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 experienced Adult Nursing Lecturer to join our academic team on a two-year full-time contract. Alongside teaching and supporting pre-registration nursing students, the successful candidate will undertake the role of Lead for Practice Placement Learning providing strategic and operational leadership for clinical placements across a diverse range of healthcare settings.

The post holder will work collaboratively with NHS, social care, community, and independent sector partners to develop, enhance, and quality assure practice learning environments. They will lead initiatives to expand placement capacity, support Practice Supervisors, Practice Assessors and Academic Assessors, and ensure that student learning experiences meet professional, regulatory and university standards.

The role requires a registered healthcare professional (NMC) with experience of supporting learners in practice settings, strong partnership-working skills, and a commitment to delivering excellent student experiences. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, curriculum delivery, student support, placement quality assurance, and the continued development of practice-based education across the School of Health Sciences

About you

• Be a current NMC registered Adult Nurse.
• Hold a teaching qualification aligned to Lecturer A/B level (or equivalent) (e.g. PGCertHE or equivalent).
• Have experience of supporting students in both academic and practice settings.
• Be able to work collaboratively with external partners, including NHS and care providers.
• Demonstrate strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Have a commitment to high-quality teaching, student support, and professional standards.

How to apply

to apply, please submit the following via our online recruitment portal:

• A full CV
• A supporting statement outlining how you meet the essential criteria and your experience of supporting learners in practice settings, strong partnership-working skills, and  commitment to delivering excellent student experiences.
• You will also be asked some brief questions to help us understand your suitability for the position.

If you would like an information discussion about this role please contact Dr Wendy Grosvenor (w.grosvenor@surrey.ac.uk)

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 15th July.

Closing Date: 26 Jun 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £37,694 to £48,822 per annum
Fixed Term from 01/09/2026 until 31/08/2028

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 endeavour of every employee.  

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

The role

Applications are invited for a Research Fellow (RF) position for 8 months within the Centre for Vision Speech and Signal Processing (CVSSP), University of Surrey, UK, to work on perceptual evaluations and data curation for spatial music. 

The post is funded by a leading industry partner. The focus will be to organise and perform listening tests to evaluate the perceptual quality of spatialised music audio, record the listening scores from each subject, perform statistical analysis of the listening test data, and organise the data files. The post-holder is expected to collaborate with other team members, such as the Research Fellow who focuses on building machine learning models for perceptual quality prediction.   

About you

The post-holder is expected to have a PhD degree (or equivalent) in electronic engineering, computer science, psychology of hearing, or a related field. Preference will be given to those who have experience on listening test, data curation, audio perception, psychoacoustics, but candidates who have experience in spatial audio and music audio are welcome to apply. The post-holder is expected to have skills in using software tools to manage and curate datasets with listening test scores.   

The post-holder will be based in CVSSP, and work under the direction of the Principal Investigator Prof Wenwu Wang, and in collaboration with the industrial partner.

CVSSP is an International Centre of Excellence for research in Audio-Visual Machine Perception and AI, with over 180 researchers. The Centre has state-of-the-art audio and video capture and analysis facilities supporting research in real-time video and audio processing and visualisation. CVSSP has a compute facility with 300 GPUs and >2PB of high-speed secure storage. The post-holder will also have access to the compute resources from Surrey Institute of People Centred AI, including 200+ state-of-the-art GPUs. 

How to apply

Please apply with your CV and cover letter on the University website. 

For informal inquiries, please contact Prof Wenwu Wang (Email: w.wang@surrey.ac.uk; Web: https://personalpages.surrey.ac.uk/w.wang/).

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

Closing Date: 05 Jul 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £37,694 to £43,482 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

Applications are invited for a Research Fellow (RF) position for 12 months within the Centre for Vision Speech and Signal Processing (CVSSP), University of Surrey, UK, to work on building machine learning and AI models for perceptual quality prediction of spatial music. 

The post is funded by a leading industry partner. The focus will be to develop machine learning and AI models and signal processing algorithms for perceptual quality prediction and rating of songs reproduced using 3D rendering algorithms.  

About you

The post-holder is expected to have a PhD degree (or equivalent) in machine learning, spatial audio, audio signal processing, audio perception, audio quality assessment, or a related area in electronic engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, or statistics. Preference will be given to those who have experience on machine learning/AI, spatial audio, but candidates who have experience in audio perception and signal processing are welcome to apply.  The post-holder is expected to have strong analytical and programming skills in Python, Matlab or C/C++. The post-holder will also collaborate with other team members, such as the Research Fellow who focuses on listening tests and data curation.

