Nipissing University

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 The main purpose of the job is to undertake research and support the delivery of the OSMOSIS research programme as required. OSMOSIS is funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research. The aim of OSMOSIS is to co-produce resources and toolkits to improve the support available to family/informal carers for a relative affected by psychosis. The OSMOSIS programme comprises three work packages: (i) a service mapping exercise in three local boroughs across East London and East Sussex; (ii) a qualitative study using individual interviews with carers and focus groups with various staff to explore carers’ experiences of accessing social care support; and (iii) co-production and sharing of outputs with associated toolkits to improve and facilitate support for carers. The research programme is jointly led by researchers at the University of Surrey and City St George’s, with further co-investigators based in University of Kent and community organisations. There will be a second Post-Doctoral Research Fellow based at City St George’s, and the two Fellows will work closely for the duration of the research programme. Both postholders will work on all three of the programme’s work packages, taking the lead for their respective areas. Main duties will include establishing and strengthening collaboration with local community carer organisations, carer support workers, conducting desktop and site-based service mapping exercise, qualitative data collection and analysis, and working closely with the PPI Leads in co-producing outputs and associated toolkits to aid implementation. There will be opportunities to contribute to and lead academic papers and presentations at dissemination events. About you Applications are invited from candidates with qualitative and participatory/co-produced research expertise, and experience in conducting community engagement and service mapping. Applicants drawing on personal experiences of caring for a loved one living with mental health challenges in their work will be particularly welcome. The postholder will be based in a team with considerable expertise in providing support and mentoring for researchers working from a lived experience perspective. We welcome applications from people from racially minoritised communities. You will need to be motivated, efficient, have good communication skills, and excellent track record of completing deliverables on time. You will manage the day-to-day running of the work packages and work closely with the rest of the research team and the network of collaborators. The role will involve some travel to partner organisations based in London and East Sussex.  The successful candidate will work directly with the programme lead, Dr Cassie M Hazell, and will be based at the Guildford campus, University of Surrey.  For further enquiries, please contact Dr Cassie M Hazell at cassie.hazell@surrey.ac.uk.  How to Apply To apply, please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the job criteria.  Interviews will be held on the 19th and 20th May. Further details Job Description

