Total 50 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Southampton, SO147SJ

Opening exists for a post-doctoral researcher position on a UKRI funded project, Holistic Optical Biomarkers For Early Differential Dementia Diagnosis (HOpE). You will join an inter-disciplinary team of computational scientists, clinical experts and molecular biologists in developing novel computational algorithms for pattern recognition with Raman spectroscopy data. Techniques to be explored include classic statistical methods including low-rank matrix and tensor factorization and more modern deep learning-based methods with quantifying uncertainty in predictions as a primary goal. The post will be based within the Vision, Learning and Control (VLC) research group in the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS), working with the investigator, Professor Mahesan Niranjan.

The University of Southampton has a high profile for research and research-led education. For an early career researcher, we offer an environment with a dynamic research culture, an opportunity to interact with a community of researchers working on advanced topics and excellent high performance computing facilities. There is much activity in the pursuit of difficult inter-disciplinary problems, particularly at the computing-health and computing-biology interfaces, of which this project is an example. The rich environment of research in this area is largely facilitated by the Institute for Life Sciences.

The VLC group in which this project is based consists of 20 academic staff and over 30 post-graduate researchers working on various algorithmic and applied topics in Machine Learning, Computer Vision and Control Systems. We maintain a vibrant research environment via a regular seminar series, weekly journal club and occasional informal discussions, and the group works more as a community of scholars than a collection of researchers. Staff in the group teach courses spanning a range of topics in modern Machine Learning: architectures, algorithms and a range of applications, and the appointee will be able to take advantage of these both by attending specific topics and by helping with teaching.

Other benefits of the position include a contributory pension scheme; holiday entitlement of 30 days plus 8 bank holidays and 6 additional holidays (closure days); subsidized health and fitness facilities on-site; cycle to work scheme; and a range of discounts.

For an informal discussion on any specific questions about the position, applicants may contact Professor Mahesan Niranjan mn@ecs.soton.ac.uk.

*Applications will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

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WHAT YOULL DO As a Research Facilitator, you will work closely with the divisional research teams, investigators and senior managers to deliver the UHS R&D strategy. This will include: Acting as a specialist for researchers setting up studies in the trust Maintaining comprehensive knowledge of resources to support study development Supporting with the regular collection of data and reporting on performance metrics Deputising for the Divisional Research Manager WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR This post requires a dynamic, out-going person since a key aim in the role will be to develop relationships with researchers and to identify how best to support their studies. Good IT skills would be advantageous and the successful applicant should be able to provide evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the role. The following skills and experience are required for this post: An understanding of R&D issues in the NHS Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Excellent IT skills, particularly in the use of web applications Project management A flexible approach to work and the ability to adjust workload to changing priorities For more information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Leah Long (Leah.Long@uhs.nhs.uk)

The Infectious Disease and Epidemiology Research group in the School of Clinical and Experimental Sciences wish to appoint two Research Facilitators to help support the technical aspects of research activities and to assist with the day to day running of research studies undertaken by the group. The research group is based within the Faculty of Medicine at Southampton General Hospital.

Our group is undertaking a number of projects looking at the epidemiology of respiratory pathogens. Applications are invited from those with relevant experience of laboratory based microbiology and experience of research governance. Experience of bacterial identification is desirable. These posts are full-time but consideration will be given to those who wish to work part-time. Applicants must be available to work with some flexibility.

These posts are required to start as soon as possible and are fixed term contracts until 31st December 2025, with the possibility of extension subject to funding. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Professor Stuart Clarke (s.c.clarke@soton.ac.uk) for more information.

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The University is a signatory of the Technician Commitment and a partner affiliate of the National Technician Development Centre (NTDC). We are committed to supporting our technical staff and offer a wide range of opportunities including networking, mentoring, training, professional registration and career development. We really value all our technical staff and recognise the broad range of skills they have in support of education, research and enterprise activities. By joining you will be part of a bigger technical community, offering support and guidance.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

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We are currently recruiting for Assistant Finance & Contracts Managers which is a pivotal role that helps to ensure the effective delivery of the finance and contracts service within our National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) co-ordinating centre.

Who are we?

The NIHR funds, enables and delivers world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing and promotes economic growth. Our research helps turn discoveries into new or improved treatments, diagnostics, medical technologies and services. It provides those working in the NHS, public health, global health and social care with the evidence they need to better support patients, the public and people who need care.

