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.  

The role

Are you passionate about supporting students to reach their full potential? Do you thrive in a role where every day brings new conversations, new challenges, and new opportunities to make a difference? If so, you could be a Student Success Coach at the University of Surrey.

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, empathetic, and energised by helping students navigate university life — academically, personally, and professionally. You’ll be part of a supportive team committed to improving student belonging, engagement, and outcomes.

The Student Success Coach plays a central role in fostering student engagement, wellbeing, and academic progression across the student lifecycle. Working closely with academic colleagues and specialist support services, the post holder will provide proactive, personalised, and data‑informed support to help students thrive, overcome challenges, and successfully progress through their programme. The role combines 1:1 coaching, group support, early‑intervention outreach, and ongoing case management to strengthen student belonging, attainment, and retention.

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Builds rapport quickly and communicates with warmth and clarity.
• Is confident working with sensitive or complex situations.
• Is comfortable engaging 1:1, with classroom size groups and full lecture theatres.
• Can interpret data and use it to inform decisions.
• Is organised, adaptable, and able to manage a varied caseload.
• Understands the challenges students face and is motivated to help them succeed.

Experience in coaching, mentoring, student support, or advisory roles is beneficial — but above all, we’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about student success.

How to apply

Please include a cover letter detailing your interest and relevant skills/experience related to the role, along with your CV and application form as part of the application process.  Please note, when uploading your application documents, select the document type you would like to attach and then upload. Repeat this for your CV and cover letter.

If you would like to discuss the position informally before applying, please contact Hollie Baker, Associate Director Student Success, via email at h.baker@surrey.ac.uk 

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 30th June.

An Enhanced DBS check s required for this position.

Closing Date: 21 Jun 2026

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £32,080 to £36,636 per annum

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.  

Applications are invited for a motivated Research Assistant to join a project that aims to increase awareness and knowledge of iodine in adolescents and young women. This post will be under the direct supervision of Dr Sarah Bath, Associate Professor in Public Health Nutrition within the Discipline of Nutrition, Exercise, Chronobiology and Sleep, in the School of Biosciences. 

About the project

The post is part of the project EUthyroid 2: The next step towards the elimination of iodine deficiency and preventable iodine-related disorders in Europe.  The post is co-funded through a grant from European Commission Horizon Europe (HORIZON-HLTH-2022-DISEASE-07) and United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI). EUthyroid2 is a multi-country project (2023-2027), and the UK is one of the intervention sites for both adolescents and young women (along with Queen’s University Belfast).

The recruitment of subjects is complete and therefore this post will be to facilitate the data analysis and publications based on the EUthyroid2 data. The post will involve processing dietary data and other outcome data (from questionnaires) from the UK participants, as well as contributing to data analysis and manuscript preparation (see job profile for details). The post holder will work closely with the research team, including the post-doctoral research fellow based at the University of Surrey.

About the applicant

The applicant should have a degree (BSc or MSc) in nutrition in nutrition, dietetics, public health, epidemiology, or a related discipline. The applicant should have experience in handling, managing and processing research data, and with statistical analysis using statistical software (e.g. SPSS). They should have experience and knowledge of dietary assessment (including food frequency questionnaires). Good communication skills and scientific writing skills are also important. The post holder will need to be able to work within a team, as well as independently and they should be highly motivated.  

About the research group and the University

The successful applicant will be part of the Iodine Research Group, led by Dr Sarah Bath. Our group examines the effects of iodine deficiency during pregnancy and the dietary sources of iodine. We are currently exploring the effect of plant-based diets on iodine status, and the variability in the iodine concentration of milk and dairy products.   The successful applicant will participate in our regular research meetings.

Hybrid/Guildford based - working arrangements can be discussed at interview.

How to apply

To apply please upload a CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the post.

For informal enquires about the post, please email Dr Sarah Bath (s.bath@surrey.ac.uk).