The post-holder will be based in CVSSP, and work under the direction of the Principal Investigator Prof Wenwu Wang, and in collaboration with the industrial partner.

CVSSP is an International Centre of Excellence for research in Audio-Visual Machine Perception and AI, with over 180 researchers. The Centre has state-of-the-art audio and video capture and analysis facilities supporting research in real-time video and audio processing and visualisation. CVSSP has a compute facility with 300 GPUs and >2PB of high-speed secure storage. The post-holder will also have access to the compute resources from Surrey Institute of People Centred AI, including 200+ state-of-the-art GPUs. 

How to apply

Please apply with your CV and cover letter on the University website. 

For informal inquiries, please contact Prof Wenwu Wang (Email: w.wang@surrey.ac.uk; Web: https://personalpages.surrey.ac.uk/w.wang/).

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

Closing Date: 05 Jul 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £37,694 to £43,482 per annum

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to join i-MOBYL, a European consortium project exploring how young adolescents (aged 11-15 years) can be empowered to travel more actively, independently, and sustainably in their everyday lives. This Research Fellow role is offered at 0.8 FTE for two years. Working with Dr. Eleanor Ratcliffe and an international consortium of academics, practitioners, and community partners, you will:

• Coordinate a Living Lab based in north-west Guildford, with a local secondary school and municipal partner; and
• Lead mixed-methods research to assess the acceptability, feasibility, and potential impacts of mobility interventions.

The role combines community engagement and co-design, data collection and analysis, collaboration with local and international stakeholders, and the dissemination of findings through academic and non-academic outputs. You will be working with project partners across the Netherlands, France, Austria, Switzerland, and the UK.

As a postdoctoral researcher you will join Surrey's Environmental Psychology Research Group (EPRG), an internationally-renowned centre for teaching and research on environmental psychology that has been active since the 1970s. The EPRG provides a supportive and dynamic setting for the professional development of early-career researchers, and the opportunity to collaborate with world leaders in environmental psychology.

About you

• A PhD (awarded or close to completion) in environmental psychology, human geography, or environmental social science
• Experience conducting research on active travel, mobilities, urban environments, and/or young people
• Expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, and confidence in collecting and analysing relevant data
• Experience working collaboratively across disciplines and with non-academic partners
• Ability to communicate research findings effectively to a range of audiences through publications, presentations, and engagement activities

How to apply

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

Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 27 July. 

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

Closing Date: 13 Jul 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £30,155 to £32,851 per annum pro rata (0.8 FTE)

The post will support Professor Kathrin Cohen Kadosh’s research within the School of Psychology, including Surrey’s contribution to the Horizon Europe NUTRIMIND project. The Research Assistant will help oversee data collection and data-flow activities, including participant recruitment and follow-up, questionnaire tracking, sleep-watch data, supplement adherence, stool-sample collection, study logs, data checks and ethics/GDPR documentation.

The post will also support ongoing work on prebiotic supplementation and perimenopausal symptoms, where participants complete online questionnaires, wear sleep-tracking devices, take a dietary supplement and provide a stool sample.

This is a part-time role, and some tasks can be carried out flexibly/remotely. However, the postholder will be expected to be an active member of the lab, attend relevant lab meetings, contribute to the day-to-day running of the research, and help with general lab tasks as needed.

This role would suit an early-career researcher who is organised, careful, reliable and interested in gaining practical experience in human research, nutrition, mental health and gut–brain science. Some prior research training or experience is required, but further training will be provided.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• A degree or equivalent experience in psychology, nutrition, neuroscience, health sciences, public health, biosciences or a related area.
• Some prior research training or experience, for example through a dissertation, research placement, internship, lab role or data-collection role.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, including confidence communicating with research participants.
• Ability to work carefully with sensitive participant information.
• Good IT skills, including use of spreadsheets and online data-collection systems.
• Ability to follow study protocols accurately.
• Reliability, initiative and a calm, professional approach to problem-solving.
• An interest in nutrition, mental health, sleep, cognition, women’s health and/or gut–brain research.
• Understanding of research ethics, confidentiality and data protection, or willingness to develop this knowledge with training.

How to apply

Please submit your application through the University of Surrey recruitment portal, including:

• a CV;
• a short covering statement explaining your interest in the role and how your experience fits the requirements.