Further information on the NIHR can be found at: www.nihr.ac.uk. In particular, you are encouraged to review our operational priorities and to watch this introductory video.

What will you be doing?

Working within the Finance and Contracts team you will be supporting the Finance Managers with the financial and contractual administration of research programmes. Some of the key tasks of the role are:

Reviewing and approving contracts and contract variation documentation
Reviewing projects financial reconciliation statements and proceeding tasks associated with financial assurance
Releasing, monitoring and reprofiling project payments
Providing support and advice on financial processes and procedures
Who are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates with a keen interest in the work we do and are highly numerate. We appreciate this is quite a unique finance role and we are able to offer training to ensure you are able to undertake all elements of the role. Some of the key skills we look for in a candidate are:

Comfortable with working with numbers
Ability to organise and prioritise your own workload
Be analytical and self-motivated
Able to work independently and problem solve as well as contributing to the wider team
Good communication skills both verbal and written
Proficient in the use of Microsoft office especially Excel
What can we offer you?

We recognise that our staff are at the heart of what we do so we make sure we look after you! As well as a generous benefits package (full details can be found here!), as an organisation we prioritise your wellbeing as reflected in the Mind Workplace Wellbeing awards, where we have achieved Gold for the fifth year in a row!

Our hybrid working approach helps you with your work life balance and offers you the chance to split your time between office and home working. We strive for cohesive and collaborative teams so our expectation is you spend around 20% of your time in the office. We also know that personal development is important and have a range of ways to support you with this.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Lindsay Mead: L.k.mead@soton.ac.uk

**Please note when in post the job title will be Assistant Research Awards Manager.

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A Research Technician position is available in the Centre for Cancer Immunology at Southampton General Hospital. This is a newly constructed, dedicated research building that is the result of a significant fund-raising campaign. It builds on a 40 year history of pioneering immunology and cancer research at Southampton, and represents the first dedicated cancer immunology centre in the UK. The activities in this centre span from pioneering discovery science to applied research and preclinical modelling and, crucially, onto first-in-human clinical trials and beyond. The centre houses world-class research facilities, including state-of-the-art scientific laboratories and a clinical trials unit.

The position is associated with the laboratory of Professors Ward and Ober. Their interdisciplinary research program is dedicated to the development of novel antibody-based therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and autoimmunity. This research has led to several therapeutics that are currently in advanced clinical trials or approved for clinical use. The group also develops advanced microscopy techniques for the evaluation of novel therapeutics in cellular environments. Their research is supported by major grants from the Welcome Trust, Cancer Research UK and support from collaborating biopharma companies.

The appointee will be highly motivated and excited by the challenges involved in supporting a dynamic, interdisciplinary group of researchers. The appointee’s role will be to provide support with the day-to-day running of the laboratory by providing technical support for the experimental work of post-doctoral fellows, research scientists and graduate students, combined with the ordering and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and supplies. The position holder will be expected to be familiar with biosafety and other regulatory processes and follow these procedures as necessary.

It is essential to have a skill level equivalent to achievement of HNC, A-Level, NVQ3 with proven work experience acquired in relevant technical support roles and job-related training. The role requires the ability to plan and organise your workload, work well under pressure and communicate effectively and professionally with other laboratory members. A scientific knowledge in a biological field equivalent to B.Sc. level is extremely desirable.

The post-holders will possess relevant academic qualifications and work experience as well as good IT skills.

The position is for two years until 28/06/2026. Availability of funds for a period beyond the two-year timeframe is anticipated.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Sally Ward (e.s.ward@soton.ac.uk).

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The University is a signatory of the Technician Commitment and a partner affiliate of the National Technician Development Centre (NTDC). We are committed to supporting our technical staff and offer a wide range of opportunities including networking, mentoring, training, professional registration and career development. We really value all our technical staff and recognise the broad range of skills they have in support of education, research and enterprise activities. By joining you will be part of a bigger technical community, offering support and guidance.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