Interview date: w/c 22^nd June 2026 (exact dates TBC)

Closing Date: 15 Jun 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £34,610 to £36,636 per annum
Fixed Term until 31/12/2026

Closing Date: 04 Jun 2026

Area: Operational Services

Salary: £24,685 to £27,319

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.  

The role

We are seeking to appoint a compassionate, knowledgeable, and highly motivated individual to join our Student Events and Communities team as Student Communities Assistant. 

This exciting role will support the work of the Student Communities team in delivering a wide range of community building initiatives whilst also managing a diverse range of case work to resolve communal living issues. The primary focus of the role is on student-facing activities that enable extensive student engagement across the Student Life Directorate.

Key Responsibilities 

1. Assist in the planning and coordinating of a diverse range of events and activities that promote cultural awareness, personal growth, and community engagement. 
2. Assist with the development and growth of diverse student communities from confirmation through to graduation, supporting students to find their community(s) and foster a sense of belonging for all, whether that is through cultural, academic, social or interest-based groups.
3. Effective management of a diverse range of communal living cases. Ensuring that student case management is effective in supporting student progress, throughout the student journey. 
4. Contribute to the development of excellent strategic and operational policies and procedures, which assure outstanding student support, through comprehensive, co-ordinated, and exemplary customer-focused services.
5. Provide other general assistance to the staff of the Events and Communities team in support of their activities as required.

About you

We're looking for someone with:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build empathetic, supportive relationships.
• Experience working with students in a case management or advisory role.
• A commitment to community development.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Please note that a DBS check will be undertaken as part of our pre-employment checks for the successful candidate.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please upload a CV and cover letter with your application on the University of Surrey Website. 

For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity please contact Charlotte Smyth (Student Events and Communities Manager) via email charlotte.smyth@surrey.ac.uk

Closing Date: 08 Jun 2026

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £28,031 to £31,236

Working as part of a team responsible for the operational maintenance of University premises, you will be undertaking planned and reactive work on Mechanical systems to support the University’s infrastructure and environmental control systems across all our premises, ensuring that they are maintained in a safe, efficient, and functional order.

You'll be required to support our current day pattern of 08.00 – 16.12 Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Maintain all Mechanical systems, including statutory inspection and testing where required, to meet current legislative requirements.
• Ensure failing plant or assets are reported to the Helpdesk and plant areas are maintained in good condition.
• Deliver an effective and timely response to maintenance demands across the University in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure compliance with all University Health and Safety and Environmental systems and procedures, and take an active part in the development of these policies
• Ensure the use of equipment and materials in delivery of maintenance services are appropriate and meet current legislative standards.
• Keep up to date with Mechanical related legislation and developments, attending courses and passing all necessary exams to maintain professional accreditation.
• Carry out multi-skilled tasks, where relevant, such as (but not restricted to) Electrical  isolation and fault finding, minor carpentry, redecoration repairs linked to maintenance work.
• Complete all administrative work associated with departmental management systems, including the completion of work records, timesheets, stores issues, estimates and health & safety records. Utilise Building Logbook to record all maintenance visits and any relevant defective information and repairs. All defects to be reported immediately to the help desk for further action.

You’ll need good planning, organising and prioritising skills, and will be expected to tackle more complex tasks, take on additional responsibilities and communicate effectively at a senior level.

The post holder may be required to support out of hours rotas as required by the Service Support Manager to ensure operational effectiveness and business continuity.

What’s in it for you?

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.

Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

• 40 Days Holiday (25 Days Annual Leave + 7 University Closure Days + Bank Holidays)
• Additional Day of Leave per year of service for 5 years
• 36 Hour Working week
• Highly-competitive Pension
• Relevant Training & Development
• On-site discounted Nursery/Childcare
• Electric Vehicle Leasing scheme
• Discounted Surrey Sports Park Membership

For more information or to be considered for the role, please apply via the University Website.

Please note this position will be employed by Operate Surrey Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Surrey.

Closing Date: 10 Jun 2026

Area: Operational Services

Salary: £37,694 to £39,906 per annum

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.  

