This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.

The Corporate Events team at the University of Nottingham is looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Corporate Events Officer. In this post, you will play a key role in planning and delivering high-profile events that will enhance the university’s reputation and engage key stakeholders. 

The successful candidate will need to be flexible, confident and able to work as part of a team but also use their own initiative. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you can demonstrate your ability to meet deadlines and provide an excellent service. You will be a dynamic individual with great communication skills both in person and in writing. You will be comfortable communicating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, from the most senior executives and VIPs, to suppliers and on-the-ground delivery teams.

Along with your passion for communications and events, you will have a meticulous eye for detail and excellent administrative and organisational skills, including a proven ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously.  

This is an exciting role that involves creative thinking and problem solving. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for excellent customer service and who brings a positive, pro-active approach to their work, showing flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills.  

What we offer:

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment.
• A generous holiday entitlement of 27 days plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website.

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details. 

This post is offered on a permanent, full time (36.25 hours per week) contract. 

This role is based in the Communications and Advocacy team on University Park Campus and will be offered on a hybrid basis with a blended approach of home and office working. The role requires flexibility to work outside standard hours (including evenings and weekends) and will require regular time to be spent on campus to maintain strong connections with the university community.  

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Gemma Morgan-Jones, email gemma.morgan-jones@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. 

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Closing Date: 01 Jun 2026
Category: Internal Only

This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only. 

This role will support a funded NIHR Research for Patient Benefit study aimed at co-creating a Health Visitor–led intervention for mothers at risk of postnatal depression. The intervention integrates group exercise and behavioural activation approaches, with a focus on adaptability and individual tailoring. The postholder will work closely with the research team and contribute to key research activities, including evidence reviews and engagement with stakeholders, patients, and the public. They will also provide essential administrative and coordination support throughout the co-creation process. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work with healthcare professionals and other stakeholders as part of a multidisciplinary team working at the University of Nottingham and collaborating with Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The role will involve supporting participant recruitment, data collection, and data analysis, as well as managing administrative processes such as informed consent and survey distribution during the evaluation phase.

The position is likely to appeal to candidates with a keen interest in maternal mental health, public health, health promotion and universal child and family health services. The ideal candidate would have a commitment to health research and an ability to engage creatively and productively with a range of stakeholders, including healthcare professionals. The candidate will be required to work in conjunction with others in the research team in order to achieve the objectives and deadlines of the research project. 

The post-holder will join the School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. 

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

This is a fixed-term post available immediately until 31 January 2028. Hours of work will be part-time (14.5 hours per week). 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Jessica Jackson, email jessica.jackson1@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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Closing Date: 28 May 2026
Category: Internal Only

The role will involve applying a range of professional engineering skills in order to develop, design, manufacture, commission, and test novel manufacturing systems. This is an exciting role that encompasses all aspects of the system development including requirements capture, problem structuring, business case development, mechanical design, simulation, system integration, test design, data capture and analysis, and reporting. The role-holder should bring significant experience to the team and will be expected to take an active role in developing and improving the team’s technical knowledge and expertise.

The role holder will assume a senior role in implementing and managing complex industrial research projects and will provide support and supervision to the others in the team. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with researchers from Nottingham and to collaborate with leading industrialists from companies such as Airbus, BAE Systems, GKN, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens.

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements. This is a fixed-term vacancy till the 31st of October 2026.

Please contact Alison Turner (alison.turner@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 09 Jun 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

Timetabling sits at the heart of the student experience. Every lecture, seminar, and room booking depends on the work our team delivers, and these roles are key to making that happen.

As a Timetabling Administrator, you'll be the first point of contact for students, academics, and professional services colleagues seeking support with timetabling queries and room bookings. You'll work within established processes while building real expertise in our systems and services, and you'll play an essential part in a team that are quality driven.

This is a part-time role (21.75 hours) and will be offered on a fixed term contract for a period of 18 months. 

Work typically takes place Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00, with a blend of on-campus team and remote working. Candidates wishing to work fewer hours than advertised, or interested in a job share arrangement, are welcome to apply — please indicate your preference in your application.

What you'll bring

• Strong organisational skills and a high standard of accuracy
• A customer-focused mindset and confident communication style
• The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• A proactive approach comfortable finding information and solving problems
• Enthusiasm for becoming a go-to expert in your area

Why join us?

The University of Nottingham offers a generous benefits package and a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and development. For full details, visit Benefits at Nottingham – link

You'll be joining a supportive, collaborative team where your contribution will be valued.

Interested?

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Wendy Crawford at wendy.crawford@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications submitted directly to this address cannot be accepted.

Closing Date: 05 Jun 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

Student recruitment opportunity

The University of Nottingham Students’ Union are recruiting

Student Experience Facilitators

The Role

We are looking for friendly and approachable University of Nottingham students with an interest in improving student lives at the University of Nottingham, to work as one of five Student Experience Facilitators. The successful candidates will support in making student voices heard, such as through designing and facilitating Academic and Community forums, representing student interests in meetings, and supporting in the promotion and facilitation of student change-making activities. We are looking for students who will be able to confidently facilitate group discussions and manage diverse opinions, synthesise student feedback, work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including students, Students Union staff and University staff members, and have a commitment and interest in student voice.

How to apply

If you are a current student of the University of Nottingham or will be in September 26 and wish to apply, please send your CV and supporting statement of no more than 1 A4 page demonstrating how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification section of the Job Description to Liam Hand at Liam.Hand@nottingham.ac.uk

For a full job description and person specification please visit the Student’s Union website https://su.nottingham.ac.uk/about/work-for-us

Closing Date: 24th May 2026

Please note that the role may close early to applications – apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Interviews: 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th June 2026

Closing Date: 24 May 2026
Category: Other Recruitment Opportunities

The University of Nottingham Students’ Union are recruiting

Student Research Assistants

The Role

We are looking for a friendly and approachable University of Nottingham student with knowledge in social research to support in the designing, delivery, analysis, reporting and dissemination of our research on University of Nottingham students’ experiences. The successful candidate will have knowledge of social research methods and ethics, have experience of conducting data analysis, and be confident in facilitating group discussions.

How to apply

If you are a current student of the University of Nottingham or will be in September 26 and wish to apply, please send your CV and supporting statement of no more than 1 A4 page demonstrating how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification section of the Job Description to Rosie Black at rosie.black@nottingham.ac.uk

For a full job description and person specification please visit the Student’s Union website https://su.nottingham.ac.uk/about/work-for-us

Closing Date: 24th May 2026

Please note that the role may close early to applications – apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Interviews: 8^th and 9^th June 2026

Please note we will only be able to contact those candidates successful for interview. Successful for interview candidates will receive an e-mail by 5.00 pm on 1 June 26 giving details of the interview. If you have not received an e-mail we thank you for your interest but please consider that you have not been successfully shortlisted on this occasion.

Hourly rate: £12.71 plus holiday pay calculated at 12.07%

Our People Offer

When you come to work @UoNSU you bring your skills, experience, talent, commitment and a desire to do a great job.  Our Students’ Union prides itself on being inclusive, working collaboratively and empowering individuals to be the best they can.  In return we want to be an employer where every member of the staff team feels valued, trusted, inspired, and able to grow and to have fun. We welcome people from different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We value diversity, promote equity and challenge discrimination. We are on a journey to increase the diversity of our staff team, and we would like to encourage applications from disabled, LGBT+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds to better reflect the diverse community we serve.

Closing Date: 24 May 2026
Category: Other Recruitment Opportunities

Thanks to £14m of funding awarded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent in partnership with the National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC) are offering fully funded innovative four-year cohort-based training in frontier science.

Postgraduate researchers will be recruited to a research cluster within each of the overarching research areas:

• Alternative and Emerging Protein sources for Sustainable food and feed (Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security) - Cluster lead Professor John Brameld
• RIC@N-DLA: Multiscale RNA Science from mechanisms to applications (Bioscience for Human Health) – Cluster lead Dr Federico Dajas-Bailador
• Future Genomes Across Life – Engineering biology for sustainability and innovation (Biotechnology for Sustainable Growth) – Cluster lead Professor Thorsten Allers

Project description

We invite applications for a BBSRC fully funded CASE studentship to investigate (NE)B-Family DNA polymerases for Biotechnology. This sits under our Biotechnology for Sustainable Growth theme and is offered through partnership with New England Biolabs.

Archaeal family B DNA polymerases are a cornerstone of biotechnology. Enzymes such as Vent, Deep Vent, Phusion, and Q5 are family B DNA polymerases (PolB) that originate from Archaea – they have been developed by New England Biolabs (NEB) for PCR amplification and next-generation DNA sequencing applications. Such enzymes require robust strand displacement activities, which are found in PolB but not PolD, the D-family DNA polymerase exclusive to Archaea. However, PolB lacks any specific motif to associate with the replicative helicase complex – such a motif is found in PolD and has to potential to develop a new class of DNA polymerase for biotechnology.

Archaea encode two replicative DNA polymerases. PolB is a family B polymerase with similarity to eukaryotic Pol alpha, its catalytic core has a Klenow fold found in all B family polymerases. PolD belongs to the D family and is exclusive to Archaea, its catalytic core is homologous to the double-psi beta-barrel motif found in RNA polymerases. PolB has 3′–5′ exonuclease and polymerase activities in one polypeptide, but PolD separates them in the DP1 and DP2 subunits, respectively. The DP1 exonuclease subunit of PolD is a structural homolog of subunit 2 of eukaryotic replicative DNA polymerase, which facilitates a tight association of PolD to the replicative helicase complex and tethers DNA polymerase to the replisome. However, unlike PolB, PolD is not capable of the robust strand displacement activity necessary for lagging strand synthesis.

An ideal polymerase for biotechnological applications would feature the robust strand displacement activity of PolB, and an association with the replicative helicase found in the DP1 subunit of PolD; such an association with the replicative helicase may provide enhanced processivity in DNA synthesis reactions on complex templates. We have constructed such a hybrid DNA polymerase in the halophilic archaeon Haloferax volcanii, the most tractable species for archaeal genetics. H. volcanii strains where PolB is fused to the N-terminal helicase-binding domain of DP1 are viable and exhibit near-wild type growth. In parallel, we have established that in the absence of replication origins, DNA synthesis in H. volcanii is initiated by homologous recombination, and that recombination-dependent replication uses PolD while origin-dependent replication uses PolB.

The goal of the PhD project is to develop a new class of DNA polymerase for biotechnology, while providing functional insights into assembly of the archaeal DNA replication machinery and the unique mechanisms of DNA replication in Archaea.

Why choose this project?

The lab of Thorsten Allers works on DNA replication, recombination, and repair in Archaea. We use Haloferax volcanii as a model for archaeal genetics – this species is easy to grow and has a wide range of genetic tools, most of which have been developed in our lab. H. volcanii is ideal to investigate the rules of life and to develop new tools for biotechnology. In initial phase of the project, the student will acquire experimental skills in microbial genetics, molecular biology, and bioinformatics. The project will involve the generation of plasmids and strains to carry out genetic screens of H. volcanii PolB and PolD variants. Strains with polymerase variants will be tested for the efficiency and accuracy of DNA synthesis in vivo, using microbiological techniques including growth competition and mutation accumulation assays, microscopy and flow cytometry, pulsed-field gel electrophoresis, and genomic technologies including nanopore DNA sequencing.

New England Biolabs (NEB) is world-renowned biotechnology company that makes and supplies enzymes, reagents, and tools used in molecular biology and genetic research. Headquartered in Ipswich MA, USA, and having subsidiaries world-wide including Hitchin, UK, NEB not only produces a wide variety of molecular biology reagents but also houses and funds a basic research department. The lab of Kelly Zatopek in the research department of NEB studies nucleic acid maintenance in extremophilic archaea to understand the mechanisms these organisms utilize to repair, remove or recycle DNA. 

For informal enquiries about the project please contact Professor Thorsten Allers

Requirements  

Applications are invited from candidates with backgrounds in Bioscience, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical/Biochemical/Process Engineering, Environmental Science, Pharmacy, Computer Science, Maths or related disciplines who have/expect to graduate with a first/upper-second UK honours degree, or equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK.  

Applications are also welcome from candidates with a 2:2 undergraduate degree or lower, who hold a Masters degree in a relevant area or three or more years of full-time work experience relevant to your undergraduate degree, or to the PhD projects you are applying for.

This project is open only to those with home fee status.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

The Nottingham BBSRC DLA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in its recruitment practices and throughout the delivery of our PhD programme. For 2026 recruitment, we are operating a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants from Black and Black mixed backgrounds who hold home fee status.

How to apply 

Closing date: 11.59 pm GMT on Sunday 17 May 2026

Start date: September 2026

Applicants should click on this link to find out how to apply - https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/bbdtp/apply/how-to-apply.aspx

If you have any questions about the application process, please email bb-bbdtp@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk

Closing Date: 17 May 2026
Category: Studentships

Up to 30 fully funded, four year PhD studentships are available in the biosciences. Join us to elevate your career, conducting transformative research in one of three priority themes. Start date September 2026.

About

Thanks to £14m of funding awarded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University are offering fully funded innovative four-year cohort-based training in frontier science.

Postgraduate researchers will be recruited to a research cluster within each of the overarching research areas:

• Alternative and Emerging Protein sources for Sustainable food and feed (Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security) -  Cluster lead  – Cluster lead Professor John Brameld
• RIC@N-DLA: Multiscale RNA Science from mechanisms to applications (Bioscience for Human Health) – Cluster lead Dr Federico Dajas-Bailador
• Future Genomes Across Life – Engineering biology for sustainability and innovation (Biotechnology for Sustainable Growth) – Cluster lead Professor Thorsten Allers

Standard Programme overview

You will work alongside your cluster peers for the first ten weeks of your studies. During this time, you will receive cluster specific training and conduct lab rotations before being supported to choose your research project. 

Year two to four you will conduct your PhD, as with a standard award. In your third year you will undertake a three month professional internment placement.

Throughout the programme you will have access to tailored training, an annual spring conference and cohort development activities.

CASE Programme

Please note, we also offer a CASE (Collaborative Awards in Science and Engineering) programme. This offers students the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research alongside an industry CASE partner.

Requirements

Applications are invited from candidates with backgrounds in Bioscience, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical/Biochemical/Process Engineering, Environmental Science, Pharmacy, Computer Science, Maths or related disciplines who have/expect to graduate with a first/upper-second UK honours degree, or equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK. 

Applications are also welcome from candidates with a 2:2 undergraduate degree or lower, who hold a Masters degree in a relevant area or three or more years of full-time work experience relevant to your undergraduate degree, or to the PhD projects you are applying for.

The Standard Programme is open only to those with home fee status.

Funding details

Funding is available for four years from October 2026. The award covers tuition fees at the UK rate, plus an annual stipend. The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) stipend is tax free and is set at £21,805 for 2026/27 entry.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Nottingham BBSRC DLA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in its recruitment practices and throughout the delivery of our PhD programme. For 2026 recruitment, we are operating a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants from Black and Black mixed backgrounds who hold home fee status.

How to apply

Closing date: 11.59 pm on Sunday 17 May 2026

If you have any questions about the application process, please email bb-bbdtp@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk. 

Closing Date: 17 May 2026
Category: Studentships

This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only. 

An exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and forward-thinking team. The Bio-Support Unit (BSU) is a multi-site, multi-disciplinary research facility with its own technical, engineering, scientific, and administration staff. We are seeking an enthusiastic person (maternity cover) to contribute to the effective operation of the services we provide to our research community. The successful candidate will provide specialised support to the Director of BSU and work closely with staff, academics, students and external colleagues involved in biomedical research, 3Rs (replace, reduce, refine animals in research) and animal welfare.

This rewarding position requires a highly motivated individual with an attention to detail. Candidates must be able to work on their own initiative; supervising staff and performing some day- to-day administrative tasks, whilst effectively managing their own workload. Excellent IT skills, communication skills and enthusiasm are required, as well as the ability to work flexibly as part of a team.  The candidate will actively promote a culture of care, prioritise animal welfare and will disseminate and champion the 3Rs, including acting as Named Information Officer (NIO). The successful applicant will bring significant experience in the biomedical research sector and will play active roles in our licensing team and ethical review committee (AWERB). This requires working under and possessing a good knowledge of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 and other relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g. VSA, AWA 2006).

Awareness of the responsibilities of named roles and excellence in research delivery are essential to ensuring processes are fit for purpose, legally compliant, and support a culture of care, while enabling the highest scientific and welfare standards. 

For more information on the BSU, visit: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/animalresearch/index.aspx

Please see published Candidate Guidance for support on the application and interview process.

Discover our benefits:  Your Benefits.

This is a fixed-term post available for 1.5 years covering maternity leave. This is a part-time role. Working 29 hours per week, 0.8 FTE. 

Please contact  bsu@nottingham.ac.uk with further questions. Please note, applications sent directly to this address will not be accepted.

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Closing Date: 07 Jun 2026
Category: Internal Only

In this role, you will provide essential administrative and financial support to the Principal Investigator and project team. You’ll coordinate key post‑award processes including purchasing, supplier setup, financial reporting, and monitoring project expenditure, ensuring the project runs efficiently and remains compliant with funder and university requirements.

You will also support wider governance activities such as Health & Safety and GDPR, and maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant systems and processes.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience in administrative and financial support, ideally in research or HE
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence working with financial and procurement systems
• Strong IT skills (Excel, Teams, finance systems)
• The ability to build effective working relationships
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach

Your working hours will be 14.50 hours per week for a Fixed Term ending 31/12/2027

Please contact (Rita Tewari or Declay Brady) (rita.tewari@nottingham.ac.uk or declan.brady@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to theses email addresses will not be accepted. 

Requests for secondment from internal candidates will be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Closing Date: 24 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

The role will include acting as the Named Training and Competency Officer (NTCO) and leading the delivery of the institutional in-vivo training and competency framework. It also involves actively promoting a culture of care and the principles of the ‘3Rs’, with a particular focus on experimental support and design. The successful applicant will bring significant experience in the biomedical research sector, working under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 and other relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g. VSA, AWA 2006).

Experience and awareness of the responsibilities of named roles and excellence in research delivery are essential to ensure that processes and routines are fit for purpose, legally compliant, and supportive of a culture of care, while enabling the highest scientific and welfare standards.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong commitment and enthusiasm for stakeholder engagement, delivering excellence, and proactively supporting a world-leading academic research community. We are committed to providing an inspirational environment for the right individual to thrive, grow their professional development, and contribute to a world-class research portfolio. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for an informal conversation.

This is a full time, permanent position. For any any informal inquiries, please contact Ian Devonshire bsu@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email will not be considered.

Closing Date: 05 Jun 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

You will employ in vivo models with state-of-the-art molecular and cellular assays to uncover how ERG operates as an "immune gatekeeper" during both steady-state and inflammatory challenges. Ultimately, your findings will define a new roadmap for therapeutic targets to treat debilitating conditions like primary lymphoedema, directly bridging the gap between fundamental molecular science and patient benefit. 

About you: You will lead investigations into how the transcription factor ERG regulates lymphatic identity and immune cell trafficking. Your responsibilities will include performing in vivo functional assays to quantify lymphatic drainage and immune cell trafficking. You will utilize single-cell transcriptomics and high-resolution multiplexed imaging to map cellular landscapes in mouse and human tissues. Additionally, you will conduct mechanistic studies to identify the role of ERG in lymph node maintenance. Throughout, you will develop advanced analytical skills and benefit from a dynamic and collaborative research environment.

What we are looking for: Applicants must be highly motivated and self-driven, with a PhD in vascular biology, immunology, or cell biology to join this collaborative project, specifically looking for candidates who can demonstrate: The successful candidate will ideally have considerable experience in some of the following areas: in vivo immune and vascular techniques using genetically modified mice, high-resolution imaging, single-cell transcriptomics (scRNA-seq), strong analytical and computational abilities to interpret high-dimensional datasets, identify unique gene signatures, and predict cellular interactions.

The successful candidate will join a friendly, diverse, and supportive research group based in the Biodiscovery Institute. The position represents a significant opportunity through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details. 

This role will be offered on a fixed-term contract for 36 months. Your working hours will be (36.25 hours per week). If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements. 

Please contact Jacqueline.shields@nottingham.ac.uk if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 03 Jun 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of parasite cell biology, using cutting‑edge genetic and imaging approaches to understand the regulation of cell division during malaria transmission. You will investigate divergent protein kinases involved in cell cycle and novel proteins using conditional gene modulation systems (CRISPR‑Cas9, AID, DiCre) and advanced cell biology techniques to generate and analyse functional data.

You will plan and conduct your own research, contribute to collaborative projects, and play an active role in shaping research objectives. You will also build internal and external connections, working closely with senior technical staff to coordinate parasite material and data management.

Training and supporting undergraduate and postgraduate researchers will form part of your contribution to the wider laboratory community, alongside maintaining good laboratory practice and accurate record keeping. You will stay well informed of relevant literature and contribute to the dissemination of findings through manuscript preparation and presentation of results.

This is a full-time position (36.25 weekly hours) on a fixed term basis starting from 01/07/2026 for 18 months with an end date of 31 December 2027.

For further information, please contact: Prof. Rita Tewari (rita.tewari@nottingham.ac.uk) or David Guttery (David.Guttery@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to these Email addresses will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 05 Jun 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

Your role will be full of variety, and at times physically demanding, working in and around our halls of residence and other properties managed by us. You will be working directly with students, visitors, and staff. Your outstanding customer service skills are key to the team's success. You need to have a logical and practical approach to deal with our buildings and people.

If you can drive and have a valid driving license that would be ideal but is not essential. 

We use computers and mobile tech daily, so knowing the IT basics will be required, but full training on our systems is provided. 

Main duties include:

• First line building maintenance, blocked drains, changing lamps, fixing toilet seats, cleaning, rubbish removal etc.
• Investigating jobs, making safe where possible, and raising service requests for follow on work
• Building compliance and safety, testing fire alarms, checking emergency lights, water flushing etc.
• Moving stock and goods in and around site 
• Coordinating emergency response, fire alarms first aid, floods, power outage etc. 
• Site patrol and security 
• Assisting in open days and accommodation tours 
• Covering customer contact points in person and via phone, dealing with arrivals, departures, and visitor enquires 
• Preparing sites and rooms for visitors and events
• Assisting in the daily operation of our halls and properties 

Further details can be found within the job role profile.

What’s in it for you?  

• An excellent holiday allowance of 27 days per year plus additional university closure days and bank holidays (pro rata).
• Ongoing support to develop your skills, career and gain industry recognised qualifications 
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service - 24/7 support. 
• Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes. 
• Staff Networks, events and activities and state of the art sports facilities.
• Uniform provided plus the tools you need to do a great job. 

Hours of Work: 

Part time, 18.25 Hours per week. Working 2 days a week mainly between 8:00am and 6:00pm, working a rotational 8-week pattern covering 7 days a week.  One Saturday or Sunday to be worked every 2 weeks.  Public and University holidays may be required to be worked.

Job share arrangements may be considered. 

This position will be offered on a permanent basis working throughout the full calendar year (52 weeks of the year) Hours worked at the weekend and any unsocial hours (10pm to 6am) will be enhanced by additional 15% payment.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Loizos Kalopsidiotis loizos.kalopsidiotis@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 24 May 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

About the Department

This is an exciting opportunity to join Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering at The University of Nottingham Ningbo China, an dynamic and fast growing department, to contribute your talent for the department further development. The department offers BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (2+2, 4+0), BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering (2+2, 4+0) and BEng (Hons) Product Design and Manufacture (2+2, 4+0) programmes which cover mechanics, dynamics, kinetics, thermodynamics, energy, fluids, materials, manufacture, ergonomics and design.

The Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering has strong links with the corresponding departments in the UK and Malaysia campuses of the University of Nottingham. Its exceptionally close involvement with Chinese and international institutions and industries ensures a high quality teaching and research in the relevant professional fields.

About You

You must hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or Materials Engineering. A strong track record of extensive research experience and expertise in these areas is essential, demonstrated through publications in leading peer‑reviewed journals, a proven ability to secure competitive funding, and a recognized reputation within the international academic community.

Equally important is a record of academic leadership, evidenced by successful programme direction and contributions to institutional strategic initiatives. Your experience in developing innovative pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning, as well as designing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in related fields, will be highly valued.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide significant leadership within the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, particularly in the research and teaching domains of Mechanical Engineering and/or Aerospace Engineering.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

Successful candidate will be offered a fixed-term contract for up to 5 years, with the HOD appointment up to 4 years, both may be extended by mutual agreement.