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Responsibilities - Work closely with the relevant R&D teams to ensure clinical research activity within UHS is initiated efficiently.- Ensure workload is carried out in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), the UK Policy for Health and Social Care Research and current legislation.- Manage a portfolio of studies at various stages in the approval pipeline, requiring the ability to prioritise and adjust plans according to Divisional and Trust requirements/strategy.- Assist R&D teams with study set-up to ensure accuracy and timeliness and provide the correct level of assistance to achieve this aim, which may vary from team to team. Experiences / Skills - Healthcare background- Advanced understanding of Microsoft applications for managing and analysing information, e.g. Word and Excel- Relevant experience in conducting or organising clinical research trials- Awareness of current legislation regarding research governance issues- Motivation for research- Attention to detail- Good organisational skills- Able to work alone or as part of a team- Able to prioritise tasks

We are seeking motivated postdoctoral scholars with a passion for flexible bioelectronics and medical robotics to join our dynamic research team. This project focuses on developing a smart bioelectronic system that seamlessly integrates therapeutic functions with continuous monitoring capabilities. The system incorporates cutting-edge technologies in bioelectronics, soft robotics, and materials science, leveraging advanced materials and fabrication technologies. If you are excited about groundbreaking research and innovative technology in healthcare engineering, this opportunity is perfect for you.

As a member of the Multiscale Intelligent Biodevices Lab (MIB), led by Dr. Rujie Sun at the University of Southampton, you will lead efforts to develop innovative bioelectronic systems that integrate real-time monitoring and therapeutic functions. Your primary focus will be designing and fabricating flexible bioelectronics that can interface seamlessly with biological tissues, combining soft robotic techniques to enhance personalized treatment. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on interdisciplinary projects, pushing the frontiers of personalized medicine and health management. In this project, you will collaborate with Inha University and have access to a broad network of academic partners, including Imperial College London, University of Oxford, University of Bristol, and University of Liverpool. Additionally, we work closely with industrial and clinical collaborators, providing opportunities for fostering new partnerships and expanding your professional network.

The successful applicant should have required qualifications and experience

Education: PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related disciplines with a strong academic record (Or working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD).
Research Interests: Demonstrated enthusiasm for research in flexible bioelectronics, soft medical robotics, or related fields.
Skills: Extensive experience in microfabrication techniques for bioelectronics or soft robotics, as well as expertise in biomaterials for medical tools. Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, and excellent communication skills.
The University of Southampton is a global leader in research and innovation, among the top 1% of universities globally. Our electronic engineering programme was rated the best in the UK by the 2022 Guardian University Guide, and we were ranked 4th nationally for engineering in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). By joining us, you will be part of a supportive and vibrant academic community, with access to cutting-edge facilities and world-class research opportunities. This is an ideal environment for advancing your career while making significant contributions to the future of technology.

The post will be full time for 18 months with the possibility of further extension.

If you are interested, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience align with this role. For further inquiries, we encourage you to contact Dr. Rujie Sun at rujie.sun@soton.ac.uk.

Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

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You will be involved in all aspects of the research process from study feasibility and start-up to recruitment, delivery and to closure of a study. You will work alongside our multi-disciplinary team to ensure high quality care and treatment is given to patients in line with trust protocols, and will collaborate with the wider research teams, to implement studies to translate scientific discoveries into improved patient outcomes. You should have comprehensive experience of Trust IT systems, especially Metavision, Jacs and eCamis.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Science Teacher MPS/UPS - applications welcome from ECTs

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of scientists?

Do you possess excellent subject knowledge that ignites curiosity and critical thinking?

Are you ready to elevate your teaching career by joining a rapidly improving and highly experienced team dedicated to excellence? Science at Woodlands is a highly valued subject that has been invested in heavily over the last two academic years to accelerate its improvement journey further. The department has a wealth of experience, led by a diligent, conscientious and supportive Subject Leader. Alongside this, the department benefits from two seconds in department, a lead practitioner, a STEM lead practitioner and a body of well experienced, exceptional classroom practitioners. The department has an exceptional track record in providing additional learning opportunities for students and leads the way in extra-curricular to enhance the learning experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high quality Science lessons that inspire students.
• Assess students’ work and provide feedback to accelerate their progress further
• Communicate with parents to provide supportive guidance to support their child’s learning at home
• Be a form tutor and deliver the tutor and PSHE programme

In joining us, you will be joining a team of passionate colleagues with a shared vision to move the school onto the next stage in its journey. The colleague will share our school values of respect, resilience and responsibility and will have clear evidence of how these values are shown in their classroom practice.

What the school offers its staff

What can Woodlands offer?