About the University and Innovate Surrey Ltd

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 - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world - which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. 

Innovate Surrey Ltd (ISL) is a key part of the Research and Innovation (R&I) Directorate and is a subsidiary company of the University. ISL’s mission is to support the delivery of the University’s Vision 2041 by translating and commercialising university research into impactful technologies and commercial solutions that address key societal challenges.

About the Technology Transfer Manager role

ISL is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Technology Transfer Manager to play a leading role in the identification, protection, management, and commercialisation of the University’s intellectual property (IP). Reporting to the Managing Director of Innovate Surrey Ltd, you will focus on maximising licensing and spinout opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the identification and evaluation of new IP generated through research.
• Managing a portfolio of technology transfer projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Directing routes to commercialisation via licensing or the formation of spinout companies.
• Liaising with external legal and patent professionals to manage patent filings and prosecutions.
• Negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements, including licence and spinout formation agreements.
• Developing and maintaining strategic relationships with regional and national partners, funders, and investors.

About you

The successful candidate will be a confident, credible professional who enjoys working at the interface of academia, industry and investment, and who can build strong, trusted relationships with researchers, senior stakeholders and external partners. You will be proactive, analytically strong and politically astute, with the ability to quickly grasp complex technologies, assess their commercial potential and guide them through to successful exploitation. A collaborative and empathetic communicator, you will be motivated by delivering real‑world impact at scale and fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. 

You will need:

• A relevant postgraduate qualification (Science, Engineering, Createch, or similar) or substantial equivalent vocational management experience.
• Proven experience in technology transfer within a research or commercial environment.
• Demonstrable expertise in IP protection, patenting, and managing IP portfolios.
• Experience negotiating complex commercial and legal agreements.
• Strong commercialisation and market evaluation skills together with the ability to develop business plans and financial forecasts for spinouts and startups.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

What we can offer

In addition to salary, you will receive:

• Yearly incremental pay rises.
• Generous annual leave (25 days holiday, 7 university closure days, and 8 bank holidays).
• A generous pension and access to world-class leisure facilities on campus.
• Supportive family-friendly benefits, including an excellent on-site nursery.

Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
 

How to apply

To apply complete the online application form. You may also submit a full CV and cover letter explaining your suitability for the role in no more than two pages if you wish. You should include specific detail about how you meet the essential criteria stated in the person specification, including core competencies. Please note a CV submitted without the online application form will not be accepted.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Jim Shaikh, Managing Director j.shaikh@surrey.ac.uk

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

Closing Date: 18 Jun 2026

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £47,389 to £51,753 per annum

The roles will involve a range of responsibilities including:

• Delivery of high-quality, creative and evidence-based teaching activities, critically reviewing learning approaches, and implementing innovative assessment and pedagogical practices
• Creation and maintenance of engaging learning materials and digital teaching resources
• Coordination and quality assurance of teaching and student support provision while contributing to curriculum development and programme innovation
• Support of the School’s attendance monitoring processes through accurate record keeping, auditing of attendance data, and working closely with academic staff and students
• Engagement with pedagogical research and collaborative academic projects to ensure teaching practice remains current, relevant, and responsive to sector developments.

Candidates will be appointed at Lecturer A or Lecturer B level depending on experience. For more information see the job profiles below.

The full time equivalent salary for this role ranges from £37,694 - £56,535 plus an additional 10% payment for continued RCVS membership. As this is a part time role, the pro rata 0.5 FTE salary (including 10% payment) ranges from £20,731 to £31,094 per annum.

About you

Our Lecturers play an important role in influencing the future of the veterinary profession. As such, you will have:

• A passion for veterinary medicine and a strong commitment to delivering excellent teaching. 
• Enthusiasm and a willingness to work flexibly and creatively in different contexts are essential, alongside excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. 
• Experience of teaching in an educational or professional setting and development of teaching materials is desirable.

What we can offer

In return we offer a generous salary with a 10% salary uplift for MRCVS registered applicants, CPD budget, pension, relocation assistance, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. We are proud to support flexible working and are happy to consider applications from candidates interested in flexible working patterns.