Salary will be within the range of 635,038 RMB to 780,622 RMB (Associate Professor) or 780,622 RMB to 1,025,445 RMB (Professor) annum depending on skills and experience, plus HOD allowance. In addition, an attractive package including accommodation allowance, travel allowance and insurance will be provided for international appointments.

You will be offered a wider range of Chinese talent schemes application opportunities based on the eligibility of application.

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to submit their applications via the application jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/jobs/184552 before 23:59 Beijing Time on 8 June 2026 which should include the following:

• a cover letter
• an up-to-date CV
• a publication list
• A statement of teaching philosophy giving evidence of teaching excellence
• A research statement indicating your planned research activities as part of our department  

Enquiries

Informal enquiries regarding these vacancies may be addressed to: Professor Yong Shi (Yong.Shi@nottingham.edu.cn), Head of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Nottingham Ningbo China. Please note that applications sent directly to this address will not be accepted.  

If you have any enquiries, please contact Recruitment Team, Email: Job@nottingham.edu.cn and quote the ref: 184552.

Closing Date: 08 Jun 2026
Category: Academic Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in China.

The Estates and Facilities Department at the University of Nottingham provides strategic and operational services support to the University infrastructure, buildings and landholdings. We are a large and diverse department employing approximately 1300 people and provide a wide range of services across our UK sites.

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Asset Investment Manager to lead and manage condition surveys, data collection and the evaluation of condition against set industry standards for all key and business critical assets ensuring all assets are prioritised against business risk.

You will be responsible for developing a ten-year asset replacement plan based on HESA condition data for all statutory and key assets, including the prioritisation of tasks based on business risk maintaining an on-going pipeline of works for multi- year contractual delivery. You will also manage a team of staff whose primary role is to oversee the technical requirement of all M&E functions across the University and will liaise with the Responsive Maintenance Team and Capital Projects Team to ensure engineering excellence in is achieved all investments.

The successful candidate will prepare tender documentation and specifications and will evaluate tender returns, ensuring compliance with procurement rules and procedures, set standards and specifications and will manage and track budgets to ensure financial control is in place for all works ensuring a thorough and robust change control programme is embedded.

Candidates should have a Professional qualification/relevant degree (Engineering) or similar and have proven technical skills within either a mechanical or electrical background. Experience in leading, motivating and supervising a team of multi skilled and specialist employees in a large multi-site organisation is also essential for this role.

Further information on the duties for the post and the experience and qualifications required can be found on the attached job role profile.

This is a permanent post. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week) however job share arrangements may be considered. 

Please note a driving licence is essential as you will be carrying specialist equipment from one site to another.

The University of Nottingham is committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We strive to provide a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes. We also offer an excellent holiday allowance of 30 days per year, plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.

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Closing Date: 04 Jun 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

The Estates and Facilities Department at the University of Nottingham provides strategic and operational services support to the University infrastructure, buildings and landholdings. We are a large and diverse department employing approximately 1300 people and provide a wide range of services across our UK sites.

We are looking for an experienced BMS Manager to be responsible for day to day management and operation of the University’s two Building Management Systems. You will lead on the production and implementation of the BMS Strategy, setting objectives for team members and performance criteria for service providers and will assist in the development of a ten-year asset replacement plan. You will also lead on the provision of a system software and hardware continuous improvement plan and will be accountable for the technical advice and qualitative control of all Capital or Revenue project installations or upgrades.

The role holder will manage the provision of 24/7 support service to the University, including the monitoring and response to Critical Alarms out of hours and will oversee the management of contractors for allocated projects, to ensure the correct standards and quality of work are achieved within the agreed time frame and allocated budget.

Candidates should have post qualification experience of BMS, mechanical or electrical services and associated plant, have experience and knowledge of building management systems, services and utilities within a large multi-site operation and have experience of managing large scale projects ensuring they are kept to plan and within budget. Further information on the duties for the post and the experience and qualifications required can be found on the attached job role profile.

This is a permanent post. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week) however job share arrangements may be considered.

Please note a driving licence is essential to the role as you will be transporting specialist equipment from one site to another.

The University of Nottingham is committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We strive to provide a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes. We also offer an excellent holiday allowance of 30 days per year, plus additional university closure days and bank holidays

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Closing Date: 04 Jun 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

The post holder will be based in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Nottingham (Medical School, Queen’s Medical Centre, UK) and will work under the supervision of Dr David Guttery and Prof. Rita Tewari.

This project aims to address a fundamental gap in our understanding of how meiosis operates in Plasmodium, a highly divergent eukaryote responsible for malaria transmission. The research will focus on parasite development within the mosquito vector, using advanced genetic and cell biological approaches to determine how conserved meiotic regulators control parasite differentiation and transmission. The work will involve conditional gene modulation strategies (including CRISPR-Cas9, DiCre, AID and promoter swap systems) combined with state-of-the-art imaging approaches such as confocal microscopy, expansion microscopy and immunofluorescence to generate mechanistic insight into parasite biology.

We are seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic candidate with a strong interest in parasite biology and cell biology. Applicants must hold a PhD (or be close to completion) in a relevant discipline and have experience in molecular and/or cell biology techniques. Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills are essential. Experience in molecular cloning, genetic manipulation, and advanced imaging approaches (e.g. confocal microscopy) is highly desirable. Experience with expansion microscopy, SIM or related advanced imaging techniques would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and supportive research environment, contribute to training undergraduate and postgraduate researchers, and disseminate findings through high-quality publications and presentations.

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

This vacancy is full time (36.25 hours per week) on a fixed-term basis.

Please contact (David Guttery/Rita Tewari) (David.Guttery@nottingham.ac.uk/ rita.tewari@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 04 Jun 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

Working closely with the MindTech Bridge Leadership team (Prof Chris Hollis, Dr Aaron Kandola and Barnaby Perks), you will provide operational and strategic leadership to ensure the successful delivery of key elements of MindTech Bridge. A major focus of this role is leading the development, launch and management of a national consortium of NHS organisations to collectively identify, test and implement high-potential digital mental health technologies at scale. Your responsibilities will include contributing to the co-design, formalisation, and operational leadership of the consortium, as well as engaging key NHS stakeholders, planning events and workshops, and securing members.

You will support the delivery of other MindTech Bridge innovation projects, including the design of a novel emerging mental health technology and NHS demand signal monitoring system and the development of new international partnerships for UK innovators to scale and collaborate globally.

You will also act as the visible and accessible first point of contact for MindTech Bridge, promoting our activities nationally and internationally. This will include liaison with the programme funder and ensuring timely reporting on finances, outputs and deliverables. We are seeking someone with strong project management experience, excellent communication and facilitation skills, and a proven ability to build and maintain partnerships across complex systems. Knowledge of NHS procurement, implementation, commissioning or service transformation is essential.

You will join the vibrant and Digital Mental Health group within the School of Medicine, working alongside the NIHR MindTech HealthTech Research Centre and the NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre.

MindTech Bridge is a national programme with partners across the UK and so this role may involve regular travel, including overnight stays. We therefore welcome applications from candidates based outside the Nottingham area as there is the potential for flexible and hybrid arrangements.

This vacancy is full time (36.25 hours weekly) on a fixed-term basis for 3 years.

Closing Date: 04 Jun 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

The Research Contracts Manager role is based within a busy, diverse and friendly Research Contracts team, working with colleagues across Research & Innovation and the wider University to facilitate research and knowledge exchange activity. The Research Contracts Manager will provide specialist contractual support primarily across clinical research activities, including interventional trials, observational studies, and associated data arrangements, while also supporting translational research collaborations. The postholder will lead the negotiation and drafting of clinical trial agreements, investigator-initiated and sponsor-led studies, industry-sponsored research, and associated regulatory-dependent contracts.

You will work with other Contracts Team members and will need to build productive relationships with stakeholders to understand the research context and agree appropriate contract terms. You will need to work with other parts of Research Operations and Faculty staff to ensure a seamless support service to academic staff, funders and collaborators. You will also provide advice on and interpretation of contract terms to colleagues where required.

You should be committed to working in and contributing to an environment of continuous improvement and will contribute towards the ongoing development and implementation of effective procedures and systems supporting research contracts and interfaces with other teams.

What we offer:

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment

• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week

• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.

• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website.

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

This is a permanent post, hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week). If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application.

This role operates on a hybrid working model, which includes required on-campus attendance.

If you have any queries in relation to the post, please contact Brian Berry, Head of Research Contracts team at brian.berry@nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 08 Jun 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to work in a varied role, alongside staff and students to improve the student experience and support education administration. You will work alongside our Faculty Education and Student Experience Senior Administrators, academic staff, and in liaison with Professional Service departments. Your duties will include general administrative support for programme processes, maintaining key information for students e.g. Moodle sites and handbooks, and managing physical record retention and disposal. You will also support local activities which focus on engaging with our students, building community, and improving their experience, including assisting with the coordination and servicing of Staff Student Forums (student feedback groups), assisting with arrangements for student events such as welcome and induction, and drafting local student communications. You will assist with projects supporting the education and student experience elements of the Faculty’s Strategic Plan. You will work closely with the wider Faculty Education and Student Experience team, as well as wider School administrative staff and academic colleagues.

Our team

Our team is friendly, inclusive and welcoming; we welcome applications from everyone and value the varied perspectives and experiences that a diverse team can bring.

About You

You should hold at least five GCSEs including Maths and English, or equivalent, or have considerable work experience in a relevant role. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, IT skills, and the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team. You will have experience of building strong working relationships with colleagues across an organisation and managing a high workload with competing demands.

What we offer

· A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment

· A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week

· Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.

· We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities

· You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more, follow the link to our benefits website

What next

Candidates successful at shortlisting will be invited to an in-person interview.

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Your working hours will be (36.25 hours per week). We may also consider job share arrangements.

Please contact Laura Jarvis (Laura.Jarvis@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 04 Jun 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

Reporting to the Student Living Engagement Manager, you will support the delivery of a comprehensive student communications and engagement strategy. You will help ensure students have access to timely, relevant and engaging residential information throughout their journey. The role holder will be responsible for developing, delivering and evaluating communications designed to engage student residents across the University of Nottingham's Student Living portfolio. Working closely with colleagues and student content creators, you will help build a student-led approach to communications that supports residential life, wellbeing, events and compliance.

We are looking for a candidate:

• With excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and a strong eye for detail.
• Who is confident creating engaging digital content, including social media posts, stories, reels and newsletters.
• With creative flair and the ability to write and edit clear, engaging copy for a range of student audiences.
• Who enjoys working collaboratively and can build positive relationships with colleagues and student content creators.
• With strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Who can use insight, feedback and data to improve communications and student engagement.
• With a proactive, enthusiastic and customer-focused approach.
• Who can support Student Living projects with insightful feedback, fresh ideas and willingness to get involved.

This is a varied and rewarding role that plays a key part in enhancing the residential student experience. You will have the opportunity to contribute to engagement activity, support events and campaigns, and work flexibly across key points in the student lifecycle, including open days and arrivals.

This position is offered on a permanent basis. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours per week). Job share arrangements may be considered. 

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Further information on the experience and qualifications required for this post can be found on the attached Role profile.

The University of Nottingham is committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We strive to provide a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes. We also offer an excellent holiday allowance of 27 days per year, plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Andrew Todd-Ellis at Andrew.todd-ellis@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

All of our vacancies are available to view at: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx

Closing Date: 21 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.

Are you looking for a role that underpins world-leading research and teaching, and gives you the chance to make a positive difference to the delivery of our services?

To support our continued success, we are looking for an additional Senior Operations Officer in the Business School, who will work flexibly as part of an integrated team to support the delivery and continuous improvement of research operations and other administrative support. 

The division of responsibility between members of the research team will be agreed locally. You will have a primary focus on Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) to include supporting Post Graduate Researchers (PGRs). Working to ensure the delivery of excellent and seamless support for School research operations, governance and activity, you will:    

• Support the collection and preparation of information and documentation for research operational management and quality assurance and enhancement purposes
• Provide specialist support, advice and guidance on research operational processes and activities
• Develop, deliver and coordinate support and activity across a range of areas ensuring an exceptional customer experience
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of relevant plans, policies and processes
• Provide high-level administrative support to relevant members of the School’s senior leadership team
• Act as Secretary and contribute to the management of relevant School committees; and
• Contribute to the planning, management and delivery of projects and initiatives to support School plans and priorities

You will contribute to our ambitions to enhance the support provided for world-leading teaching and research. You will need excellent interpersonal skills, work well in a team, be highly organised, flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced, varied environment.  As someone who is self-motivated and has experience of contributing to projects and improving processes, you will help drive forward change and deliver excellent service.

What we offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more.

This is fixed-term, part-time (29 hours per week), secondment cover position available up to 30 November 2026. 

Requests for secondment from internal candidates will be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Please contact Tave Burnett, tave,burnett@nottingham.ac.uk, if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Nottingham University Business School is one of the UK’s leading business schools and a globally ranked centre for management education of the UK’s most successful universities. Further information about the School is available at: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/business/ 

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Closing Date: 26 May 2026
Category: Internal Only

The successful candidate must be able to take independent responsibility for the welfare of the animals in their care and contribute to the training of trainee and research staff as required. An essential requirement will be to ensure effective liaison with and support of Nottingham’s research community, including advising on welfare requirements and the 3Rs (replacement, reduction, and refinement). You must already hold the Institute for Animal Technology Level 2 Diploma or have equivalent experience. All candidates must have good communication and organisational skills and be able to demonstrate a vocational and responsible approach to working with animals. 

This is a fixed-term (1 year), full-time (36.25 hours per week) post to cover maternity leave. Your working hours will be (36.25 hours per week). 

For more information on the valuable work undertaken within the facility, please visit: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/animalresearch/index.aspx

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Please contact bsu@nottingham.ac.uk if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 24 May 2026
Category: Technical (TS)

This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.

Assistant Financial Accountant (Group) – 6-month Fixed Term Contract until 31/12/2026.

Internal candidates are warmly encouraged to apply under the secondment policy, please contact stuart.whysall2@nottingham.ac.uk and your line manager for further information.

External candidates and agencies may apply using a CV and Covering Letter which is tailored to the role profile below.

The Corporate Finance team seeks an Assistant Financial Accountant for a 6-month fixed term contract. You will provide day-to-day support to the financial accountants and the Head of Corporate Finance, at an operational and project level. You will develop your technical accounting knowledge as we complete financial statements and other regulatory returns, and your business partnering experience will deliver financial results to internal customers, focusing on the group level results.

What you will be doing

You will be a key part of our group reporting processes. When you join, you will help us finalise our financial statements and be a key point of contact for external auditors. Meanwhile, you will be focusing on delivering monthly group level financial results.

You will coordinate the Office for Students (OfS) return, compiling information requests to other colleagues and departments.  Draft and check this and other regulatory returns during the year for review by the Head of Finance.

Along the way you will be a key contributor to a range of process improvement and team development projects.

Who you are

• You’re curious and you enjoy finding out about and improving processes.
• With an eye for accuracy, you enjoy it when the month-end reconciliations balance.
• At the same time, when deadlines clash, you can step back to focus on critical processes.
• Previously you have prepared management reports, financial plans, and budgets.
• You can confidently prepare external financial reports (like audit submissions) and you know how to reconcile them back to source data.
• Either you have significant relevant experience, or you are a qualified accountant.

Who we are

We are the Corporate Finance team, a small team that sits within a much larger Financial Control and Financial Management team. We are a busy, diverse and vibrant team, looking after month-end and year-end processes, financial reporting, audit and regulatory returns, cash and treasury management and the setup of the university’s finance systems.

What’s in it for you

The university offers 30 days holiday allowance (plus additional university closure days), a competitive pension scheme, and onsite childcare on our award-winning campus, amongst other benefits. We offer hybrid home and office working.

You will be encouraged to take the short courses the university offers and attend external training which is relevant to your role.

Want to know more?

For informal enquiries contact Stuart Whysall stuart.whysall2@nottingham.ac.uk

This is a full-time (36.25 hours per week) post. Job shares and flexible working arrangements may be considered. You can read more about working here on our website.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates will be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

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Closing Date: 26 May 2026
Category: Internal Only

This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your skills as an Application Support Technician in an environment where you can broaden your skills across a global service management aligned organisation? If so, we are delighted to announce a permanent opportunity for an Application Support Technician to join our Digital & Technology Services team.

As an Application Support Technician, you will work within an established function, dedicated to ensuring that the portfolio of global services which underpin and provide data for the university’s business processes operate and are maintained to the high standards expected by the University of Nottingham.

The role will be required to work with users from multiple functions to support critical business activities, both day to day, such as setting up user access, assisting with configuration of corporate applications, managing incident/problem requests, and those which occur annually, such as financial year end. You will also be expected to deliver small scale developments in response to service requests as well as contributing to project work that involves data archiving and the decommissioning of systems.

Your background will include proven experience of providing second line support in an IT environment with a broad understanding of a range of operating, systems, web applications and database technologies. You will possess an analytical mindset, be able to translate messages clearly to non-technical audiences and have the ability to work with others to solve complex problems. You will also have a strong customer service ethos and excellent interpersonal skills.

As the successful candidate, you will be educated to HNC level/equivalent with a proven track record of relevant work experience. You will ideally possess an ITIL qualification and have experience of working in an IT environment.

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Your working hours will be (36.25 hours per week). If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.

Please contact  Anthony Hill or Paul Holmes if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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Closing Date: 24 May 2026
Category: Internal Only

Social Enterprise Coordinator 

Part Time, 17.5 hours per week

Permanent Contract

Who are we and what do we do?

Here at the University of Nottingham Students’ Union, we are a connected student community. A brilliant, diverse and ambitious community. We are proudly independent from the university and right at the heart of student life. We’re a diverse community from first-year undergraduates to research students, elected student Executive and staff, to volunteers, pioneers, and so much more. Together, we are getting involved, making change, and supporting each other, making student life at the University of Nottingham the very best it can be.

We are one of the largest Students’ Union in the country, connecting student members to share, support and inspire each other while at University. As a registered charity we act as the recognised representative body of all students at the University, and every student is automatically a member free of charge. We provide a range of activities, events, campaigning, commercial and professional services that benefit and support students to get involved, find support, and make change.

Our mission is to make student life at the University of Nottingham the best it can be. We support students to share and voice their views on academic life and the wider University experience and have strong student leadership in our elected student representatives. We provide an excellent Advice service to help students with academic, housing, financial issues and welfare support. There is a diverse range of social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities and many opportunities for personal development.  We work with and support events and activities through the student committees of over 400 societies, 75 sports clubs, media groups and other student communities and we facilitate many student volunteers to take part in community projects.  Through our trading company, UNU Services Limited, we run two SPAR shops, a bar, coffee shop and a clothing shop as well as holding a wide range of large events and working in partnership with a range of national and local businesses to enrich the student experience on our campuses. Our annual financial turnover, for the charity and trading company combined is in excess of £11m annually. 

As a charity the Students’ Union has a Board of Trustees which is responsible for the governance, management, strategy and budget of the Students’ Union.  The Trustees currently consist of our full-time elected Student Officers and 4 appointed Lay Trustees, along with 4 appointed Student Trustees.  The daily work of the Students’ Union is directed by elected Student Officers, with advice and support from staff.  The Officer team is made up of full-time sabbatical Officers. Each Officer has their own portfolio of individual responsibilities as well as holding the shared responsibility for creating changes which will improve the lives of students at the University.

The Students' Union employs over two hundred and fifty staff in its Commercial, Membership and Central Services.  Over half of our staff are students who balance work with their studies and social lives.  Other staff work full-time, some are part-time, and some are required only during term-time and work for just part of the year.  If you like working in a vibrant and fast changing environment with passionate students excited about their experience, you will enjoy working for the University of Nottingham Students' Union.

The Role

The Social Enterprise Coordinator will provide administrative support to the various areas within the social enterprise directorate.  This support will enable the social enterprise operational teams to work more efficiently and focus on the effective service delivery to our students and customers in our income generating areas.  This support will incorporate some data processing, liaising with both internal and external departments such as SU finance, suppliers etc. and assisting with recruitment of our large student staff team.

This particular role will involve using various software platforms including excel, so a high level of digital and IT competency is essential.  Excellent communication skills and the ability to both work in a varied team dynamic and being able to proactively manage own workload are key. 

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in an administrative function or customer service role as well as presenting information to a range of audiences with differing levels of knowledge.  

Our People Offer

When you come to work @UoNSU you bring your skills, experience, talent, commitment and a desire to do a great job.  Our Students’ Union prides itself on being inclusive, working collaboratively and empowering individuals to be the best they can.  In return we want to be an employer where every member of the staff team feels valued, trusted, inspired, and able to grow and to have fun. We welcome people from different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We value diversity, promote equity and challenge discrimination. We are on a journey to increase the diversity of our staff team and we would like to encourage applications from disabled, LGBT+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds to better reflect the diverse community we serve.

Salary: £24,044 per annum pro rata

We offer a range of employee benefits which support employee wellbeing such as flexi-time, flexible working, generous holiday allowance, generous staff pension, paid Union closure days, wellbeing activities, learning and development opportunities and much more.

For a full role profile, role dimensions and person specification and to apply please go to the Students’ Union website 

https://su.nottingham.ac.uk/about/work-for-us

Closing date: Midnight 17 May 2026

Interviews:  1 June 2026

Please note, applications from agencies will not be accepted at this stage

Closing Date: 17 May 2026
Category: Other Recruitment Opportunities

Would you like to be part of our ambitious future, working within sector leading sports facilities providing health, wellbeing, and exercise opportunities for our university communities, including international and elite athletes?

If so, we would love you to join our team of Sports Assistant/Lifeguards based at the David Ross Sports Village on our Nottingham campus.

In this role, we will support you to develop your skills and gain industry recognised qualifications to further your career in Sport.

And don’t worry if you’re not yet fully qualified, we will provide fully funded training in your first 6 months with us to ensure you achieve the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) and in addition, our team of Professional Development experts will work with you to find the course, funding or programme you need to help you fulfil your potential.

A team player, you will bring a passion for customer care and a desire to deliver excellent service to the role. Working on a rota basis, you will ensure the highest standards of facility operation, set up and delivery of activities and large events, as well as providing safe supervision of customers and lifeguard cover of our 25-meter indoor swimming pool.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus 8 public holidays, pension scheme and access to leisure and childcare facilities across our campuses.

Candidates will need to be flexible in their approach to their working week, noting that evening, weekend, and work over public holidays will be required. Core hours for the David Ross Sports Village are 6.00am to 11.00pm.

The post is offered on a permanent contract. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours per week). Job share arrangements may be considered.

All staff at employed at Levels 1-3 will be eligible to claim unsocial hours (hours worked between 10pm and 6am) and weekend working enhancements. This payment will take the form of a 15% uplift for any time worked between 10pm and 6am and any hour(s) worked on a Saturday or Sunday.

Note: Interviews for the roles will include a practical swim competency test to take place within the swimming pool.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Cameron Offer, email: cameron.offer@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 20 May 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

The role would suit someone who:

• Is organised, motivated and enjoys managing multiple activities
• Can work calmly under pressure and against tight deadlines whilst paying close attention to detail
• Communicate clearly and proactively with a wide range of colleagues
• Contribute to the committees supporting REF governance, supporting process development and improvement
• Is confident using data in Excel, Sharepoint and other digital tools to maintain clear records

What we offer:

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

What next

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Your working hours will be (36.25 hours per week). If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. 

This is a fixed term position until 31 December 2028.

Please contact Rae Larder (Rachel.larder@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role.  Please note that applications send directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 27 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

Customer Service – Frontline Services

If you are looking for the first or next step in your career, this is an exciting opportunity to join Registry and Academic Affairs, and we look forward to hearing from you. Further information surrounding the work we do; our teams and our mission is available online.   

What will you be doing?

As part of our Frontline Services team, you will work in a dedicated, customer-facing team, based across one of our four Student Service Centres. The focus of your role will be delivering a high-quality service to support students throughout their time at the university. 

You will provide support to students on live chat, on our enquiry management system, or in person, depending on what the student needs. 