• Opportunity to make a difference to the life choices of our students in a stimulating, challenging and friendly place to work
• A broad Continuous Professional Development (CPD) package to support your growth as an educator.
• A comprehensive and supportive induction programme for new teachers, with extensive support tailored for ECTs.
• To be an integral part of a collaborative and forward-thinking department
• Extensive opportunities for professional development with educational research at its centre
• Support and strategies to maintain positive well-being, including half-termly ‘wellbeing weeks’ for all staff


We welcome applications from ECTs and main/upper pay scale teachers. This role is for a September 2025 start.

Further details about the role

We welcome applications from ECTs and main/upper pay scale teachers. This role is for a September 2025 start. We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community. If you would like to visit the school or talk with a member of the Senior Leadership Team about the post please contact Nikki Purse on 02380463303.

Closing date for applications is Friday 8th November. Interviews will be held during week commencing 11th November.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

You will work on the development of small uncrewed aircraft in the area of closely-coupled rotor research. This is part of the £1.2M Closely-Coupled Rotors EPSRC-funded research project in collaboration with colleagues in Aeronautics, Aeroacoustics and ISVR.

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/research/projects/aerodynamics-aeroacoustics-of-closely-coupled-rotors

The project will develop new methods and tools to design a new generation of urban unmanned aircraft. The project is specifically developed around a long-standing industrial challenge: reducing noise disruption caused by small multi-rotor uncrewed aircraft. The focus of the work at Southampton will consist of developing VTOL aerial platforms which can safely, reliably and quietly fly into urban cities to undertake servicing and delivery tasks. To enable this, new thinking is required in propulsion technology, particularly around the design of the propeller.

The project will contribute to:

Improved aerial operations in the urban environment.
Reduce noise disruption caused by urban servicing and delivery operations.
New thinking on flight within congested and cluttered environments.
Lobbying the regulation bodies, such as the CAA and EASA for relaxation of rules and permissions to operate in urban areas.
It is essential that you have a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in Unmanned Systems and have an excellent research track record. Further experience of designing, building and operating small multi-rotor aircraft would be advantageous.

Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

The University of Southampton is in the top one per cent of world universities and one of the UK’s top 15 research-intensive universities. We have an international reputation for research, teaching and enterprise activities. The successful candidate will join one of the UK’s most dynamic centres for engineering research and education, rated highly in the UK for research power in REF 2021.

Recent Publications from the group:

Analytical investigation of propeller-wing interaction noise
Deepak Akiwate, Anthony Parry, Phillip Joseph, & Chaitanya C. Paruchuri , 2022
DOI: 10.2514/6.2022-2877
Type: Conference

On the effect of inflow distortions of propeller noise
Federico Petricelli, Sergi Palleja Cabre, Chaitanya Paruchuri, Phillip Joseph, Amin Karimian, Stefano Meloni, & Roberto Camussi, 2022
DOI: 10.2514/6.2022-2938
Type: Conference

Investigation into the mechanisms of propeller-wing interaction noise
Chaitanya Paruchuri, Deepak Akiwate, Sergi Palleja Cabre, Amin Karimian, Phillip Joseph, & Anthony B. Parry, 2022
DOI: 10.2514/6.2022-2936
Type: Conference

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As a Band 5 Research Nurse you will provide specialist research and clinical care to our participants within the scope of your education and training.You will take on the responsibility for managing and coordinating delegated research studies; getting involved with study set up, patient scheduling, booking assessments, carrying out patient visits, administering new novel treatments, data collection and data entry and facilitating communication with the patient and clinical team.You will be guided and mentored by our experienced senior research nurses to develop within your role providing gold standard care through the delivery of new and novel treatments.You will also provide clinical supervision to unregistered staff and students once you are comfortable within the role. The expectation is to provide high standard, research-based care to our patients whilst following the guidelines set out within the NMC, GCP and the Trust which ensures patient safety and data integrity. We are looking for an enthusiastic Nurse who is organised, self-motivated, compassionate and who aspires to further their career within clinical research.You will have oncology experience and ideally have experience of clinical research, although this is not essential for the role. Full research training will be given, via our excellent induction and ongoing educational programme.Team-working skills and flexibility will be required to ensure the success of this post.You will be delivering complex studies and therefore need to have an excellent level of written and verbal communication, backed up with excellent IT proficiency.You will work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, implementing studies to translate scientific discoveries into improved patient outcomes. THIS IS A PATIENT FACING, HANDS ON CLINICAL ROLE We are interested in applicants with good clinical experience, a keen willingness to learn and natural compassion. If you are interested in this research role and you are not sure if you have the relevant skills or background, please do get in touch with us to discuss further.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about Science and driven to inspire the next generation of innovators? Redbridge Community School is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher to take on the additional responsibility of STEM Coordinator. In this exciting role, you’ll teach engaging science lessons while promoting and coordinating STEM initiatives. You’ll also help raise awareness about STEM careers, ensuring students are inspired and informed about the vast opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality science lessons that engage and challenge students.
• Organise STEM-related events, competitions, and projects, creating a vibrant culture of exploration and innovation.
• Work with external organisations to provide enrichment opportunities, including guest speakers, workshops, and real-world insights into STEM careers.
• Inspire students to engage with STEM subjects, both inside and outside the classroom, helping them see the value of STEM for their future careers.
• Support the development of extra-curricular STEM activities.

