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The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.  We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.   Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.   The role An exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant with a background in mathematical modelling / epidemiology has become available in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, in collaboration with the Surrey Institute for People-Centred Artificial Intelligence and the School of Mathematics, at the University of Surrey. The post holder will be working with Dr Joaquin Prada and European partners to develop epidemiological models for priority diseases in Europe as part of an EU funded project under the EU Partnership for Animal Health and Welfare (https://www.eupahw.eu/). In particular, the postholder will develop and integrate models for the spread of respiratory diseases in pigs and estimate the economic consequences of these diseases, with a focus on surveillance and control. The postholder will take responsibility for data analysis and statistical and mathematical modelling aspects of the projects, integrating outputs from the teams at the partner institutions. In addition, they will be required to participate in activities in Europe. They will be expected to present their work at conferences and to write publications based on their research findings. The post holder will have the opportunity to engage with other research fellows across the University and other project partners, and to take advantage of training opportunities targeted at early career researchers. About you You are finishing a PhD in mathematical modelling or related discipline with research experience in epidemiology/statistics and diseases in pigs, and you are looking for a part-time position as you finish writing up. You have a track record of working in a multidisciplinary team, excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently. How to apply For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above. For informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Joaquin Prada via email at: j.prada@surrey.ac.uk. Further details Job Description

Organisation: Cranfield University Faculty or Department: Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Fixed term contract Fixed Term Period: For 12 months Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,897 to £38,887 per annum Apply by: 07/06/2026 Role Description The Materials in Extreme Environments Group is happy to welcome applications from passionate and enthusiastic postdoctoral researchers to join the research on materials’ degradation of blading materials in gas turbine environments, and other high-temperature energy applications. About the Role You will add technical expertise and deliver experimental and materials’ lifing work. You will have a specific set of responsibilities within the research project. You will be a highly motivated and organised individual with a passion for research and teaching. The successful candidate will work on several industrially led projects, primarily in collaboration with the Materials in Extreme Environments Group. The projects will investigate the effect of different high temperature environments on a series of different alloys and superalloys. About You You will hold a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline, with strong expertise in materials degradation and high-temperature behaviour of alloys and superalloys. You will have hands-on laboratory experience, including metallography and experimental testing, alongside a proven ability to analyse complex data and generate high-quality research outputs, ideally evidenced by peer-reviewed publications. Highly organised and self-motivated, you will be capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering to tight deadlines. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with academic and industrial partners, contribute to teaching at postgraduate level, and present your work at international conferences. A collaborative mindset, strong problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to research excellence and safety are essential. About Us As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. Our Values and Commitments Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here. We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here. Working Arrangements Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. How to apply For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Dr Stefano Mori, Lecturer in Energy and Materials, on (E): stefano.mori@cranfield.ac.uk Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on (E): peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5308. Closing date for receipt of applications: 7 June 2026 Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The role We are seeking to recruit candidates with a strong track record in synthesizing and communicating research from across a range of disciplines relevant to learning and education. The successful candidate will join a newly-established research centre for educational neuroscience policy, a consortium of interdisciplinary experts from neuroscience, psychology, learning sciences, computer science, AI and machine learning, genomics and educational research. The Centre is being led by UCL in partnership with Birkbeck and includes the following consortium partners: University of Surrey, Aston University, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, University of East Anglia, University of Bristol and University of East London. The aim of the Centre is to synthesise and translate the latest research related to educational neuroscience (EN) into policy and practice to ensure everyone, workforce and children/ young people, meets their potential. The new Centre comprises 6 Strands of work. You will be one of at least six researchers appointed to the Centre, meeting regularly as a consortium, thus gaining from strong opportunities for multidisciplinary career progression and impactful research. The appointment at the University of Surrey is 0.5 FTE for up to twenty-two months (provided the Centre’s performance criteria are met at 12 months). You are invited to apply for an identical post offered by the University of Bristol (0.5 FTE). Since most of the work can be undertaken remotely within the UK, it may be possible for both posts to be held by the same successful candidate. About you The successful candidate will join Strand 5 of the new Centre, Workforce Development. This strand will identify education workforce priority needs and help communicate evidence-based insights from educational neuroscience to inspire and develop the workforce. The work from Strand 5 will ensure that evidence from educational neuroscience can be used to helpfully augment, inform and transforms practitioners’ current knowledge and skills, addressing priority needs. You will be conducting database searches, sourcing and reviewing professional frameworks that support education professionals, synthesising interdisciplinary research evidence and mapping this to the priority needs of education professionals, and creating policy briefs. You should apply if: You have a PhD (or near completion) or equivalent qualification in Psychology, Education or a related subject You have experience in translating research evidence to policy and practice, of conducting evidence synthesis and/or in-depth reviews (e.g. scoping reviews, integrative narrative review). You have experience in psychological methods (preferably both quantitative and qualitative methods) and preparing data for analysis. You can integrate interdisciplinary evidence, write clearly and concisely, and can work independently as well as collaboratively You have excellent data management, organisation and communication skills, with knowledge of research in relation to education and of the UK Education landscape. How to apply To apply, please submit your CV & cover letter via the university website. You are welcome to contact Prof. Emily Farran (e.farran@surrey.ac.uk) if you would like further information or to discuss the post. Further details Job Description