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

Postdoctoral position in computational phonology on "Rational Evolutionary Phonology"

Prof Erich Round is seeking qualified applicants for a fully-funded two-year postdoctoral project on “REVOLUPHON: Rational Evolutionary Phonology". This postdoctoral project contributes to the core formal-theoretic and cognitive modelling components in the ERC-selected, UKRI-funded project "Rational Evolutionary Phonology", led by Erich Round in 2024–2029.

The position is based at the Surrey Morphology Group at the University of Surrey and provides the opportunity to work in the vibrant and highly collegial research environment for which SMG is renowned.

Background

REVOLUPHON is an ambitious project in computational cognitive science, cultural evolution and phonological theory, which seeks deeper explanations for human phonology. Though phonological theories are diverse, they contain recurrent axioms and atoms: segments, features, prosodic units, et cetera. We hypothesise that these units of representation are explicable in terms of the interaction of phonetics with resource limitations on human cognition (resource rationality). Separately, recent decades show that phonologies can be reasonably well modelled as optimisation problems, with optimisation imputed to the mind. We hypothesise that apparent optimisation, and its exceptions, arise because phonologies undergo cultural evolution, an optimising process. REVOLUPHON tests these hypotheses through computational modelling of cognition and cultural evolution, to develop new foundations for phonological theory.

Responsibilities

The candidate will be a core member of a research team focused on achieving the REVOLUPHON project aims and will participate in the broader activities both of the REVOLUPHON group and of the Surrey Morphology Group (SMG). The candidate will have opportunities at SMG to develop their research leadership profile while interacting with world-class researchers. Please refer to the full job description, under ‘Addendum’ for key responsibilities. 

About you

Suitable candidates trained in theoretical and computational phonology are strongly encouraged to apply. Please refer to the full job description, under ‘Addendum’ for essential and desirable criteria. 

The position is full time, and the successful candidate will be required to work on-site at the University of Surrey, Guildford for three days per week.

How to apply

To apply, please upload a CV along with your application to the University website. You will also be asked some brief questions to help us understand your suitability for the role. 

The following documents will be required:

• CV
• Contact details for 2 referees.
• DOI/URL links to up to three relevant works of research.
• Link to one or more public repositories illustrating coding work.
• Research statement max. 400 words, describing research interests and experience.

Closing Date: 20 May 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £37,694 to £41,064 per annum
Fixed Term from 01/09/2026 to 01/09/2028

The role

We have a part-time (0.6 FTE) 12-month maternity cover position available for an RCVS-registered veterinary surgeon (MRCVS) with an enthusiasm for sharing their knowledge and experience with veterinary undergraduates. This role will support practice-based trained clinical mentors in the delivery of workplace-based clinical education, fostering the individual development, progression and evaluation of final year students toward attainment of day-one competences. 

Through regular and frequent practice visits to meet with practice clinical mentors and through the provision of one-to-one feedback and coaching of students, the appointee will form strong working relationships with a group of practice partners, assuring the quality of the clinical education experience. There will also be the opportunity to contribute to small group practical teaching, alongside lectures and tutorials to years 1-4 of the Veterinary Medicine programme. 

The full-time equivalent salary for this role ranges from £37,694 - £46,049 plus an additional 10% payment for continued RCVS membership. As this is a part time role, the pro rata 0.6 FTE salary (including 10% payment) ranges from £24,878 to £30,392 per annum.

About you

We are looking for someone with an intuitive passion for teaching. Prior academic experience is not a prerequisite, but some teaching experience is beneficial. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of equine first opinion practice. 

Due to the nature of the role and the geographical locale of our partner practices, this post would ideally suit someone based in the South East of England. There would be a requirement to be onsite in Guildford to teach, and the remaining time would be used to travel to our partner practices.  

Enthusiasm, adaptability and creativity are essential, alongside excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

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, flexible working options including job share, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

Further information

To apply, please upload your CV via our website. You will also be asked some brief questions to help us understand your suitability for the position. 

