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We are seeking a highly motivated scientist to join an exciting international research programme developing the next generation of precision medicines. Based at the University of Southampton, you will be part of the Horizon Europe-funded Doctoral Network ON-TRACT, a multidisciplinary collaboration bringing together leading academic, industrial, and clinical partners across Europe.Modified oligonucleotides (ONs) are emerging as a powerful new class of therapeutics for personalised medicine. Through ON-TRACT, we are developing innovative platform technologies that combine the design and synthesis of modified ONs with advanced targeting strategies and applications in lung cancer, B-cell malignancies, and chronic inflammatory diseases.You will design and synthesise novel DNA constructs and chemical modifiers that selectively target cancer cells and form bioactive secondary structures. You will collaborate closely with partners across the network to develop conjugation strategies, evaluate biological activity, and deliver high-quality materials for studies performed in laboratories throughout Europe. Working within a collaborative and multidisciplinary team, you will help guarantee that research materials are produced to the required quality, quantity, and timelines.The role also includes supporting the administration and coordination of the ON-TRACT network, including helping to organise meetings, contribute to reporting activities, facilitate communication between partners, and support the successful delivery of project objectives. The position offers opportunities to travel to partner universities, research institutes, and consortium meetings across Europe, providing excellent networking and professional development opportunities.You will have a PhD (or equivalent experience) in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Medicinal Chemistry, or a related discipline, with strong practical expertise in synthetic organic chemistry and ideally DNA or oligonucleotide chemistry. Excellent organisational, project management, and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to thrive in a collaborative international research environment while maintaining the highest standards of laboratory practice and safety.This is a full time, fixed term role ending no later than 31/12/2029 due to funding restrictions.Chemistry at Southampton is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive research culture and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We support flexible working, career breaks, and family-friendly policies, and hold an Athena SWAN Silver Award in recognition of our commitment to equality and diversity.As a member of one of the UK's leading research-intensive universities, you will join an institution that is committed to sustainability, global responsibility, and delivering world-class research with positive societal impact.For informal enquiries contact Dr Eugen Stulz ([email protected]). Closing Date: 10 Aug 2026 Section: Education, Research & Enterprise Salary: £36,636 to £41,064 per annum Full Time Fixed Term until 31/12/2029

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. Guildford School of Acting at the University of Surrey is one of the most highly regarded theatre schools in the UK, with a vibrant community of performers, performance makers, creative practitioners and technicians graduating from our wide variety of programmes each year.We are seeking an experienced teacher of acting who will contribute to the teaching and assessment of acting across our programmes from Foundation through BA, MA and MFA. The postholder will teach a range of classes in acting fundamentals and collaborative principles and will have experience of broad, rigorous actor training with strong knowledge of key methodologies which may include Lecoq, Michael Chekhov, Stanislavski, Meisner, Viewpoints, and others. Depending on individual skillsets and interests, the postholder may also lead devised/adaptation rehearsal projects, with potential opportunities to direct in-house and public productions. Experience of screen acting technique would be desirable. We are actively committed to attracting a broad range of talent to help build a diverse and inclusive staff community at GSA. We recognise the importance of creating and sustaining a working environment where individuals from different backgrounds feel valued, respected and able to contribute fully, and we continue to develop our approach in this area. We are taking steps to identify and reduce potential barriers that may be experienced by staff, applicants and students.Steps taken include using inclusive recruitment practices such as diverse selection panels where possible, providing training to support fair decision-making, and assessing candidates against clear and relevant criteria. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and particularly encourage applications from groups that are currently under-represented, including people from the Global Majority, disabled people, and those who identify as women, non-binary or trans.If you feel you have the requisite skills and experience and would like to join our team then please apply. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dr Jaq Bessell at [email protected] or Prof Catherine McNamara [email protected] to applyPlease apply including your CV via the University of Surrey website, where you will be asked to complete some criteria questions to help us understand your suitability for the role.Interviews will be held on Wednesday 2nd September.The University of Surrey reserves the right to close this vacancy early based on volume and calibre of applications. Closing Date: 17 Aug 2026 Area: Research & Teaching Salary: £37,694 to £54,893 per annum

The interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 6th August.Residential Services provides accommodation for around 8,500 University of Leeds students in self-catered and catered sites, both on and off campus. We also provide facilities for meetings and conferences. We are an innovative service with a clear vision to provide some of the country’s best student accommodation.We are seeking an approachable, customer focused individual to join our team. You will have significant experience of working in a front-line customer service environment, with communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision as well as working as part of a wider team. You will provide a high quality front line reception service to our customers, and will have the ability to undertake minor repair and maintenance tasks and site audits. You will supervise the performance of external contractors working at the site in line with our Service Level Agreements.Residence staff are required to provide a flexible service, working as necessary at Residence locations to meet the needs of the business. You will be based at Charles Morris Hall but should be prepared to work at any of the other Residential Services sites as required. The role also involves driving a Residential Services vehicle so you will also need a full current valid driving licence (manual vehicles) and recent driving experience.Residence staff are required to provide a flexible service, working as necessary to meet the needs of the business. The standard shift pattern for this role is 4 days on, 4 days off.This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.What we offer in return:26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.And much more!To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:Chantelle Aleksander, Senior Residences ManagerEmail: [email protected] see details of the University’s Pre-employment Health Assessment within the Candidate Brief. Closing Date: 26 Jul 2026 Section: Operational Support Salary: £25,249 to £26,093 per annum

Senior Research Associate in Cognitive Neuroscience of Bi-/Multilingualism Senior Research Associate in the School of Social Sciences, Lancaster University (fixed term contract for two years).The School of Social Sciences seeks to appoint a post-doctoral researcher (fixed term contract for two years) to work in the Brain and Bilingual Experiences Lab (BaBEL). The successful candidate will join a vibrant and productive lab (BaBEL), which is one of two labs in the Multilingualism and Cognition (M&C) research group within the Linguistics and English Language (LAEL) discipline. The successful candidate will work most directly under the supervision of Prof. Jason Rothman and Prof. Patrick Rebuschat, who co-lead the M&C research group.The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Linguistics (specialization in Psycho- or Neurolinguistics), Psychology (specializing in language and/or bi-/multilingualism), Cognitive (Neuro)Science or a cognate area and will be able to demonstrate excellence in research commensurate with their experience. This should include an established or developing portfolio of research publications in high impact international journals, potentially also including experience in competitive grant submissions (or success), evidence of previous successful working (or leadership) in similar lab environments and providing academic support to colleagues. Candidates must have, and should detail, demonstrable experience with neuroimaging methods and analysis related to the neurobiology of language, linguistic processing, and/or neurocognitive adaptations associated with language experience. Ideally, the candidate will have applied this skill set in research related to bi-/multilingualism. Candidates must have, and should detail, demonstrable experience with neuroimaging methods and analysis related to the neurobiology of language, linguistic processing, and/or neurocognitive adaptations associated with language experience.Linguistics and English Language at Lancaster University is globally renowned, consistently ranked among the top departments globally in Linguistics and nationally among league tables (e.g., currently ranked 2nd in the world in the 2026 QS rankings). It offers world-class undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs exploring human language comprehensively and from complementary methods and theoretical perspectives. The School of Social Sciences brings together Linguistics with Criminology, Educational Research, Social Work, and Sociology, forming an inclusive, dynamic, and diverse research and teaching community.Lancaster University is a highly ranked, research-led institution located in the historic city of Lancaster. The North West of England offers an excellent quality of life, with access to outstanding countryside, including the Lake District, and strong national and international transport links. For more reasons to work at Lancaster University, see - Jobs - Lancaster University.Informal enquiries may be made to Prof. Jason Rothman – [email protected] Closing Date: 26 Jul 2026 Department: Research Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full time, indefinite with end date)