As a member of our Customer Service team, you will be motivated to deliver high standards of service. We are looking for someone who:  

• Enjoys working as part of a team  
• Has a customer focussed approach  
• Likes solving problems and finding solutions  
• Is confident finding information from a variety of sources, such as the university’s website 
• Will quickly become an expert on key services, seeking out and sharing best practice  
• Can communicate confidently  
• Is proactive and can think on their feet 

You will be required to work on campus every day to support the in-person student experience, this role does not allow for hybrid working. 

Previous applicants in the last 6 months need not apply.

Why work with us? 

At the University of Nottingham, we are committed to providing generous employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential, for further information and detail on benefits, please click here.

Work patterns fall between 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday. Our vacancies are permanent, full-time posts (36.25 hours); however, applications from candidates wishing to work less than full time (to a minimum of 29 hours per week) will be considered. Job share applications may also be considered. Please specify in your application if you wish to work less than full time and the number of preferred hours. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to kim.whitehouse@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 20 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only. 

The Estates and Facilities Department at the University of Nottingham provides strategic and operational services support to the University infrastructure, buildings and landholdings. We are a large and diverse department employing approximately 1300 people and provide a wide range of services across our UK sites. 

We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager with excellent management skills to support the periodic review of the maintenance supply chain, with the aim of maximising value and efficiency, driving more strategic supplier relationships and ensuring policy and procedure are followed. You will lead a high performing, customer-focussed Commercial & Performance Management team and will work closely with other Estates Operations and Procurement colleagues to ensure all required maintenance delivery and consultancy contracts are managed effectively to the agreed legal, commercial and performance criteria.  

The successful candidate will drive high standards of commercial management and governance, in full compliance with all university financial regulations and procurement policies and processes and will work in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure contracts are managed to agreed budgets and will provide day to line management for the Commercial and Performance Management Team. 

Candidates should hold a degree or a HND qualification or equivalent with some relevant experience in a similar role or have proven relevant experience within a similar role. You should also have experience in common forms of maintenance contract such as NEC and JCT, including commercial and performance management and reporting and have proven operational or line management experience in senior positions. A valid full-drive license is required for this position, as the post holder will be required to drive around and between sites and sometimes carrying requirements. 

Further information on the duties for the post and the experience and qualifications required can be found on the attached job role profile. 

This is a permanent post. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week) however job share arrangements may be considered. 

The University of Nottingham is committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We strive to provide a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes. We also offer an excellent holiday allowance of 30 days per year, plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dave Butler - dave.butler@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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Closing Date: 03 Jun 2026
Category: Internal Only

Working closely with the study participants, you will assess their readiness to quit smoking and develop personalised quit plans, providing support for up to 12 weeks through telephone or video consultations.  You will use knowledge and experience of smoking cessation to provide a high standard of evidence-based cessation support to smokers in accordance with the study protocol and NCSCT guidelines. 

Candidates must have undertaken and can demonstrate completion of NCSCT Stop Smoking Practitioner Training and associated experience OR have broad vocational experience in a relevant health or counselling field, and understanding of theories and models related to behavioural change, and the ability to provide individually tailored support according to the needs of a particular smoker, and their household circumstances. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to quickly build a rapport. 

While this role may be based in geographically dispersed locations, there will be regular in-person team meetings in Nottingham. The successful candidate should be prepared to travel to Nottingham as necessary and at least once per month.

What we offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days for fulltime employment (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 14.5 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.

Please contact Rebecca Thorley, rebecca.thorley@nottingham.ac.uk if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates will be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Closing Date: 22 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

This project is supported by an Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard Award (SHAPE as Medicine). The main aim is to explore how cell scale features, such as curvature, are sensed by adherent cells through mechanobiological mechanisms and to compare how the underlying systems and pathways differ or remain the same between cell types. This research will identify how these 3D structures influence cell metabolism, paracrine signalling, and gene expression. The long-term view is to embed these physical cues into additively manufactured biomaterials for bespoke biological applications, i.e., using SHAPE as medicine.

The successful candidate will design and deliver experiments spanning quantitative cell phenotyping, transcriptomic and metabolomic profiling, including the analysis of how curvature-driven responses differ between cell types. The project will involve advanced microscopy, mass spectrometry-based metabolomics, and molecular profiling approaches, with scope to contribute to the development of bioinstructive 3D printed biomaterials for regenerative medicine.

We are particularly seeking applicants with an interest in mechanobiology and expertise in analysing cell metabolites. Experience with advanced analytical approaches such as Liquid Extraction Surface Analysis Mass Spectrometry (LESA-MS) or Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF-SIMS), and pathway analysis/data processing workflows is required. Competence in in vitro mammalian cell culture, PCR, RNAseq, and fluorescent or confocal imaging will be essential. Quantitative image analysis, time-lapse microscopy, and/or working with mesenchymal stromal cells, fibroblasts, or primary human cells would be advantageous.

Candidates should hold (or be near completion of) a PhD in the life sciences or a closely related field. Experience in one or more of the following is essential:

• Mass spectrometry of metabolites (LESA-MS, ToF-SIMS) and associated pathway analysis/data processing workflows
• PCR and/or RNAseq
• In vitro mammalian cell culture
• Fluorescent/confocal imaging and associated automated image analysis
• Evidence of high-quality research outputs (appropriate to career stage)

This full-time (36.25 hours/week), fixed-term post is offered for 24 month, starting on 1st July 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter). 

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Robert Owen (robert.owen@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: 28 May 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

The purpose of this role is to provide high quality teaching in Modern History. You will have specialist knowledge on the history of Africa and European empires in the twentieth century.  The role holder will convene and teach a second-year undergraduate module, HIST2051: ‘Villains or Victims? White Women and the British Empire’, a third-year undergraduate module, HIST3038: ‘Philosophies of the Revolution: Anti-Imperialism and British Decolonization in the Twentieth Century’, and deliver teaching as required in Modern History across the degree programme. Additionally, the role holder may supervise undergraduate dissertations and undertake administrative tasks as directed by Head of Department.

The role holder will contribute to an exceptional education for undergraduates in History and the Department’s teaching culture. The role holder will also contribute positively to the Department’s and School’s initiatives in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We in the Department are welcoming, supportive, and caring, conscious that diversity in our community is fundamental to our values and vital to our success. The role holder will be able to demonstrate an ability to make a positive difference to issues of underrepresentation. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people currently underrepresented in the field of History, such as those from marginalised genders, people with disabling conditions, and people from Black, Asian, or minority ethnic backgrounds. 

Shortlisting is anonymous: we cannot see any personal data or the ‘Additional Information’ section in your application until shortlisting is completed. Shortlisting is by criteria-based questions based on the person specification, rather than a CV or letter.

About the role:

• Deliver modules in Modern History, and contribute to lectures and seminars within the Department of History’s overall teaching programme.
• Supervise and examine undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Teach seminar groups, developing students’ knowledge and learning skills.
• Take a proactive role in the pastoral support of students.
• Contribute positively and proactively to the Department’s teaching culture.

This is a full-time, fixed-term post commencing 1 August 2026 until 31 July 2027.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr David Gehring, Head of Department, email: David.Gehring@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 02 Jun 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

At the University of Nottingham, we are proud to be a Times and Sunday Times Sports University winner, with a strong history of success and sporting pedigree. Our community includes Olympic medallists and international-standard athletes among our students and alumni.

If you’d like to be part of our ambitious future; providing health, wellbeing, and exercise opportunities for our university community, we would love you to join our team of Sports Centre Receptionists at our Sutton Bonington Sports Centre.

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals with commitment, flexibility, and a passion for customer care. You should be able to deliver excellent service, work independently and as part of a team, and be confident supporting front of house operations including taking bookings, creating memberships and till reconciliation.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including staff discounts, travel schemes, excellent training and personal development opportunities, and a generous holiday allowance of 27 days (pro rata), plus standard bank holidays. You will also have access to leisure and childcare facilities across our campuses, as well as a contributory pension scheme.

This post is offered on a permanent (all year round) contract, with the following 2-week rolling shift pattern.

Week 1

Tues 1430-2245, Weds 1430-2245 and Fri 1430-2245.

Week 2

Tues 0630-1445, Weds 0630-1445, Sat 1445-2215 and Sun 1445-2215.

All staff at employed at Levels 1-3 will be eligible to claim unsocial hours (hours worked between 10pm and 6am) and weekend working enhancements. This payment will take the form of a 15% uplift for any time worked between 10pm and 6am and any hour(s) worked on a Saturday or Sunday.

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Lauren Barker at lauren.barker@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 26 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of parasite cell biology, using cutting‑edge genetic and imaging approaches to understand the regulation of cell division during malaria transmission. You will investigate divergent protein kinases and novel proteins using conditional gene modulation systems (CRISPR‑Cas9, AID, DiCre) and advanced cell biology techniques to generate and analyse functional data.

You will plan and conduct your own research, contribute to collaborative projects, and play an active role in shaping research objectives. You will also build internal and external connections, working closely with senior technical staff to coordinate parasite material and data management.

Training and supporting undergraduate and postgraduate researchers will form part of your contribution to the wider laboratory community, alongside maintaining good laboratory practice and accurate record keeping. You will stay well informed of relevant literature and contribute to the dissemination of findings through manuscript preparation and presentation of results.

This is a full-time position (36.25 weekly hours) on a fixed term basis starting from 01/06/2026 with an end date of 31 December 2027.

For further information, please contact: Prof. Rita Tewari (rita.tewari@nottingham.ac.uk) or David Guttery (David.Guttery@nottingham.ac.uk).

Please note that applications sent directly to these Email addresses will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 02 Jun 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

You will work closely with advisers and managers in the Learning and Development team, subject matter experts and other stakeholders to ensure our digital learning provision is innovative, inclusive, and supported by robust digital technologies. Reporting to the Digital Learning Manager, this is an exciting opportunity to join a team of people who are passionate about development in all its forms. We are ambitious for our people, and keen to ensure they realise their potential.

Your main focus will be to:

• lead the creation and delivery of engaging online learning resources and blended learning experiences;
• administer and develop our learning platforms, ensuring accessibility and a seamless user experience;
• collaborate with colleagues across the university to embed digital learning into development programmes;
• use creative approaches to enhance learning.

To be successful you will need to demonstrate experience in: 

• designing and delivering online learning using tools such as Articulate 360 and Moodle;
• managing digital platforms and supporting colleagues to use them effectively;
• working collaboratively with stakeholders to create high-quality learning experiences;
• keeping up to date with developments in digital learning and applying them appropriately.

If you are proactive, creative, and passionate about using technology to enhance learning, we'd love to hear from you.

At the University of Nottingham, we aim to give you all the support you need to nurture your talent and to help you reach your professional and personal career goals. As a university employee, you will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowance and a contributory pension scheme.

This is a permanent, full time post (36.25 hours per week). 

This role is based in the Human Resources Department on Jubilee Campus and will be offered on a hybrid basis with a blended approach of home and office working. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Mia Bellusova, email: mia.bellusova@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Closing Date: 19 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

In this role, data accuracy is central to delivering an excellent student experience. Whatever the task, whether routine, complex or behind the scenes, you will approach your work with students at the heart of everything you do.

You will bring a keen eye for detail and feel confident working with data, spotting when something does not look right and taking steps to correct it. You will also be a skilled communicator who values empathy, warmth and accuracy in every interaction, responding to student enquiries promptly and professionally with clear and reassuring guidance.

If you take pride in accuracy, enjoy a broad range of responsibilities and are motivated by contributing to an excellent student experience, you will thrive here as a valued member of a supportive team.

As an Administrator you will:

• Provide high‑quality, flexible administrative support, carrying out essential everyday tasks and contributing to project work to help deliver School priorities
• Plan and organise your workload in line with the academic cycle
• Ensure consistent and accurate record keeping, including tracking completion of compulsory student activity, logging and reporting on progress, and following agreed processes to save and maintain data
• Communicate with students through shared inboxes, providing timely, professional and supportive responses, making informed decisions within your area of responsibility and knowing when to escalate or seek advice
• Support welcome desk activities, contributing to a positive experience for staff, students and visitors, and to a safe, welcoming and well‑maintained environment
• Support the organisation, coordination and minuting of meetings, committees, events and conferences, ensuring actions and follow‑up are recorded and progressed

You will bring:

• Strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to plan your own work and meet deadlines confidently
• Confidence working with data, including Excel, and extensive IT skills, particularly in MS Office such as Outlook, Word and Teams
• Accuracy, reliability and a willingness to learn new skills, combined with a positive and flexible approach to change
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
• A collaborative, inclusive and respectful approach that reflects the university’s value

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

This is a permanent position available immediately.   Hours of work are part-time (21.75 hours per week).

Please contact Christie Taylor (christie.taylor@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 20 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

To achieve this your role will involve developing inverse methods and optimisation techniques, including the use of Green functions. You will use your techniques to design state-of-the-art magnetic field systems, sub-systems, and components to drive the development and commercialisation of a range of innovative QT-enabled systems. There will be a strong focus on the optimisation of these systems, which will comprising passive shielding and active field generation subsystems, to satisfy end-user requirements for performance, size, weight, power and cost. You can expect to see your outputs integrated and used in real-world high Technology Readiness Level systems across a range of academic, commercial, healthcare, environmental and security applications.

The role will involve requirements definition, software development for design optimisation, and component fabrication undertaken in close collaboration with academic and industry partners, engineering colleagues, and a wide range of end users. Collaboration with experimentalists, medical physicists, neuroscientists, researchers from other disciplines, and industry/end-user partners will be a vital part of the role.
 
You will be responsible for writing up your work for publication, and will have the opportunity to use your skills, experiences, and creativity to identify new areas for research, and extend your research portfolio.
 
The position is available from 1 July 2026 and is offered on a full time (36.25 hours per week) fixed-term contract until 31/12/2027.

As part of our commitment to improving equality, diversity and inclusion within the school, shortlisted candidates will be given the opportunity to talk to a member of staff representing women, BAME, LGBTQIA+ or disabilities communities. This will be separate to the assessment process and will play no role in the decision to appoint.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Mark Fromhold, email Mark Fromhold Mark.Fromhold@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 16 May 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

Reporting to the Associate Director of Information Compliance and Data Protection Officer, the Information Compliance Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the University’s compliance with UK GDPR, Freedom of Information, Records Management and Information Security regulations.   

As an Information Compliance Officer you will:  

• Manage the team’s caseload of FOIA requests, SARs, and other Information Rights Requests, ensuring statutory deadlines are met and exemptions are applied appropriately.  
• Investigate potential data protection breaches, liaising with the DPO as required. 
• Providing expertise advice, guidance, and training to University colleagues on FOIA, data protection, general information compliance and good practice in records management. 
• Support the DPO and the Senior Information Compliance Officers with operations tasks and escalate complex issues.  
• Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to information compliance activities.  

The successful candidates will possess exceptional communication and writing abilities enabling them to draft clear and concise responses, presentations and guidance. They will demonstrate a proven capacity to manage sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism. With strong analytical and problem-solving skills, they will be able to work both independently and collaborate as part of a team. The successful candidates will exhibit flexibility, prioritisation capabilities, with a commitment to delivering targets efficiently.  

These roles are full-time (36.25 hours per week) fixed-term posts for 2 years; however, job share arrangements may be considered.  

If you are enthusiastic about information compliance and data protection, and thrive in a demanding environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates will be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Tracy Landon email tracy.landon@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: 25 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.

The Education Centre in the School of Medicine is looking to appoint a Postgraduate Research Coordinator.

About the role 

We are seeking an organised and proactive Postgraduate Research Coordinator to support the delivery of our Postgraduate Research programmes within the School of Medicine.

In this role, you will provide coordination and senior-level administrative support across all core activities relating to PGR programmes, ensuring processes run smoothly and effectively. You will work closely with key stakeholders, including the Director and Deputy Directors of Doctoral Programmes, Student Services, and School committees, to support the delivery and oversight of programme activity.

You will play a key role in coordinating processes, identifying when issues fall outside of standard procedures, and ensuring these are escalated appropriately. You will also contribute to maintaining an efficient, high-quality administrative service that supports both staff and students.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across the Education Centre, contributing to an efficient and supportive administrative service. We are committed to offering ongoing professional development to help you grow in the role.

About you

You will be organised, detail-oriented and committed to delivering a high-quality service. You will bring experience from an administrative or customer-facing role, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage a varied workload effectively.

You will feel confident working across multiple systems, maintaining accurate records and handling sensitive information with discretion. You will be comfortable following established procedures, while also recognising when issues fall outside of these and require further investigation or escalation.

You will enjoy working collaboratively, building positive working relationships and supporting colleagues to achieve shared goals. You will be adaptable in response to changing priorities, with a proactive approach and a willingness to learn and develop.

You will also have experience of supporting meetings (including scheduling, diary management and preparing agendas), organising events or contributing to project delivery. The ability to work independently, use your initiative and meet deadlines, alongside contributing to continuous improvement of administrative processes, will be key to success in this role

What we offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

What next

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details. 

This is a permanent position. Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week.

Please contact Sheetal Gosai (sheetal.gosai@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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Closing Date: 19 May 2026
Category: Internal Only

The six roles are split across nine REF UoAs and based at different campuses, all role holders will be able to spend some time working from home if desired:

Role 1 – Computer Science (UoA11) and Mathematical Sciences (UoA10) (primarily based at University Park and Jubilee campuses)

Role 2 – Chemistry (UoA8) and Physics (UoA9) (primarily based at the University Park campus)

Role 3 – Agriculture, food and Veterinary Sciences (UoA6) (primarily based at the Sutton Bonington campus with regular meetings at the University Park campus)  

Role 4 – Psychology, Psychiatry & Neuroscience (UoA4) and Biological Sciences (UoA5) (primarily based at the University Park campus and Queens Medical Centre)

Role 5 – Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing & Pharmacy (UoA3) and Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care (UoA2) (primarily based at the University Park campus and Queens Medical Centre)

Role 6 – Clinical Medicine (UoA1) and Sports Sciences (UoA24) (primarily based at the Queens Medical Centre) 

As a Research Excellence Framework (REF) Impact Officer you will:

• Work with impact case study authors to develop and enhance potential impact case studies for submission to REF2029.  This will involve developing a narrative, gathering and storing evidence to support case studies and liaising with external bodies as required.
• Provide expertise to UoAs on REF impact case study eligibility and development.
• Develop best practice in terms of Impact Case Study identification, development and write up.
• Support periodic reviews of progress for REF2029 ensuring records are kept securely and up to date.
• Liaise with colleagues from other UoAs to identify and support cross UoA case studies.

And you will bring:

• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with staff at all levels and to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities including an ability to research information sources 
• The ability to work independently and use own initiative and judgement 
• The ability to prioritise individual elements of a programme whilst working under pressure, achieving targets and responding quickly and flexibly to changing demands and new opportunities.

Awareness of the Research Excellence Framework and how Impact and Engagement relate to research, alongside the ability to work calmly under pressure, against tight deadlines whilst paying close attention to detail are essential. Experience working in Higher Education and supporting the operational aspects of a national research assessment submission would be beneficial but not essential. 

We welcome applications from people who will enhance the diversity of our teams. The University is committed to creating opportunities for people traditionally under-represented in higher education.

These are fixed term (until 31 December 2028), full time posts (36.25 hours per week).

Previous applicants in the last 6 months need not apply.

Please contact Sophie Richardson (Sophie.richardson@nottingham.ac.uk) to discuss roles 1,2 or 3 or Alison Riding (Alison.riding@nottingham.ac.uk) to discuss roles 4, 5 or 6. If you wish to discuss all the roles please contact Sophie and Alison. Please note that applications sent directly to these email addresses will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 24 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

Are you passionate about high-quality governance and keen to make a real impact in a complex, dynamic organisation? We are seeking an experienced Senior Governance Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering professional, forward‑thinking governance services, and driving continuous improvement across the University.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong governance expertise who is curious about the higher education sector and eager to broaden their knowledge in a stimulating and values‑driven environment.

What can you expect?

You will join a friendly, supportive and highly professional team operating at the heart of the University’s decision‑making. Working in a fast‑paced environment, we are committed to continually raising standards and delivering governance services that are trusted, influential and effective.

Our team is united by a shared passion for governance, but what truly sets us apart is the diversity of ideas, experiences and backgrounds we bring. We value collaboration, fresh thinking and inclusive ways of working - and we believe these are essential to excellent governance.

The role

As Senior Governance Manager, you will:

• Lead and deliver high‑quality professional secretariat support to the University’s most senior committees;
• Work closely with a peer manager to ensure a consistent, resilient and forward‑looking governance service;
• Build strong business partnering relationships with senior stakeholders, providing confident, credible advice;
• Support and develop your team by setting clear direction, empowering staff and enabling them to perform at their best.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a positive, collaborative and experienced manager who brings:

• Extensive knowledge of governance principles and how they are applied in practice;
• Proven experience of managing people and supporting their development;
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills, with the ability to be diplomatic, confident and firm when required;
• A delivery‑focused mindset, with a commitment to quality, improvement and professionalism.

Don’t meet every requirement?

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single criterion. While relevant experience is important, we place equal value on your aptitude, motivation and commitment to excellence.

We know that diverse, inclusive and authentic teams deliver better outcomes and higher‑quality services. We also recognise that some people are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the requirements. If this role excites you and you believe you could make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer

This is a permanent, full-time post (36.25 hours per week). Arrangements for job share would be considered.

At the University of Nottingham, we are committed to providing generous employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a University employee, you will have an excellent choice of benefits and rewards, including access to fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with 30 days' holiday allowance and a highly attractive pension scheme.

Interviews will take place within the first two weeks of June. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Sarah Troy-Brown, email Sarah.Troy-Brown@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 31 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the team in "The Club House" located in the David Ross Sports Village. The Club House offers a branded coffee experience alongside fresh, nutritious food served every lunch and evening. 

We are looking for people who are passionate about food and delivering great service for every customer and will proactively go out of their way to exceed customer expectations. 

About you:

As a member of our team, you will have a positive and energetic approach and be a colleague that the team look forward to working with and building strong relationships with others to accomplish tasks and shared goals. You will have an eye for detail and aim to deliver the exceptional operational standards required, particularly at busy service times. 

Further details about the duties and responsibilities can be found on the attached job role profile.

Available positions:

Hours of work 15 per week (2 shifts/2days per week, mainly Saturday and Sunday) between the hours of 7:00am-7:30pm, on a permanent 52 weeks of the year rolling contract. Flexibility will be required.

These positions will attract 15% pay uplift allowance for hours worked at the weekend.

These are permanent positions with the expectation to work throughout the full calendar year (including outside of term and student vacation periods).

Out of terms working hours- Out of term time the facility will operate adjusted opening hours to accommodate events. Colleagues will be expected to work on a different working pattern, usually between the hours of 7.00am-5:30pm. Flexibility will be required, further information will be provided at the interview stage. 

What we offer-  

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• An excellent holiday allowance: For staff on fractional contracts- working during university term times, paid leave is paid on Christmas, summer and easter. 
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support. 
• Uniform provide plus the tools you need to do a great job.
• Free on-site parking on weekends.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

The successful candidates for these posts will be expected to attend the Estates and Facilities training courses which run Monday to Friday mornings. Further details will be given at interview.  

The interviews for these posts are informal and will take no longer than 20 minutes.

For general queries please contact our Estates Recruitment email at bw-estatesrecruit@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: 30 Apr 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and organised coordinator to join the Postgraduate Taught (PGT) Programmes Team, part of the Education Centre within the School of Medicine. The role plays a key part in ensuring the effective delivery of the School’s PGT portfolio, combining programme coordination, people supervision, and functional leadership within a defined area of responsibility.

A core element of the role is the supervision of administrators supporting PGT programmes. You will provide day-to-day oversight, allocate work, support development, and ensure service standards are met, escalating resourcing or performance issues where appropriate. You will contribute to team workload planning and support continuity of service across the team.

In addition to programme coordination, you will hold functional responsibility for a defined area such as assessments, finance, or governance. Within this remit, you will act as the School PGT-level point of expertise, coordinating processes, maintaining oversight of compliance and deadlines, and supporting colleagues to apply policies and procedures consistently. You will contribute to the review and improvement of processes and documentation, including standard operating procedures.

Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will manage competing priorities, apply sound judgement, and proactively identify and resolve issues that impact programme delivery. You will work closely with colleagues to support planning, risk management, and continuous improvement across the PGT portfolio.

