Research and Innovation Services is seeking two Impact Managers to support the University’s preparations for REF 2029 and help strengthen the development of research impact activity across the institution. One role will focus primarily on Medicine, Health and Life Sciences disciplines, while the other will support Social Sciences.The role will make an important contribution to the identification, development and management of impact case studies and supporting evidence for future research assessment exercises. Working closely with academic and professional services colleagues across the institution, the successful candidates will support coordinated and effective approaches to impact development and REF preparedness.We are looking for motivated, proactive and highly organised individuals with strong communication and stakeholder management skills who can work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Reporting to the University's Impact Framework Manager, you will be part of a dedicated team supporting the development, coordination and management of research impact activity across the University.As a key member of the Research Information and Systems team, you will:Provide professional, expert advice and support to academic staff preparing REF impact case studies, with a particular focus on impact evaluation and evidencing.Coordinate impact-related review exercises, meetings and institutional activities.Provide advice and guidance to academic and professional services colleagues on REF impact processes and requirements.Support the monitoring and reporting of impact activity across Faculties and Units of Assessment.Help develop and improve institutional processes, guidance and tracking mechanisms relating to REF impact preparations.Work collaboratively with colleagues across the University to support coordinated and effective approaches to impact development.We are looking for individuals who are:Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities effectively.Confident in building strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.Skilled in written and verbal communication, including preparing reports and briefing materials.Proven ability to summarise complex ideas or information which may be highly detailed, technical or specialist.Able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.Confident in reviewing and providing constructive feedback. Experience of research management, REF, research impact, higher education administration or project coordination would be advantageous. In addition, a Higher degree or equivalent professional experience in context relevant to one of the two disciplinary areas that these posts will focus on (Medicine, Health or Life Sciences or Social Sciences) would be beneficial, as would experience reviewing in an academic context (e.g. papers, grants, impact case studies or coursework). In return you can look forward to an excellent benefits package and a flexible home/office hybrid model supporting real work/life balance.Our vision and mission at the University of Southampton is to have a community where staff and students feel welcome, supported and valued. The Research & Innovation Services Department is proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, with the belief that excellence will be achieved through recognising the value of every individual.These posts are offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis for one year, with the potential for extension subject to future funding and organisational arrangements.For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Dr Gemma Fitzsimmons, Head of Research Information and Systems, email: [email protected]. Closing Date: 07 Jul 2026 Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative Salary: £36,636 to £41,064 Per Annum Full Time Fixed Term for 12 months

Residential Services at the University of Southampton offer accommodation to over 7,000 students every year. You will be joining the team at an exciting time as we continue to develop our portfolio of over 6,600 rooms, instigating a new refurbishment plan along with continued development of our halls offer to enhance student experience. This Customer Service Assistant position offers the opportunity to provide excellent service throughout the day for students, residents and other customers who interact with our services. You will be calm under pressure and have a commitment to providing excellent customer service at every touchpoint, whilst supporting the ongoing development and improvement projects for our customer facing areas. As an excellent communicator and multi-tasker, you will also play a part in providing valuable support to the supervisory team at Mayflower Halls of Residence both within and outside of reception.To ensure the smooth running of our service you will need to work in close partnership with colleagues in the Student Hub team who collectively provide a 24/7 support to students in Halls. You will also need to collaborate with other departments within the University and external contractors who deliver services within our Halls of Residence. The successful candidate will be able to evidence experience of working within a busy and diverse customer service environment. We are looking for an approachable and organised character with excellent communication skills. You will need to be confident working within a team, customer service skills across any industry could well be an advantage. The department uses multiple computer systems to deliver its services therefore experience using multiple systems is essential. This position is currently being advertised for 36 hours per week, on a Monday-Friday rota working between the hours of 8am and 6pm with shifts of 8am-4pm and 10am to 6pm. You will also be expected to be available for occasional weekend/evening working to support peak activity times during the academic year such as student arrivals/departure events and open days - we provide you with an 'annual leave embargo calendar' which shows you working weekends through the year. To find out more about the work of Residential Services please visit our website http://www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/accommodation.page Closing Date: 07 Jul 2026 Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative Salary: £25,249 to £26,707 Per Annum Full Time Fixed Term for 4 months