If you do not yet hold a teaching qualification, support will be provided to help you undertake this.

Further Information

To apply please submit a CV. You will also be asked to complete an application form to help us assess your suitability for the position.

Informal enquiries about the role can be made to Chris Basu (c.basu@surrey.ac.uk) or Alison Prutton (a.prutton@surrey.ac.uk), BVMSci Programme Leads.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We value everyone in our community and are seeking to increase the diversity. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

Induction Commitment

We wish to create the conditions for success for our new starters in the Vet School, by facilitating their growth and development within our institution. All new starters who are on a local/Guildford contract are expected to be physically present on campus for 80% minimum of their working week during their initial four to six months of employment (the duration will vary depending on individual role).

Closing Date: 14 Jun 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £20,731 to £31,094 per annum pro rata (0.5 FTE) including 10% MRCVS allowance

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.  

The role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Student Outcomes and Transitions Manager to lead a high‑impact team delivering personalised student success support across the university.

In this role, you will lead and develop a team of Student Success Coaches delivering 1:1 coaching, group support, early‑intervention outreach, and ongoing case management, oversee the delivery and development of the Student Success Module, and drive innovative, evidence‑based initiatives that improve student engagement, retention, progression and graduate outcomes. You will work closely with academic colleagues and professional services to ensure students receive timely, holistic and inclusive support throughout their university journey.

You will champion a data‑driven, student‑led approach, using learning analytics, evaluation and insight to shape operational delivery and continuously improve practice. This is a key leadership role with the opportunity to drive innovation, influence institutional priorities and make a genuine difference to students’ lives.

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has strong experience in student support and driving outcomes-led student development programmes or similar.
• Is an effective people manager with a coaching mindset
• Can translate data and student insight into meaningful action
• Enjoys working collaboratively across complex stakeholder environments
• Is committed to equity of opportunity and experience, and inclusion 
• Has an innovative and intrapreneurial mindset, focused on continuous improvement

If you’re passionate about student success, equity of experience and delivering impact at scale, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply

Please include a cover letter detailing your interest and relevant skills/experience related to the role, along with your CV and application form as part of the application process.  Please note, when uploading your application documents, select the document type you would like to attach and then upload. Repeat this for your CV and cover letter.

If you would like to discuss the position informally before applying, please contact Hollie Baker, Associate Director Student Success, via email at h.baker@surrey.ac.uk 

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 16th June.

An Enhanced DBS check s required for this position.

Closing Date: 03 Jun 2026

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £37,694 to £46,049 per annum

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.  

The role

We are looking for a motivated and collaborative researcher to join the Wellcome-funded Nurse Suicide Project.  The risk of suicide in women nurses is 23% higher than women in other occupations but current research exploring suicidality in women nurses is limited. This ground-breaking and transformative project seeks to revision the ways in which nurse distress and suicidality are articulated and understood.  

The project encompasses five individual studies looking at different elements of this topic. For more information about this project and team, visit our website

You’ll be working on study 5, which aims to understand how the experience of a workplace complaint or investigation impacts on the distress and suicidality of women registered nurses. The study will use a mixed methods approach including an on-line survey and narrative interviews. Ethical approval for the study is in place.

This is a full-time fixed-term post for 24 months, although we would consider part-time (0.8FTE) for the right candidate if preferred.

You’ll play a central role in delivery of the study, contributing across all stages of the research, including:

Survey and interviews

• Coordinating survey distribution with nursing organisations across the UK
• Supporting recruitment of nurses for in-depth interviews
• Conducting interviews 
• Undertaking thematic analysis
• Supporting statistical analysis of survey data

PPIE, dissemination, and team working

• Liaising with the study nurse advisory group
• Contributing to funder reports, academic papers, conferences, and accessible summaries

About you

We’re looking for someone who is thoughtful, curious, and committed to high-quality research that makes a difference to people’s lives. We value diverse backgrounds and career paths, and we particularly welcome applications from people who are underrepresented in health and social care research.