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified Science Teacher with a passion for STEM education.
• Experience in leading or coordinating projects or initiatives.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A collaborative, innovative mindset with a strong commitment to student engagementand achievement.
• A desire to raise aspirations and make a difference in a supportive, inclusive school environment.

Our advert may close early, and so if you’re keen please apply as soon as practically possible – final closing date for applications: midday Friday 22nd November.

What the school offers its staff

Redbridge Community School is an Ofsted rated (2023) “Good” school in Southampton. It is a special community to be a part of. For staff we offer:

• A work/life balance that is envied by other schools– Your life outside school is just as important!
• A true community school where it feels like you are making a difference
• An ethos of care for students and staff alike
• A leadership team that supports staff in all they do
• An entitlement to a Private Health Care plan as soon as you join us
• Local Government Pension Scheme

In June 2022 we were once more awarded as Platinum Investors in People School placing us in the top 1% of employers nationally. The following comments are from our 2019 and 2022 reports, and they sum up what it is like to work in our community:

“There is an underlying ‘family’ feel to the school, with everyone wanting to do their best for the students, whilst supporting one another in their development and wellbeing.”

“Leaders invest heavily in their staff, for example they provide opportunities for staff to take care of both their physical and mental health. Staff feel valued and like working at the school. They comment favourably on Leaders’ attempts to reduce unnecessary workload, enable flexible working and respond positively to reasonable requests for compassionate or other leave.”

Please have a look at our website to find out more about how we can offer you a superb work/life balance.

https://www.redbridgecommunityschool.com/staff-morale-matters

Commitment to safeguarding

In line with Department for Education guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, we are required to carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates. Should any concerns be identified, they will be discussed with you at interview. Redbridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide suitable references.

Your Responsibilities What youll do Youll deliver patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) activities for Southamptons university-hospital partnership. Youll build relationships across communities, organisations and our partnership, to connect people and support their co-production of research. This includes, but is not limited to: Delivery and development of PPIE resources, activities and networks Supporting a culture of open, inclusive involvement across all our, and our partners, work Helping build skills and know-how through delivering training, learning resources and support Working regionally, actively developing links, supporting collaborations and building diverse public involvement In this role, you will: Work closely with the public and patients, SCREI colleagues, researchers, external partners and suppliers Make sure research teams are supported in their PPIE activities, working with wider SCREI teams across the research cycle and our portfolio Work across health subjects and disease areas to engage and involve people in our work Be responsible for liaising with research teams, the public and patients to interpret and effectively support needs What were looking for Were looking for someone who thrives on connecting people. Youll be creative, with strong skills and awareness in inclusive engagement of diverse groups. We need your great people skills to grow relationships across our communities, our departments and different organisations. True involvement of public and patients in research and its management can be challenging. Were looking for you to play an active role in making this part of all we do. Familiarity with PPIE in the NHS R&D, National Institute for Health and Social Care Research and/or clinical academic environment is desirable. But what youll need above all is initiative, a commitment to co-production and demonstrable ability in delivering engagement activities.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Your role

• To assist the Head of Science in leading the strategic direction of the department, fostering a love of science by improving the quality of provision and ensuring positive outcomes for our students. This will involve setting high expectations to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality teaching and learning and high achievement of all students.

