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Research Fellow in Physical Layer Radio

The University of Surrey

Guildford Fixed-term £38,448–£38,448 / year
Posted 26 Oct
Closes 30 Nov 2026
Posted 26 Oct
Closes 30 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate

The University of Bath · Education & Research

Bath Fixed-term £39,560–£46,970 / year
Posted 22 Oct
Closes 29 Nov 2026
Posted 22 Oct
Closes 29 Nov 2026

Research Fellow in Tribology of Future Marine Engines

The University of Leeds

Leeds Fixed-term £41,064–£48,822 / year
Posted 20 Oct
Closes in 4 days
Posted 20 Oct
Closes in 4 days

Post-Doctoral Research Assistant

York St John University · School of the Arts

York Casual / Sessional £18–£21 / hour
Posted 20 Oct
Closes today
Posted 20 Oct
Closes today

Senior / Research Associate in Plant Biochemistry

The University of Lancaster · Lancaster Environment Centre

Lancaster Fixed-term £39,906–£46,049 / year · Grade 6
Posted 20 Oct
Closes in 10 days
Posted 20 Oct
Closes in 10 days

Senior Research Associate

The University of Lancaster · School of Mathematical Sciences

Lancaster Fixed-term £39,906–£46,049 / year
Posted 19 Oct
Closes 29 Nov 2026
Posted 19 Oct
Closes 29 Nov 2026

Research Fellow - Offshore Geotechnics

The University of Southampton · School of Engineering / Centre of Excellence for Intelligent & Resilient Ocean Engineering

Southampton Fixed-term £37,369–£45,641 / year
Posted 12 Oct
Closes in 3 days
Posted 12 Oct
Closes in 3 days

Research Fellow in Sustainable batteries for seamless textile electronics for healthcare

The University of Southampton

Southampton Fixed-term £37,369–£45,641 / year
Posted 12 Oct
Closes in 3 days
Posted 12 Oct
Closes in 3 days

Research associate in number theory

The University of Bath · Education & Research

Bath Fixed-term £38,784–£46,049 / year · Grade 6
Posted 8 Oct
Closes 6 Dec 2026
Posted 8 Oct
Closes 6 Dec 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate

The University of Bath · Department of Mathematical Sciences

Bath Fixed-term £38,784–£46,049 / year · Grade 6
Posted 5 Oct
Closes in 13 days
Posted 5 Oct
Closes in 13 days

Research Associate

The University of Bath · Education & Research

Bath Fixed-term £38,784–£46,049 / year · Grade 6
Posted 4 Oct
Closes in 3 days
Posted 4 Oct
Closes in 3 days