Essential experience and skills:

• A postgraduate research degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline. We are happy to consider candidates who have submitted a doctoral thesis and are awaiting viva or outcome
• Experience of qualitative research in health or social care settings
• Familiarity with qualitative analysis software
• Quantitative literacy, including managing survey data and conducting basic descriptive analyses
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Awareness of research ethics and safeguarding when working with potentially distressed participants
• Excellent organisational skills
• A collaborative, reflective approach to teamwork

Further information

To apply, please submit the following:

• A CV outlining your academic and relevant professional experience
• A supporting statement explaining how you meet the essential criteria (see job profile below)

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Anna van der Gaag (a.vandergaag@surrey.ac.uk).

Online interviews will be held on 14th July.

Studies have shown that women and people from global majority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align with what is stated, we encourage you to apply or contact us to discuss.

Closing Date: 15 Jun 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £37,694 to £46,049 per annum
Fixed Term until 19/07/2028

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 endeavor of every employee.  

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.  

The role

An exciting position for a Research Fellow (Fixed term upto March 2029). This post is part of an AHRC project, Convergent screen technologies and performance in realtime (CoSTAR). The post will operate within the CoSTAR National Lab led by Royal Holloway University of London with Pinewood Studios, BT, University of Surrey, Abertay University, Disguise, National Film and Television School and Surrey County Council.

The CoSTAR National Lab Postdoctoral Research Associate key reresponsibilities include:

•    Undertaking a range of research activities within a specified research area, assuming responsibility for specific areas of projects and making use of new research techniques and methods, in consultation with their supervisor.  This may include fieldwork, interviews, laboratory experimentation, critical evaluation and interpretation, computer-based data analysis and evaluation or library research.

•    Using initiative and creativity to identify areas for research.

•    Developing new research methods and extending the research portfolio. 

•    Analysing and interpreting results of their own research. 

•    Writing up results and preparing papers for submission to appropriate journals and conferences, and other outputs as required as well as attending appropriate conferences for the purpose of disseminating research results. 

•    Continually updating knowledge and developing skills and translating knowledge of advances in the area into research activity.

•    Planning and managing their own research activity in collaboration with others. 

•    The post holder may occasionally be required to supervise more junior research staff.

N.B. The above list is not exhaustive.

About you

The ideal candidate holds a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline (although individuals who have almost completed a doctoral degree may be appointed). They will have authority over some aspects of project work and must be capable of providing academic judgement, offering original and creative thoughts and be able to interpret and analyse results.

How to apply

Please apply via the University of Surrey website with your CV and cover letter. 

Interviews are scheduled for first week of July. 

The University of Surrey reserves the right to close this vacancy early or extend based on Volume and Caliber of applications.

Closing Date: 07 Jun 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £37,694 to £46,049 per annum

University of Surrey (in partnership with Royal Holloway University of London) 

Are you passionate about inclusive innovation, strategic leadership, and the transformative potential of AI in digital media? If so, we would love to hear from you.

The Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI (PAI) is seeking an exceptional CDT Administrative Coordinator to support the delivery and operations of the UKRI-funded Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in AI for Digital Media Inclusion. This dynamic role is central to empowering the next generation of PhD researchers who aim to build inclusive AI technologies that reflect and serve the needs of all people.

About the Role:

As CDT Administrative Coordinator, you will:

· Play a central role in co-ordinating and delivering all operational and strategic activities across our two partner universities.

· Work closely with a wide range of stakeholders – PhD researchers, academic colleagues, and industry collaborators.

· Support and facilitate the smooth running of events and recruitment activities.

· Support the delivery of CDT activities in line with equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles.

About You:

We are looking for someone who:

· Thrives in busy, collaborative, cross-institutional environments.

· Brings experience of administrative and coordination roles in a complex organisation.

· Communicates with clarity, empathy and professionalism.

