We are seeking a talented and motivated academic to join the founding academic team at GIFT City. This is a permanent, full-time role based at our new campus in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. As one of the first academic appointments to the campus, this is an exciting opportunity to join us at the very beginning and play an important role in shaping our academic culture, teaching excellence and student experience.

The role

Working closely with the Dean, you will help shape and deliver the campus’s initial undergraduate Business Management and postgraduate Business Analytics programmes. You will also work collaboratively with colleagues at Surrey Business School in Guildford to ensure that students at GIFT City experience the quality of education associated with the University of Surrey.

We are particularly interested in an applicant with expertise in areas including business analytics (predictive and prescriptive), operational research, data science and artificial intelligence. You should have a strong working knowledge of R and/or Python, while knowledge of data mining using SAS software would be an advantage. Previous teaching and pedagogical experience in the UK, Europe, the United States or other international settings would also be desirable. 

A chance to help shape something new

As the campus develops, there will be significant opportunities to contribute beyond the classroom, including programme development, educational innovation, student support, industry engagement and the wider development of the University’s transnational education activity.

The University of Surrey sees its GIFT City campus as an important part of its commitment to contributing to the GIFT City and wider Indian innovation ecosystems. We want to equip our students with the skills and knowledge to succeed while developing strong relationships with businesses, universities and policymakers across India. This role will make an important contribution to that ambition, particularly through employability and business engagement.

The University of Surrey is an international university with a strong reputation for research, business engagement and innovative education. Our ambition is to bring those same high standards and student-centred approach to our new GIFT City campus.

We welcome applications from enthusiastic, collaborative and forward-thinking academics who are passionate about delivering excellent education and making a lasting impact. If you are excited by the prospect of helping to establish a new international campus and shaping it from its very first day, we would be pleased to receive your application.

How to apply

Please apply via the University website, submitting a CV and cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role, including your relevant teaching experience, subject expertise, programme leadership experience and any experience of international collaboration or transnational education.

For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Prof. Abhijit Sengupta, Dean, University of Surrey GIFT City, at abhijit.sengupta@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: 12 Nov 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: Competitive Salary

This is a permanent, full-time appointment, based at the University's new campus at GIFT City, Gujarat. The postholder will be employed by the University of Surrey and will be based full time in India.

We are seeking a talented and motivated academic to join the founding faculty of this new international campus. It is a unique opportunity to be part of the campus from its inception and to play a key role in shaping its academic culture, teaching excellence, student experience and long-term success.

The postholder will carry substantial responsibility for building the academic profile of the campus. Working directly with the Dean, they will help plan and execute the delivery of the MSc Data Science programme, which launches in July 2027, and of the MSc Financial Data Science programme that will follow it. They will report directly to the Dean of the University of Surrey GIFT City campus and will work closely with colleagues in the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering and the School of Mathematics and Physics in Guildford, to ensure the coordination and quality of delivery of both programmes at GIFT City.

We are looking for candidates with expertise in machine learning and data mining, database management, distributed data systems and computational business intelligence. Candidates should have a solid working knowledge of advanced machine learning methods, data mining, and database management and design, together with strong programming skills in Python. Prior teaching and pedagogical experience in the UK, Europe, the United States or other international locations is desirable.

As the campus grows, there will be significant opportunities to contribute to programme development, educational innovation, student support, industry engagement and the wider development of the University's transnational education activity. The University of Surrey views its GIFT City campus as a key strategic initiative in its mission to contribute to the GIFT City and Indian innovation ecosystems, delivering key technology skills and competencies and building effective relationships with businesses, universities and policymakers locally and nationally in India. This post will support that agenda directly, particularly in employability and industry engagement.

The University of Surrey is an outstanding international university, highly reputed for cutting-edge research, business engagement and innovative pedagogy, and our GIFT City campus will maintain the same high standards.

We welcome applications from enthusiastic, collaborative and forward-thinking academics who are passionate about delivering excellent education and making a lasting impact. If you are excited by the prospect of helping to establish a new international campus and shaping it from its very first day, we would be pleased to receive your application.

How to apply

Please apply via the University website, submitting a CV and cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role, including your relevant teaching experience, subject expertise, programme leadership experience and any experience of international collaboration or transnational education.

For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Prof. Abhijit Sengupta, Dean, University of Surrey GIFT City, at abhijit.sengupta@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: 12 Nov 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: Competitive Salary

The University of Surrey's School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an enthusiastic RVN to join our Spay & Neuter Clinic at The Mayhew in London. This unique role places you at the heart of veterinary education, supporting fourth-year veterinary students as they develop their practical skills while ensuring exceptional standards of patient care and animal welfare.

Our award-winning School of Veterinary Medicine is recognised for its innovative approach to veterinary education and research. Backed by over £40 million of investment, world-class facilities, and an extensive network of industry and clinical partners, we are committed to developing the veterinary leaders of tomorrow.

About the Role

Working alongside academic, veterinary and technical colleagues, you will support the delivery of our student-led Spay & Neuter Clinic. Students take responsibility for all aspects of patient care, from admission and anaesthesia through to surgery, post-operative monitoring and discharge, while you provide expert nursing support, guidance and supervision throughout the patient journey.

This role offers the chance to make a direct and lasting contribution to veterinary education while maintaining and developing your own clinical expertise within a supportive and collaborative environment.

About You

You will be a qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse with experience working with dogs and cats in a veterinary clinical environment.

You'll also bring:

•    A passion for animal welfare and patient care.

•    Strong communication and teamwork skills.

•    The ability to coach, mentor and inspire students.

•    Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.

•    Familiarity with practice management systems.

•    A sound understanding of health and safety requirements within a veterinary setting.

Whether you are looking for greater work-life balance, term-time working, or the opportunity to contribute to the education of future veterinary professionals, this role offers a rewarding and meaningful next step in your career.

This position is ideal for an RVN seeking a highly rewarding part-time role with a predictable working pattern:

•    Tuesdays and Wednesdays

•    University term-time only (approximately 20 weeks per year)

•    Generous annual leave entitlement

•    The opportunity to help shape the next generation of veterinary professionals

•    A supportive and collaborative working environment

How to Apply

If you're excited by the opportunity to combine clinical nursing with teaching and mentoring in an innovative and forward-thinking veterinary school, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply via the University website and upload your CV and cover letter.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Sophie Coles, Head of Veterinary Partnerships and Animal Resources (sophie.coles@surrey.ac.uk).

Join us and help develop the veterinary professionals of the future while making a real difference to animal welfare today.

Closing Date: 27 Nov 2026

Area: Technical & Experimental

Salary: £7,539 to £8,213 per annum pro rata (0.2 FTE)