For more information, please email Dr Rebecca Lewis (Head of Veterinary Clinical Sciences): rebecca.lewis@surrey.ac.uk or Dr Luisa Soares (Large Animal Section Lead) l.soares@surrey.ac.uk

Interviews are scheduled to be held online.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. Studies have shown that women and other minoritised groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criterion. 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 perfectly, do contact us to discuss. You may be just the right candidate for this. 

Closing Date: 20 May 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £24,878 to £30,392 per annum pro rata (0.6 FTE) including 10% MRCVS allowance
Fixed Term Mat Cover (- June 2027)

This is a part-time (0.6 FTE), fixed-term post for 12 months. You will be supervised by the two project leads and benefit from structured mentorship and support with developing your own research profile.

You will play a central role in the day-to-day delivery of the project, contributing across all stages of the research, including:

Literature review

• Supporting database and grey literature searches and screening
• Assisting with data extraction, critical appraisal, and preliminary synthesis

Survey and interviews

• Helping to finalise and pilot a national online and postal survey
• Coordinating survey distribution with voluntary and carer organisations across England
• Managing and cleaning survey data, and contributing to descriptive and exploratory analyses
• Supporting recruitment of unpaid carers for in-depth interviews
• Conducting interviews 
• Contributing to reflexive thematic analysis using NVivo

Co-design and intervention development

• Supporting triangulation of review and empirical findings

PPIE, dissemination, and team working

• Liaising with the patient and public involvement lead and carer advisory group
• Contributing to academic papers, conference abstracts, and accessible lay summaries

About you

We are 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 (e.g. NVivo, Atlas.ti, or similar)
• Quantitative literacy, including experience of 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

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.

Further information

To apply, please submit the following documents on our website:

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

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Dr Richard Green (richard.green@surrey.ac.uk).

Online interviews will be held on Monday 18th May.

We recognise that a strong candidate may not have ticked every box above. If you meet most of the essential criteria and are genuinely excited about this work, we encourage you to apply. 

We particularly welcome applications from people who can demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and/or experience of working with underrepresented or marginalised groups in health and social care research.

Closing Date: 06 May 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £22,616 to £25,352 per annum pro rata (0.6 FTE)
Fixed Term (- May 2027)

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 experienced and enthusiastic Nursing Lecturer to support the launch and delivery of our new Nursing Degree Apprenticeship Programme (Adult and Mental Health) commencing in September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping a new programme that will widen access to nursing education and support the future healthcare workforce.

Balancing academic rigour with practical relevance, you will work closely with students, colleagues, and healthcare partners to deliver a high-quality, innovative apprenticeship experience.

About you

• Be a current NMC registered Adult Nurse.
• Hold a teaching qualification aligned to Lecturer B level (or equivalent) (e.g. PGCertHE or equivalent).
• Have demonstrable experience in running, delivering, or coordinating nursing apprenticeship programmes.
• 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 with nursing apprenticeships

You will also be asked some brief questions to help us understand your suitability for the position.

For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Jackie McBride, Associate Head of School - Education: j.mcbride@surrey.ac.uk

Closing Date: 12 May 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £47,389 to £56,535 per annum
Fixed Term until 24/04/2028

The role

We are seeking motivated and collaborative individuals to join our team in delivering high-quality, reliable, and valid assessments within our undergraduate medical programme. We have three part-time 0.5 FTE posts available, each with a dedicated focus on Year 2, Year 3, or Year 4 of the Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) course. 

Working closely with the relevant Year Lead and the Director of Assessment, successful candidates will contribute to the development and implementation of innovative formative and summative assessments, drawing on contemporary assessment theory and evidence-based methods, including knowledge tests, OSCEs, workplace-based assessments, and professional portfolios.

The role includes involvement in the design and delivery of assessments across the programme. All postholders will contribute to teaching across a range of formats, including large and small group teaching, case-based learning, and clinical and communication skills sessions, as well as supporting student electives and progression.