· Has experience of data management and record keeping

· Has a proactive attitude driven by enthusiasm for AI and creative technologies.

Why join us?

At the Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI, we believe in a future where AI works for everyone. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence how the next wave of AI research contributes to a fairer, more inclusive digital society.

Apply now and help us build a future where AI-enabled digital media is reflective, responsible, and truly inclusive.

Applications closing date: 16th June 2026 For informal enquiries, contact: Katie Boston (k.boston@surrey.ac.uk)

The University reserves the right to close applications early based on volume and calibre of interest.

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. We support flexible working arrangements. We are proud to be a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities employer.

Further details and Benefits

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button.

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, along with:

· A generous pension

· Relocation assistance (where appropriate)

· Flexible working options, including blended home/campus arrangements

· Access to outstanding campus leisure facilities

· Travel schemes and comprehensive family-friendly benefits, including an excellent onsite nursery

Closing Date: 16 Jun 2026

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £32,080 to £36,636
Fixed Term

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 endeavor of every employee.  

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.

The School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering invites applications for a full-time Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor and also programme leader in Forensic Science. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of forensic science provision at the University.

The role

As part of our ongoing development and expansion within the School, we are seeking to appoint a permanent Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor and also programme leader in Forensic Science.  The successful applicant will be expected to lead on the development of a new undergraduate programmes within forensic science and ideally will be an experienced programme leader.  Experience of developing industrial training opportunities would be advantageous.   Applicants will also be expected to contribute high quality teaching within the School.  You will be responsible for lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes and project supervision, as well as academic duties including student assessment, marking and pastoral support.  The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to shape future forensic science provision by helping shape the new crime scene and in the recruitment of additional staff.

About you

Applicants should hold (or be close to completing) a PhD in a forensic science related topic, or alternatively have a BSc and the equivalent on-the-job experience.

The role also offers ample scope to develop your research career at Surrey and with a proven track record, you will be expected to establish your own independent research programme utilising our excellent research facilities for forensic science and analytical chemistry-based research.

This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably motivated individual to help shape the future of forensic science teaching and research provision within the School.

For informal enquiries, please contact the Head of School, Professor Adrian Dobbs on A.Dobbs@surrey.ac.uk

How to apply

Please apply on the University website with your CV and cover letter and also answering the questions on the application form.

The University of Surrey reserves the right to close this vacancy early or extend based on Volume and Calibre of applications.

Closing Date: 08 Jun 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £58,225 to £82,908 per annum

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.  

The role

The University of Surrey is looking to recruit a talented and experienced Student Recruitment Advisor on a fixed term contract (up to June 2027) to contribute towards the University meeting its recruitment and admissions targets by attending a series of recruitment activities under the overall direction of the Student Recruitment Manager.

About you

The post holder will be supporting the delivery of school and college events and will build strong relationships with high performing schools. The post holder will also support the delivery of student recruitment events, such as Open Days, Applicant Days and campus tours. In addition, they will assist the wider team in several key recruitment activities such as the creation and management of marketing materials, virtual events, conversion activity and clearing. You will also contribute towards the University meeting its recruitment and admissions targets. 

Extensive travel/weekend/evening work will be required as directed by the Student Recruitment Manager. 

What you’ll need to succeed-

With some previous experience in an administrative role, the successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisation skills and be a confident computer user (word and excel). You will be confident working independently, have excellent presentation skills and be prepared to travel. A driving licence and a flexible approach to working hours is essential. 

How to apply

For informal enquiries, please contact Amanda Boissevain (Student Recruitment Manager) a.Boissevain@surrey.ac.uk.

Please complete the application form and attach an up to date CV and cover letter explaining what has drawn you to this role. 

Please note. the University of Surrey reserves the right to close this vacancy early or extend based on Volume and Calibre of applications.

Closing Date: 07 Jun 2026

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £28,031 to £31,236 per annum

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.  