This is a varied role that offers the opportunity to develop and apply higher-level administrative expertise, build strong professional relationships across the School, and make a meaningful contribution to the delivery of postgraduate education within the School of Medicine.

About you

You will bring substantial experience of higher education administration or a comparable complex environment, with a strong understanding of programme delivery, academic processes, and stakeholder management.

You will be confident in coordinating work across others, providing guidance, oversight, and constructive feedback to administrators. You will be able to prioritise workloads, manage risks, and make informed decisions, referring complex or high-risk matters to your line manager as appropriate.

You will also demonstrate the ability to take ownership of a functional area, developing and maintaining expertise, ensuring compliance with institutional requirements, and supporting colleagues across the team. A commitment to continuous improvement and professional development is essential.

The School of Medicine values collaboration, professionalism, and innovation, and provides structured opportunities for ongoing development and progression.

Essential experience and skills include:

• Working as part of a team in an office-based role
• Accuracy when handling finance or numerical data
• High-level IT skills
• Excellent planning, organisation, and communication skills

Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with experience of University of Nottingham systems (including UniCore and Key Travel) and experience supporting conferences or events.

What we offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

What next

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Your working hours will be (36.25 hours per week). If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. 

Please contact Jasmine Fan (jasmine.fan@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 21 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

About the role  

We are seeking an organised and proactive Postgraduate Research Administrator to support the delivery of our Postgraduate Research programmes within the School of Medicine.

In this role, you will provide day-to-day administrative support across all core activities relating to the delivery of PGR programmes, ensuring processes are delivered accurately. You’ll respond to queries from staff and students, maintain accurate documentation, support meetings and help deliver key activities such as inductions & student events.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across the Education Centre, contributing to an efficient and supportive administrative service. We are committed to offering ongoing professional development to help you grow in the role.

About you

You will be organised, accurate and committed to delivering a high-quality service. You’ll have experience in administration or a customer-facing role, strong communication skills and the ability to manage a varied workload. You should feel confident working with multiple systems, handling sensitive information and following established procedures. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively, building good working relationships and supporting colleagues when needed. Flexibility, attention to detail and a willingness to learn are key.

You will be qualified to GCSE level, to include English and Maths (or equivalent) OR have significant relevant work experience.

About the University

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe.

What we offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

What next

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

This is a permanent position. Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. 

Please contact Sheetal Gosai (sheetal.gosai@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 18 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

We seek a leader to join our University Executive Board in the newly created role of Pro Vice-Chancellor, Global and Regional Engagement. Reporting to the President and Vice-Chancellor, this position unites two critical external portfolios for the first time. This high-profile role will oversee the university’s ambitions in relation to our global engagement, regional impact and civic mission.

You will provide inspirational leadership to strengthen our role as an anchor institution within our region. You will deepen partnerships with regional, cultural, health, business and community stakeholders, and advance our global reputation, partnerships and international footprint. You will own both the university's global and regional strategies, acting as a senior ambassador with government, cultural and industry bodies and international agencies. You will ensure the university's three campuses operate with additive and synergistic value as a single global institution. 

With effective interpersonal and ambassadorial skills, you will develop relationships at ministerial, governmental, diplomatic and sector leadership levels. You will have a track record of senior leadership in roles requiring significant external representation, relationship-building and institutional diplomacy, whether in higher education, government, the diplomatic service or other complex organisations.  

You will also possess a proven ability to identify, secure and grow strategic partnerships that enhance reputation, research collaboration and commercial value. You will lead with cultural intelligence and an inclusive approach, and communicate complex ideas with clarity and impact across a wide range of senior stakeholders. 

The University of Nottingham is a world-class, research-intensive institution and member of the Russell Group, ranked in the UK's Top 20 and the world's Top 100 (QS World University Rankings 2026). With campuses in the UK, Malaysia and China, a community of more than 47,000 students and over 340,000 graduates across 195 countries, Nottingham is a genuinely global university. Ranked 7^th in the UK for research power and 1^st for graduates entering highly skilled employment, we combine academic excellence with a deep commitment to social impact, sustainability and the communities we serve. 

Why choose us?
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a leading international university at a pivotal moment. You will join a forward-looking, values-driven institution with the scale, ambition and reach to make a meaningful difference regionally and globally. We offer the platform, partnerships and support to enable transformational leadership, alongside a collaborative and inclusive culture where innovation, integrity and impact are genuinely valued.

We offer a range of benefits to support you professionally and personally as valued member of our community. Visit our benefits website to find out more. 

For details of the appointment, including further information about the job description, person specification and how to apply, please visit Perrett Laver website quoting reference 8420.   

For informal inquiries please contact Eljoh Balajadia at Eljoh.Balajadia@perrettlaver.com  

The closing date for applications is 09:00 am BST on Wednesday 3^rd of June 2026.   

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion website.

Closing Date: 03 Jun 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

19 months - Fixed term post starting immediately

We have an opportunity for a Research Associate/Fellow to join our research team to assist with the delivery of objectives of our project that aims to develop non-invasive diagnostic tests to assess fetal health in the pregnant mare. The postholder will be responsible for the day to day running of the project including DNA and RNA isolation, nucleic acid sequencing, PCR and running ELISAs. Additional responsibilities will include receiving and processing samples from established collaborators, data analysis/bioinformatics, and reporting of results back to the research team. 

The project would suit someone with curiosity and enthusiasm for undertaking high quality research and addressing new challenges in veterinary science and reproductive biology. We are looking for someone with relevant laboratory experience who is highly motivated, well-organised and is comfortable working both independently and in a team. 

Applications from candidates with a PhD, or close to completion, are encouraged and as a minimum, all candidates should have a Masters degree, or equivalent, in molecular or reproductive biology. Work experience in a laboratory using molecular techniques (nucleic acid isolation, sequencing) would be highly beneficial, and candidates should be self-motivated and possess excellent communication skills. Experience working with animal samples is desirable.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Professor Richard Lea (Richard.Lea@nottingham.ac.uk), Professor Madeleine Campbell (madeleine.campbell@nottingham.ac.uk)  or Professor Mandi de Mestre  (amm43@cornell.edu) via email. 

Closing Date: 26 May 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join an EPSRC funded project that will design bio-instructive materials for translation ready medical devices.

A novel class of polymers developed in our labs show great promise in reducing infections and controlling host response in the clinic. We recently added the use of micro topography to provide a synergistic stimulus to tackle infections and found an improvement in the host immune response. This control of host response is applicable to achieving better implant integration and wound healing. These findings are being developed in this project to improve outcomes for medical devices in the clinic.

The successful candidate will be responsible for biological studies within the project including detailed immunological characterisation of sterile and infected single and co-cultures of immune and stromal cells, and correlative data analysis including surface characterisation of biomaterials.

Candidates must have a PhD submitted (or close to submission) or awarded in the area of immunology/biology or chemical sciences.  Experience with cellular and molecular immunology, fibroblasts biology, wound healing assays and surface chemical analysis data acquisition and interpretation are highly desirable.

This is a collaborative project between the School of Pharmacy, The School of Computer Science, Physics and Astronomy, the School of Life Sciences and the Faculty of Engineering. This is a full-time post offered on a fixed-term contract until 30^th October 2027 and is available immediately. Your working hours will be (36.25 hours per week).

We pride ourselves on the collegial and supportive culture created by our staff for our staff and students. We are dedicated to providing an environment which enables our staff to thrive and achieve their potential. Our commitment to Equality and Diversity has been recognised in the awards of Athena Swan Awards to the collaborating schools and faculties. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Amir Ghaemmaghami, email 

amir.ghaemmaghami@notingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 19 May 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

About the role

The University of Nottingham School of Medicine is seeking a Technology Enhanced Learning Education Fellow to work across the whole undergraduate medicine course, supporting the delivery and development of technology-enhanced learning (TEL) within the clinical curriculum. This role will contribute to the development of TEL tools, approaches and strategies to be embedded within the new medical curriculum launching in 2026.

You will work alongside other Medical Education Fellows to develop and support the delivery of centralised TEL resources related to the clinical components of the curriculum. This includes supporting students in the early years of the course, for example through the use of simulation and digital technologies for clinical skills development, as well as supporting students undertaking clinical placements. Your responsibilities will include the design, development, implementation and evaluation of TEL solutions across a range of platforms and learning environments. In addition, you will work with clinical supervisors and educators within partner NHS Trusts to support the effective integration of TEL into student education and training.

Whilst no specific clinical component is offered within this role, it is a requirement that you maintain a regular clinical commitment in order to support revalidation with the GMC. Within the job plan, you will therefore be expected to participate in clinical practice and continuing professional development in a clinical area of your choice.

About the team

You will join a dynamic and forward-thinking team within the School of Medicine, working closely with colleagues involved in undergraduate medical education, curriculum development, simulation, clinical skills, assessment, and digital learning. The team is committed to delivering an innovative, inclusive and high-quality learning experience for students, with technology-enhanced learning playing a central role in the development of the new curriculum.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a major period of curriculum transformation, working collaboratively with academic, clinical and professional services colleagues across the University and partner NHS organisations. You will be supported by experienced educators and leaders who are committed to educational excellence, innovation, and the continuous improvement of the student experience.

About you

You will hold an MBBS or equivalent qualification and be GMC registered with a licence to practise.

You will have strong all-round digital and computer literacy across a range of software packages and systems, including MS Office applications such as Word, Excel and Access. 

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a high level of analytical capability to support conceptual thinking, innovation and creativity, and the ability to work effectively within a multi-professional team whilst valuing the contribution of colleagues from different professional backgrounds.

You will have an understanding of key concepts in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, experience of working in undergraduate and postgraduate educational settings, and completion of UK Foundation Training or equivalent. Experience of simulation-based education, digital learning platforms, or the design and delivery of technology-enhanced learning would be advantageous. You will be enthusiastic, adaptable, and motivated to contribute to the development of an ambitious and modern medical curriculum.

What we offer

We are proud to offer a friendly, diverse and supportive working environment in which colleagues are encouraged to thrive and develop.

This role benefits from a hybrid working arrangement, with a blended approach to home and on-campus working each week, depending on service and programme needs.

You will benefit from a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days per year (pro rata where applicable), plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days, including the closure period between Christmas and New Year.

The University also offers an attractive range of benefits, including access to training and development opportunities, a highly competitive pension scheme, employee health and wellbeing support, family-friendly policies, and a reward and recognition scheme that celebrates excellent work and contribution.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading School of Medicine at a pivotal stage in curriculum development, and to help shape the future of technology-enhanced medical education at the University of Nottingham.

You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

What next

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details and uploads a copy of your CV.

This position is fixed term for one year from start date. Your working hours will be 38.5 hours per week. If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 24 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.

Please contact Dr Mohamed Elriedy (mohamed.elriedy@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 26 May 2026
Category: Clinical Academic

You will play a central role in managing, coordinating, and delivering assessments across the undergraduate Medical Education programmes. This includes knowledge papers, CPSA (OSCEs), and coursework submissions. As part of the School’s Assessments Team, you will ensure that all administrative, logistical, and regulatory elements of assessment delivery are carefully planned and executed, supporting a fair, well-organised, and positive experience for students, academics, and examiners.

Working closely with colleagues across the School of Medicine including academic teams, clinical skills staff, and professional services you will help ensure assessment processes are robust, compliant, and consistently delivered to a high standard. You will contribute to assessment activity across multiple courses, supporting both day-to-day operational delivery and the ongoing review and improvement of assessment practices.

The role requires flexibility in both working hours and location. While you will have allocated office days, you will also be expected to work at Jubilee Campus and other sites as required, particularly to support on-site examinations and provide hands-on operational oversight.

The duties described provide a framework for the role but are not exhaustive. You may be asked to undertake other reasonable responsibilities appropriate to the grade and purpose of the post, and you will be expected to work flexibly to support Professional Services activity across the School of Medicine.

About the team

The role sits within the delivery arm of the Assessments Team in the Education Centre at the University of Nottingham’s School of Medicine. The team comprises nine APM staff and is responsible for the delivery and continuous improvement of clinical assessments across the undergraduate medical programme. Each year, the team supports large-scale practical examinations for approximately 1,800 students, working closely with academic colleagues, NHS partners, clinical educators, and a wide Community of Examiners. The team operates in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a strong focus on professionalism, inclusivity, operational excellence, and service development.

About you

You will bring relevant qualifications or substantial experience in further or higher education, alongside strong administrative experience, data handling and reporting skills, and a sound understanding of GDPR. You will be highly organised, an excellent communicator, and confident managing multiple priorities to demanding deadlines, with a strong commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement.

What we offer

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, hybrid working, generous annual leave, a staff reward scheme, opportunities for professional development, and access to a wide range of health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits.

What next

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply, please click ‘Apply Now’. This is a permanent, full-time role (36.25 hours per week).
For informal enquiries, please contact Chloe Marshall chloe.marshall@nottingham.ac.uk (applications sent directly will not be accepted).

Closing Date: 17 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

You will support the university’s recruitment and widening participation strategies within the UK, to support aspirations and attract prospective students to the University. This includes building and maintaining relationships with a caseload of schools and colleges from the independent and state sector. You will deliver advice and guidance presentations in schools and online, alongside managing the planning and delivery of projects such as taster programmes, teachers’ conferences and student ambassador schemes.

You will frequently travel to schools and colleges across the UK, some of which are difficult to get to via public transport; therefore, you must have a full driving licence. You will have a varied workload, including regularly attending evening events with some overnight stays, and occasional weekend work. You can receive overtime payments for a proportion of these additional hours, and equivalent time off work for the rest. 

Based at our Jubilee Campus, the department supports hybrid working with arrangements agreed locally. In practice this means the team balances the working week with some time spent on campus or delivering in schools, and some time spent working from home to support flexibility, recognising that individuals and teams can be effective across different working environments.  

You should be a motivated individual with an understanding of the journey to higher education, and experience of working with young people. You will have outstanding written and verbal communication skills to engage with a wide range of learners, families and teachers. You will also be experienced in delivering and adapting presentations, organising events, as well as having excellent IT skills to deliver online. You will be skilled in building and developing a strong rapport with colleagues, academic staff, and student ambassadors, working effectively as part of a team to manage a varied and demanding workload. 

The post is offered on a full time (36.25 hours per week).

Closing Date: 28 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

In this highly collaborative project involving the Universities of Nottingham, Leicester and Cambridge we aim to accelerate the discovery of genetic risk factors for lung function impairment with a particular focus on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and define the mechanisms and biological pathways underpinning the observed associations. In Nottingham, we will use human primary airway cells combined with CRISPRi to identify functional causal genetic variants, genes and pathways. These mechanisms will be explored further using more complex cell and tissue models combined with spatial transcriptomics of the lung to provide novel understanding. This programme of research will improve the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of respiratory disease through mechanistic discoveries that identify new drug targets and biomarkers, and that highlight drug re-purposing opportunities. This position will be especially suited to candidates with interest in functional genomics, bioinformatics, lung cell biology and respiratory medicine. The successful candidate will also work in close collaboration with researchers in Leicester and Cambridge and additional collaborators. This post offers a unique opportunity to work in fast developing field of molecular genetics and to develop skills in state-of-the-art technologies.

Applicants must be highly motivated and self-driven, with a PhD in respiratory molecular genetics or related area of biological science. The successful candidate will ideally have considerable experience in some of the following areas: primary human airway cell culture, handling and analysing large genomic datasets, CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing and other molecular biology approaches.  A track record of publishing research is also desirable. 

The successful candidate will join a friendly, diverse, and supportive research group based in the Biodiscovery Institute. The position represents a significant opportunity through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.

This role will be offered on a fixed-term contract for 24 months. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours); however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. 

If you are interested about this role, please click apply now, submit your details and upload a copy of your CV.

For informal enquiries please contact Ian Sayers (ian.sayers@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 23 May 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

Candidates should have experience of multi-step synthetic organic chemistry and its application to the synthesis of natural products.

The successful candidate will carry out the following duties:

• Undertake the design and synthesis of a range of analogues of a natural product target as directed by Professor Chris Hayes.

• Synthesise sufficient quantity of materials to provide samples for evaluation of their anti-viral properties by collaborators in the Schools of Veterinary Medicine & Science and Pharmacy.

• Prepare high quality supporting data for publications resulting from the project.

• Liaise with academic collaborators, contribute to the supervision of student projects and to the maintenance and smooth running of the research laboratory.

Successful candidates will:

• Have an undergraduate degree in Chemistry (or closely related discipline)

• Hold an existing PhD in Medicinal chemistry or synthetic organic chemistry (or be in process of submission)

• Be available to take up the post from the 1st April 2026.

• Have a track record in natural product chemistry.

· Have excellent organisational, communication and team working skills

This post is full time (36.25 hours weekly) and is fixed term for 9 months.

The School of Chemistry values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The School holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing women's careers in science. You can read more about this at www.athenaswan.org.uk and on our website www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemistry/about/athena-swan

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Chris Hayes, email: chris.hayes@nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. Information about the School of Chemistry may be found at http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemistry.

Closing Date: 15 May 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

Funded by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, we endeavour to make technological advances with real national impact.

The UK holds significant volumes of nuclear graphite waste, and disposal options are currently limited pending the Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) opening after 2050. New technologies are needed to manage graphite – a key enabler for the dismantling of the first and second generation of UK Nuclear Reactors. Applied smouldering offers a promising solution to reduce the amount of material destined for the GDF: it is energy‑efficient, cost‑effective, and well‑suited to low‑volatility carbon‑based materials.

You will design and conduct laboratory experiments to assess graphite smoulderability, develop physics-based models to predict scalability, and perform techno‑economic analyses and life‑cycle assessments using machine-learning tools. This project will prepare you for starting a career in nuclear decommissioning or applying emerging technological and modelling approaches to facilitate circular economy innovation in the energy transition.

You will work closely with Tarek Rashwan, Oliver Fisher and Rachel L Gomes based in  the Food Water Waste Research Group in the Faculty of Engineering, which leads research in circular economy innovations. You will also liaise extensively with Nuclear Restoration Services, including a multi-month internship, and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority alongside a broader team of UK academics and industry partners from Canada addressing challenges with nuclear graphite.

Candidate requirements 

Essential:

• 1^st or 2:1 in Engineering or a science-related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, resourceful, and strong willingness to learn.

Desirable:

Previous experimental and/or modelling experience with thermal treatment or combustion/smouldering is an advantage. Full research training will be provided.

Eligibility and funding 

This studentship is open to UK/home and international candidates. For funding reasons, we are particularly looking for UK applicants

PhD start date: October 2026

How to apply

Application deadline: June 1, 2026

To apply, please email your CV and supporting statement explaining your suitability for this PhD position and why you are interested to Dr Tarek Rashwan at tarek.rashwan@nottingham.ac.uk

The University of Nottingham actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. We - the Faculty of Engineering - provide a thriving working environment for all our postgraduate researchers (PGRs) creating a strong sense of community across research disciplines. We understand that research culture is important to our PGRs so we work closely with our Postgraduate Engineering Society and PGR research group representatives to support and enhance the postgraduate research environment.

As a PGR at the University of Nottingham you will benefit from training through our Researcher Academy’s training programme. Based within the Faculty of Engineering you will have additional access to courses developed specifically for our engineering and architecture PGRs including sessions on how to write a paper, communicating your research, and research integrity. 

We offer dedicated postgraduate study spaces, have outstanding research facilities and work in partnership with leading industrial partners.

Closing Date: 01 Jun 2026
Category: Studentships

Post 1

Public Health or General Practice or Paediatrics, in the research theme of Primary Care and Community Care

Post 2

Renal Medicine or Clinical Radiology or Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, with no set research theme

For Public Health, Paediatrics, Renal Medicine, Clinical Radiology and Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, the post will be offered on a fixed term contract for a period of up to 4 years (if full-time; up to a maximum of 6 years part-time, pro-rata) or until award of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), whichever is the shorter. Hours of work are full time or part time (minimum 0.6FTE).

For General Practice only, the post will be offered on a fixed term contract for a period of 4 years if full-time; up to a maximum of 6 years part-time, pro-rata. Hours of work are full time or part time (minimum 0.6FTE).

Successful applicants must be in post before 31 August 2027. 

The successful candidates in these NIHR funded Clinical Lectureships will work with internationally acclaimed research groups in the University of Nottingham’s School of Medicine, in which you will be trained in the latest state of the art techniques to improve health and well-being. You will be supported to develop an individual innovative and novel research programme leading to peer reviewed publications and research funding applications. 

You must be GMC registered with a license to practice, already have a higher research degree (PhD or MD by research or equivalent) and fulfil all essential criteria on the appropriate person specification.

To accompany your application, you must complete and upload to the University’s application system, the NIHR’s supplementary questions available at http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/medicine/documents/nihr-cl-supplementary-questions-and-guidance-notes.doc

Applications without the NIHR’s supplementary questions from the link above, cannot be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to:

• Academic Programme Director (Public Health) – Dr Laura Asher – laura.asher@nottingham.ac.uk 
• Academic Programme Director (General Practice) – Prof Tim Coleman – tim.coleman@nottingham.ac.uk 
• Academic Programme Director (Paediatrics) – Prof Shalini Ojha – Shalini.ojha@nottingham.ac.uk 
• Academic Programme Director (Renal Medicine) – Prof Nick Selby – nicholas.selby@nottingham.ac.uk 
• Academic Programme Director (Clinical Radiology) – Prof Rob Dineen – rob.dineen@nottingham.ac.uk 
• Academic Programme Director (Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery) – Prof Ben Ollivere - benjamin.ollivere@nottingham.ac.uk 

Please note that applications sent directly to these email addresses will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 22 May 2026
Category: Clinical Academic

Applications are invited for a fully-funded Industrial Doctoral Landscape Award, offered in partnership with Rolls-Royce, to tackle key challenges in the design of aeroengine oil systems using multiphase Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research that supports the next generation of  sustainable aeroengines.

The successful candidate will join a supportive team of 50 researchers, technicians and academics within the Mechanical and Aerospace Systems Research Group, and will have the opportunity to apply their research during a placement within Rolls Royce.

Project Overview

The project focuses on developing and applying advanced CFD models for aeroengine oil systems. There will also be opportunities to integrate machine learning techniques for building lower-order predictive models. The student will gain hands-on experience in industrial applications, including practical aspects of aeroengine oil system design, spending part of their PhD based on-site at Rolls-Royce as well as receiving joint supervision and training from both the University and industry professionals.

Candidate Requirements

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated researcher with a rigorous approach to problem-solving. Applicants should have, or be expected to gain, a high 2:1 (preferably 1st class) honours degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline with substantial background in fluid mechanics.

Essential skills:

• Strong knowledge of numerical methods
• Ability to work effectively in a team

Desirable skills / experience:

• Experience of applying CFD to a complex problem
• Knowledge of multiphase flows
• Experience with machine learning techniques

Funding

This studentship covers UK home tuition fees and provides a tax-free stipend of up to £25,000 per year for 4 years. Please note that, due to funding restrictions, this studentship is only available to UK (home fees) citizens.

Start date – 1 October 2026

Application Process

Informal enquiries may be addressed to:
Dr Stephen Ambrose – Stephen.Ambrose3@nottingham.ac.uk  or

Dr Chris Ellis – Chris.Ellis@nottingham.ac.uk

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• Academic transcripts

Applications should be sent to IAT@nottingham.ac.uk

Candidates will be interviewed at the earliest possible convenience, and the position will close once a suitable candidate is found

Closing Date: 24 Jul 2026
Category: Studentships

Start date: 1 October 2026

Application deadline: 24/07/2026

Project type: Collaborative PhD studentship (joint Academic-Industry)

Industrial partner: BAE Systems plc       

Academic supervisor: Dr Sendy Phang, Dr. George Gordon and Dr Alexander Turner 

Industry supervisor: Dr Hassan Zaidi

We are seeking a Ph.D. student to develop next-generation AI systems for real-time 3D mapping on compact, low-power devices. The project will combine optical sensing, event-based vision, and radio-frequency (RF) data with advanced AI to build robust mapping systems for challenging environments, including poor visibility and GPS-denied settings.

This is a joint project with BAE Systems plc, offering access to industrially relevant datasets, equipment, and evaluation scenarios alongside academic research training. It would suit candidates interested in careers in academia or industry, especially in AI, sensing, autonomy, robotics, or embedded systems.