In addition, successful candidates will provide academic support through group and one-to-one engagement, contribute to standard setting, assessment design, and OSCE examining, and support admissions processes. There will also be opportunities to deputise for Year Leads and contribute to curriculum development, assessment governance, and quality assurance activities. These roles are integral to the continued success and development of the programme, reporting ultimately to the Dean of the Medical School.

These roles will be offered at either Lecturer A or B level depending on your experience (see job profiles below for further details). The full-time equivalent salary for Lecturer A starts from £37,694 and Lecturer B starts from £47,389 (pro rata for 0.5 FTE).

There may be scope for the roles to be clinical academic positions with a salary up to £69,488 (pro rata for 0.5 FTE). If you are a clinical academic, please do apply and state this as part of your application and your case will be considered on an individual basis.

About you

To join our new School, you’ll be a forward-looking, collaborative and adaptable individual with a ‘can do’ attitude and the ambition to drive innovation in medical education. You’ll have full registration with the GMC, a higher professional qualification (usually a doctoral degree or equivalent), and may hold a Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy or Academy of Medical Educators.

In addition to these qualifications, you’ll have experience of providing high quality teaching and good knowledge of medical education principles and practices (including course accreditation, quality assurance processes, and knowledge of the professional requirements of the GMC). Finally, as an excellent communicator, you’ll have the ability to use tact, diplomacy, and empathy to build effective working relationships at all levels.

What we can offer

The University of Surrey is a top UK University set in a beautiful campus in Guildford half an hour’s journey from the centre of London. In addition to a competitive salary, 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

To apply for this role, please upload your CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role.

Interviews will be held 26^th and/or 27^th May

An Enhanced DBS check s required for this position.

Closing Date: 11 May 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £18,847 to £34,744 per annum pro rata (0.5 FTE)
£37,694 to £69,488 full time equivalent

The role

We are seeking motivated and collaborative individuals to join our team in delivering high-quality, reliable, and valid assessments within our undergraduate medical programme. We have three part-time 0.5 FTE posts available, each with a dedicated focus on Year 2, Year 3, or Year 4 of the Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) course. 

Working closely with the relevant Year Lead and the Director of Assessment, successful candidates will contribute to the development and implementation of innovative formative and summative assessments, drawing on contemporary assessment theory and evidence-based methods, including knowledge tests, OSCEs, workplace-based assessments, and professional portfolios.

The role includes involvement in the design and delivery of assessments across the programme. All postholders will contribute to teaching across a range of formats, including large and small group teaching, case-based learning, and clinical and communication skills sessions, as well as supporting student electives and progression.

In addition, successful candidates will provide academic support through group and one-to-one engagement, contribute to standard setting, assessment design, and OSCE examining, and support admissions processes. There will also be opportunities to deputise for Year Leads and contribute to curriculum development, assessment governance, and quality assurance activities. These roles are integral to the continued success and development of the programme, reporting ultimately to the Dean of the Medical School.

These roles will be offered at either Lecturer A or B level depending on your experience (see job profiles below for further details). The full-time equivalent salary for Lecturer A starts from £37,694 and Lecturer B starts from £47,389 (pro rata for 0.5 FTE).

There may be scope for the roles to be clinical academic positions with a salary up to £69,488 (pro rata for 0.5 FTE). If you are a clinical academic, please do apply and state this as part of your application and your case will be considered on an individual basis.

About you

To join our new School, you’ll be a forward-looking, collaborative and adaptable individual with a ‘can do’ attitude and the ambition to drive innovation in medical education. You’ll have full registration with the GMC, a higher professional qualification (usually a doctoral degree or equivalent), and may hold a Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy or Academy of Medical Educators.

In addition to these qualifications, you’ll have experience of providing high quality teaching and good knowledge of medical education principles and practices (including course accreditation, quality assurance processes, and knowledge of the professional requirements of the GMC). Finally, as an excellent communicator, you’ll have the ability to use tact, diplomacy, and empathy to build effective working relationships at all levels.

What we can offer

The University of Surrey is a top UK University set in a beautiful campus in Guildford half an hour’s journey from the centre of London. In addition to a competitive salary, 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

To apply for this role, please upload your CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role.