Location Docklands Campus Salary £39,824 to £45,281 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Post Type Full Time Post Type Fixed Term Contract End Date Tuesday 31 August 2027 Closing Date Sunday 26 April 2026 Interview Date Monday 11 May 2026 Reference 022S2026 University of East London Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future. But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo. STRABAG UK Operating in the UK since 2011, STRABAG UK is a division of STRABAG SE, a leading European-based construction technology group with a global footprint, offering world-leading services in the water, energy, transport, and building sectors. We integrate digital innovation, sustainable practices, and engineering excellence, underpinned by STRABAG's legacy of smart construction solutions. About Us The Construction and Engineering Department at the University of East London is home to a wide range of innovative and industry-focused courses, from Civil, Structural, and Robotic Construction Engineering to Mechatronics, Aeronautical, Biomedical, and Electrical Vehicles Engineering. With strong links to industry and array of professional accreditations, the department equips learners and researchers with the skills needed to thrive in rapidly evolving sectors. Our research includes areas such as biomimetic materials, self-healing concrete, extreme wave and flood modelling, IoT and intelligent control systems, renewable energies, robotics, automation, and supply chain management with academics and students working together on projects that address global challenges and support sustainable futures. Ranked highly in student satisfaction and teaching quality, the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering provides a dynamic environment where hands-on learning, cutting-edge laboratories, and real-world projects combine to prepare graduates for impactful careers across engineering, technology, and the built environment. Our department also holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award, recognising our clear commitment to gender equality, our sustained progress in advancing equality across our community, and the demonstrable impact of our actions in supporting an inclusive working environment. About the Job The University of East London (UEL) in partnership with STRABAG UK is embarking on a collaborative Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project with the overall aim of development and commercialising a pioneering, sustainable grout made from repurposed organic and earth-based materials. The project leverages advanced materials engineering expertise to deliver an innovative, eco-friendly, low-carbon tunnelling solution that is first-of-its-kind. This will contribute to addressing the urgent need to address the climate emergency and help achieve carbon emissions reduction targets. We are seeking a Civil Engineering and Materials (KTP Associate) to join the team. As a KTP Associate you will deliver an innovative project as an employee of the University of East London, but will spend most of your working time at the company’s premises and sites. Technical Tracing the complex binding, self-forming, self-regulating and self-healing mechanisms (e.g., hydration, silicatisation, sequestration) reactions in Realtime, their interdependencies, and complex response to the environmental factors and controllers. Adaptation of the TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) current technology to suit the new grout. Learning, deploying, and transferring a novel risk-based, probabilistic design approach Mastering and deploying a holistic design approach, with diverse performance indicators including environmental, engineering, ecological and financial, alongside logistical targets including workability, time, material procurement and flow. Deploying the novel grout at large for a highly sensitive infrastructure. Overseeing material adaptability, supplier diversification and compliance integration. Transferring the methods, tools, and techniques to STRABAG employees and stakeholders, who will be both technical and non-technical. People and Change Management Working well within the multi-disciplinary teams in STRABAG. Understanding impact on existing staff. Understanding impact, the new material will have on existing equipment and site storage areas. Working out how to embed the new technology associated with the new grout within the organisation and wider company group. Project Management Effectively communicating the knowledge with internal staff and clients. Delivering the project according to requirements/standards, within budget. Understanding the challenges in designing/implementing new methods. About You You should have A good honours degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Engineering Geology. A Master of Science (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Tunnelling Engineering, Material Science and/or Engineering (e.g., Concrete Technology), Engineering Geology or a relevant area. Good knowledge of geotechnical engineering and/or engineering materials. Excellent written and oral English language skills. Independence and ability to work with little supervision. An ability to use initiative and apply creativity, to solve problems. An ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams. An Ability to communicate clearly using different means and produce professional reports. An ability to effectively manage time and meet project deliverables deadlines. You ideally (desirable but not essential) have Ph.D. in relevant subject areas. Good knowledge of grout technology. Awareness/knowledge of geochemistry. Coding, programming, and machine learning. Experience in the field of Tunnelling Boring Machine. Publication portfolio. Benefits Package Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE. An opportunity to develop technical capabilities and commercial awareness. An opportunity to lead a project, develop project management skills and improve long-term career prospects. A dedicated development and training budget.  Full access to university resources to complete the project.  An opportunity to work across an industry-academic partnership. Mentoring by an experienced team of supervisors from industry and academia. You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions Equal Opportunities As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our multiple Charter awards (Stonewall, Race Equality and Athena Swan) reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the " ethnicity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive.  So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today!  Please note that this advert may close earlier than the deadline if we receive many applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must therefore already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Further Details Job Description & Person Specification To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted. At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.

We are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant in Bacterial Evolution to join the UKRI FLF-funded research group of Dr Rachel Wheatley, based in the School of Biological Sciences at Queen's University Belfast. Species interactions are a fundamental comonent of bacterial infections. Yet, when, and how these interactions impact the response of a bacterial pathogen to antibiotics is currently not clear. The appointee for this position will: (1) conduct research into how microbial interactions impact antibiotic resistance in bacterial pathogens, and (2) assist in the general running of the research laboratory, with tasks such as lab ordering, autoclaving, and supporting team members with experiments. The successful candidate will be involved in conducting experiments to investigate how antibiotic resistance mutations impact bacterial virulence in a Galleria mellonella model, and experiments to investigate how antibiotic resistance evolves in microbial communities. They will support running of the research laboratory via tasks such as consumable ordering, lab meeting schedules, and supporting team members with experiments. About the person: The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria: Hold a Degree in a relevant area (e.g. biological sciences, microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry). Specific, relevant and demonstratable research experience in experimental lab work. Experience in working with microorganisms. Experience of statistical analyses and appropriate software e.g. R and R Studio. Experience of working in a team. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information. This is a fixed term post for 30 months.Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding. What we offer: Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website. Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application.