Background

Accurate 3D mapping is increasingly important for autonomy, navigation, inspection, and situational awareness across defence and other safety-critical applications. Yet many real-world deployments cannot depend on cloud computing or high-bandwidth communications. Instead, sensing and AI inference must operate directly at the edge, under tight constraints on power, bandwidth, and compute. This studentship addresses that challenge by developing a multimodal sensing and inference framework that can run on compact AI edge hardware while remaining reliable in complex, contested, or visually degraded environments.

Aim

You will design, build, and evaluate a hardware-aware AI framework for cognitive 3D mapping. The work will bring together three complementary sensing streams:

• structured illumination for active optical depth recovery and high-precision 3D sensing;
• event-based vision for low-latency, high-dynamic-range perception with reduced data rates;
• RF sensing and localisation, spanning radar-style observables and passive RF localisation using software-defined radio.

A central theme of the project is co-design across sensing, AI reconstruction, and embedded deployment. You will explore how multimodal models can generate consistent 3D scene representations with quantified uncertainty, and how these can be deployed efficiently on edge accelerators such as NVIDIA Jetson, Edge TPU, or neuromorphic hardware.

What we offer

Joining our team means gaining access to exceptional resources and opportunities to develop you into a leading researcher:

• A world-class research environment spanning research environment, spanning sensing, nanotechnology, AI, and clinical medicine
• A supportive and inclusive research culture, underpinned by the Researcher Development Concordat (http://www.vitae.ac.uk/policy/concordat).
• Close technical supervision from both academic and industrial partners to work on a real-world industry problem
• Excellent opportunities to publish in leading journals and conferences, and to present your work internationally and travel to conferences.
• Four years of funding, including tuition fees and stipend at the standard rate for eligible UK students.
• Consumables budget for purchasing state-of-the-art edge AI compute units and sensors.
• A project environment well suited to students interested in careers in academia, advanced R&D, or industry innovation.

What you should have

We are seeking a motivated candidate with the enthusiasm and technical foundation to contribute to ambitious interdisciplinary research. You should ideally have:

• A first-class or upper second-class degree, or a master’s degree, in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Robotics, or a related discipline.
• A strong interest in one or more of the following areas: AI and machine learning, computer vision, signal processing, sensing, robotics, or embedded systems.
• Programming experience in at least one language such as Python, MATLAB, or C/C++.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary academic–industry team.
• Eligibility for Home fee status.

Project environment

The project will be based in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Nottingham, with Dr. Sendy Phang and Dr. George Gordon as the academic supervisors. The student will benefit from a research culture that combines hands-on systems development with advanced AI methods, alongside co-supervision and strategic input from BAE Systems through industry supervisor Dr Hassan Zaidi.

How to apply

Start date: 1 October 2026. For informal enquiries and details on how to apply, please contact Dr Sendy Phang at sendy.phang@nottingham.ac.uk with your CV, a cover letter outlining your research interests and motivation to do this PhD project, and all academic transcripts and any publications.

Closing Date: 24 Jul 2026
Category: Studentships

Customer Service – Graduation

If you are looking for the first or next step in your career, this is an exciting opportunity to join the Registry and Academic Affairs department, and we look forward to hearing from you. We are seeking to recruit to one vacancy. Further information surrounding the work we do; our teams and our mission and goal is available here. 

What will you be doing?

As administrator, you will follow established processes to provide high quality support to students and academics across the University. Please see the job description / role profile form for further details of the activities you will undertake.

What qualities are we looking for?

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Excellent organisation and accuracy skills
• Collaborative team worker but is also able to work independently

Our team:

As part of the Graduation team, the focus of your role will be delivering a high-quality service to support students during the final part of their student journey at the University of Nottingham, from being invited to graduation through to conferring their degree and getting their certificate.

You will provide cover across a range of services, which will include you support students on our CRM system, on the telephone and in person, depending on what the student needs. 

As a member of our Customer Service team, you will be motivated to deliver high standards of service.

We are looking for someone who:  

· Enjoys working as part of a team  

· Has a customer focussed approach  

· Likes solving problems and finding solutions  

· Is confident finding information from a variety of sources, such as the university’s website 

· Will quickly become an expert on key services, seeking out and sharing best practice  

· Can communicate confidently  

· Is proactive and has the ability to think on their feet 

This role will support with student enquiries and administrative activities relating to graduation and student voice activity. The candidate will be expected to be on campus full time during peak times for example in the lead up to and during Graduation to support the in-person student experience.

Why work with us? 

At the University of Nottingham, we are committed to providing generous employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential, for further information and detail on benefits, please click here.

Previous applicants in the last 6 months need not apply.

Work patterns may fall between 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday. Our vacancies are permanent, full- time posts (36.25 hours); however, applications from candidates wishing to work less than full time (to a minimum of 29 hours per week) will be considered. Job share applications may also be considered. Please specify in your application if you wish to work less than full time and the number of preferred hours.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Sarah Branston, email sarah.branston@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 14 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

About the role

As a Clinical Course Coordinator you will enjoy a varied and dynamic role, liaising with a wide range of people in the School of Medicine, across the university and external key stakeholders. You will take responsibility for coordinating GP placement activity, managing complex administrative processes, and ensuring clear and effective communication with our students, GP practices, academic leads and community clinical sub‑deans.

About the team

This role provides an exciting opportunity to work with an award winning team based in a successful academic unit based within the School of Medicine that supports both community- based student GP placements across the East Midlands region and Primary Care placement teaching delivery.

What we offer

· A friendly, diverse, and supportive team based working environment

· A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of office working and the option to work from home one day per week

· Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.

· We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities

· You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

What we are looking for

We are looking for a candidate with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple activities within tight deadlines. You should be confident communicating with a range of stakeholders, including students, clinical staff and academic colleagues, and able to provide clear, accurate and professional advice. Experience of administrative work in an environment such as higher education or healthcare would be an advantage. You will need to be comfortable handling detailed information, solving problems independently, and working collaboratively as part of a busy team.

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

This post is offered on a full time permanent basis (36.25 hours per week).

Please contact (Paula Hopwood Carr) (paula.hopwood-carr@nottingham.ac.uk ) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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Closing Date: 19 May 2026
Category: Internal Only

Funding duration: 36 months

Application deadline: midday Friday 22^nd May 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 8^th June 2026

Number of awards: Two fully funded studentships

Overview

The University of Nottingham invites applications for two fully funded PhD studentships within the fields of mental health and neurosciences, commencing 1^st October 2026.

These studentships form an institutionally funded commitment to the Midlands Mental Health and Neurosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (Midlands MHN DTP). The DTP’s vision is to improve mental health across the Midlands through outstanding research, collaboration, and innovation.

Learn more about our research themes and approaches at midlandsmhndtp.ac.uk 

We welcome applications for:

Self-proposed projects within the remit of our highlighted research themes and approaches (see midlandsmhndtp.ac.uk) OR

Defined projects supervised by University of Nottingham, School of Medicine academics (details below)

Projects should align with the DTP’s mission and demonstrate potential to deliver meaningful benefits to mental health in the Midlands.

Funding

This studentship is fully funded by the University of Nottingham for a fixed period of three years, subject to satisfactory academic progress and continued registration.

The funding package comprises:

• Home-rate tuition fees for the full duration of the PhD (three years)
• A research training and support grant, contributing towards project-related research costs and approved personal and professional development activities
• A full-time salaried studentship, paid over three years 

The University’s intention is to align the studentship salary as closely as possible with the applicant’s current healthcare professional role, recognising existing skills, training and clinical experience. However, this alignment is subject to the limits of the available funding, and salary levels are capped accordingly.

As this studentship is supported from a fixed funding allocation, the salary is set at appointment and will remain constant for the duration of the award. The funding does not include incremental pay progression or enhanced employment benefits beyond statutory entitlements.

Two funded positions are available under the same funding arrangement at salary level appointed at up to University of Nottingham R&T spine point 35 or Clinical Doctor in Training spine point 02.

Please note that the salary level is non-incremental and funding cannot be extended beyond the three-year period. Additional benefits such as enhanced family leave pay or discretionary allowances are not included within this funding package.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply, candidates must:

• Meet the University’s standard PhD entry requirements:
• https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/how-to-apply/research.aspx#check 
• Be a practising healthcare professional, registered with a recognised professional regulatory body (for example, NMC, HCPC, GMC, or GPhC).
• Be classed as a Home student for tuition fee purposes.

How to Apply

Applicants may propose their own research project within the broad areas of mental health and neurosciences or apply to one of the predefined projects (see attached document).

Closing Date: 22 May 2026
Category: Studentships

Start Date: 1 October 2026   

This PhD offers an exciting opportunity to explore reservoir computing, a new approach towards artificial intelligence that uses the natural dynamic behaviour of physical systems (such as light and electronics) to process information efficiently.

You will work at the intersection of mathematics, physics, electrical engineering and AI, helping to develop a theory that explains how and why these systems work — and how to design better ones. 

Why apply for this PhD?

• Work on the next-generation AI hardware beyond traditional computing architectures. 
• Gain a unique combination of skills in mathematics, machine learning, and photonics.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary research team spanning science and engineering.
• Access state-of-the-art laboratories and high-performance computing facilities. 

• Gain experience by attending international conferences and training events.
• Develop skills highly valued in both academia and industry.

Project description

Modern AI computing systems require large amounts of energy and computational power. Reservoir computing offers a promising alternative by using complex physical systems to perform tasks such as prediction, classification, and signal processing.

However, one major challenge remains: We still do not fully understand what makes a reservoir computing system perform well.

This PhD project aims to answer this question.

You will develop a unified mathematical theory and framework to study and explain how different reservoir systems work and how to design them for specific tasks. The project will combine:

1. Mathematical modelling of dynamical systems;
2. Computational photonics simulations;
3. Comparison with real physical systems (especially photonic systems using light).

Facilities and research environment:

1. High-performance computing facilities;
2. Photonics and electromagnetics laboratories;
3. Experimental platforms for optical (light-based) computing;
4. A collaborative research environment across mathematics and engineering.

Candidate profile

You do not need experience in all the areas below; additional training will be provided. Enthusiasm and willingness to learn are essential.

Essential:

1. A first-class undergraduate degree or a master’s degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mathematical Sciences, or a closely related subject from a recognised institution.
2. A background in at least one of the following:
3. Dynamical systems
4. Photonics/Electromagnetics theory, design and simulations
5. Machine learning mathematics and algorithms
6. Numerical methods
7. Programming skills (Python, MATLAB, or similar)
8. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
9. Good written and spoken English.

Desirable:

• Experience with photonic/electromagnetics design software.
• Familiarity with deep learning platforms (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch).

Funding and eligibility

The project is fully funded by DSTL, due to funding requirement this studentship is only available for UK (home) candidates.

An UKRI rate studentship is available for this project, covering home tuition fees plus a tax-free stipend. 

How to apply

Send the following documents to sendy.phang@nottingham.ac.uk

1. CV
2. Cover letter explaining your research interests, relevant skills and experience, and why you are interested in this PhD project
3. Academic transcripts (for both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, if applicable)
4. Copies of any publications (if applicable) 

Please use “PhD-RC-Framework application – [Your Full Name]” as email subject matter.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview to assess their suitability. 

Supervisors:

Professor Gregor Tanner – School of Mathematical Sciences, gregor.tanner@nottingham.ac.uk 

Dr Sendy Phang – Faculty of Engineering, sendy.phang@nottingham.ac.uk

Closing Date: 22 Jul 2026
Category: Studentships

As Research Portfolio and Operations Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Faculty of Engineering’s research and knowledge exchange (RKE) activity. Based in the Faculty’s APM Hub, you will manage a diverse portfolio of live research projects and proposals, providing expert advice to academic colleagues from bid development through to project delivery and close‑out.

You will oversee project finances and resources, ensure compliance with University and funder requirements, support audits and reporting, and contribute to strategic decision‑making through high‑quality data and analysis. Working closely with academics, Faculty Operations, and central Research & Innovation teams, you will help deliver a professional, efficient, and forward‑thinking research support service.

About the team

You will join the Engineering Research and Knowledge Exchange (ERKE) team, a collaborative and supportive group of research professionals embedded within the Faculty of Engineering. The team works closely with Faculty Operations, academic staff, and central University functions to support the full research lifecycle and to help the Faculty deliver against its strategic RKE objectives and KPIs.

The team values professionalism, inclusivity, shared expertise, and continuous improvement, and plays a vital role in enabling world‑class research at the University.

About you

You will be an experienced research or project management professional with strong financial and organisational skills, and a proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment. You will be confident working with budgets, systems, and data, and comfortable advising and collaborating with academic and professional colleagues at all levels.

With excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions‑focused approach, you will take pride in delivering high‑quality support, maintaining robust processes, and continuously improving ways of working. Experience of research management systems (such as RIS and UniCore) and working within a higher education or research environment will enable you to succeed in this role.

What we offer:

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

What next-

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

This is a permanent, full-time role (36.25 hours per week). 

Please contact Hamzah Sikander (hamzah.sikander@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 20 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

The overall aim of the project is to understand how internal oxygen landscapes arise in roots and how these spatial differences are sensed and integrated with developmental programmes. The work will focus on mechanisms operating at the interface of root tissue organisation, signalling pathways and environmental constraints, using Arabidopsis thaliana as a primary model system.

Role overview

The postholder will investigate how internal root environments influence developmental decisions and tissue differentiation, with a particular emphasis on how signalling pathways respond to sustained changes in oxygen availability. The role will contribute to defining how physical and biological features of roots interact to modulate internal conditions and coordinate growth.

Key objectives include:

• Examine how tissue organization and barriers influence internal signalling states.
• Identify transcriptional mechanisms linking oxygen status to root patterning.
• Integrate molecular and imaging data into a spatio-temporal developmental framework.

Research environment and approaches

The project is highly interdisciplinary. The successful candidate will combine experimental and analytical approaches from plant development, physiology and molecular biology, including genetic and molecular analyses in Arabidopsis using mutants, transgenic lines and reporters; advanced imaging and quantitative phenotyping to resolve root structure and cellular responses at high spatial resolution; and transcriptomic and chromatin-based approaches to identify regulatory pathways underlying environmentally responsive root development.

The postholder will work closely with the BreathingUnderground team and an international network of collaborators, contributing to a high-profile, curiosity-driven ERC project at the interface of plant development and environmental biology.

Candidate profile

Applicants should be highly motivated, intellectually curious and able to work independently within a collaborative research environment. Candidates must hold a PhD (or be close to completion) in Plant Sciences, Plant Molecular Biology, Plant Physiology or a related discipline.

Experience in some of the following areas would be advantageous:

• Root biology, plant development or environmental plant physiology.
• Cellular or molecular responses related to environmental signals, preferably low oxygen signalling.
• Confocal or fluorescence microscopy and quantitative image analysis.
• Gene expression analysis, transcriptomics or chromatin-based methods.

A strong publication record appropriate to career stage, excellent communication skills and a willingness to engage in collaborative research and short research visits are essential.

Position details

This is a full-time, fixed-term position available until 30/04/2029.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Vinay Shukla (vinay.shukla@nottingham.ac.uk). 

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details and upload a copy of your CV and. Cover Letter

Closing Date: 20 May 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

Start Date: 1 October 2026   

This PhD offers an exciting opportunity to explore reservoir computing, a new approach towards artificial intelligence that uses the natural dynamic behaviour of physical systems (such as light and electronics) to process information efficiently.

You will work at the intersection of mathematics, physics, electrical engineering and AI, helping to develop a theory that explains how and why these systems work — and how to design better ones. 

Why apply for this PhD?

• Work on the next-generation AI hardware beyond traditional computing architectures. 
• Gain a unique combination of skills in mathematics, machine learning, and photonics.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary research team spanning science and engineering.
• Access state-of-the-art laboratories and high-performance computing facilities. 
• Gain experience by attending international conferences and training events.
• Develop skills highly valued in both academia and industry.

Project description

Modern AI computing systems require large amounts of energy and computational power. Reservoir computing offers a promising alternative by using complex physical systems to perform tasks such as prediction, classification, and signal processing.

However, one major challenge remains: We still do not fully understand what makes a reservoir computing system perform well.

This PhD project aims to answer this question.

You will develop a unified mathematical theory and framework to study and explain how different reservoir systems work and how to design them for specific tasks. The project will combine:

1. Mathematical modelling of dynamical systems;
2. Computational photonics simulations;
3. Comparison with real physical systems (especially photonic systems using light).

Facilities and research environment:

1. High-performance computing facilities;
2. Photonics and electromagnetics laboratories;
3. Experimental platforms for optical (light-based) computing;
4. A collaborative research environment across mathematics and engineering.

Candidate profile

You do not need experience in all the areas below; additional training will be provided. Enthusiasm and willingness to learn are essential.

Essential:

1. A first-class undergraduate degree or a master’s degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mathematical Sciences, or a closely related subject from a recognised institution.
2. A background in at least one of the following:
3. Dynamical systems
4. Photonics/Electromagnetics theory, design and simulations
5. Machine learning mathematics and algorithms
6. Numerical methods
7. Programming skills (Python, MATLAB, or similar)
8. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
9. Good written and spoken English.

Desirable:

• Experience with photonic/electromagnetics design software.
• Familiarity with deep learning platforms (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch).

Funding and eligibility

The project is fully funded by DSTL, due to funding requirement this studentship is only available for UK (home) candidates.

An UKRI rate studentship is available for this project, covering home tuition fees plus a tax-free stipend. 

How to apply

Send the following documents to sendy.phang@nottingham.ac.uk

1. CV
2. Cover letter explaining your research interests, relevant skills and experience, and why you are interested in this PhD project
3. Academic transcripts (for both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, if applicable)
4. Copies of any publications (if applicable) 

Please use “PhD-RC-Framework application – [Your Full Name]” as email subject matter.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview to assess their suitability. 

Supervisors:

Professor Gregor Tanner – School of Mathematical Sciences, gregor.tanner@nottingham.ac.uk 

Dr Sendy Phang – Faculty of Engineering, sendy.phang@nottingham.ac.uk

Closing Date: 01 Jun 2026
Category: Studentships

We are looking for an experienced and customer focused Facilities Team Leader to join our team at University Park. Main duties will include organising and supervising the Building Attendant and Cleaning Teams, inspecting the infrastructure of the buildings, reporting maintenance issues and setting up meeting rooms ensuring adequate supplies of consumables are available for teaching and conferences.

You will also lock and unlock designated areas of the buildings within your area of responsibility issuing and receiving keys from staff and contractors ensuring relevant policies and procedures are adhered to at all times. A large part of this role includes being the first point of contact for visitors to the area which includes dealing with large numbers of enquiries face to face, by phone and by e-mail ensuring excellent customer service is always achieved. You will be responsible for maintaining the cleaning standards within the area and will induct, train and supervise the cleaning team carrying out appraisal conversations as required.

Candidates should have experience of working in a similar customer facing environment and have relevant cleaning experience. You will also have experience of supervising staff and ideally have basic maintenance experience and knowledge of fire and security alarm systems. Further details regarding the duties for this post can be found on the attached job role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

What we offer:

· Excellent holiday allowance of 27 days (pro rota), plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.

· Employee Assistance Programme/Counselling Service- 24/7 support.

· Uniform provide plus the tools you need to do a great job.

· We are committed to staff development/provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.

· Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work

· Access to all range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more see our benefits website

Hours of work are 36.25 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 to be arranged (mainly Monday to Friday) with hours worked between 1.45pm-10.00pm 

This is a permanent, full time post. The successful candidates for these posts will be expected to attend the Estates and Facilities training courses which run Monday to Friday mornings. Further details will be given at interview.  All of our vacancies are available to view at: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx 

For general queries please contact our Estates Recruitment email at bw-estatesrecruit@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 15 May 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

Your Responsibility

Your key responsibilities include:

• To formulate and articulate research objectives, alongside developing proposals for both individual and collaborative projects, utilizing established methodologies and techniques to execute research effectively within the specified area;
• To analyze data meticulously, interpret findings, evaluate scholarly texts, and contribute innovative insights, while adhering to project deadlines and collaborating seamlessly with team members and partners;
• To write up research work for publication and/or contribute to the dissemination at national/international conferences, resulting in successful research outputs;
• To identify opportunities and assist in writing bids for research grant applications;
• To build relationships with both internal and external contacts in order to exchange information, to form relationships for future collaborations and identify potential sources of funds and/or opportunities for collaboration.
   

About You

• The candidate must have obtained a PhD degree within 3 years and in the areas of Applied Psychology or Organizational Behavior;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, including the ability to communicate with clarity on complex information. Excellent communication skills in Chinese is a plus.
• High analytical ability to analyse and illuminate data, interprets reports, evaluate and criticise texts and bring new insights.
• Ability to creatively apply relevant research approaches, models, techniques and methods.
• Ability to assess and organise resource requirements and deploy effectively.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with others, both internally and externally.
• Some practical experience of applying the specialist skills and approaches and techniques required for the role.

About Us

Join a unique British University in China. Join a unique British University in China. University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. Located in Ningbo, this award winning campus offering a UK-style education has grown to establish a student body of over 10,000 in just 22 years.

About Postdoctoral research station in Business Administration. Postdoctoral research station in Business Administration was approved to establish in Nov 2023. It is UNNC’s first postdoctoral research station, and its founding deeply aligns with the national strategic needs in promoting talent cultivation and innovation as well as that of UNNC. UNNC’s undergraduate programme of Business Administration was launched in 2004 and the doctoral programme in 2009. The subject has been listed among the world’s top academic subjects by Shanghai Ranking for four consecutive years. The discipline of Business Administration has also established teaching and research platforms at multiple levels and carried out in-depth industry university research cooperation with world renowned enterprises such as Microsoft and Amazon. In the future, UNNC will incorporate the development of the postdoctoral research station into the agenda of the university to provide talent support in efforts to promote scientific and technological innovation as well as economic and social development.

About the Research Team.

The research team consists of one postdoctoral researcher, six PhD students, and several undergraduate student helpers. In addition, we maintain a broad international network of collaborators. We hold regular weekly meetings to exchange ideas and strengthen teamwork. Team members also have opportunities to engage in overseas exchange and attend international conferences.

Prof. Hong Deng is a Chair Professor of Organizational Behavior at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC). Her research focuses on areas such as self-regulation in the workplace, employee-organization relationships, newcomer socialization, and work design. Her work has appeared in top-tier, peer-reviewed journals, including the Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, Journal of Management, American Psychologist, and Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Additionally, she currently serve as an Associate Editor for Journal of Applied Psychology. For details, please refer to the link: https://research.nottingham.edu.cn/en/persons/hong-deng/.

Prof. Yanjun Guan is a Chair Professor at the Nottingham University Business School China, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, and a National Distinguished Chair Professor recognized by China's Overseas High-Level Talents Program. He earned his degrees from Peking University and The Chinese University of Hong Kong. His research interests cover career and organizational management, as well as cross-cultural management.In the field of career development and organizational management, Professor Guan's work has been published in top-tier management and applied psychology journals such as the Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, Journal of Management, Journal of Vocational Behavior, and Journal of Organizational Behavior. His interdisciplinary collaborative research has also appeared in high-impact international journals, including American Psychologist, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Psychological Science, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, and Nature Climate Change. For details, please refer to the link: https://research.nottingham.edu.cn/en/persons/yanjun-guan/.

About the Project

This project will advance theory and evidence on career management, self-regulation and strategic behavior in four ways. First, it will move beyond the field’s reliance on assimilative pathways and stay-or-leave dichotomies by offering a unified, theory-driven account of how individuals regulate aspirations, use resources and pursue opportunities in dynamic environments. Second, it will introduce and validate a comprehensive measurement system with strong psychometric properties, cross-cultural robustness and predictive validity across diverse career outcomes, thereby offering explanatory value beyond dominant models. Third, it will enhance methodological rigor in career strategy research through systematic item generation, multi-sample validation and stringent tests of incremental validity.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

You will be offered a fixed term contract with University of Nottingham Ningbo China for 2 years. You will be offered a minimum annual salary package of RMB269,906 with competitive benefits package. Postdoctoral Research Fellow is also able to apply RMB50,000 research funding after they start their research.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit an application via our on-line application system before May 30th, 2026. Only on-line applications will be accepted. Referees will be contacted prior to interview and interviews will take place in Ningbo China.

https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184542/

Applications should include but are not limited to the following:

• A cover letter
• An up-to-update CV includes academic and research achievement list
• A Research proposal (Please refer to the attached project summary)

Enquiries

Informal enquiries regarding the research project may be addressed to Prof Hong Deng Hong.Deng@nottingham.edu.cn. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Office, Tel: 86 574 88180000(Ext. 8854). 

