Lancaster University

About Us We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better. The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region. We have some of the best university facilities in the UK, achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research, and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making us one of the top universities in the country, recognised for our outstanding student experience and student outcomes. Financially strong and seriously ambitious, we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills. About the Role We are seeking five Researchers to join an exciting collaborative project in partnership with Toyota Manufacturing UK (TMUK), a leading global industry partner. This role combines applied research with practical development, focusing on innovative solutions that address real-world challenges. This project will support the development of a new, lightweight battery electric vehicle (BEV) at TMUK’s Burnaston site. The vehicle will meet the rising demand for eco-friendly micro-mobility, with features including a solar roof, advanced connectivity, and sustainable materials, ensuring end of recovery and recycling. It supports the UK's move to zero-emission transport, boosts the supply chain, and secures jobs at TMUK. By developing a ready-to-produce design, the project opens new market opportunities and positions the UK as a leader in sustainable urban mobility and advanced automotive manufacturing. The Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) has funded this £30.3 million project through the UK Government’s DRIVE35 Collaborate programme and aims to meet the evolving needs of urban populations while accelerating the shift to zero tailpipe emission transport by validating a novel, lightweight BEV in the L6e category. The University of Derby will play a critical role in the project, leading on real-world testing and analysis, and leveraging its expertise in micromobility user behaviour and solar energy viability. Together, the consortium partners are studying how to shape a smarter and more sustainable future for urban mobility across Europe. Acting as a ‘living lab,’ the University will evaluate how the BEV fits evolving patterns of sustainable urban mobility and assess its potential to transform city transport. As micromobility becomes central to the future of urban transport, this study marks a vital step towards understanding and meeting the evolving mobility needs of city populations while accelerating the shift towards reduced congestion emissions and enhanced urban accessibility. The research aligns with the University of Derby’s flagship Derby Urban Sustainable Transport Transition (DUST) project, focused on enhancing the city’s green spaces and promoting low-carbon mobility. By applying innovations in data-centric engineering and market demand opportunities, along with user engagement and experience, we will explore how novel technologies will be adopted and accepted such that micromobility reaches the most appropriate users and locations, maximising accessibility and effectiveness. As a Researcher involved in this project, you will contribute ideas and carry out research, development and tests. You will also support student supervision, contribute to project planning and reporting, and present your research findings. The position involves close collaboration with academic colleagues, engineers, and industry partners, contributing to publications, demonstrations, and stakeholder engagement. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of research and industry, delivering impactful outcomes that shape the future. Positions Available: Market Researcher (FTC 12 months) Researcher in Intelligent Mobility and Data Engineering (FTC 12 months) Researcher in Solar Energy (FTC 12 months) Researcher in Micromobility Visualisation and Simulation (FTC 18 months) Researcher in Intelligent Human-Machine Interaction (FTC 18 months) Benefits Accessible location; Derby is a thriving, multicultural city with easy access from any location within the UK Competitive rates of pay Competitive, family-friendly reward packages Opportunity to join a contributory pension scheme Discount savings scheme and extensive staff discounts on accredited courses for you or your family to study here at the University Cycle2Work scheme and subsidised travel Vast programme of training courses and secondment opportunities Local recognition scheme For more information and to apply, please click the “Apply” button. Closing date: 12th January 2026. This role may be eligible for sponsorship by the University. The offered salary for this role is less than the going rate for the occupation and the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route. Therefore, you will only be eligible to apply for a Skilled Worker visa subject to your individual circumstances, which must meet one of the following criteria set out by UKVI. You must also meet the English Language requirement. Please note that the University will assess your individual eligibility for sponsorship at the shortlisting stage. For more information, visit our website. For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

The Admissions Team are looking to recruit an Admissions Coordinator to join their busy team.  The post-holder will be responsible for assessing applications for a portfolio of taught courses, working closely with Admissions Tutors and other key stakeholders to deliver an excellent applicant experience. The post-holders will also respond to enquiries from applicants and their supporters via telephone and email, as well as contributing to a variety of other activities undertaken by the Admissions service.  The successful candidate will be an excellent team player with a proven ability to work proactively. They will be well organised and adaptable, taking a positive approach to managing a busy workload. Exceptional communication skills are essential, as is a strong commitment to delivering outstanding customer service. Candidates are generally appointed at the bottom of the salary scale. 

Job no: ACAD500 Category: Professional The University of Newcastle is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience, preparing graduates for life, and with a shared purpose to better our regions and the world. Our 2020-2025 Looking Ahead Strategic Plan captures the spirit of looking to the future to imagine and then realise possibilities, enabled by the values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability. Inclusive and culturally responsive, the University has a long and proud history as an innovator in educational outcomes and employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Assuming full responsibility for student and academic administration, the University Registrar is a pivotal leader driving excellence across the University. Working in close partnership with the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), this role provides strategic and operational leadership in student administration, academic governance, policy, compliance, and risk management. The Registrar safeguards the integrity of academic processes and standards, delivers high-quality advice and reporting to support informed decision-making, oversees student conduct matters, and fosters strong relationships with regulatory bodies such as TEQSA. Through visionary leadership and a commitment to best practice, this role ensures a seamless, student-focused experience while upholding the University’s reputation for academic quality and compliance. Able to reflect on a career across academic and student administration (or in another highly regulated sector), candidates will demonstrate the ability to interpret complex policy and governance, whilst quickly commanding the respect of academic and professional colleagues for being fair, equitable and consistent. Candidates will also exhibit an appropriate record of senior leadership and management experience commensurate with being part of a high performing university leadership team. Outstanding communication skills and an objective approach to decision making are essential, as is the ability to influence, inspire, and exercise sound and consistent judgment in a dynamic environment. To learn more about this unique opportunity please contact our advising consultants Alun Parry and Vicky Garvey at Boyden on +61 2 9225 7400 or vicky.garvey@boyden.com  Applications close: 30th January 2026 at 11:59 pm AEDT The University of Newcastle is proud to be one of the first two Universities in Australia to achieve SAGE Athena Swan Silver Accreditation for gender equity, diversity, and inclusion (GEDI). The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present