Interviews will be held 26^th and/or 27^th May

An Enhanced DBS check s required for this position.

Closing Date: 11 May 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £18,847 to £34,744 per annum pro rata (0.5 FTE)
£37,694 to £69,488 full time equivalent

The role

We are seeking motivated and collaborative individuals to join our team in delivering high-quality, reliable, and valid assessments within our undergraduate medical programme. We have three part-time 0.5 FTE posts available, each with a dedicated focus on Year 2, Year 3, or Year 4 of the Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) course. 

Working closely with the relevant Year Lead and the Director of Assessment, successful candidates will contribute to the development and implementation of innovative formative and summative assessments, drawing on contemporary assessment theory and evidence-based methods, including knowledge tests, OSCEs, workplace-based assessments, and professional portfolios.

The role includes involvement in the design and delivery of assessments across the programme. All postholders will contribute to teaching across a range of formats, including large and small group teaching, case-based learning, and clinical and communication skills sessions, as well as supporting student electives and progression.

In addition, successful candidates will provide academic support through group and one-to-one engagement, contribute to standard setting, assessment design, and OSCE examining, and support admissions processes. There will also be opportunities to deputise for Year Leads and contribute to curriculum development, assessment governance, and quality assurance activities. These roles are integral to the continued success and development of the programme, reporting ultimately to the Dean of the Medical School.

These roles will be offered at either Lecturer A or B level depending on your experience (see job profiles below for further details). The full-time equivalent salary for Lecturer A starts from £37,694 and Lecturer B starts from £47,389 (pro rata for 0.5 FTE).

There may be scope for the roles to be clinical academic positions with a salary up to £69,488 (pro rata for 0.5 FTE). If you are a clinical academic, please do apply and state this as part of your application and your case will be considered on an individual basis.

About you

To join our new School, you’ll be a forward-looking, collaborative and adaptable individual with a ‘can do’ attitude and the ambition to drive innovation in medical education. You’ll have full registration with the GMC, a higher professional qualification (usually a doctoral degree or equivalent), and may hold a Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy or Academy of Medical Educators.

In addition to these qualifications, you’ll have experience of providing high quality teaching and good knowledge of medical education principles and practices (including course accreditation, quality assurance processes, and knowledge of the professional requirements of the GMC). Finally, as an excellent communicator, you’ll have the ability to use tact, diplomacy, and empathy to build effective working relationships at all levels.

What we can offer

The University of Surrey is a top UK University set in a beautiful campus in Guildford half an hour’s journey from the centre of London. In addition to a competitive salary, 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

To apply for this role, please upload your CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role.

Interviews will be held 26^th and/or 27^th May

An Enhanced DBS check s required for this position.

Closing Date: 11 May 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £18,847 to £34,744 per annum pro rata (0.5 FTE)
£37,694 to £69,488 full time equivalent

We have a permanent, full-time role available. We are happy to support hybrid working but the post holder is expected to be in on Monday and Tuesday when the trainees are at the University, and at other times 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

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 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, 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 
• Dr Indigo Davis i.davis@surrey.ac.uk

Interviews will be held on Monday 18th May.

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: 06 May 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: Salary commensurate with skills and experience up to £65,509

Our innovative programme aims to produce a new type of doctor - excellent and holistic clinical leaders who can drive change, delivering integrated and technologically advanced healthcare for their patients and communities. The programme will have a particular emphasis on digital and communication health technology (a research strength at Surrey), as well as a ‘One Health’ ethos that promotes understanding of a ‘whole society’ approach to health and builds on our aims to develop truly interprofessional training.   

The role

The post holder will work alongside the Dean and Course Director to lead and coordinate our longitudinal clinical skills theme for the medical programme, ensuring that our students are trained to the highest standards in all domains of clinical skills. You will support the Director of Assessment in the design and delivery of the MLA CPSA and MLA Practical Skills and Procedures portfolio and will take the lead in clinical skills and communication skills teaching, as well as the teaching and learning of practical procedures. 