Applications will be reviewed after the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, where they will be asked about their research experience, organisational skills, ability to work with participants, and interest in nutrition and mental health research.

Closing Date: 24 Jun 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £10,383 to £10,990 per annum pro rata (0.3 FTE)
Fixed term (- July 27)

This is an 18-month fixed-term post supporting Professor Kathrin Cohen Kadosh’s research on nutrition, the gut microbiome, cognition, development and mental health. The postholder will contribute to Surrey’s role in the Horizon Europe NUTRIMIND project, which investigates how diet, biological markers, the gut microbiome and mental health interact across the lifespan.

The role will focus on the intellectual integration of Surrey’s contribution to NUTRIMIND and related gut–brain research. This includes bringing together evidence and data across mental-health outcomes, dietary exposure, sleep, cognition, biological markers, microbiome-related measures and developmental context.

The postholder will work closely with Professor Cohen Kadosh, members of the Social Brain and Development Lab, junior research staff, and consortium partners across Europe.

The role will involve:

• contributing to the intellectual development of Surrey’s work on nutrition, mental health, cognition, development and gut–brain mechanisms;
• supporting conceptual integration across dietary exposure, mental-health outcomes, sleep, cognition, biological markers and microbiome-related measures;
• helping develop harmonisation approaches for mental-health, behavioural and developmental outcomes across studies;
• contributing to analysis planning and interpretation of findings;
• drafting and coordinating sections of project deliverables, manuscripts, conference abstracts and reports;
• working with consortium partners to align Surrey’s contribution with wider NUTRIMIND work packages;
• supporting and supervising junior research staff, including a part-time Research Assistant;
• contributing to the wider research culture and day-to-day activities of the Social Brain and Development Lab;
• helping ensure research outputs are scientifically rigorous, well documented and delivered on time.

This role would suit a postdoctoral researcher who can see the bigger picture, work across disciplines, and turn complex evidence into clear scientific arguments. It requires strong writing, conceptual and organisational skills, as well as an interest in nutrition, mental health, cognition, development, biological mechanisms and/or the gut–brain axis.

We are also open to considering applications from candidates interested in working part-time.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• A PhD, or equivalent research experience, in psychology, developmental science, neuroscience, nutrition, epidemiology, public health, psychiatry, cognitive science, biomedical science or a related discipline.
• Experience conducting research involving human participants, behavioural data, health data, dietary data, mental-health outcomes, biological markers or related measures.
• Strong ability to synthesise complex evidence and develop coherent scientific arguments.
• Experience contributing to peer-reviewed publications, reports, grant outputs or other scientific writing.
• Good quantitative research skills and confidence engaging with datasets, analysis plans and interpretation of statistical findings.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with researchers from different disciplinary backgrounds.
• Ability to support or supervise junior research staff.
• Understanding of research ethics, confidentiality, GDPR and responsible handling of sensitive health-related data.
• Clear interest in nutrition, mental health, cognition, development, women’s health, gut–brain research or related areas.

How to apply

Please submit your application through the University of Surrey recruitment portal, including:

• a CV;
• a covering statement explaining your fit for the role, relevant research experience, and interest in nutrition, mental health, development and gut–brain science;
• details of relevant publications, reports or other research outputs.

Applications will be reviewed after the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, where they will be asked about their research experience, scientific writing, interdisciplinary working, and approach to integrating complex evidence across nutrition, mental health, development and biological systems.

Closing Date: 08 Jul 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £37,694 to £39,906 per annum
Fixed Term (- Mar 28)

We have a full time position available for a qualified veterinary surgeon who has experience in production animals to join our School as a Lecturer in Veterinary Clinical Practice (LVCP), delivering innovative veterinary education. This is a great opportunity to train and influence the vets of the future and comes with a great benefits package including a generous salary with an additional 10% uplift for MRCVS/FRCVS, 37 days holiday PLUS bank holidays, and an industry leading pension. This is a full time role, working 5 days per week. The successful candidate will be enrolled in a post graduate certificate in education.

About the role

LVCPs act as clinical and personal tutors to our final year students, supporting their learning and facilitating their transition to new graduates, whilst also supporting practice-based trained preceptors in the delivery of our distributed model of clinical education. 

The distributed model means that you will work to support our students on their rotations at practices across the UK. While students are on placement you will spend a significant amount of time travelling to partner practices to deliver in person support to our students along with time in Guildford to teach students and support examinations. 

