University of Plymouth

About EPrints Services As a result of our continued success, we are hiring into a Software Engineering / Customer Support role. We primarily develop and maintain Web-based repository services for a wide variety of both education and commercial organisations all over the World. At our core is an open source repository platform, EPrints, which provides a flexible way to configure operations concerning data capture, structure and presentation, and a range of services that allow content to be accessed in a variety of ways. We support our many customers by maintaining our own Linux based virtual hosting infrastructure. We are a well established small Enterprise team based in the School of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton. About You As part of the team, you will take responsibility for the development and support of customer focused projects, for both EPrints systems and more varied engineering activities. These typically relate to open access, open data, digital education, content management and systems integrations. All projects require some level of design, programming, testing, project management, and customer support. It is essential you have: Proven industrial experience and / or  PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in Computer Science or related discipline. In addition, some knowledge of Linux as well as Web relevant technologies, for example XML, SQL, JavaScript and CSS is required. Experience in high level programming languages such as Python, PHP or Perl will be highly desirable. This role is offered on a full-time fixed term contract initially for two years. It is normal for us to extend contracts on a rolling two-year basis. For further information please see www.eprints.org/jobs, or contact Justin Bradley at justin@soton.ac.uk About University of Southampton There are a great range of benefits that includes a contributory pension scheme; holiday entitlement of 30 days plus 8 bank holidays and 6 additional holidays (closure days); subsidised health and fitness facilities on-site; cycle to work scheme; a range of discounts which include restaurants, retail outlets and entertainment. Equality, diversity and Inclusion is central to the ethos in the School of Electronics and Computer Science. We particularly encourage women, Black, Asian and minority ethnic, LGBT and disabled applicants to apply for this position. We are committed to improving equality for women in science and have been successful in achieving an Athena SWAN bronze award in April 2020. We give full consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy and onsite childcare facilities.

About us: This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and organised waste and resource professional to support Estates & Facilities (E&F) in delivering efficient, compliant, and sustainable waste practices. As part of King’s commitment to sustainability and climate action, you will help drive initiatives that reduce environmental impact and contribute to our vision of making the world a better place. About the role:  The Waste & Resource Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the effective management of waste and resources across King’s College London, including research and other hazardous or specialist waste streams. Sitting within the Sustainability Team in Estates & Facilities, this position is central to ensuring that King’s meets its legal obligations and ISO 14001 requirements while driving continual improvement in waste and resource practices. Reporting to the Sustainability Operations Manager, the postholder acts as the first point of contact for waste-related queries and provides operational advice to stakeholders across all campuses. You will maintain oversight of the waste budget, including forecasting, invoice validation, and reporting, ensuring cost-effective and transparent management of waste services. The role also involves maintaining accurate data inputs into a central Power BI system and interpreting complex datasets to inform decision-making and performance monitoring. Engagement and communication are key aspects of this role. You will attend regular user group and waste review meetings, deliver training tailored to different audiences, and collaborate on campaigns that promote best practice and behavioural change. The Waste & Resource Coordinator also represents King’s in sector networks, strengthening our profile and learning from industry developments. Compliance is a critical responsibility. You will monitor legislative updates, ensure complete and accurate record-keeping of evidentiary documentation, and lead internal audits and Duty of Care visits to verify compliance and identify opportunities for improvement. Additionally, you will contribute operational insights to waste contract management and tendering processes, support the development and implementation of the waste strategy and policy, and work with embedded space partners to align processes and co-design initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about sustainability and resource efficiency, with strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills. Your work will help embed best practice across King’s and support the university’s commitment to environmental sustainability. This is a full-time post (35 hours per week). About you: To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Knowledge of legislation and compliance requirements: Strong knowledge and understanding of waste & resource compliance requirements across both hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams (knowledge of ISO 14001 desirable). Data & Reporting Skills: Ability to interpret and manage complex datasets and produce clear, insightful reports. Collaboration & Partnerships: Proven ability to establish partnerships and lead collaborative initiatives. Stakeholder Engagement & Influence: Demonstrated ability to effectively engage and influence diverse stakeholders to ensure alignment within teams and organisations. Communication & Training: Experience developing communication and training materials and presenting to varied audiences. Project Coordination & Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with attention to detail. Technical skills: Proficiency in MS applications, including SharePoint and Power BI. Familiarity with Budget Management: Experience with invoice validation, purchase order processing, and financial reporting. Desirable criteria Qualification in a relevant topic. Membership of an appropriate professional body. Experience working in a higher education or large, complex organisations. Experience organising and leading behavioural change campaigns/initiatives. Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. We expected to take place in the w/c 9 February 2026 Grade and Salary: £39,076 - £42,819 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 135126 Close Date: 23-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Jen Smallwood Contact Details: jenna-marie.2.smallwood@kcl.ac.uk

Full time, fixed term opportunity for 12 months Opportunity to be a Research Fellow with the School of Medical Sciences in Bioinformatics Base Salary starting at $127,436 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education in the world. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of medical scientists who will be leading members of the medical research community with an innovative integrated curriculum. Our team of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas. We are seeking a skilled Research Fellow with experience and expertise in bioinformatics. The research fellow will join a team funded through a NSW Health Translational Research grant that focuses on transforming infection management in immunosuppressed patients. This role will support the implementation of bait-capture-based targeted clinical metagenomics, applying cutting-edge sequencing and analytical pipelines to enable rapid, precise pathogen identification and antimicrobial resistance profiling. The successful candidate will contribute to developing and optimising bioinformatic and reporting workflows that enhance diagnostic accuracy and improve clinical decision-making in complex infectious disease settings. The Research Fellow applies and refines their expertise in research methodologies, design and delivery to contribute to the university's standing as a national leader in the discipline. working independently and as part of a research team, the role focuses on producing high-quality research outputs, fostering collaborations, and engaging in activities that contribute to research excellence, innovation and impact. The role offers an opportunity for an emerging academic to build a research profile, engage with industry and external partners, support postgraduate researchers and play an active role within the school's academic community. Your key responsibilities will be to: conduct original research independently or as part of a team, contributing to publications, conference presentations and securing research funding maintain and expand a research profile through peer-reviewed publications, book chapters and conference papers develop research collaborations and engage in translational research leading to commercialisation, improved policy or practice or enhanced outcomes for industry, the profession or community contribute significantly to successful applications for competitive research grants and funding maintain quality, standards and excellence in all research activities and outputs provide training, informal mentoring and guidance to lower-level academics and supervise postgraduate research students or projects where appropriate attend and contribute to school, faculty and portfolio meetings undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required. About you a doctorate or PhD in a relevant discipline 2-5 years' experience in bioinformatics with a track record in developing analysis pipelines, preferably in the field of microbiology. a developing research profile in their discipline or area of expertise strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. proven experience supervising and mentoring others. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Ajaypal Singh, Recruitment Operations by email to ajaypal.singh@sydney.edu.au. The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Wednesday 21 January 2026 11:59 PM