The post-holder will support Surrey medical students by delivering high quality large and small group teaching, including case-based learning, team-based learning, special study units and clinical and communication skills sessions. In addition, we would expect the post holder to contribute to our admissions process, to standard setting, writing knowledge test questions and OSCEs, and to support OSCE examining.

About you

To join us at this exciting time, you’ll need to be a forward-looking individual with a ‘can do’ attitude and the ambition to drive innovation in medical education, with particular expertise in clinical skills. You’ll have full registration with the GMC and a higher professional qualification (usually a doctoral degree or equivalent). 

In addition to these qualifications, you’ll have experience of providing high quality teaching and will be able to demonstrate a significant academic publication record and evidence of scholarly contributions to conferences, professional meetings, and societies. An excellent communicator and leader, you’ll have the ability to use tact, diplomacy, and empathy to build effective working relationships at all levels and influence, persuade and negotiate effectively.

You may wish to take this role as a joint appointment in tandem with existing clinical duties (in which case, your current NHS salary may apply). 

What we can offer

The University of Surrey is a top UK University set in a beautiful campus in Guildford half an hour’s journey from the centre of London. In addition to competitive salary, 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

To apply for this role, please upload your CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role.

Interviews will be held 26th and/or 27th May.

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.

Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing Date: 11 May 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: Competitive Salary
Part time 0.4 FTE/4 PAs

Our innovative programme aims to produce a new type of doctor - excellent and holistic clinical leaders who can drive change, delivering integrated and technologically advanced healthcare for their patients and communities. The programme will have a particular emphasis on digital and communication health technology (a research strength at Surrey), as well as a ‘One Health’ ethos that promotes understanding of a ‘whole society’ approach to health and builds on our aims to develop truly interprofessional training.   

The role

The post holder will work alongside the Course Director, supporting them in the leadership and delivery of the School’s quality assurance processes over all four years. They will deputise in chairing the Student Progress and Support Committee (SPSC), ensuring our students have the support they need to meet the required learning outcomes of the course. Alongside this, they will contribute to teaching across a range of areas including biomedical sciences, general medicine and specialties.

The post-holder will support Surrey medical students by delivering high quality large and small group teaching, including case-based learning, team-based learning, special study units and clinical and communication skills sessions. In addition, we would expect the post holder to contribute to our admissions process, to standard setting, writing knowledge test questions and OSCEs, and to support OSCE examining.

About you

To join us at this exciting time, you’ll need to be a forward-looking individual with a ‘can do’ attitude and the ambition to drive innovation in medical education, with particular expertise in clinical skills. You’ll have full registration with the GMC and a higher professional qualification (usually a doctoral degree or equivalent). 

In addition to these qualifications, you’ll have experience of providing high quality teaching and will be able to demonstrate a significant academic publication record and evidence of scholarly contributions to conferences, professional meetings, and societies. An excellent communicator and leader, you’ll have the ability to use tact, diplomacy, and empathy to build effective working relationships at all levels and influence, persuade and negotiate effectively.

You may wish to take this role as a joint appointment in tandem with existing clinical duties (in which case, your current NHS salary may apply). 

What we can offer

The University of Surrey is a top UK University set in a beautiful campus in Guildford half an hour’s journey from the centre of London. In addition to competitive salary, 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

To apply for this role, please upload your CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role.

Interviews will be held 26th and/or 27th May.

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.

Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing Date: 11 May 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: Competitive Salary
Part time 0.4 FTE/4 PAs

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: 17 May 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

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

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 postdoctoral research fellow position is a full-time role starting in September for the duration of a two-year Leverhulme Trust-funded project examining adolescent boys’ and young adult men’s perspectives on, and experiences of, sexual consent.