Key Responsibilities

• To hold and articulate clear values and moral purpose, focused on providing an excellent education for students in science.
• To demonstrate optimistic personal behaviour, positive relationships and attitudes towards students, staff, parents and members of the local community.
• To sustain wide, current knowledge and understanding of science teaching, and pursue continuous professional development.
• To support the strategic leadership of science, empowering all students and staff to excel.
• Support the Head of Science in developing and implementing policies for science in line with WSS’s commitment to high-quality teaching and learning
• Promote Science, its importance, and the value that it brings across the WSS community
• Have a good understanding of how well Science is being delivered and the impact it has on student achievement
• Use this understanding to feed into the WSS School Improvement Plan and support the Head of Science in producing an action plan for the subject
• Promote students’ spiritual, moral, social, cultural, physical and mental development alongside British values in the teaching of science
• Consult students, parents and staff about science and its effectiveness, and assess the feedback against the school’s values, visions and aims
• Work with the special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO) to ensure the curriculum matches the needs of different students, such as disadvantaged students and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
• Promote careers education through science and ensure that teaching and learning illustrates how Science might lead to career opportunities
• Use additional staff in science to ensure there is a framework for deployments and that teaching assistants are deployed effectively
• Liaise with Upper Shirley High, the other secondary school within HET, to ensure sharing of best practice and development of a science network at secondary level
• Liaise with HET and the Local Authority where relevant on subject-related events, projects and activities

What the school offers its staff

WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes
• In-house Teaching School
• An individual induction programme supported by a mentor
• Networking groups for Teachers, Business Managers, Site Teams and IT staff
• Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement for staff working 52 weeks per year which increases with length of service
• Free eye tests up to the value of £25 for users of VDU equipment and contribution up to the value of £60 towards the purchase of glasses specifically for the use of display screen equipment (where all conditions are met)
• Opportunity to become a school workplace Health and Wellbeing representative, meeting with other schools on a termly basis and feeding into the Health and Wellbeing strategy
• Access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages
• Access to a staff benefits portal through Vivup
• Free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

We are seeking a full-time Research Fellow to support the NIHR ARC Wessex project FORTH – FORecasting Turbulence in Hospitals for a fixed term of 17 months. It is an exciting opportunity to be involved in interdisciplinary research that will underpin innovative solutions for healthcare management.

The Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Wessex is an organisation funded by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) with a remit to support applied health and care research that responds to, and meets, the needs of local populations and local health and care systems. The NIHR ARC Wessex is one of 15 ARCs across England, which aims to improve the health and care of patients and the public within and beyond the Wessex region.

Our ARC conducts applied health research to improve patient outcomes; quality, delivery and efficiency of health and care services; increase the sustainability of health and care systems through collaborative partnership. We have a close relationship with regional stakeholders, including NHS organisations, universities, charities, local authorities and others.

FORTH aims to understand how demand surges for acute hospitals lead to slower and chaotic patient flow, a phenomenon we call turbulence, which affects the hospital's ability to deliver quality care. We will analyse a large dataset containing Electronic Health Records, aiming to define and understand the causes of turbulence. We will then create models for short-term prediction of turbulence, to help hospitals develop proactive demand management plans.

The successful candidate will to work with the team to achieve the objectives and be responsible for the technical work regarding data analysis and implementation of various models, which will require programming proficiency. For example, you will use artificial intelligence (machine learning) to predict the remainder of a patient's spell at a hospital, given their characteristics and the activities carried out in the current stay. You will also develop models that combine individual patient's predictions and future demand to predict short-term turbulence, with the goal of informing proactive demand management strategies. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team across the Business School, Health Sciences and Engineering who will work and collaborate closely with stakeholders from acute hospitals in the region.

Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

Education and skills required

- PhD in Operational Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent).

- Detailed understanding and knowledge of programming languages, ideally C/C++ and Python or R.

- Solid background in machine learning predictive models, including theory and implementation.

- Working knowledge of stochastic modelling and Markov models.

- Experience with computational implementation of operational research or network optimisation models using appropriate software tools.

Salary and relevant information:

This is a full time post based at Southampton Business School, with salary compatible with a Level 4 Post-Doctoral Research position.

The employing organisation is the University of Southampton, which offers a competitive salary, pension scheme and other benefits.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Edilson Arruda, e.f.arruda@southampton.ac.uk.

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

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