Saybrook 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. Are you passionate about animal welfare and scientific research? Are you dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of care for animals involved in research activities? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Animal Technician to oversee the day-to-day operations of our state-of-the-art Biological Research Facility (BRF) and actively contribute to the promotion of animal welfare and the Culture of Care within our facility. You will be part of a well-established research facility that plays a crucial role in advancing scientific knowledge and improving lives. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, where your passion for animal welfare and research will be valued and appreciated. In addition, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the improvement of animal care practices and the ethical treatment of animals within a leading research institution. The Role As a Licenced Animal Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the well-being and care of the animals under our supervision, adhering to Home Office guidelines and the Animal Scientific Procedures Act 1986.  Your responsibilities will include: Animal Care: Providing excellent care, handling, and husbandry for a variety of laboratory animals, including but not limited to rodents, rabbits Ensuring their health, cleanliness, and welfare is always maintained. Health Monitoring: Conducting regular health assessments, observing animals for any signs of distress or illness. Experimental Support: Collaborating with researchers to assist in animal-related experimental procedures, ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines and applicable regulations. Record Keeping: Accurately documenting all aspects of animal care, procedures, and observations in accordance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements. Facility Maintenance: Maintaining the cleanliness and organisation of animal housing areas, workspaces, and equipment to uphold high standards of hygiene and safety. Prior technical experience is essential for this role. About you  We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a genuine interest in animal welfare and research and a practical approach to work. You’ll be a, flexible, methodical, organised, technically minded and experienced with working in a laboratory environment. You will work well in a team and be able to work autonomously and as part of a wider team. You’ll offer guidance and professional judgement to the academic and technical communities. Post acceptance is subject to completion of security clearance & health surveillance.  In addition to salary, you will receive a generous annual leave entitlement, a great pension, discount to Surrey Sports Park, childcare assistance, and excellent development opportunities. If you are enthusiastic, keen to join the University and are motivated to do things differently and open up a world of new possibilities, we would be delighted to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Smith, l.m.smith@surrey.ac.uk Further details Job Description

Location: Unitemps Office, Student Life Building, Liverpool (with some mobility required) Help Students Find Opportunities. Help Organisations Find Talent. Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum Liverpool John Moores University is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated External Recruitment Consultant to join our friendly Unitemps team. Unitemps is LJMU’s recruitment service, connecting students and graduates with flexible work opportunities while providing high‑quality temporary and permanent staffing solutions to organisations across the Liverpool City Region. In this varied and rewarding role, you will manage end‑to‑end recruitment activity, build strong relationships with clients, and develop new business opportunities. You’ll support students and graduates at the start of their careers while working closely with university departments and external organisations. Unlike many recruitment roles, this position is non‑commission based, allowing you to focus on excellent service, meaningful partnerships, and the student experience. If you enjoy recruitment, relationship‑building, and making a positive impact, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team within a unique university‑led recruitment service. LJMU Recruitment Agency Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Liverpool John Moores University and operates under its own terms and conditions of employment. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

Professor Ying Weng is seeking to recruit an Assistant Research Fellow in Artificial Intelligence (outsourced) to join the research project team in School of Computer Science at University of Nottingham Ningbo China. Your Responsibilities: The successful candidate will have specific responsibility for Professor Ying Weng’s research project in Artificial Intelligence. The person appointed will be expected to conduct work using approaches or methodologies and techniques appropriate to the type of research, and will be responsible for writing up their work for publication. The successful appointee will have the opportunity to use their initiative and creativity to develop research methods and extend their research portfolio. This may include opportunities to: undertake supervised research which may include planning, preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of experiments and fieldwork, developing questionnaires and conducting surveys within the framework of an agreed programme. Conduct literature and database searches and carry out analyses and/or tests and/or critical evaluations using specified and agreed techniques, approaches and/or models and document findings.. Contribute to the production of research reports and publications Prepare and present papers on research progress and outcomes to relevant groups including external bodies.. Continue to develop skills in and knowledge of research methods and techniques and contribute to the development of/or choice of techniques, models, methods, critiques and approaches. Communicate information and ideas to other staff and advise and assist other staff within area of expertise. Build relationships with internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding and form relationships for future collaborations. Work in conjunction with others in the research team, achieve objectives and deadlines of the research project. Participate in training and staff development events, as trainer or trainee, as appropriate. Maintain appropriate professional development, expertise and awareness. Undertake other tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be required. About You: Essential: Degree in relevant subject area. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clarity on complex information. Developing research skills. Ability to contribute to method improvement. Analytical ability to facilitate conceptual thinking, innovation and creativity. Ability to build relationships and collaborate with others, internally and externally. Evidence of sufficient breadth or depth of research methodologies and techniques to work in research area. Desirable: Master’s Degree in relevant subject area. Demonstrates a desire to further develop skills and knowledge of research methods and techniques. Some practical experience of applying the specialist skills approaches and techniques required for the role. Evidence in use of research methodologies and techniques to work within research area About Us: 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. This award winning campus offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 10,000 in just 22 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Computer Science, in the Faculty of Science & Engineering, based at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC). The School of Computer Science at UNNC is part of the School of Computer Science at the University of Nottingham, UK, which is ranked among the top UK Computer Science departments (http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/computerscience ). The School at UNNC offers a full range of undergraduate and postgraduate computer science programmes. Supported by major research grants, the School of Computer Science at UNNC is developing research excellence in areas including Machine Learning, Big Data, Visual Analytics, Computational Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software Implementation and Testing, and their applications in manufacturing, transport, healthcare and others. Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support You will be offered a fixed term for 1 year with an outsourced contract effective from June 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential. How to Apply Applicants wishing to apply for a vacancy should submit the following documents by email to: job@nottingham.edu.cn before 23:59 (Beijing Time) on the closing date. Please include: Vacancy reference number & title Application Form Cover Letter CV Enquiries If you are unable to apply online please contact the Human Resources Office via Email: Job@nottingham.edu.cn and quote the reference number of “184601”.