Join Our Team – Research Fellow Opportunity at the Optoelectronics Research CentreWe are seeking a Research Fellow with a strong background in nonlinear optics for single / paired photon generation and measurement to join our team at the University of Southampton in collaboration with our industrial partners at Covesion Ltd.This role sits at the boundary between nonlinear optics and quantum technology, investigating the use of commercial grade materials for generation and conversion of single photons between visible and infrared wavelengths. The main goal is to design and characterise Periodically-Poled Lithium Niobate (PPLN) and Thin Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) waveguides for single- and paired-photon generation at application-driven wavelengths for quantum-enhanced imaging, computing, and networks.Are you a photonics engineer excited to contribute to breakthroughs in quantum optics, precision sensing, and next-generation photonic systems? If so, we’d love to hear from you.We invite applications to join our welcoming and collaborative team of world-leading researchers at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) at the University of Southampton. With over 350 staff and students, the ORC is an internationally recognised hub for cutting-edge research, delivering real-world impact across photonics, manufacturing, communication, healthcare, environmental and quantum technologies.About the RoleAs a valued member of our team, you will play a key role in the design and characterisation of nonlinear optical waveguides for use in commercially relevant applications.You will work on:Design of experiments to convert photons between the visible and infrared rangesDesign of nonlinear optical devices for photon level conversion in PPLN and TFLNOptical characterisation at the classical and single-photon levelOperation and maintenance of our suite of SNSPDsApplication of the devices with our industrial and academic partnersA core feature of this role is collaboration with our partners at Covesion to help translate our research into tangible innovations for the UK’s growing photonics and quantum sectors.Your ResponsibilitiesAs part of the role, you will be required to operate and maintain state-of-the-art optical test and characterisation equipment, liaise with our project partners, design innovative devices, publish results in leading journals, and investigate the potential to commercialise your outputs. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will help us create high-performance optical components that advance our research goals and commercial partnerships.Who We’re Looking ForWe seek a talented research fellow with skills and knowledge to complement our team. You should be comfortable working in a lab environment with lasers and optical characterisation equipment. Applications are encouraged from those with a strong background in photonics, particularly those with prior experience in PPLN waveguides or working with single photon sources and detectors. We are looking for a self-motivated researcher with good experimental skills who is willing to conduct research independently and collaboratively, and who values contributing to a supportive team environment. You will also help train and support researchers and PhD students in this role, so strong communication and mentoring skills will be a plus. A PhD or equivalent professional qualification is essential.Due to the topic of the work, candidates must be exempt or eligible for an ATAS certificate; more details on ATAS can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/academic-technology-approval-scheme.This appointment is for a 12 month post starting 1st October 2026.Informal enquiries: Prof Corin Gawith, [email protected] Closing Date: 07 Jul 2026 Section: Education, Research & Enterprise Salary: £36,636 to £39,906 per annum Full Time Fixed Term until 30/09/2027

The Southampton Nanofabrication Centre (SNC) Facility has a vacant position for a cleanroom process engineer specialising in PECVD (Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapour Deposition), ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition), and dry-etch plasma processing. The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering user training, creating support documentation, process development, initial fault investigations, preventative maintenance tasks, consumable ordering, and re-qualification for the facilities toolset (9 tools total). They will provide specialist advice, recommendations on complex issues, and develop operational best practices to support research, enterprise, and commercial activities. Some support of relevant thin film characterisation tools will also be included.Applicants will have experience of a semiconductor fabrication cleanroom environment performing thin film processing at wafer scale. They will be experienced and knowledgeable in some or all fields of PECVD, ALD, and dry-etch plasma processing at a practical and theoretical level, plus relevant thin film characterisation techniques. An understanding of tool hardware is beneficial but not essential, maintenance duties will be limited to initial fault diagnosis and routine tasks.An average week could be 3 days directly supporting facility users from varying backgrounds via tool training and use, 1 day process development/area improvement, and 1 day admin/other tasks. Applicants will be capable of self management via task prioritisation and planning, scaling to small projects consisting of several linked tasks. Continuous improvement is an important part of the role and all facility staff are encouraged to self identify opportunities for its implementation.The successful applicant will possess well developed IT skills. Experience with MS Office/365/Sharepoint and a demonstratable ability to develop and deploy data collection, analysis, and automation is desirable, e.g. Excel, JMP, Minitab, Python, or other scripting methods.As well as additional benefits that will make your life easier, such as a generous holiday allowance and additional university closure days. We will support your long-term future too, with access to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts. We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We select candidates based on merit and ability and aspire to thrive in the diversity of our workforce.  We welcome applications from all candidates with an interest in the role and those who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment. Please note that this role is full time based at Southampton's Highfield campus and does not support remote or hybrid working. Closing Date: 07 Jul 2026 Section: Technical & Experimental Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 Per annum Full Time Permanent