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Sociology, Social Policy & Social Work jobs at UK universities

Sociology, criminology, social policy, social work and anthropology roles.

There are 15 live vacancies across 13 institutions, including The University of Birmingham, University of Greater Manchester and University of Cambridge. Advertised salaries range from £23,736 to £61,165 a year.

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Part time Post-Doctoral Research Assistant - Sustainable Fashion and Behaviour Change (Fixed Term)

Bath Spa University · Creative Engagement Unit

Bath · Hybrid Fixed-term £23,736–£26,611 / year
Posted 12 Nov
Closes 3 Dec 2026
Posted 12 Nov
Closes 3 Dec 2026

Research Fellow (Fixed Term)

Canterbury Christ Church University · Applied Criminology, Forensic Investigation and Sociology

Canterbury · Hybrid Fixed-term £36,320–£38,448 / year
Posted 12 Nov
Closes 1 Dec 2026
Posted 12 Nov
Closes 1 Dec 2026

Research Assistant in School of Social Sciences

The Nottingham Trent University · School of Social Sciences

Nottingham · Hybrid Fixed-term £28,063–£30,185 / year
Posted 11 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026
Posted 11 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026

Research Fellow

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine · Department of Health Services Research and Policy

London Fixed-term £46,643–£52,909 / year
Posted 11 Nov
Closes 1 Dec 2026
Posted 11 Nov
Closes 1 Dec 2026

Associate Lecturer - Social Work

Southampton Solent University · Sport and Health

Southampton Fixed-term £40–£40 / hour
Posted 10 Nov
Closes in 9 days
Posted 10 Nov
Closes in 9 days

Lecturer in Forensic Investigation

The University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth Fixed-term £41,885–£45,641 / year
Posted 10 Nov
Closes in 10 days
Posted 10 Nov
Closes in 10 days

Research Associate

University of Glasgow · SCW&H (School/Centre for Work & Health)

Glasgow Fixed-term £41,885–£46,970 / year
Posted 6 Nov
Closes 1 Dec 2026
Posted 6 Nov
Closes 1 Dec 2026

Associate Lecturer in Social and Public Policy (Maternity Leave Cover)

The University of York · School for Business and Society

York · Hybrid Fixed-term £38,448–£46,970 / year
Posted 6 Nov
Closes in 6 days
Posted 6 Nov
Closes in 6 days

Research Fellow (Quantitative Researcher)

The University of Birmingham · School of Social Policy and Society

Birmingham Fixed-term £36,636–£46,049 / year
Posted 5 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026
Posted 5 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026

Senior Lecturer in Social Work

Anglia Ruskin University · ARU Peterborough

Peterborough Permanent £46,970–£57,666 / year
Posted 4 Nov
Closes in 12 days
Posted 4 Nov
Closes in 12 days

Research Fellow

The University of Birmingham · School of Social Policy and Society

Birmingham · Hybrid Fixed-term £36,636–£46,049 / year
Posted 4 Nov
Closes in 5 days
Posted 4 Nov
Closes in 5 days

Research Fellow

The University of Birmingham · School of Social Policy and Society

Birmingham · Hybrid Fixed-term £36,636–£48,822 / year
Posted 4 Nov
Closes in 5 days
Posted 4 Nov
Closes in 5 days

Energy flexibility and social inequalities PhD

Cranfield University

Cranfield Fixed-term Tuition fees and tax-free living-cost stipend (ESRC SENSS studentship, subject to eligibility and competitive application)
Posted 1 Nov
Closes 2 Dec 2026
Posted 1 Nov
Closes 2 Dec 2026

University Assistant Professor

University of Cambridge · Institute of Criminology

Cambridge Permanent £48,337–£61,165 / year
Posted 31 Oct
Closes 3 Jan 2027
Posted 31 Oct
Closes 3 Jan 2027

Social Care & Voluntary Sector Interprofessional Placement Coordinator - AHP, Social Work & Sciences

University of Greater Manchester · School of Allied Health Professions, Social Work and Sciences

Manchester Permanent £50,253–£58,226 / year
Posted 27 Oct
Closes in 2 days
Posted 27 Oct
Closes in 2 days