About you

This position would suit someone with experience in production animal practice but additional experience working with other species would be advantageous. We are looking for someone with an intuitive passion for teaching, but prior academic experience is not a prerequisite. We are happy to consider candidates considering a career change into academia. You will have a solid grounding in essential veterinary skills and a pragmatic attitude, able to think on your feet and adapt to the requirements of the role.

Due to the nature of the role and the distribution of our partner network, this post will require a significant amount of travel and as such we will consider applicants based in all locations throughout the country.

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 are invited and should be directed to Matt Sanford (m.sanford@surrey.ac.uk)

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 14th of July. 

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: 03 Jul 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £37,694 to £46,049 plus 10% Veterinary Market Allowance if applicable

The primary focus of this role will be to support the clinical teaching in years three and four, preparing our students for their final year rotations. The role involves practical teaching, lectures and tutorials and there will be a requirement to travel to our offsite partners on occasion.

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 0.4 FTE salary (including 10% payment) ranges from £16,585 to £24,875 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. Those with experience of supporting new graduates in practice are encouraged to apply.

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.

Further Information

To apply, please submit your CV via our online portal.  You will also be asked to complete an application form to assess your suitability for the role.

For more information, please email Dr Rebecca Lewis (Head of Veterinary Clinical Sciences): Rebecca.Lewis@surrey.ac.uk.

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: 05 Jul 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £16,585 to £24,875 per annum pro rata (0.4 FTE) including 10% MRCVS allowance

The primary focus of this role will be to support the clinical teaching in years three and four, preparing our students for their final year rotations. The role involves practical teaching, lectures and tutorials and there will be a requirement to travel to our offsite partners on occasion.

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 0.4 FTE salary (including 10% payment) ranges from £16,585 to £24,875 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. Those with experience of supporting new graduates in practice are encouraged to apply.

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.

Further Information

To apply, please submit your CV via our online portal.  You will also be asked to complete an application form to assess your suitability for the role.

For more information, please email Dr Rebecca Lewis (Head of Veterinary Clinical Sciences): Rebecca.Lewis@surrey.ac.uk.

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: 05 Jul 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £16,585 to £24,875 per annum pro rata (0.4 FTE) including 10% MRCVS allowance

The primary focus of this role will be to support the clinical teaching in years three and four, preparing our students for their final year rotations. The role involves practical teaching, lectures and tutorials and there will be a requirement to travel to our offsite partners on occasion.

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 0.4 FTE salary (including 10% payment) ranges from £16,585 to £24,875 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. Those with experience of supporting new graduates in practice are encouraged to apply.

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.

Further Information

To apply, please submit your CV via our online portal.  You will also be asked to complete an application form to assess your suitability for the role.

For more information, please email Dr Rebecca Lewis (Head of Veterinary Clinical Sciences): Rebecca.Lewis@surrey.ac.uk.

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: 05 Jul 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £16,585 to £24,875 per annum pro rata (0.4 FTE) including 10% MRCVS allowance

We are seeking a new Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean to lead the Faculty through its next phase of growth and distinction. Working closely with the Vice-Chancellor, Provost, and colleagues across the institution, and as a key member of the University's Executive Board, the postholder will provide confident, visible leadership that strengthens research intensity, educational excellence and international reach. 

You will provide strategic and academic leadership to the Faculty, setting direction, driving performance and building a strong, inclusive culture that delivers high-quality education and research to the highest academic and professional standards.  This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of a Faculty with ambitious plans for growth, innovation and global impact, aligned with the aspirations of Vision 2041.

For more information, including how to apply, please visit the Perrett Laver website. From here you can request more information, including the full recruitment pack.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 BST on Sunday 5th July 2026.

Perrett Laver will hold interviews across July and August. The final selection process will take place in the week commencing 21st September 2026.

Perrett Laver would be delighted to speak with any interested individuals and welcome all exploratory discussions.  If you would like to discuss this opportunity further or have any questions about the role, please contact May Charrat at May.Charrat@perrettlaver.com

Closing Date: 05 Jul 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefits Package

We have a permanent, part-time (0.4 FTE) role available. We are happy to support hybrid working but the post holder is expected to be in as required to meet the operational running of the programme.

The role

The programme has expanded significantly in recent years due to increased NHS England funding. Joining now offers the chance to be part of a period of growth, development, and innovation.

