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

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 opportunity for a Research Software Engineer. 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 AI Research Software Engineer will take a significant role in planning, coordinating and implementing research programmes and, where appropriate, commercial and consultancy activities. They will take lead responsibility for a small research project or identified parts of a large project. Key responsibilities include:

•    Taking a significant role in planning, coordinating and implementing research programmes and, where appropriate, commercial and consultancy activities. 

•    Taking lead responsibility for a small research project or identified parts of a large project. 

•    Making decisions about research programmes and methodologies, often in collaboration with colleagues, and to resolve the problems of meeting research objectives and deadlines.

•    Leading and collaborating with the CoSTAR team, partner universities and industry across joint research, development and integration to develop new tools and technologies.

•    Developing new concepts and ideas to extend intellectual understanding.

•    Assessing, interpreting, and evaluating the outcomes of research and developing ideas for the application of research outcomes.

•    Pursuing and advocating responsible and open research and innovation to ensure ethical, fair, and inclusive advances in science, technology and use of data.

N.B. The above list is not exhaustive.

About you

The ideal candidate must have a Master's degree in computer science, electronic engineering, or a related subject. A strong background in software development and experience in one or more of the following areas is essential:

•    Experience in software development in topics such as computer vision, audio signal processing, machine learning, deep learning, and/or sensor systems.

•    Experience in collaboration and technology transfer to partners outside of academia, ideally within the creative industries.

•    Excellent writing and communication for varying levels of technical/non-technical audience.

•    Skills and experience of development using languages such as Python and C++ with relevant computer vision, signal processing, machine learning and/or deep learning tools (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, OpenCV etc.).

Desirable skills and experience include:

•    Skills and experience of frontend development using languages such as HTML5, Javascript, React.

•    A track record of publishing academic papers, open-source software tools and/or datasets.

How to apply

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

Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 15 June. 

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

Closing Date: 31 May 2026

Area: Technical & Experimental

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

We are seeking to recruit candidates with a strong track record in synthesizing and communicating research from across a range of disciplines relevant to learning and education.

The successful candidate will join a newly-established research centre for educational neuroscience policy, a consortium of interdisciplinary experts from neuroscience, psychology, learning sciences, computer science, AI and machine learning, genomics and educational research. The Centre is being led by UCL in partnership with Birkbeck and includes the following consortium partners: University of Surrey, Aston University, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, University of East Anglia, University of Bristol and University of East London. The aim of the Centre is to synthesise and translate the latest research related to educational neuroscience (EN) into policy and practice to ensure everyone, workforce and children/ young people, meets their potential. The new Centre comprises 6 Strands of work. You will be one of at least six researchers appointed to the Centre, meeting regularly as a consortium, thus gaining from strong opportunities for multidisciplinary career progression and impactful research.  

The appointment at the University of Surrey is 0.5 FTE for up to twenty-two months (provided the Centre’s performance criteria are met at 12 months). You are invited to apply for an identical post offered by the University of Bristol (0.5 FTE). Since most of the work can be undertaken remotely within the UK, it may be possible for both posts to be held by the same successful candidate.

About you

The successful candidate will join Strand 5 of the new Centre, Workforce Development. This strand will identify education workforce priority needs and help communicate evidence-based insights from educational neuroscience to inspire and develop the workforce. The work from Strand 5 will ensure that evidence from educational neuroscience can be used to helpfully augment, inform and transforms practitioners’ current knowledge and skills, addressing priority needs. You will be conducting database searches, sourcing and reviewing professional frameworks that support education professionals, synthesising interdisciplinary research evidence and mapping this to the priority needs of education professionals, and creating policy briefs. 

You should apply if:

• You have a PhD (or near completion) or equivalent qualification in Psychology, Education or a related subject
• You have experience in translating research evidence to policy and practice, of conducting evidence synthesis and/or in-depth reviews (e.g. scoping reviews, integrative narrative review).
• You have experience in psychological methods (preferably both quantitative and qualitative methods) and preparing data for analysis.
• You can integrate interdisciplinary evidence, write clearly and concisely, and can work independently as well as collaboratively
• You have excellent data management, organisation and communication skills, with knowledge of research in relation to education and of the UK Education landscape.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV & cover letter via the university website.

You are welcome to contact Prof. Emily Farran (e.farran@surrey.ac.uk) if you would like further information or to discuss the post.

Closing Date: 27 May 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £18,847 to £23,025 per annum pro rata (0.5 FTE)
Fixed Term until 31/03/2028

The role

As Student Financial Success Officer, you will lead a forward‑looking approach to financial education that sits alongside our existing financial and student success services. Your work will focus on equipping students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage their finances effectively at every stage of their Surrey journey. You will create and deliver an engaging programme of workshops, resources and tailored support that helps students make informed financial decisions, lessens the impact of money worries on their studies and wellbeing, and supports strong continuation and graduate outcomes.

You will work closely with colleagues across Student Experience, Student Success and related services, acting as a visible specialist on bursaries, scholarships and financial capability. Drawing on data and insight, you will identify students who may be at greater risk of financial difficulty and coordinate timely, targeted interventions. Covering the full student lifecycle from applicant through to graduate, your contribution will enhance both the student and staff experience, promote equality of opportunity, and play a key role in delivering institutional priorities and Access and Participation Plan commitments by strengthening engagement, success and the effective use of university funds.

This role is provisionally available on a fixed term basis.

About you

You will have experience of providing information, advice and guidance, strong communication and presentation skills, confident IT skills and the ability to organise data for monitoring and reporting. You will be highly organised, collaborative and able to manage your own workload while working effectively with colleagues across different services.

