbonisation. We foster a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive research environment, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and career pathways.About youWe are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:· A PhD (or near completion) in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline· Experience or strong interest in thermal energy storage or related energy systems· Ability to work with and analyse large experimental or field datasets· Experience using laboratory facilities for material characterisation and performance evaluation· Strong motivation to contribute to research on industrial decarbonisation and low-carbon energy technologiesWhat we offerWe offer a friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment with excellent opportunities for career development. Benefits include:· Hybrid working arrangements with a blend of home and campus-based working· Generous holiday entitlement (27–30 days plus bank holidays and university closure days)· Access to training, development, and career progression opportunities· University fitness, health, and wellbeing facilities· Staff discounts, travel schemes, and a wide range of additional benefitsWhat nextThis is a fixed-term position until 30 November 2026. The role will involve contributing to research outputs, supporting postgraduate researchers, and engaging in dissemination activities, including publications and stakeholder engagement. Further details are available in the role profile. To apply, please click ‘Apply Now’ and complete your application. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof Yupeng Wu, tel: 0115 7484011 Or email [email protected]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. Working arrangements The role is offered at 20 hours per week. Please indicate your preferred working pattern in your application. Job share arrangements may also be considered.
Closing Date: 28 Jul 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)
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Closing: Jul 11, 2026 |
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We are looking for two friendly, engaging, enthusiastic people to join Science as part of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) team. These roles will play a key role in the planning and delivery of the Impact and Engagement elements of the REF submission. Role holders will work closely with Unit of Assessment (UoA) leads and impact case study authors, supporting the identification, development and preparation of REF impact case studies and statements, as well as providing advice and guidance on the impact element of REF and support in the delivery of impact review activities. The two roles are split across REF UoAs and both role holders will be able to spend some time working from home if desired:Role 1 – Computer Science (UoA11) and Mathematical Sciences (UoA10) (primarily based at University Park and Jubilee campuses)Role 2 – Chemistry (UoA8) and Physics (UoA9) (primarily based at the University Park campus)As a Research Excellence Framework (REF) Impact Officer you will:Work with impact case study authors to develop and enhance potential impact case studies for submission to REF2029. This will involve developing a narrative, gathering and storing evidence to support case studies and liaising with external bodies as required.Provide expertise to UoAs on REF impact case study eligibility and development.Develop best practice in terms of Impact Case Study identification, development and write up.Support periodic reviews of progress for REF2029 ensuring records are kept securely and up to date.Liaise with colleagues from other UoAs to identify and support cross UoA case studies.And you will bring:Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with staff at all levels and to convey complex information clearly and concisely.Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities including an ability to research information sources The ability to work independently and use own initiative and judgement The ability to prioritise individual elements of a programme whilst working under pressure, achieving targets and responding quickly and flexibly to changing demands and new opportunities.Awareness of the Research Excellence Framework and how Impact and Engagement relate to research, alongside the ability to work calmly under pressure, against tight deadlines whilst paying close attention to detail are essential. Experience working in Higher Education and supporting the operational aspects of a national research assessment submission would be beneficial but not essential. We welcome applications from people who will enhance the diversity of our teams. The University is committed to creating opportunities for people traditionally under-represented in higher education.These are fixed term (until 31 December 2028), full time posts (36.25 hours per week).Previous applicants in the last 6 months need not apply.Please contact Sophie Richardson ([email protected]) to discuss roles. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 31 Jul 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)
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Closing: Jul 11, 2026 |
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Join a team that puts people firstAt our University, HR Shared Services is responsible for services that contribute to a positive employee experience and supporting HR administrative processes throughout the employee life cycle. We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Administrator to join our HR Employment Services team that sits within HR Shared Services, to play a vital role in supporting colleagues across the university. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, customer-focused environment where your work will make a real difference to the experience of our staff and stakeholders.In this role, you will provide a high-quality, professional administrative service across a range of HR workstreams, including Organisation Development, Occupational Health, Employee Relations, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and HR Finance. Acting as a key coordination point within the team, you’ll manage diaries, coordinate meetings and events, take minutes, maintain accurate records, and support financial processes. Your ability to prioritise competing demands and deliver an excellent service will be essential.What we’re looking forWe are seeking a self-directed, motivated, and detail-oriented individual who:Has strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasksCommunicates clearly and confidently with a wide range of stakeholdersDelivers excellent customer service with a proactive, solutions-focused approachHas experience in administration, including coordinating meetings and activitiesHas experience of financial administration processes such as invoicing and purchase ordersDemonstrates accuracy, attention to detail and sound judgementYou will need to have GCSEs in English and Math (C/4 or above) or equivalent. At Nottingham, how we work is just as important as what we do, so consistently demonstrating our values in your ways of working is essential. Why join us?Be part of a collaborative and supportive HR teamWork in a role where no two days are the sameContribute to an inclusive and values-driven organisationAccess opportunities for learning, development and career progressionAs a university employee, you will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowance and a contributory pension scheme. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive community and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. Apply todayThis is a permanent, full-time post (36.25 hours per week), offered on a hybrid basis with a blended approach of home and office working. Typically, you will work 2 – 3 days per week on campus.Applications are welcomed by midnight Sunday 12 July 2026.Informal enquiries may be addressed to Pam Tallis, email: [email protected]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted
Closing Date: 12 Jul 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)
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Closing: Jul 11, 2026 |
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Join our friendly Research and Enterprise Marketing team and play a critical role in delivering the university’s research and enterprise strategic plans. We need someone who enjoys turning their hand to a variety of projects. Working as part of a small team you'll contribute to a range of collaborations to enhance our reputation. You'll be working to improve brand perception with core audiences, increase income, and enhance the understanding of new knowledge which is making a real difference to the world.Collaborating with senior leaders and academics, you’ll get under the skin of a wide variety of projects, understand their target markets, and develop compelling and competitive propositions for them. To deliver plans, you’ll engage with a network of specialist experts in commercial, digital and communications teams to meet our ambitious targets.About you:You’ll bring experience of planning and implementing marketing operations and the ability to do so in a large and complex organisation. Your skills in developing plans based on data and insight will underpin your creativity in designing innovative solutions. Adept at relationship-building, you’ll be able to work proactively with academic and professional service stakeholders and across a network of internal and external teams to effectively deliver marketing plans. A background in higher education is not essential and we welcome applications from those who have gained their marketing experience in the commercial sector. What we can offer you We support a flexible approach to work and welcome hybrid working. With an understanding that there is a need to be on campus or visiting local business as part of the role. We have a range of benefits to make your life easier. In addition to a generous holiday allowance you will receive additional university closure days at Easter and Christmas. As staff you would be eligible for reduced fees at our on campus Early Years Centre, which provides quality childcare from birth to five years. Your long-term future would be supported with access to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts. If you wish to discuss the role in more detail, please email Kate Prince on [email protected] at the University of Southampton:Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton!
Closing Date: 22 Jul 2026
Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative
Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 Per Annum, Pro Rata (0.7FTE of Full time Hours) Part Time Fixed Term until 31/08/2027 (24.5 Hours per week)
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Closing: Jul 11, 2026 |
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