The post-holder will:

• Work closely with local NHS Trusts
• Support placements, supervisor training, and trainee supervision
• Contribute to the collaborative university–NHS training environment
• Contribute to teaching and trainees assessment 

About the Programme & School

• The PsychD team is a welcoming, innovative group with diverse clinical and research interests
• The programme sits within the Discipline of Clinical and Health Psychology in the School of Psychology
• The School has an excellent reputation for applied psychology teaching and research
• You will join a vibrant department with strong commitments to inclusion, antiracism, and serving under-represented communities
• There are opportunities for professional development, including eligibility for a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (if not already held)

About you

Applicants must be HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologists.

We welcome all areas of clinical expertise, with particular interest in candidates experienced in neuropsychological assessment or working with children and young people, older adults and people with learning disabilities

Successful candidates will:

• Work effectively as part of a team
• Be committed to developing trainee clinical competencies
• Ideally contribute to the programme’s research profile
• Support inclusive leadership and embed equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the programme

All post-holders need to:

• Hold a doctorate in clinical psychology (or equivalent)
• Contribute to evaluation of clinical competencies
• Develop and maintain links with local NHS Trusts
• Contribute to teaching, learning, and programme administration
• Engage in leadership development opportunities offered by the role
• Have experience working in the NHS

This post will be offered at Lecturer A or B level depending on clinical and teaching experience (see job profiles below for more information). A formal teaching qualification is required for those applying for Lecturer B. 

What we can offer

In addition to salary, you will receive a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles), a generous pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

How to apply

To apply, please upload your CV to the University website. You will also be asked to address some statements to help us assess your suitability for the position.

For an informal discussion please contact Dr Jen Mance j.mance@surrey.ac.uk (Programme Director)

Interviews will be held on 15th July.

Further information about the University and the School of Psychology can be found at: www.surrey.ac.uk/clinical-psychology

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 and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities

Closing Date: 07 Jul 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: Salary commensurate with skills and experience up to £26,203 pro rata (0.4 FTE)
Full time equivalent salary up to £65,509

The School of Veterinary Medicine currently holds over £7m in external research support for animal and human microbiome projects. A vibrant and collaborative community of post-doctoral researchers and PhD students are currently working on microbiome projects ranging from in vitro studies of antimicrobial resistance to helminth and parasiticide interactions with the microbiome to early-life microbiome of foals. In-house technologies supported by the University include both Illumina and nanopore sequencing platforms, Luminex-read multiplex immunoassay of cytokines, Biolog metabolic fingerprinting and aerobic/anaerobic culturomics. Data processing and analysis is supported by the University’s Bioinformatics Core Facility. Examples of current projects are available at Horse Microbiome Research Group and Anthelmintic Resistance in Southeast Asia (AHR-SEA) and La Ragione Research Group.

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Microbiome Science to further grow and sustain research in this field at the University of Surrey.

About the role

Within the School of Veterinary Medicine, you will join the Section of Infection and Immunity within the Discipline of Comparative Biomedical Sciences. In the role you will:

· Establish and lead a sustainable research group generating high quality publications and demonstrable impact

· Secure significant research income to support the work of your research group

· Mentor postgraduate research students and postdoctoral fellows

· Initiate cross-disciplinary research collaborations allowing novel, multi-disciplinary insights into animal and human health and disease

· Make high quality, research-led contributions to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the School, including on the RCVS-accredited BVMSci veterinary degree course.

About you

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

· An established research profile in the field of microbiome science, including an excellent and continuing publication record, and demonstration of impact

· A proven track record of external research grant income generation

· A proven commitment to delivery of inspiring, engaging learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level

· Enthusiasm and a willingness to work flexibly in different contexts, alongside excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

· Experience of supervising research students

What we can offer

The University of Surrey is a prestigious UK University set in a beautiful campus in Guildford, half an hour’s journey from the centre of London. In addition to a generous salary and relocation support where eligible, we offer a vibrant and forward-thinking working environment, childcare assistance, first-class sports and leisure facilities, and access to a variety of staff development opportunities to help you fulfil your potential.

Further Information

When completing the online application form, we would welcome: a cover letter (no more than 2 pages), your CV, a brief supporting statement/ vision document (no more than 3 pages) outlining your intended five-year research plan.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Arnoud van Vliet, Section Lead, Infection and Immunity (a.vanvliet@surrey.ac.uk) or Dr Martha Betson, Head of Discipline, Comparative Biomedical Sciences (m.betson@surrey.ac.uk).

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: 01 Jul 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £47,389 to £69,488