Working closely with the Principal Investigator, the postholder will contribute to all stages of the research process, from literature review and study set-up through to data collection, analysis and dissemination. The role offers substantial hands-on experience of mixed-methods research on sensitive topics, within a supportive and intellectually engaged research environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting and supporting systematic and critical literature reviews related to sexual consent, masculinity, gender-based sexual violence and young people’s sexual cultures
• Supporting the design, administration and management of a large-scale quantitative survey, including data handling and preparation for analysis
• Assisting with qualitative data collection, including recruitment, interviewing and transcription management
• Contributing to qualitative and quantitative data analysis under the guidance of the Principal Investigator
• Supporting project administration, organisation of research materials, and ethical and data management procedures
• Contributing to academic outputs, including drafting sections of papers, reports or presentations
• Assisting with dissemination and engagement activities linked to the project, where appropriate

The post offers an opportunity to develop advanced methodological skills, contribute to high-quality publications, and engage with contemporary theoretical debates around consent, gender, and relational ethics.

About you

You will have:

• A completed PhD (or close to completion) in criminology, sociology, psychology, gender and sexualities studies, education or a related social science discipline
• Experience of conducting qualitative and/or quantitative social research
• Familiarity with research on gender, sexuality, consent, youth or related fields
• Experience working with sensitive topics and an understanding of ethical research practice
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage research tasks independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to contribute to academic writing

Appointment is also subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

What we can offer

In addition to a competitive salary you will receive 25 days annual leave, with additional days for Bank Holidays and 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

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter via the University of Surrey’s online recruitment system. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview via MS Teams.

Informal enquiries about the role are welcome. Please contact Dr Emily Setty (Associate Professor of Criminology) at emily.setty@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.  

Closing Date: 12 May 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £37,694 to £46,049 per annum
Fixed Term (2 years from Sept 2026)

The University of Surrey’s School of Psychology invites applications for several Lecturer or Senior Lecturer positions from outstanding academics with the ambition to contribute to a dynamic, research-intensive, and collaborative academic environment. Successful candidates will join a flourishing School comprising over 100 academics and demonstrating excellence in research, teaching, and innovation.

We welcome applications from candidates with emerging or established international research reputations, supported by strong publications and grant success (or a strong potential based on the career stage), in any area of psychology. In line with our strategic priorities, we are particularly keen to appoint colleagues with strong statistical expertise (big data, longitudinal modelling, sophisticated machine learning approaches etc.) and research profiles that build on current strengths of the School, faculty, and university.  

The University of Surrey is a top-20 UK university, located on a beautiful campus approximately 30 minutes from London. The University hosts a number of internationally recognised centres and institutes, including the Institute of People-Centred AI, Institute for Sustainability, the Surrey Space Institute, the Surrey Sleep Research Centre, and the Centre of Excellence on Ageing within the United Nations–affiliated Global Initiative on Ageing (GIA). The School of Psychology maintains strong links with these centres and institutes. We are interested in candidates that will actively engage with these initiatives.

The School of Psychology is characterised by a collegial, inclusive, and supportive culture. We place strong value on mentoring, career development, and creating an environment in which staff can thrive. Significant recent investment has transformed our research infrastructure, including dedicated cognitive neuroscience laboratories and six specialised VR/XR research suites. Our state-of-the-art facilities include eye-tracking systems, psychophysiology equipment, transcranial magnetic and electrical stimulation, MRI, mobile EEG, and functional near-infrared spectroscopy, ensuring excellent conditions for high-quality, cutting-edge research.

About You

Candidates should demonstrate a strong and developing research profile appropriate to career stage, evidenced by high-quality publications and a trajectory of research funding and innovation activity. We particularly encourage applications from colleagues with interests in knowledge exchange, impact, and innovation. Successful applicants will be engaging and reflective teachers, contributing creatively to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervision, and will play an active role in the academic life, leadership, and citizenship of the School.

In addition to a competitive salary, the University offers a generous annual leave allowance, excellent professional development opportunities (including access to internal research funding and PhD studentships), and a comprehensive benefits package including pension provision, childcare support, and family-friendly policies.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter when you apply on the University website. 

All shortlisted candidates will be invited to give a talk to the panel and department on 22.05.2026. In a second step, the panel will then interview selected candidates on 02.06.2026.

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

Closing Date: 07 May 2026

Area: Research & Teaching

Salary: £42,254 to £69,488 per annum
Presentation- 22.05.2026. Interviews- 02.06.2026.