Equality and Diversity

University of Nottingham Ningbo China is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable, and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our intention to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities, and potential, regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, socio-economic background, disability, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation, or other irrelevant distinction.

Attachment: Job Description/Role Profile

Closing Date: 30 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in China.

About the Role/Team:

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking people, who have a keen eye for detail and take pride in their work and who enjoy cleaning in a variety of areas to join our team of sports facility cleaners at the David Ross Sports Village based at University Park.

Main duties will include cleaning a wide range of areas/spaces and providing general and specialised cleaning within the building (offices, toilets, bathrooms, changing rooms, staff areas/rooms, corridors, stairwells, fitness facilities, Clinic etc) and providing excellent customer service at all times, working either independently or as a part of a team.

About You:

This position entails providing both planned and reactive cleaning service across the building and supporting the local cleaning team with covering holidays, sickness, deep cleaning, and supporting with any urgent requests/inquiries assigned by Line Manager.

Previous cleaning experience within similar environment and ability to work independently and as part of a team are desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Further details regarding the duties for the role can be found on the attached job role profile.

Hours of Work:

Weekend Post 1- 6 hours per week, 2 days out of 7 to be arranged (mainly Saturday and Sunday, working between 6.15am and 9.15am) Flexibility will be required.

Weekend Post 2- 6 hours per week, 2 days out of 7 to be arranged (mainly Saturday and Sunday, working between 1.00pm and 4.00pm) Flexibility will be required.

Weekend Post 3- 7 hours per week, 2 days out of 7 to be arranged (mainly Saturday and Sunday, working between 5.00pm and 8.30pm) Flexibility will be required.

These positions are offered a permanent basis working on a rolling contract 52-weeks of the year basis to include student vacation periods and will attract 15% pay uplift allowance for any hours worked at the weekend.

What we offer:

• Excellent holiday allowance of 27 days (pro rota), plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme/Counselling Service- 24/7 support. 
• Uniform provide plus the tools you need to do a great job. 
• We are committed to staff development/provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities. 
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work 
• Access to all range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more see our benefits website

Successful candidates will be expected to attend induction training courses which will run each month, Monday to Friday on University Park Campus. Further details will be given at interview.

The interviews for these posts are informal and will take no longer than 20 minutes.

For general queries please contact our Estates Recruitment email at bw-estatesrecruit@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. Job Reference: NHE9013426

Closing Date: 17 Apr 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking people, who have a keen eye for detail and excellent customer service skills who will take pride in their work and who enjoy cleaning in a variety of areas. 

Based at Sutton Bonington Campus main duties include the general cleaning of offices, teaching spaces, laboratories, toilets, corridors, and stairwells, providing excellent customer service at all times.

Previous cleaning experience gained within a similar environment and the ability to work independently and as part of a team is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Further details regarding the duties for the role can be found on the attached job role profile.

Important Information- These positions are based at the Sutton Bonington Campus here which is 10 miles south of University Park on the border of Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire at LE12 5RD.

Public transport links are limited before 8.00am, please check public transport timetables and routes and campus location before applying.

Hours of Work:

Hours of Work:

-16 hours per week, mainly Wednesday to Sunday, working between the hours 6.00am-9.15am (flexibility will be required).

These positions are offered on a permanent basis, working throughout the full calendar year, 52-weeks of the year (including outside of term and student vacation periods) while also are eligible to an additional 15% pay allowance for hours worked in weekends.

What we offer:

- Excellent holiday allowance of 27 days (pro rota), plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.

- Employee Assistance Programme/Counselling Service- 24/7 support.

- Uniform provided plus the tools you need to do a great job.

- We are committed to staff development/provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.

- Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work

- Access to all range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more see our benefits website

Successful candidates will be expected to attend induction training courses which will run each month, Monday to Friday on University Park Campus. Further details will be given at interview. The interviews for these posts are informal and will take no longer than 20 minutes. For general queries please contact our Estates Recruitment email at bw-estatesrecruit@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 17 Apr 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

We are looking for a Porter & Building Attendant Supervisor to manage and support our dedicated teams across our Nottingham sites. In this role, you will oversee a team of Porter & Building Attendants, ensuring the highest standards of safety, service, and student experience in our Halls of Residence. As a Supervisor, you will lead by example, guiding your team to deliver exceptional customer service, maintaining the security, safety, and daily maintenance of the buildings. If you’re a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, this is the role for you.

The role will include:

- Leading and developing the team

- Allocating resources.

- Delivering training, team briefs and staff meetings.

- Monitoring performance and standards

- Helping us improve working practices and systems of working

- Providing a reactive service across our locations

The successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic, positive, have a keen eye for detail and be willing and able to step in and help deliver our Porter and Building Attendant Halls services as and when required.

Due to the frequency that you will travel around University sites a full, current driving license with UK entitlements is essential for this post. Further information on the duties for the post and the experience and qualifications required can be found on the attached job role profile.

What’s in it for you? 

· An excellent holiday allowance of 27 days per year plus additional university closure days and bank holidays 

· Ongoing support to develop your skills, career and gain industry recognised qualifications 

· Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service - 24/7 support. 

· Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes. 

· Staff Networks, events and activities and state of the art sports facilities. 

· A permanent post for 52 weeks of the year 

· Uniform provided plus the tools you need to do a great job. 

Posts Available: 

· Porter & Building Attendant Halls - Supervisor (Early Shift) 36.25 Hours 

Core hours: 08:00 – 20:00 

· 8-week rotating pattern 

· 4 shifts on, 4 shifts off 

· 51-minute rest break 

· Around 13 extra rest days each year (to reduce contracted hours back down to 36.25) 

· Part-time options considered, based on 2 full days or 4 half days within the 4-day patterns.

· Porter & Building Attendant Halls - Supervisor (Late Shift) 36.25 

Core hours: 20:00 – 08:00 

· 8-week rotating pattern 

· 4 shifts on, 4 shifts off 

· 51-minute rest break 

· Around 13 extra rest days each year (to reduce contracted hours back down to 36.25) 

· Part-time options considered, based on 2 full days or 4 half days within the 4-day patterns. 

The position will be offered on a permanent basis working throughout the full calendar year, 52-weeks of the year. Unsocial hours worked between 10pm and 6am or hours worked on a Saturday / Sunday attract a 15% additional payment. All of our vacancies are available to view at: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx 

The successful candidates for these positions will be expected to attend statutory training courses and any refresher training required by the department. There are planned training courses throughout the year during a typical week, Monday to Friday or on a set weekend dates within the year. For general queries please contact our Estates Recruitment email at bw-estatesrecruit@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be considered. Job reference: NHE164526X1

Closing Date: 17 Apr 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

This studentship is fully funded for 3.5 years from 1^st October 2026. (Home applicants only).

In this Ph.D. project, you will advance this research field by investigating how to develop, design, and evaluate domain specific multi-agentic AI models and systems that can plan and execute tasks with multi-modal heterogeneous data (e.g. text, location, and images), associated with diverse applications, such as earth observation, climate, and phenotyping. Developed models will be tested for a variety of highly relevant problems in agriculture, like crop type classification, crop yield forecasting, field boundary delineation, crop disease, and crop failure detection. The Ph.D. research builds upon recent advancements in multi-agentic AI systems. Processing and integrating multiple data modalities will also be key to the research objective of developing dynamic and intelligent systems that provide further insight into modern agricultural applications and food security problems.

You will work with an interdisciplinary and international team of experts in artificial intelligence (e.g. computer vision, deep learning, AI) and green life sciences (e.g., remote sensing, crop modelling, and food security), within the European funded project AgriscienceFM (Horizon programme), which has recently been awarded by the European Commission. For information about this project can be found here: https://www.agriscience.fm 

Your duties and responsibilities: 

• Familiarise with the state-of-the-art in multi-agentic AI, and how to interact with external models and tools.
• Design, develop, and evaluate multi-agentic AI model architectures to gain and improve our insights in agriculture from analysing multi-modal data.
• Use Anthropic and/or OpenAI APIs.
• Perform large-scale training and testing on an HPC server.
• Disseminate the research results by writing papers and presenting your work at international conferences.
• Collaborate with other project partners in joint tasks, and contribute to the overall project success.

You will be supervised by Valerio Giuffrida (see email below) and one other member of the academic staff within CVL.

What are we looking for?

You are highly motivated, self-driven, and curious to advance use-inspired artificial intelligence methods. You bring along your enthusiasm to work in a highly dynamic, international team towards a common objective. 

In addition: 

• A successfully completed BSc/MSc degree in computer science, artificial intelligence or engineering, or a similar relevant field.
• Proficiency in programming in Python and experience in PyTorch, Scikit-Learn or related modern machine learning libraries.
• Some working knowledge of using Anthropic/OpenAI APIs.
• Good writing skills, or contributions to scientific papers.

Funding

Annual tax-free stipend based on the UKRI rate (£21,805 for 2026/27) plus fully-funded Home PhD tuition fees for the 3.5 years.

Entry Requirements

2:1 Bachelor or Masters degree or international equivalent in computer science, artificial intelligence, or engineering (or related discipline). Studentships are open to home students only. 

Application Process

Applications to be informally made direct to the Valerio Giuffrida Valerio Giuffrida at valerio.giuffrida@nottingham.ac.uk first.

Post interview, application to be made through the MyNottingham system stating the supervisor’s name and project title. The deadline to have completed and submitted your formal application is Friday 29^th May 2026. 

Enquiries to be directed to: Valerio Giuffrida - valerio.giuffrida@nottingham.ac.uk

Closing Date: 29 May 2026
Category: Studentships

Are you hard working with an eye for detail? Do you have advanced administrative experience working in a busy office environment in a research support or finance role? Do you want to join a team that is committed to supporting the strategic objectives and research culture of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences?

We are looking for a professional and proactive individual who will provide high quality, customer-focussed research support to our Research and Knowledge Exchange Service. You will work across a range of research activities; providing support in the preparation and submission of research grant applications and providing advice to academic and research staff. You will work through a Business Partner model delivering excellent service to the School. You will also be responsible for developing best practice in research operations procedures and ensuring implementation across the School. With excellent administrative experience in a busy, customer focused environment, you will also have excellent organisational skills and experience of financial systems and procedures.

This is a permanent position. Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.

Please contact Helen Richardson (helen.richardson@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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Closing Date: 14 May 2026
Category: Internal Only

All University Sites

Construction Compliance Officer

The University of Nottingham is a pioneering institution providing an exceptional research-led education and an outstanding experience for 46,000 students from more than 150 countries. Built on the ethos that education can unlock potential and transform lives, we feature in the top 20 of all three major UK university rankings, and our graduates are among the most sought-after in the UK. 

The Estates and Facilities Department provides strategic and operational services support to the University infrastructure, buildings, and landholdings. We are a large and diverse department employing approximately 1300 people and provide a wide range of services across our UK sites.

We are looking for an experienced Construction Compliance Officer to join the Compliance Team within the Estates & -Facilities Department. Reporting to the Compliance Manager (Safe Systems of Work & CDM), the role holder will support the delivery of arrangements managing contractor safety performance across our premises during construction activities

Candidates will be required to lead on the permit to work function acting as a permit authoriser, develop contractor site rules and Induction packages, review Risk Assessments and Method statements and carry out onsite inspections to ensure adherence to University standards. You will also be required to undertake assurance exercises on existing contractor and CDM control measures and will collate and report on data, identifying trends and making recommendations for improvements as required.

Candidates should hold the NEBOSH Construction Safety General Certificate qualification or similar and/ or be qualified to NVQ Level 4/5/6 or hold a BTEC diploma in Building Construction or similar. You should also have demonstrable knowledge and experience of the control of H&S risks in construction work on either the client or contractor side.

Further information on the duties for the post and the experience and qualification required can be found on the attached job role profile.

This role is available on a permanent basis. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours per week) Job share arrangements may be considered.

The University of Nottingham is committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We strive to provide a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes. We also offer an excellent holiday allowance of 30 days per year, plus additional university closure days and bank holidays

Closing Date: 17 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

Your Responsibility

Your key responsibilities include:

• Design and Develop Research: Formulate clear research objectives and contribute to the development of proposals for individual and collaborative projects, applying established and emerging methodologies to advance the research agenda.
• Conduct and Analyze Research: Collect, manage, and rigorously analyze complex datasets; interpret results; critically evaluate existing literature; and generate original insights that align with project goals.
• Disseminate Findings: Prepare high-quality manuscripts for submission to leading journals, present research at national and international conferences, and contribute to the visibility and impact of the research team.
• Secure Funding: Identify opportunities and contribute to the preparation of competitive grant applications to national and international funding bodies.
• Build Networks and Collaborations: Engage with internal colleagues and external partners (academic and industry) to exchange ideas, explore opportunities for collaboration, and establish partnerships that strengthen research outcomes.

About You

• Qualifications: PhD awarded within 3 years in business administration, computer science, information systems, data science, or a related discipline.
• Programming & Data Skills: Strong proficiency in Python (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow); additional experience with R, MATLAB, or Julia is an advantage.
• Machine Learning Expertise: Familiarity with causal machine learning, ensemble methods, and deep learning architectures (CNNs, RNNs). Experience with explainable AI (e.g., SHAP, LIME) is preferred.
• Quantitative Analysis: Demonstrated ability to handle multimodal datasets, conduct statistical analysis, and apply predictive modeling and validation techniques.
• Research & Publication: Skilled at critically reviewing literature, designing rigorous studies, and producing publications for high-impact journals.
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent oral and written English communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings clearly. Knowledge of Chinese is a plus. Ability to work both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Practical Experience: Prior hands-on research in AI applications / digital innovations in water ecological environment will be an asset.

About Us

Join a unique British University in China. Join a unique British University in China. University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. Located in Ningbo, this award winning campus offering a UK-style education has grown to establish a student body of over 10,000 in just 22 years.

About Postdoctoral research station in Business Administration. Postdoctoral research station in Business Administration was approved to establish in Nov 2023. It is UNNC’s first postdoctoral research station, and its founding deeply aligns with the national strategic needs in promoting talent cultivation and innovation as well as that of UNNC. UNNC’s undergraduate programme of Business Administration was launched in 2004 and the doctoral programme in 2009. The subject has been listed among the world’s top academic subjects by Shanghai Ranking for four consecutive years. The discipline of Business Administration has also established teaching and research platforms at multiple levels and carried out in-depth industry university research cooperation with world renowned enterprises such as Microsoft and Amazon. In the future, UNNC will incorporate the development of the postdoctoral research station into the agenda of the university to provide talent support in efforts to promote scientific and technological innovation as well as economic and social development.

About the Research Team. Prof. Alain Chong is Vice Provost for Global Engagement and Partnerships and Chair Professor of Information Systems at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China. His research explores digital innovation, disruptive technologies, and their impact on business and society. He serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Industrial Management & Data Systems and as Associate Editor for Information & Management and Decision Support Systems. For details, please refer to the link: https://research.nottingham.edu.cn/en/persons/alain-chong; 

Prof. Ying Weng is Course Director for Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence, Professor in Computer Science. She obtained PhD in Signal & Information Processing at Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Postdoctor at Imperial College London. She received the Newton Research Collaboration Award by UK Royal Academy of Engineering, Best Paper Award at International Conference on Automation & Computing, and 1st Place Prize in the international ASNR-MICCAI BraTS Challenges. She is with membership of Editorial Board for Expert Systems with Applications, Elsevier. For details, please refer to the link: https://research.nottingham.edu.cn/en/persons/ying-weng.  

About the Project. This project focuses on research in Explainable Artificial Intelligence and Causal Machine Learning, applied to the intelligent monitoring and early warning of key water ecological environment indices, including prediction and management tasks. A network of reservoirs forms the backbone of the region’s water resource infrastructure, playing an essential role in ensuring urban water supply, mitigating flood risks, and supporting agricultural irrigation. However, the intricate interactions between natural hydrological cycles — such as precipitation and evaporation — and human operational controls, including release scheduling and storage regulation, introduce substantial complexity. This dynamic interplay makes the multi-reservoir system both ideal and challenging for developing advanced spatiotemporal forecasting models. By integrating causal inference with interpretable AI techniques, the project aims not only to improve prediction accuracy but also to uncover underlying cause-effect relationships, thereby enabling transparent, reliable early warnings for sustainable water resources development.

Candidates are expected to submit a research proposal that builds on this project summary.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

You will be offered a fixed term contract with University of Nottingham Ningbo China for 2 years. You will be offered a minimum annual salary package of RMB269,906 with competitive benefits package. Postdoctoral Research Fellow is also able to apply RMB50,000 research funding after they start their research.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit an application via our on-line application system before May 20, 2026. Only on-line applications will be accepted. Referees will be contacted prior to interview and interviews will take place in Ningbo China.

https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184535/

Applications should include but are not limited to the following:

• A cover letter
• An up-to-update CV includes academic and research achievement list
• A Research proposal (Please refer to the attached project summary)

Enquiries

Informal enquiries regarding the research project may be addressed to Ying Weng Ying.Weng@nottingham.edu.cn or Alain Chong Alain.Chong@nottingham.edu.cn. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Office, Tel: 86 574 88180000(Ext. 8854).

Equality and Diversity

University of Nottingham Ningbo China is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable, and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our intention to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities, and potential, regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, socio-economic background, disability, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation, or other irrelevant distinction.

Closing Date: 21 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in China.

This project offers an exciting opportunity to undertake industrially linked research with engineering teams of the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) and academics within the Power Electronics, Machines and Control (PEMC) Research Institute, University of Nottingham. The project will be supported by the state-of-the-art electric motor manufacturing platforms at both locations.

Project Description

Electrification is a main enabler for decarbonised transportation. Ambitious roadmaps to achieve the “Net Zero” target by 2050 in the UK require step-change performance of electrical motors from a state-of-the-art continuous power density of 2-5 kW/kg to 10-25 kW/kg by 2035. Incremental improvements in electrical machines built from simple stacks of 2D laminations will not suffice to bridge the power density gap required for next generation electric vehicle traction or aerospace propulsion. A radical approach to how electrical machines can be designed and built with 3D architectures that enable significantly boosted electromagnetic, mechanical and thermal performance is yet to be developed.

The project will motivate the PhD student to revolutionise electrical machine design and development based on programmable 3D electrical steel technology enabled by advanced manufacturing processes and emerging magnetic materials for applications across automotive, aerospace, and power generation. Starting from modelling and parametric design of complex 3D laminated and hybrid cores, the PhD student will design and develop new motor topologies and experimentally characterise their magnetic, mechanical and thermal performance. The optimised design for manufacturing workflow will be demonstrated on application-relevant prototypes, evidencing improvements in power density, efficiency and manufacturability over conventional 2D solutions.

Funding:

• A three-year fully funded studentship
• A generous tax-free annual stipend of £25,000 plus full-time home tuition fees paid.
• An additional £2,000 per annum for consumables and travel.

Requirements: 

• The candidate should have a 1st or high 2:1 degree in electrical/mechanical engineering, physics, mathematics, or related scientific disciplines.
• Skills in numerical tools and programming are desirable (MATLAB, python, C++ etc).
• Any experience or capabilities in engineering design or manufacturing methods would be advantageous.

Eligibility and Application

• Due to funding restrictions, the position is only available for UK home candidates.
• As sponsored by MTC, the successful candidate would need to pass the sponsors own security checks before starting the PhD.
• Start date: 10 April 2026
• Closing date: 15 May 2026

For further information please email Professor Chris Gerada (University of Nottingham) and Will Pollitt (MTC).

Facilities

The MTC is an independent Research and Technology Organisation aimed at de-risking and accelerating the adoption of disruptive technologies within the UK manufacturing sphere. Supported by the UK government, the MTC works closely with industrial partners and other research organisations to deliver world leading innovation across all levels of the UK’s industrial landscape, from SMEs and start-ups to OEMs and large-scale global manufacturers.

The PEMC Institute is home to Driving the Electric Revolution Midlands Industrialisation Centre and the UK Electrification of Aerospace Propulsion Facilities, which have received over £20m of funding in the last three years. This 5000m² institute with state-of-the-art facilities for research into electrification technologies, hosting 21 academics, 60 post-doctoral researchers and over 80 PhD students, will be made available for this project. The university actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.  

Closing Date: 15 May 2026
Category: Studentships

This project offers an exciting opportunity to undertake industrially linked research with engineering teams of the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) and academics within the Power Electronics, Machines and Control (PEMC) Research Institute, University of Nottingham. The project will be supported by the state-of-the-art electric motor manufacturing platforms at both locations.

Project Description

Electrification is a main enabler for decarbonised transportation. Ambitious roadmaps to achieve the “Net Zero” target by 2050 in the UK require step-change performance of electrical motors from a state-of-the-art continuous power density of 2-5 kW/kg to 10-25 kW/kg by 2035. The highest power dense motors today rely on unsustainable materials and on carbon-intensive manufacturing processes. Incremental improvements in electrical motor technologies will not suffice to bridge the power density gap required for aerospace propulsion, nor sustain the widespread adoption of electrical vehicles in an environmentally friendly and ethical way. A radical approach to how electrical motors is developed, combined with emerging material technology, is needed.

The project will motivate the PhD student to develop next generation electric motors with advanced CNT windings for electric vehicle traction and aerospace propulsion, featuring improved performance, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. It will start with capability characterisation of the emerging CNT wire technology. After quantifying the superior properties of CNT against copper and aluminium windings in specific high-performance applications, the PhD work will be focused on developing novel motor topologies featuring CNT windings, including designing and testing of optimised prototypes for validation. 

Funding:

• A three-year fully funded studentship
• A generous tax-free annual stipend of £25,000 plus payment of their full-time home tuition fees
• An additional £2,000 per annum for consumables and travel.

Requirements: 

• The candidate should have a 1st or high 2:1 degree in electrical/mechanical engineering, physics, mathematics, or related scientific disciplines.
• Skills in numerical tools and programming are desirable (MATLAB, python, C++ etc).
• Any experience or capabilities in engineering design or manufacturing methods would be advantageous.

Eligibility and Application

• Due to funding restrictions, the position is only available for UK home candidates.
• As sponsored by MTC, the successful candidate would need to pass the sponsors own security checks before starting the PhD.
• Start date: 5 October 2026 
• Closing date: 15 May 2026

For further information please email Professor Chris Gerada (University of Nottingham) and Dan Walton (MTC).

Facilities

The MTC is an independent Research and Technology Organisation aimed at de-risking and accelerating the adoption of disruptive technologies within the UK manufacturing sphere. Supported by the UK government, the MTC works closely with industrial partners and other research organisations to deliver world leading innovation across all levels of the UK’s industrial landscape, from SMEs and start-ups to OEMs and large-scale global manufacturers.

The PEMC Institute is home to Driving the Electric Revolution Midlands Industrialisation Centre and the UK Electrification of Aerospace Propulsion Facilities, which have received over £20m of funding in the last three years. This 5000m² institute with state-of-the-art facilities for research into electrification technologies, hosting 21 academics, 60 post-doctoral researchers and over 80 PhD students, will be made available for this project. The university actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.  

Closing Date: 15 May 2026
Category: Studentships

This exciting opportunity is based within the EPSRC's Centre for Doctoral Training in DigitalMetal in the Faculty of Engineering, which conducts cutting edge research into cutting-edge technologies and AI to revolutionise metals manufacturing.

Vision

We are seeking a PhD student who is motivated and capable of driving a largely experimental project to develop new techniques and knowledge. This project involves the development of a novel torsion test method to measure how oxidation and creep may interact at high temperatures / or long times, thereby aiding the safe design, operation and lifing of plant designed for long-term high-temperature service in oxidizing conditions. Moreover, the method will be used to characterise the beneficial effects of coatings aimed at increasing component lifetimes; and in future could be developed to study the effect of more damaging surface phenomena.

Motivation 

The maximum temperature that metallic materials may be used in power generation is generally determined by their creep strength. That strength is determined by creep tests on round-section test pieces.  It is also well accepted that materials subject to air, steam, combustion products etc. will also suffer from oxidation and corrosion damage, which in many cases causes metal wastage and hence increased stresses, leading to faster creep rates / shorter lives.  Oxidation forms fastest on newly created fresh surfaces, for example as the specimen tapers and begins to neck. Several other surface / environment interactions may also reduce lifetimes, including decarburisation, ingress of hydrogen, erosion by debris containing liquid metals; and susceptibility to oxidation at grain boundaries piercing the surface.