A background in higher education is not essential and we would be keen to receive applications from individuals across other sectors who believe they have skills and experience that are a match to our job profile.  Beyond that, an ability to operate in a dynamic, fast changing, complex environment is essential. This is a great opportunity to help shape the future path of the University and will suit someone who is driven, highly collegiate, responsive and innovative.

How to apply

Please apply via the University of Surrey’s online recruitment system, submitting an up‑to‑date CV and a supporting statement explaining how you meet the essential criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a selection process, expected to include an interview and a role‑related task or presentation, with full details provided in advance.

Closing Date: 27 May 2026

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £32,080 to £36,636
Fixed Term until 01/07/2029

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 an enthusiastic and creative researcher to join a 3-year research project, The Stellar Chemical Blueprint of the Early Universe, led by Dr Robert Izzard at the University of Surrey in collaboration with Professor Chiaki Kobayashi at the University of Hertfordshire, and funded by STFC. Recent observations with the James Webb Space Telescope have revealed very young galaxies whose chemical compositions are unlike those of galaxies in the local Universe. In particular, some high-redshift, low-metallicity galaxies show nitrogen enhanced by around a factor of ten, with carbon also enhanced in some systems. These discoveries pose a major challenge to current models of stellar evolution, nucleosynthesis and galactic chemical evolution. The project asks a fundamental question: which stars made the first chemical elements observed in the earliest galaxies, and how did they do so quickly enough to explain the JWST data? 

The successful candidate will work at the interface of stellar evolution, stellar population nucleosynthesis and galactic chemical evolution. The project will develop new models of low- and zero-metallicity stars, including single stars, binary stars, massive stars, very-massive stars and AGB stars. These models will be used to predict chemical yields, especially of carbon, nitrogen and oxygen, and to test whether they can reproduce the abundance patterns observed in early galaxies. The work will make use of and extend the open-source binary_c rapid population-synthesis code, including its MINT interpolation framework. It will also connect stellar-population results to one-dimensional and three-dimensional galactic chemical evolution simulations, allowing direct comparison with JWST galaxies and forthcoming survey data from facilities such as DESI, MOONS and PFS. The science goals of the proposal are to:

• identify which stellar sources can produce the unusual nitrogen and carbon abundances observed in early JWST galaxies;
• quantitatively model the chemical yields of low- and zero-metallicity single and binary-star populations;
• test the roles of AGB stars, massive stars, very-massive stars and binary interactions in early chemical enrichment;
• incorporate state-of-the-art stellar yields into galactic chemical evolution models;
• compare model predictions with JWST observations and forthcoming survey data to determine the origin of the elements in the first galaxies.

The role will involve:

• developing new low- and zero-metallicity stellar-evolution grids for use in binary_c;
• modelling the chemical yields of single and binary-star populations across a wide mass range;
• investigating whether AGB, massive, very-massive and binary stars can explain the nitrogen and carbon abundances observed in early galaxies;
• implementing and testing uncertain input physics, including mass loss, nuclear reaction rates and interpolation methods;
• coupling stellar-population results to galactic chemical evolution models;
• comparing model predictions with JWST observations of high-redshift galaxies;
• publishing results in leading journals and presenting the work at national and international meetings;
• contributing to the BRIDGCE collaboration and to the wider research culture of the Astrophysics Group at Surrey.

This is a fixed-term, full-time position for three years, and is planned to start in October 2026.

About you

You will have:

• a PhD, or equivalent research experience, in astrophysics, physics or a closely related discipline;
• experience in computational or data-driven astrophysics;
• programming experience relevant to scientific research;
• the ability to develop, run and interpret quantitative models;
• the ability to communicate research clearly through written work, presentations and collaboration;
• a track record of research outputs appropriate to career stage;
• the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative research team.

We recognise that candidates may come from different research backgrounds. You do not need to have worked previously on every aspect of stellar evolution, binary stars and galactic chemical evolution, but you should be motivated to develop expertise across these areas as part of the project.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted online via the University of Surrey jobs portal. Please include:

• a CV, including list of publications;
• a cover letter explaining your interest in the role and how your experience fits the project;
• contact details of at least two referees.

Interviews are expected to take place in June, either in person or online. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Dr Robert Izzard at r.izzard@surrey.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 26 May 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £37,694 to £41,064 per annum
Fixed Term until 30/09/2029

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 an Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) funded position within the UK National Ion Beam Centre, a multi-institutional collaboration comprising the UK Atomic Energy Authority, the University of Manchester, and the University of Surrey, with Surrey acting as the lead site. The role is a key strategic position responsible for driving the long-term development, operational effectiveness, and external engagement of the Centre, enhancing its national and international impact, supporting academic and industrial users, and contributing to the growth, sustainability, and reputation of the UK’s ion beam research capabilities. 

This is a fixed-term appointment until 31 July 2027, with the possibility of extension subject to future funding.

About you

We're looking for someone with:

• Technical Expertise: A degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, or a related field OR equivalent industry experience in a relevant technical sector with Business Management
• Management Experience: Proven experience in managing scientific facilities, R&D labs, or cleanroom environments
• Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work with academic researchers and industrial stakeholders to translate requirements into growth recipes
• Project Management: Skills in managing complex equipment upgrades and coordinating with vendors

What we can offer

In addition to a competitive salary you will receive 25 days annual leave, with 8 additional days for Bank Holidays and 7 for University closure days. We offer a generous pension, flexible working options, access to world-class leisure facilities, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

How to apply

Applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter explaining their suitability for the role when applying through the University website.

Interviews are expected to take place w/c 15th June.

Informal enquiries should be sent to Prof Satheesh Krishnamurthy via s.krishnamurthy@surrey.ac.uk

For more information about the Surrey Ion Beam Centre please visit https://surreyibc.co.uk/home/

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.

Closing Date: 27 May 2026

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £47,389 to £56,535 per annum
Fixed Term (-July 27)

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