The role

This is a prestigious 5-year fellowship (upto March 2031) funded by AWE Nuclear Security Technologies. The successful candidate will spend around half of their time working with the wider team in AWE's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Materials Ageing, Performance and Lifetime Prediction. This will include working collaboratively with our six visiting researchers, around 15 Surrey academics and researchers across Engineering and Chemistry, doctoral researchers, and technical staff across the University. You will also join the steering group for the CoE. The role also enables the successful applicant to spend up to half of their time developing their own materials ageing research with a healthy consumables and travel budget to support this. In addition to carrying out research their is an expectation of leadership in terms of supporting the CoE community in research excellence, impact and external academic and industrial engagement.

This fellowship will suit a researcher whose education and experience is in materials physics, chemistry, or engineering, but whose can work in a multidisciplinary environment. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working hands‑on with materials and abstracting analysing physical and chemical behaviour for solving materials problems and modelling. Prior experience may span experimental investigation, modelling, or data analysis, but a willingness to move between these modes of work is essential

About you

You will be:

1. An enthusiastic researcher and communicator.
2. Able to work effectively with the wider team at the University of Surrey, at AWE and beyond.
3. Driven to define and deliver high quality ageing research and manage its impact.
4. Adept at effective outreach and networking in support of the CoE's ongoing growth within the UK's materials landscape. 
5. Willing to work within the UK Defence Landscape.
6. Willing to be security checked to any level deemed appropriate.

To enable close integration with AWE, the Research Fellow may need to obtain security clearance.  This means that they will need to be a British National and have resided in the UK for the past five years.

How to apply

Applications should be made through the University of Surrey's Job Opportunities website. 

Any questions ahead of formal applications should be directed to Professor Mark Whiting, Professor of Materials Ageing and Director of the CoE, by email: m.whiting@surrey.ac.uk  referencing "Research Fellow Materials Ageing" in the subject line.

Please note interviews are scheduled for week commencing 15 June. 

Closing Date: 05 Jun 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £41,064 to £46,049 per annum

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.  

The role

The Institute for Communication Systems (ICS), home of the 6G Innovation Centre (6GIC), is looking to recruit a full-time Research Fellow to work on Generative and Token-based Semantic Communication Technologies for Future Wireless Networks (this is a fixed term contract upto Sept 2027).

For this opening, the successful candidate will be required to have research experience in wireless communication systems as well as familiarity with design and training of state-of-the-art large generative AI models, e.g. Diffusion Models, Multimodal Large Language Models, etc. The area of specialization for this post is Generative Semantic and Token Communication Technologies for Future Wireless Networks.

ICS is the largest academic research institute in Europe specialising in all aspects of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies). It is home to over 200 researchers with expertise in all communication and broadcasting systems and has developed the best-in-class large scale testbeds for research and innovation and enjoys the state-of-the-art lab and computing facilities.

Established in 2012, 5GIC is the world’s first dedicated centre in researching end-to-end aspects of 5G and works closely with national and international leading academic institutes and key industrial partners. In November 2020, 6GIC was officially launched with parallel research undertaken in both 5G+ and 6G for 2030+.

About you

Applicants should have a good honors PhD degree in wireless communications or AI and computer vision fields and a strong track record of publications. Preference will be given to those with prior publications either in top-tier AI and Computer Vision venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, etc.), or prestigious IEEE journals (e.g. IEEE JSAC, ComST, etc.). Applicants are expected to have good problem solving and analytical skills, to be proactive, to engage with other researchers and to be self-motivated. The successful candidate will, in collaboration with other researchers, specify, design and implement the systems under investigation. The successful candidates will be joining a very strong and vibrant research team and will be supported by academic staff working on the programme. 

How to apply

Please apply on the University website with your CV and a cover letter. For informal enquiries please contact Dr Mahdi Boloursaz Mashhadi m.boloursazmashhadi@surrey.ac.uk.

Please note the University of Surrey reserves the right to close this vacancy early or extend based on Volume and Calibre of applications.

Closing Date: 07 Jun 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £37,694 to £44,746 per annum
Fixed term contract upto Sept 2027