It is not surprising to consider oxidation and creep working in synergy. This is especially true when the creep strain is sufficient to cause the oxide to crack (allowing rapid supply of oxygen to the metal surface), or if the oxide spalls off altogether. Generally, creep samples with round sections will have longer lives than those with the same cross-sectional area, but in strip form or hollow tube. It is understood that specimens having higher surface area to volume ratios demonstrate that metal wastage by oxidation will reduce creep lives. The same is likely to be true for small specimen test techniques.

Power generation has always required long-term life of key components including tubes and pipework containing steam that is expanded in the steam turbine coupled to a generator to generate electricity. Typical lifetimes of 200kh are declared by the plant manufacturer. More recently the requirement of 500kh lifetimes has been mooted for the new generation of nuclear plant essential to combat climate change. Reliable declarations of such lifetimes can only be made if the combined effects of surface / environment interactions are understood and calculable. Such calculations are necessary not only to describe the increase in creep rate by air or steam oxidation, but also for, for example, the similar damaging effect of reactor coolants on fuel cladding.

Aim

At present there is no standard test method to understand the synergy between oxidation and creep. This is because several other damaging mechanisms: dislocation cell size increase, particle coarsening, embrittling precipitates or the formation of voids at grain boundaries, and other phenomena, may also cause an increase in creep rate over the long duration of a creep test. In standard creep tests a constant uniaxial tensile load is applied to a round section sample which results in the sample thinning as it is extended, and which could be due to any one or more of the mechanisms mentioned above, as well as due to oxidation. That complicates the interpretation of data. What is needed, therefore, is a test method in which creep strain is developed without changing the cross-sectional area.

This PhD proposal seeks to concentrate on the formation of oxide scale and the behaviour of coatings and their consequence on creep properties. It will develop methods in which creep strain is applied without local thinning caused by creep and instead seeks to characterise the behaviour of the oxide layer and any coating. It will seek to provide as much information as possible on these phenomena using a test piece with multiple gauge-length sections, with different cross-sectional areas and hence stress.

Candidate requirements 

This position is only open to UK students. The candidate must have at least an equivalent of a UK 2.1 class degree in materials/mechanical/ manufacturing/physics or any related discipline. This is a largely experimental research project based at the University of Nottingham, with some aspects of material modelling and development of machine learning to aid rapid modelling capabilities. We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated and resourceful student to undertake this challenging project.

Essentials

• Materials/ mechanical behaviour understanding
• Engineering laboratory practical skills
• 1^st or a 2:1 class undergraduate degree in materials/mechanical/manufacturing/physics or any related discipline.

Desirables

• Basic programming skills
• Basic machine learning knowledge

Eligibility and funding 

This studentship is open to UK/home candidates. 

Funding is provided by the EPSRC's Centre for Doctoral Training in DigitalMetal and the UK High Temperature Power Plant Forum (HTPPF) and covers home tuition fees, UKRI stipend and research & training costs.

PhD start date: October 2026

Main University Supervisor: Dr Chris Hyde

Secondary University Supervisor: Prof. Tanvir Hussain

Industrial Supervisor (if applicable): Dr Chris Bullough

Programme Length: Four years

Industry Sponsor Information

The UK High Temperature Power Plant Forum (UKHTPPF) is an organisation that brings together industry, academia, and researchers to focus on the structural integrity, creep, and fatigue issues of materials used in high-temperature power plant components. Its aim is to help the power Sector to ensure the reliability and safety of high-temperature industrial materials and components.

How to apply

Application deadline: 31-May-2026

To apply, please email your CV and supporting statement to Dr Christopher Hyde at christopher.hyde@nottingham.ac.uk

Interview date: June 2026

The University of Nottingham actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. We - the Faculty of Engineering - provide a thriving working environment for all our postgraduate researchers (PGRs) creating a strong sense of community across research disciplines. We understand that research culture is important to our PGRs so we work closely with our Postgraduate Engineering Society and PGR research group representatives to support and enhance the postgraduate research environment.

As a PGR at the University of Nottingham you will benefit from training through our Researcher Academy’s training programme. Based within the Faculty of Engineering you will have additional access to courses developed specifically for our engineering and architecture PGRs including sessions on how to write a paper, communicating your research, and research integrity. 

We offer dedicated postgraduate study spaces, have outstanding research facilities and work in partnership with leading industrial partners.

Closing Date: 31 May 2026
Category: Studentships

Enhanced Stipend PhD Studentship (UK) funded by the UK government

Thermally Sprayed Coatings for ablation and high heat flux conditions

Background

UK applicants are invited to undertake a 3-4 year, fully-funded PhD studentship (fees and enhanced stipend) within the Centre of Excellence in Coatings and Surface Engineering (CE-CSE) at the University of Nottingham, funded by the UK government. There is a critical need to develop materials and coatings that can withstand ultra-high temperature (UHT) conditions while maintaining structural integrity and functional performance. 

The PhD Project

This exciting research project is actively seeking ultra-high temperature (UHT) ceramic materials capable of surviving short-duration exposure (on the order of seconds to minutes) under extreme conditions. These environments are characterised by temperatures up to 3000 K, pressures up to 10 MPa, mass fluxes up to 6500 kg/m²·s (including particulate fluxes up to 300 kg/m²·s), gas velocities up to 1000 m/s, and heat transfer coefficients up to 35,000 W/m²·K. Under such conditions, conventional ceramic materials undergo rapid degradation through oxidation, particulate erosion, thermal shock, and phase instability, significantly limiting their performance and service life.

This PhD project will focus on the design and development of UHT ceramics in the form of coatings, ablation and high-heat-flux testing rigs, and characterisation using secondary electron imaging, X-ray diffractometry, electron backscattered diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and Raman spectroscopy. This is a hugely exciting project for an enthusiastic researcher who wishes to forge an academic or industry career in the materials sector. 

Qualification:

This position will only cover home/UK tuition fees. The candidate must have at least an equivalent of a UK 2.1 class degree in materials/mechanical/chemical/physics/chemistry, or any related discipline. This is an experimental research project, and the candidate is expected to spend the majority of the time at the University of Nottingham.

Funding: 

The PhD studentship will cover full home/UK University tuition fees and a tax-free stipend of up to £27 k per annum for the duration of the project. 

Applications, with a detailed CV and a cover letter, together with the names and addresses of two referees, should be sent directly to Prof. Tanvir Hussain (tanvir.hussain@nottingham.ac.uk).  

Closing date: Until Filled

Closing Date: 15 Jul 2026
Category: Studentships

Your Responsibility

Your key responsibilities include:

• To formulate and articulate research objectives, alongside developing proposals for both individual and collaborative projects, utilizing established methodologies and techniques to execute research effectively within the specified area;
• To analyze data meticulously, interpret findings, evaluate scholarly texts, and contribute innovative insights, while adhering to project deadlines and collaborating seamlessly with team members and partners;
• To write up research work for publication and/or contribute to the dissemination at national/international conferences, resulting in successful research outputs;
• To identify opportunities and assist in writing bids for research grant applications;
• To build relationships with both internal and external contacts in order to exchange information, to form relationships for future collaborations and identify potential sources of funds and/or opportunities for collaboration.
   

About You

• The candidate must have obtained a PhD degree within 3 years and in the relevant areas of business administration or data analytics, such as Applied Psychology, Organisational Behaviour, Statistics, Machine Learning, and so on;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, including the ability to communicate with clarity on complex information. Excellent communication skills in Chinese is a plus.
• High analytical ability to analyse and illuminate data, interprets reports, evaluate and criticise texts and bring new insights.
• Ability to creatively apply relevant research approaches, models, techniques and methods.
• Ability to assess and organise resource requirements and deploy effectively.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with others, both internally and externally.
• Some practical experience of applying the specialist skills and approaches and techniques required for the role.

About Us

Join a unique British University in China. Join a unique British University in China. University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. Located in Ningbo, this award winning campus offering a UK-style education has grown to establish a student body of over 10,000 in just 21 years.

About Postdoctoral Research Station in Business Administration. Postdoctoral Research Station in Business Administration was approved to establish in Nov 2023. It is UNNC’s first postdoctoral research station, and its founding deeply aligns with the national strategic needs in promoting talent cultivation and innovation as well as that of UNNC. UNNC’s undergraduate programme of Business Administration was launched in 2004 and the doctoral programme in 2009. The subject has been listed among the world’s top academic subjects by Shanghai Ranking for four consecutive years. The discipline of Business Administration has also established teaching and research platforms at multiple levels and carried out in-depth industry university research cooperation with world renowned enterprises such as Microsoft and Amazon. In the future, UNNC will incorporate the development of the postdoctoral research station into the agenda of the university to provide talent support in efforts to promote scientific and technological innovation as well as economic and social development.

About the Research Team. Professor Yanjun Guan is a distinguished scholar in organizational management and psychology, with degrees from Peking University and The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He became the first Chinese full professor at Durham University Business School and now serves at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC). His research is published in top journals such as Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, and Journal of Management. He has held key editorial roles, including associate editor of the Journal of Vocational Behavior and currently the Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology. A recipient of a national top talent program, Professor Guan is dedicated to fostering research excellence in China. Dr. Yanze Liang, an Assistant Professor at UNNC, focuses on international business and strategy. His work on internationalization strategies and innovation has been published in leading journals like Journal of World Business. He has secured funding and recognition through provincial and municipal talent programs. For details of the team, please refer to the link: https://research.nottingham.edu.cn/en/persons/yanjun-guan; https://research.nottingham.edu.cn/en/persons/sam-liang. 

About the Project. This project will make several contributions to existing literature. First, it aims to develop a comprehensive, unified framework that not only unifies disparate conceptualizations of job search success but also unveils previously unexplored dimensions critically relevant to the evolving landscape of career development in the modern era. Second, we it will propose and test a multi-dimensional measure to assess job seekers’ subjective job search success. Its content validity will be substantiated by both qualitative and quantitative studies; its generalizability will be demonstrated by data collected from job seekers across diverse cultural backgrounds and employment status. Third, it will examine the specific effects of these dimensions on predicting job seekers’ subsequent career outcomes, which will enhance the understanding of how the various aspects of job search success collectively and independently influence career sustainability. These findings not only fill a void in the existing literature but also serve as a crucial foundation for the development of more targeted, evidence-based strategies in career management and talent management.

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

You will be offered a fixed term contract with University of Nottingham Ningbo China for 2 years. You will be offered a minimum annual salary package of RMB269,906 with competitive benefits package. Postdoctoral Research Fellow is also able to apply RMB50,000 research funding after they start their research.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit an application via our on-line application system before 15 May, 2026. Only on-line applications will be accepted. Referees will be contacted prior to interview and interviews will take place in Ningbo China. https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184506/

Applications should include but are not limited to the following:

• A cover letter
• An up-to-update CV includes academic and research achievement list
• A Research proposal

Enquiries

Informal enquiries regarding the research project may be addressed to Prof. Yanjun Guan Yanjun.guan@nottingham.edu.cn. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Office, Tel: 86 574 88180000(Ext.8854). 

Attachment: Job Description/Role Profile

Closing Date: 15 May 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in China.

The successful candidate will be expected to lead and deliver individual and collaborative research and teaching in the area of Urbanism, with a focus on Urban Development, Smart Cities, and Sustainability, and contribute to the direction of research programmes in the Department of Architecture and Built Environment.

They will be responsible for generating new intellectual understanding/knowledge through the application of knowledge and for developing ideas for application of research and teaching outcomes. The role involves designing and delivering instruction in Urbanism and Sustainable Environments, emphasising pedagogical innovation and critical engagement with urban challenges. Key responsibilities include teaching: Sustainable Urbanism Project, Smart Cities, Advanced Innovations in Cities, and Urban Systems and Techniques.

Required expertise:

• Leading urbanism studios blending theory with project-based learning.
• Knowledge of Sustainable Urbanism (low-carbon design, climate adaptation), Smart Cities (digital twins, AI-driven planning), and technical tools (GIS, CIM, urban analytics).
• Must integrate research with teaching, mentoring students in methodologies like life-cycle assessment and scenario planning.
• Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration across urban design, policy, and technology to advance global sustainability goals.

The appointed candidate will also lead major research projects as a principal investigator, spearheading funding bids and developing innovative methodologies in relevant areas.

Candidates must have a PhD degree in Urban Design, Urban Planning, or Architecture, proven experience in teaching and curriculum development within the higher education sector, and a growing national or international reputation in their field, demonstrated by a strong publication record. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and innovative learning environment are also essential.

Salary will be within the range of RMB 450,190 to RMB 592,815 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. In addition, an attractive package including employment support allowance, schooling and insurance will be provided for international appointments.

The post will initially be offered on a fixed term contract with the University of Nottingham Ningbo China for a period of up to 5 years with effect from September 2026 or thereafter as soon as possible. This contract may be extended by mutual agreement, subject to revised terms and conditions.

Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China, if feasible – virtual interviews may also be held. Please be advised that normally your references will be contacted prior to the interview.

How to Apply

Full applications must be submitted via the application link: https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184537 before 11 June 2026, 23:59 Beijing Time.

A full application shall include the applicant’s English CV, teaching statement, publication list and three contacts for references. Late submissions or incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.

Closing Date: 11 Jun 2026
Category: Academic Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in China.

Applications are invited for the above post in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) Department. The department delivers an undergraduate programme that is jointly accredited across the Nottingham campuses in the United Kingdom, Malaysia and China. It is expected that the successful candidate will support excellence in teaching and research in the Department and across the three campuses, while developing an internationally recognised research programme. 

The successful candidate will be expected to make a significant leadership impact within their academic unit and in the research and teaching area of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The role holder will be expected to contribute to teaching and curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, to play a lead role in collaborative research projects and conduct ongoing original research and publications in the areas of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). This post also be linked to research activities linked to the University’s research platforms such as the UNNC Sir Peter Mansfield MRI Centre.

Candidates must have a PhD degree in the related field, sufficient research experience with evidence of publication record, and the evidence of demonstrated success in delivering teaching within an agreed quality framework. Excellent English oral, written, and listening skills, ability to manage resources and an understanding of management processes and ability to build relationships and collaborate with others, internally and externally are also essential.

Salary will be within the range of 635,038 RMB to 780,622 RMB (Associate Professor) or RMB 450,190 to RMB 592,815 (Assistant Professor) per annum, depending on skills and experience depending on qualifications and experience (salary progression beyond this is subject to performance). In addition, an attractive package including employment support allowance, schooling and insurance will be provided for international appointment.

The post will initially be offered on a fixed term contract with the University of Nottingham Ningbo China for a period of up to 5 years with effect from August 2026 or thereafter as soon as possible. This contract may be extended by mutual agreement, subject to revised terms and conditions.

All applicants are required to formally apply online https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184534/ by 23:59 Beijing Time, 22 May 2026, which should include the following: 

• a cover letter
• an up-to-date CV
• a publication list
• A statement of teaching philosophy giving evidence of teaching excellence
• A research statement indicating your planned research activities as part of our department

Informal enquiries may be addressed to: Dr C.F. Kwong, Department Head of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, email: chiew-foong.kwong@nottingham.edu.cn. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China, if feasible – virtual interviews may also held. Please be advised that normally your references will be contacted prior to the interview.

If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Department, Tel: 86 574 8818 000 (Ext. 8404), Email: Job@nottingham.edu.cn.  

Closing Date: 22 May 2026
Category: Academic Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in China.

The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China, a pioneer in Sino-foreign tertiary education, is rapidly expanding. It is looking for ambitious, talented academics with a passion for teaching as well as research flair to join its team of science and engineering experts. UNNC is part of the University of Nottingham’s Global University, and offers unique teaching and research opportunities in a highly dynamic economy.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching and curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of Civil Engineering, to play a lead role in collaborative research projects and conduct ongoing original research and publications in the area of Construction Management.

Candidates must have a PhD degree in Construction Management or closely related field, and excellent communication and presentation skills in English. Knowledge and experience of construction project management are necessary. Experience of supervising PhD and Master students and experience of teaching, tutorial or laboratory work at undergraduate and postgraduate level in an international English speaking institution are preferable. A proven record of research excellence with publications in peer-reviewed journals and in securing research funding, and teaching experience including curriculum development and leadership in academic programmes are also preferable.

Salary will be within the range of 450,190 RMB to 592,815 RMB per annum depending on skills and experience. In addition, an attractive package including accommodation allowance, travel allowance and insurance will be provided for international appointments.

The post will initially be offered on a fixed term contract with the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China for a period of 5 years starting October 2026. This contract may be extended by mutual agreement.

All applicants are required to formally apply online https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184526/ by 23:59 Beijing Time, 30 May 2026, which should include the following:

• a cover letter
• an up-to-date CV
• a publication list
• A statement of teaching philosophy giving evidence of teaching excellence
• A research statement indicating your planned research activities as part of our department

Informal enquires may be addressed to Dr Yung-Tsang Chen, Department Head of Civil Engineering, email: Yung-Tsang.Chen@nottingham.edu.cn. Please note that applications sent directly to this address will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted on-line.

Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China and likely interview dates are around May, but they are subject to change.

Please be advised that your referees will be contacted prior to interview.

If you are unable to apply on-line please contact Recruitment Team, Email: Job@nottingham.edu.cn. Please quote ref. 184526.

For other vacancies and more about working at the University of Nottingham Ningbo, China please see: https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/jobs-at-unnc/

Closing Date: 30 May 2026
Category: Academic Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in China.

Applications are invited for an EPSRC Industrial Doctoral Landscape Awards (IDLA) PhD position at the University of Nottingham addressing the specific engineering details of the wear of articulating splines for aeroengine applications.  The successful candidate will have a first-class or upper second-class honours degree in mechanical engineering or a related subject.

This studentship will attract a stipend up to £25,000 per annum for four years. The position arises from a long-standing engineering research relationship between the University of Nottingham and Rolls-Royce plc. Nottingham’s UTC in Gas Turbine Transmissions Systems will host this studentship and the candidate will sit within a community of PhD students at various stages of their study.

Spline couplings are key power-transmission components which allow torque to be transmitted between two shafts while also allowing for assembly/disassembly.  Building on a long history of work within the Transmissions UTC into the performance of spline couplings, this project will seek to further the fundamental understanding the wear behaviour of such components through both experimental and numerical studies.  Experimental work will be carried out using a recently commissioned rig facility in the UTC allowing the validation of modelling tools.

This project has applications in creating more power dense systems which will facilitate increased use and efficiency of high power electrical systems, and also conventional mechanical power offtakes. Reducing the size and weight of these systems, while boosting power extraction is important to continuing to improve the efficiency of aeroengines

This project is available from 1st October 2026. Applications accepted until post is filled.  Informal inquiries can be made via email to Prof. Chris Bennett (c.bennett@nottingham.ac.uk).

Eligibility: Due to funding restrictions this position is only available to UK candidates.

Closing Date: 17 Jun 2026
Category: Studentships

About the role 

As part of our annual Faculty of Engineering Apprenticeship Training Programme, we have an exciting opportunity for a Level 3 Materials Testing Technical Apprenticeship to learn the skills needed to support the operational, research and teaching requirements of the materials laboratories across the Mechanical, Materials, and Manufacturing (M3) department.

This is a great chance to embark on a technical career in Engineering, and we will support your growth by enabling you to develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed.

You will undertake a full time 4-year Apprenticeship with practical hands-on learning provided by the university, whilst studying for a nationally accredited Level 3 qualification as a Materials Testing Technician.

In-house training will be given by our expert team in our extensively equipped workshops/laboratories covering a broad range of standard/specialised engineering processes, instrumentation, test and measurement. You’ll have the opportunity to learn a wide range of cutting-edge skills to enable the delivery of experiments, preparing specimens, configuring test equipment, interpreting data and assisting students during practical sessions.

Your academic training will be delivered over 20 months, via blended learning combining online and in-person sessions, with a recognised training provider. Successful completion means you will be eligible for Professional Registration and possibly the opportunity to continue your studies and achieve a higher-level qualification.

Qualifications to be undertaken will include:

• Level 3 Apprenticeship – Materials Testing Technician
• In-house practical hands-on training
• Internal training courses relevant to role

About you

You are an enthusiastic individual eager to learn new skills working within an experienced and supportive technical team, with the ability to show attention to detail and rise to the challenge this fantastic opportunity presents. 

You should have, or be expected to achieve a minimum of one of the following:

• Five GCSEs grades 4 & above (C & above), to include Mathematics, English and a Science.

OR

• BTEC level 3 in Engineering or relevant subject.

What we offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment to enable you to develop and reach your full potential whilst supporting your wellbeing.
• A competitive employment package including a generous holiday entitlement of 27 days plus 8 standard bank holidays and 5 university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, and many more. To find out more, follow the link to our benefits website

What next

Closing date 1^st June 2026

Assessments/interviews July 2026

Commencing 1^st September 2026

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

We are keen to receive applications from those currently underrepresented in Engineering in the UK, such as women and those from minority ethnic backgrounds.

This is a Full time (36.25hrs), Fixed Term post till 31st August 2030.

Please contact Andrew Hallam - (email) andrew.hallam@nottingham.ac.uk if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 01 Jun 2026
Category: Apprenticeships

As part of our annual Faculty of Engineering Apprenticeship Training Programme, we have an exciting opportunity for an advanced Level 4 Electronics & Teaching Technical Apprenticeship to learn the skills needed to support the operational, teaching and research requirements of both the Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) and the Foundation Engineering & Physical Sciences (FEPS) departments.

This is a great chance for you to embark on a technical career in Engineering, and we will support and help you to grow by developing the skills, experience and knowledge you will need to succeed.

You will undertake a full time 4-year apprenticeship with practical hands-on learning here at the university, whilst studying for a nationally accredited Level 4 Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

In-house training will be delivered by our expert team, in our extensively equipped workshops/teaching spaces, covering a range of electronic and electromechanical processes and instrumentation, preparing you to deliver high quality teaching support.  You’ll provide specialist practical advice to students, configure equipment and prepare teaching sessions enabling students to thrive and successfully complete their studies.

Your formal academic training will be delivered over 24 months in-person, 1 day per week, with a recognised training provider. 

Qualifications to be undertaken will include:

• Level 4 HTQ Apprenticeship – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• In-house practical hands-on training
• Internal/external training courses relevant to role

About you

You are an enthusiastic individual eager to learn new skills provided by our experienced and supportive technical team, with the ability to show attention to detail and rise to the challenge this fantastic opportunity presents. 

You should have, or be expected to achieve a minimum of one of the following:

• 64 tariff points in A-Level subjects, including Maths or a Level 3 BTEC or T-Level in an engineering discipline. 

Minimum grade 4/C in GCSE Maths, English and a Science.

What we offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment to enable you to develop and reach your full potential whilst supporting your wellbeing.
• A competitive employment package including a generous holiday entitlement of 27 days plus 8 standard bank holidays and 5 university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, and many more. To find out more, follow the link to our benefits website

What next

Closing date 1^st June 2026

Assessments/interviews July 2026

Commencing 1^st September 2026

 Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

We are keen to receive applications from those currently underrepresented in Engineering in the UK, such as women and those from minority ethnic backgrounds.

This is a Full time (36.25hrs), Fixed Term post till 31st August 2030. 

Please contact Andrew Hallam -  (email) andrew.hallam@nottingham.ac.uk if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 01 Jun 2026
Category: Apprenticeships

Your role will be full of variety, and at times physically demanding, working in and around our halls of residence and other properties managed by us. You will be working directly with students, visitors, and staff. Your outstanding customer service skills are key to the team's success. You need to have a logical and practical approach to deal with our buildings and people.

If you can drive and have a valid driving license that would be ideal but is not essential. 

We use computers and mobile tech daily, so knowing the IT basics will be required, but full training on our systems is provided. 

Main duties include:

• First line building maintenance, blocked drains, changing lamps, fixing toilet seats, cleaning, rubbish removal etc.
• Investigating jobs, making safe where possible, and raising service requests for follow on work
• Building compliance and safety, testing fire alarms, checking emergency lights, water flushing etc.
• Moving stock and goods in and around site 
• Coordinating emergency response, fire alarms first aid, floods, power outage etc. 
• Site patrol and security 
• Assisting in open days and accommodation tours 
• Covering customer contact points in person and via phone, dealing with arrivals, departures, and visitor enquires 
• Preparing sites and rooms for visitors and events
• Assisting in the daily operation of our halls and properties 

Further details regarding the duties for the post can be found within the job role profile.

What’s in it for you?  

• An excellent holiday allowance of 27 days per year plus additional university closure days and bank holidays 
• Ongoing support to develop your skills, career and gain industry recognised qualifications 
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service - 24/7 support. 
• Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes. 
• Staff Networks, events and activities and state of the art sports facilities.
• A permanent post for 52 weeks of the year 
• Uniform provided plus the tools you need to do a great job. 

Hours of Work: 

Full time, 36.25 Hours per week. Compressed hours working 4 days a week mainly between 2.00pm and 12.00am, working a rotational pattern covering 7 days a week.  Public and University holidays may be required to be worked.

Job share arrangements may be considered. 

This position will be offered on a permanent basis working throughout the full calendar year (52 weeks of the year) Hours worked at the weekend and any unsocial hours (10pm to 6am) will be enhanced by additional 15% payment.

All of our vacancies are available to view at:

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx

Informal enquiries may be addressed to dave.butler@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note, applications sent directly to this email will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 09 Mar 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking people, who have a keen eye for detail and aim to deliver the exceptional operational standards required particularly at busy service times. As a member of our team, you will have a positive and energetic approach and be a colleague that the team look forward to working with and building strong relationships with others to accomplish tasks and shared goals. 

Working within our Halls of Residence at University Park Campus, main duties will include the cleaning of bedrooms, bathrooms and other public areas including all touch points to a high standard providing excellent customer service at all times. 

Tasks will involve the manipulation of furniture, making beds and the removal of rubbish in a working environment which can be demanding.  Previous cleaning experience and ability to work independently and as part of a team is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Posts Available: 15.5 or 16 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 to be arranged to include regular weekends working between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm. These positions are offered on a permanent basis, working throughout the full calendar year, 52-weeks of the year (including outside of term and student vacation periods) while also are eligible to an additional 15% pay allowance for hours worked in weekends.

Please note: Due to a range of functions, conference and business needs, successful candidates are required to work in term time either 1 in 3 or 1 in 4 weekends and during summer regular weekends.  Further details will be given at the interview. 

We are committed to supporting work-life balance and welcome applications from candidates seeking compressed working arrangements. 

What’s in it for you? 

• Permanent contract 
• An excellent holiday allowance: 27 days (pro-rata), plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.
• Ongoing support to develop your skills and gain industry recognised qualifications.
• Personal and Career Development support, and opportunities for career progression. 
• Employee Assistance Programme and Counselling Service- 24/7 support. 
• Supplier discounts, travel, and reward schemes.
• Staff Networks, and wellbeing activities and state of the art sports facilities. 
• Uniform provide plus the tools you need to do a great job.

The successful candidates for these positions will be expected to attend statutory training courses and any refresher training required by the department. There are planned training courses throughout the year during a typical week, Monday to Friday or on a set weekend dates within the year. 

The interviews for these posts are informal and will take no longer than 20 minutes.

For general queries please contact our Estates Recruitment email at bw-estatesrecruit@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. Job Reference: NHE541226

All of our vacancies are available to view at: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx

Closing Date: 06 Mar 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China, a pioneer in Sino-foreign tertiary education, is rapidly expanding. It is looking for ambitious, talented academics with a passion for teaching as well as research flair to join its team of science and engineering experts. UNNC is part of the University of Nottinghams Global University, and offers unique teaching and research opportunities in a highly dynamic economy. 

About School of Mathematical Sciences

We offer undergraduate courses in BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Applied Mathematics (2+2, 4+0) and BSc (Hons) Statistics (2+2, 4+0) and have active and cutting-edge research in mathematics and its applications in computational mathematics and simulations, applied mathematics modelling, nonlinear science, wave propagations in lattices, fluid mechanics and financial mathematics.

About You

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching and curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Applied Mathematics and Statistics, to play a lead role in collaborative research projects and conduct ongoing original research and publications in Mathematical Sciences. 

Candidates must have a PhD degree and preferably postgraduate degree (or equivalent) in Applied Mathematics or Statistics, and excellent communication and presentation skills in English. Experience of supervising PhD and Master students, and successful acquisitionof external research funding is desirable (essential for Associate Professor position). 

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

Successful candidate will be offered a five-year contract that may be extended by mutual agreement. Salary will be within the range of 635,038 RMB to 780,622 RMB for Associate Professor / 450,190 RMB to 592,815 RMB for Assistant Professor per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. In addition, you will have a range of benefits and entitlements, including accommodation allowance, insurances, schooling support, home flight, relocation & repatriation support, and paid annual leave. You will be offered a wider range of Chinese talent schemes application opportunities based on the eligibility of application. If you have reached the statuary retirement age stated in Chinese Regulation, a service agreement will be offered instead.

The post will initially be offered on a fixed term contract with the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China for a period of 5 years starting September 2026. This contract may be extended by mutual agreement. 

How to Apply

Applicants are invited to submit their applications by 23:59 Beijing Time, 15 May 2026 via the link below:

https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184503/

 which should include the following: 

• A cover letter 
• An up-to-date CV 
• A publication list (MathSciNet MR author ID required)
• A statement of teaching philosophy giving evidence of teaching excellence

A teaching demo and a research presentation are part of the job interviews, which will take place in Ningbo, China around June 2026 (subject to change). 

Please be advised that your referees will be contacted prior to interview. 

Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Hayk Mikayelyan, Head of School of Mathematical Sciences, email: Hayk.Mikayelyan@nottingham.edu.cn. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Office via Email: job@nottingham.edu.cn, with a quote of the reference number of 184503.

Equality and Diversity

University of Nottingham Ningbo China is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our intention to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, socio-economic background, disability, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.

Closing Date: 15 May 2026
Category: Academic Opportunities at the University of Nottingham in China.

Supervised by Rundong Yan, Alistair Speidel, and Rasa Remenyte-Prescott 

This exciting opportunity is based within the Resilience Engineering Research Group at Faculty of Engineering which conducts cutting edge research into developing modelling techniques to predict ways of improving the design, maintenance, and operation of engineering systems in order to reduce the frequency and consequences of failure.

Vision

We are seeking a PhD student who is motivated to rethink how manufacturing systems are designed, moving beyond forward, trial-and-error approaches towards goal-driven, performance-led system design. The student will work at the intersection of systems engineering, modelling and simulation, and data-driven methods to develop an inverse design framework for manufacturing systems.

Together, we will advance the capability to design manufacturing systems that embed reliability, resilience, adaptability, and sustainability from the outset. By scientifically linking high-level performance objectives to system architecture and design decisions, this research aims to reduce costly late-stage redesign and enable manufacturing systems that can respond effectively to changing operational conditions. The outcomes of this work will support more efficient industrial design processes and contribute to the development of future manufacturing systems that are robust, reconfigurable, and fit for long-term operation.

Motivation 

Modern manufacturing systems are required to operate under increasing uncertainty, frequent change, and competing performance demands, including reliability, resilience, adaptability, and sustainability. However, current manufacturing system design approaches largely remain forward-driven: systems are designed, analysed, and only then assessed against these performance. At the same time, manufacturing is undergoing a major transformation driven by digitalisation, reconfigurable production, and the need for more sustainable and resilient operations. These trends demand design methodologies that can explicitly account for performance goals from the outset, rather than treating them as afterthoughts. Despite advances in modelling, simulation, and data-driven optimisation, there is currently limited methodological support for systematically translating high-level performance objectives into concrete manufacturing system design decisions.

There is a clear need for new design approaches that enable engineers to reason backwards from desired system behaviour to feasible and robust system configurations across different operating environments and requirements. Addressing this gap will support the development of manufacturing systems that can better adapt to change, reduce costly redesign, and deliver sustained performance over their operational lifetime.

Aim

You will have the opportunity to develop a model-based systems engineering framework for the inverse design of manufacturing systems, enabling high-level performance objectives to directly inform system architecture and design decisions.

During the project, you will work closely with academic supervisors from both the Resilience Engineering Research Group and the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Research Group at the University of Nottingham, applying modelling, simulation, and data-driven methods to link high-level performance objectives to practical manufacturing system designs. You will develop and use advanced techniques, such as Petri nets and AI-based optimisation, to explore system behaviour and generate robust, adaptable, and sustainable manufacturing system configurations.

The project will involve applying these approaches to realistic manufacturing environments, allowing you to contribute to both methodological advances and industrially relevant case studies. This experience will prepare you for careers in advanced manufacturing, systems engineering, digital manufacturing, and research roles in academia or industry.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and resourceful candidate with a strong interest in systems engineering, manufacturing systems, and modelling and simulation. You should be able to work independently as well as collaboratively, and be motivated to tackle open-ended research problems.

You should hold, or expect to obtain, a first-class or upper second-class (2:1) degree in a relevant discipline in engineering, science, or mathematics. Experience with modelling, simulation, optimisation, or programming (e.g. Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar) would be advantageous, though not essential, as learning and training will be expected during the PhD study.

Funding support

After a suitable candidate is found, funding is then sought from the University of Nottingham as part of a competitive process. (this will cover home tuition fees and UKRI stipend).

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society

The Faculty of Engineering provides a thriving working environment for all PGRs creating a strong sense of community across research disciplines. Community and research culture is important to our PGRs and the FoE support this by working closely with our Postgraduate Research Society (PGES) and our PGR Research Group Reps to enhance the research environment for PGRs. PGRs benefit from training through the Researcher Academy’s Training Programme, those based within the Faculty of Engineering have access to bespoke courses developed for Engineering PGRs. including sessions on paper writing, networking and career development after the PhD. The Faculty has outstanding facilities and works in partnership with leading industrial partners. 

For any enquiries about the project and the funding, please email Dr Rundong (Derek) Yan (rundong.yan@nottingham.ac.uk), Dr Alistair Speidel (Alistair.Speidel@nottingham.ac.uk), or Dr Rasa Remenyte-Prescott (r.remenyte-prescott@nottingham.ac.uk)

This studentship is open until filled. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Closing Date: 02 Feb 2026
Category: Studentships

This exciting opportunity is based within the Buildings, Energy and Environment (BEE) Research Group in the Faculty of Engineering. The BEE Research Group conducts cutting-edge research into low-energy buildings, building performance, retrofit and decarbonisation, indoor environmental quality, and climate-resilient design, providing a strong interdisciplinary environment for doctoral research.

Vision

This project aims to transform the UK school estate by developing evidence-based, climate-resilient retrofit strategies that deliver healthier indoor environments, lower carbon emissions, and long-term building performance. By integrating Passive House and EnerPHit principles with real building data, the research will support the creation of future-ready schools that protect children’s wellbeing while contributing to national net-zero and climate adaptation goals.

Motivation

This project is aimed at a highly motivated PhD student with an interest in sustainable buildings, retrofit, and environmental performance, who is keen to work with real buildings, performance data, and applied research challenges. The successful candidate will be curious, analytical, and motivated to tackle real-world problems at the intersection of energy, health, and climate resilience.

The research will make a significant societal and environmental impact by addressing one of the most under-researched yet socially critical building types in the UK: schools. Many UK schools suffer from poor energy performance, overheating, inadequate ventilation, and moisture risks, directly affecting children’s health, wellbeing, and learning outcomes. This PhD will develop evidence-based, Passive House–informed retrofit strategies tailored to diverse school typologies, supporting healthier indoor environments, reduced carbon emissions, and long-term resilience. The outcomes will provide practical guidance for designers, policymakers, and school estate managers, contributing to the Net Zero Schools agenda and improving everyday learning environments for future generations.

Aim

You will have the opportunity to develop an evidence-based, Passive House–informed retrofit framework for UK school buildings, focusing on energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and climate resilience. You will gain hands-on experience in building performance evaluation, hygrothermal analysis, whole-life carbon assessment, and in-situ environmental monitoring, working with real school buildings and measured datasets. The research aims to deliver practical, scalable retrofit solutions that support healthier learning environments and national net-zero ambitions.

You will work with an experienced and supportive supervisory team within the Buildings, Energy and Environment (BEE) Research Group in the Faculty of Engineering. The project will be led by Dr Sara Mohamed, with co-supervision from academic colleagues within the BEE Research Group. You will also engage with advanced research facilities, real building datasets, and—where appropriate—industry partners and external stakeholders, developing skills relevant to both academic and professional practice.

 Who we are looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and resourceful PhD candidate with a strong interest in sustainable buildings, retrofit, and environmental performance. The successful applicant will be motivated to address real-world challenges related to energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and climate resilience, particularly in educational buildings.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and resourceful PhD candidate with a strong interest in sustainable buildings, retrofit, and environmental performance. The successful applicant will be motivated to address real-world challenges related to energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and climate resilience, particularly in educational buildings.

Essential Competences

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A high level of independence and self-motivation
• An analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a research team

Desirable Competences

The prospective candidate may also have:

• A background in architecture or interdisciplinary built-environment fields
• Experience in sustainable architecture or building physics
• A strong interest in retrofit research
• Confidence in using quantitative methods, including environmental monitoring and performance evaluation
• Experience or interest in dynamic building performance analysis
• Ability to collaborate and engage with a range of stakeholders, including academic, industry, and user groups
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to handle data confidently and ethically

Entry Requirements

A first-class or 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.

A relevant Master’s degree, or equivalent professional experience, in sustainable design, building physics, energy modelling, or environmental performance is highly desirable.

Funding Support and Research Environment

After a suitable candidate is identified, funding will be sought from the University of Nottingham as part of a competitive process, covering home tuition fees and a UKRI doctoral stipend.

The University of Nottingham actively supports Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The Faculty of Engineering provides a thriving research environment for postgraduate researchers, fostering a strong sense of community across disciplines. PGRs benefit from training through the Researcher Academy Training Programme, including bespoke courses for Engineering researchers on academic writing, networking, and career development. The faculty also offers outstanding facilities and maintains strong partnerships with leading industrial collaborators.

Funding support

After a suitable candidate is found, funding is then sought from the University of Nottingham as part of a competitive process (this will cover home tuition fees and UKRI stipend).

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages from all sections of society.

The Faculty of Engineering provides a thriving working environment for all PGRs creating a strong sense of community across research disciplines. Community and research culture is important to our PGRs and the FoE support this by working closely with our Postgraduate Research Society (PGES) and our PGR Research Group Reps to enhance the research environment for PGRs. PGRs benefit from training through the Researcher Academy’s Training Programme, those based within the Faculty of Engineering have access to bespoke courses developed for Engineering PGRs. including sessions on paper writing, networking and career development after the PhD. The Faculty has outstanding facilities and works in partnership with leading industrial partners. 

Please contact Sara Mohamed with your CV and supporting statement to apply for this project - sara.mohamed3@nottingham.ac.uk

Closing Date: 02 Feb 2026
Category: Studentships

This exciting opportunity is based within the thriving Optics and Photonics Research Group in Faculty of Engineering which conducts cutting edge research spanning exploration to translation, with curiosity driven projects all the way through to application in the clinic.   

Vision

We are seeking PhD student that is motivated and enthusiastic and keen to push the boundaries of what is currently possible when imaging with an optical microscope. Combing the latest in optical developments with the recent surge in AI, this project aims image the centre of a live intact root for the first time. Something that is currently not possible.

Motivation 

This project will address a long-standing issue in plant biology: the inability to image the centre of live, intact, plant roots. The ability to observe dynamic cellular processes at the centre of a live root for the first time will unlock entirely new lines of biological inquiry, crucial for areas such as sustainable agriculture and food security. Such an imaging system would allow for studies of a plant’s resilience to drought, salinity, and water logging, as well as responses to fungal infections and nanoparticle uptake. It is very common that new optical microscopy techniques are developed to image mammalian tissue, and that these approaches are very slow to translate across to plant biosciences where the impact could be huge and as a result exciting opportunities get missed.  

When we use light to image deep into complex samples there is a common problem that occurs – the light gets distorted and scattered by the structures present in the sample and as a result a nice quality focus and hence a nice image cannot be produced at depth into the sample. At Nottingham we have been working on this problem for several years and have developed methods that shape the incoming light with the equal but opposite distortion to that imposed by the sample to produce a high-quality image deep into the sample of interest. Recently we have been using AI and machine learning to predict the distortion present and significantly speed up this correction process.

This PhD project will take the latest in AI-informed wavefront correction techniques and tailor them to imaging deep into plant roots. It will use a range of state-of-the-art optical microscopes based in the Optics and Photonics Research Group in the Faculty of Engineering, plus those housed in Plant Biosciences at the Sutton Bonnington campus. Data sets will be generated using simulated and experimental data and these will be used to train networks to predict the common distortions that occur when imaging into plant roots. From here we can either correct for these distortions using the hardware in the microscope or in software using reconstruction algorithms. This is an exciting multidisciplinary PhD project that promises to make cutting-edge advances in all research areas involved.

Aim

This project combines practical hands-on optics experimentation with training neural networks to develop the next generation of optical microscopes. You will have the opportunity gain skills in optical instrumentation and imaging, AI and machine learning, and in plant biology and sample handling.

Your base will be in the Optics and Photonics Group in the Faculty of Engineering and from here you will work with a team of academics and researchers across Engineering, Computer Science and the Biosciences.

You will be supervised by Amanda Wright (Optics and Photonics Research Group, Faculty of Engineering), Mike Somekh (Optics and Photonics Research Group, Faculty of Engineering), Mike Pound (Computer Vision, Computer Science Department), and Darren Wells (Plant and Crop Biophysics, School of Biosciences).

Who we are looking for

An enthusiastic, self-motivated, resourceful student, who likes working as part of a team and is keen to take on a new challenge. An understanding of optics and/or machine learning is desirable but not essential, along with general coding skills.

1^st or a 2:1 in a relevant field (for example Physics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or Biosciences).

Funding support

After a suitable candidate is found, funding is then sought from the University of Nottingham as part of a competitive process (this will cover home tuition fees and UKRI stipend)

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The Faculty of Engineering provides a thriving working environment for all PGRs creating a strong sense of community across research disciplines. Community and research culture is important to our PGRs and the FoE support this by working closely with our Postgraduate Research Society (PGES) and our PGR Research Group Reps to enhance the research environment for PGRs. PGRs benefit from training through the Researcher Academy’s Training Programme, those based within the Faculty of Engineering have access to bespoke courses developed for Engineering PGRs. including sessions on paper writing, networking and career development after the PhD. The Faculty has outstanding facilities and works in partnership with leading industrial partners. 

Please contact Amanda Wright with your CV and supporting statement to apply for this project – amanda.wright@nottingham.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 02 Feb 2026
Category: Studentships

This exciting opportunity is based within the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Research Group at Faculty of Engineering which conducts cutting edge research into sustainable high-value manufacturing processes.

Vision

We are looking for a PhD student who is motivated to develop the next generation of manufacturing processes alongside our partners in Rolls-Royce.

Aviation faces a dual challenge: decarbonisation and growing vulnerability in critical raw material supply chains. High-temperature aerospace components rely on exotic alloys and coatings with high embodied carbon and zero domestic supply, yet these components degrade in service.

This PhD project is driven by a vision of extending the life, performance, and value of existing aerospace assets, reducing reliance on virgin critical materials, and enabling more sustainable and circular manufacturing practices within the aerospace sector.

Motivation 

For aerospace gas turbines, most emissions occur during operation, but the materials used to manufacture critical components also carry a significant environmental and strategic burden. During service, components such as blades, guide vanes, and compressors are damaged by calcia–magnesia–alumino–silicate (CMAS) ingress, which degrades thermal barrier coatings and limits component life.

Current recoating and preventative coating methods are effective at a bulk level but struggle to preserve or restore small-scale engineered features that are essential for thermal and aerodynamic performance. This creates a strong need for precision, adaptable, and scalable reconditioning approaches that go beyond conventional manufacturing routes.

Aim

The aim of this PhD is to develop and understand non-conventional electrophysical and laser-based manufacturing processes for the restoration and remanufacturing of aerospace gas turbine components.

The project will:

• Investigate fundamental process–material interactions between coatings, substrates, and electrophysical/laser processes
• Explore process-specific phenomena (including plasma effects) to enable highly localised material removal and deposition
• Develop best-practice methodologies for restoring or enhancing small-scale functional features
• Translate findings towards scalable and deployable solutions, with miniaturised, on-wing demonstration

The research will be conducted in close collaboration with Rolls-Royce and will directly inform industrial practice in component repair and life-extension.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a highly motivated and curious PhD candidate with a strong interest in advanced manufacturing, materials, and sustainability. You should have (or expect to obtain) a good first degree (1^st or a 2:1) in a relevant discipline, such as:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Materials Science/Metallurgy

The ideal candidate will:

• Enjoy hands-on research
• Be interested in non-conventional manufacturing processes (e.g. EDM, laser processing, coatings)
• Be motivated by industry-focused research with real-world impact
• Be comfortable working at the interface of academia and industry

You will join a supportive supervisory team spanning academic and industrial expertise, with access to specialist equipment (including EDM and laser systems) and strong links to Rolls-Royce and university spin-outs.

Please contact Alistair Speidel for further questions and to apply for this opportunity alistair.speidel@nottingham.ac.uk

Funding support

After a suitable candidate is found, funding is then sought from the University of Nottingham as part of a competitive process (this will cover home tuition fees and UKRI stipend)

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The Faculty of Engineering provides a thriving working environment for all PGRs creating a strong sense of community across research disciplines. Community and research culture is important to our PGRs and the FoE support this by working closely with our Postgraduate Research Society (PGES) and our PGR Research Group Reps to enhance the research environment for PGRs. PGRs benefit from training through the Researcher Academy’s Training Programme, those based within the Faculty of Engineering have access to bespoke courses developed for Engineering PGRs. including sessions on paper writing, networking and career development after the PhD. The Faculty has outstanding facilities and works in partnership with leading industrial partners. 

Closing Date: 02 Feb 2026
Category: Studentships

Location: Nottingham

Funding For: UK Students 

Funding amount: Full tuition fee waiver pa (Home Students only) and stipend at above UKRI rates pa (currently at £20,780 for 2025/26 academic year, increasing in line with inflation). Research training and support grant (RTSG) of £3000 per year. Funding is available for 4 years.

Hours: Full Time

Closes: Open until position filled

The overarching aim of this project is to find synergies between methods and ideas of modern machine learning and of statistical mechanics for the study of stochastic dynamics with application to the analysis of time series. In particular, the project will examine and develop methods that go beyond the Markovian paradigm. It will consider a range of time series data, focusing on those that show challenging properties of uncertainty, irregularity and mixed-modality. It will examine a range of models and techniques that go beyond Markovian approaches, including state-space models, tensor networks, and machine learning frameworks such as recurrent neural networks and transformers. Models and datasets will be studied and benchmarked in key tasks relating to both prediction/forecasting and anomaly detection. Comparison with known analytic methods and established Markov models will be made wherever possible. Expected outcomes include a unified non-Markovian framework for time series analysis, a suite of relevant datasets, and large-scale statistical studies comparing different methods. The successful candidate will be jointly supervised by:

Dr Edward Gillman (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/physics/people/edward.gillman)

and

Professor Juan P. Garrahan (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/physics/people/juan.garrahan)

Supervisors: Dr Edward Gillman, Professor Juan P. Garrahan

Entry requirements

Open to UK nationals only (This placement will require national security vetting at the security check (SC) level, which makes the restriction to UK nationals necessary). Expected starting date October 2025. We are seeking candidates with:

• Relevant subject matter experience at required level (e.g. 2.1 or above undergraduate degree in physics, mathematics or computer science)

• Willingness to adapt and work across different disciplines

• Ability to work independently and cooperatively

• Commitment to inclusivity, responsible research and innovation

How to apply

Applications should be submitted by following the steps outlined on the page https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/physics/studywithus/postgraduate/howtoapply.aspx

In the “Research Proposal Section” of the online application simply state that you are applying to the open position on “Machine Learning for Probabilistic Modelling” with Dr Edward Gillman and Professor Juan P. Garrahan as supervisors.

Funding Fully and directly funded for this project only. Full tuition fee waiver p.a. (Home Students only) and stipend at above UKRI rates p.a. (currently at £20,780 for 2025/26academic year, increasing in line with inflation). Funding is available for 4 years

Application deadline: Open until the position is filled

Enquiries: Contact Dr Edward Gillman (edward.gillman@nottingham.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 25 Jul 2025
Category: Studentships