Service Desk Analyst - maternity cover 10 month fixed term We are looking to appoint a Service Desk Analyst to provide first line support within an ITIL based environment on a fixed term 10 month contract to cover maternity leave. This role is crucial in helping support the University’s ever growing and developing ICT infrastructure. iSolutions is one of the largest departments within the University’s Professional Services group, providing computing facilities, data communications and telephone services in support of all University activities, including learning and teaching, research, and University administration. You will enjoy operating as a successful and contributing member of a busy, dynamic and exciting department, working to extremely high standards and committed to achieving tight deadlines with high levels of customer satisfaction. The Service Desk delivers a highly professional cutting edge IT support service to a diverse user community of over 25,000 University staff and students, providing an initial technical frontline service to our customers and escalating more technical enquires to our 2nd or 3rd line support teams. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills and experience along with strong technical troubleshooting support skills in a multi-platform desktop environment, over a networked infrastructure across multiple locations. You will have a proactive approach to problem management, excellent communication skills (both verbally and written) with the ability to communicate using technical and non-technical language. You will also be able to demonstrate experience/knowledge using and supporting in some or all of the areas below: MS Windows environments including the registry and management console MS Office products MS Exchange Active Directory Remote software deployment Remote support tools Logging enquires using an ITSM tool or comparable database User enquires within set time scales and SLA’s This role would also suit someone who has prior 1st line IT support experience, or someone with customer services experience with a good level of IT skills and some technical understanding looking to begin a career in IT support. We offer excellent benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous holidays, and the opportunity to develop your career in a professional, friendly and pleasant working environment. Location: This post will be based at our new Southampton City Centre office with an expectation of a rotation to Highfield campus. Application Procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Sam Stubbs (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0)23 8059 4046. Please quote reference 1090718JF on all correspondence. Closing Date: 18 Dec 2018 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a researcher to help develop e-health interventions (using LifeGuide software and the Person-Based Approach to development), in collaboration with a large research team. They will work closely with Dr Miriam Santer (CI), Dr Ingrid Muller (Programme Manager), and members of the Southampton LifeGuide team. The study is part of a NIHR funded Programme Grant for Applied Research to develop digital interventions for families and young people with eczema. This post is offered full-time or part-time for 11 months. The post will be available from February 2019. You will be educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably with a higher degree or PhD, possess excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills. Understanding and knowledge of health psychology or a closely related area is essential and experience of developing interventions is desirable. Excellent word processing, communication skills and a good eye for detail are essential requirements for this post. 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. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Dr Ingrid Muller on 023 8059 2581 or I.Muller@soton.ac.uk. A DBS check may be required for this vacancy. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 1092418LG on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. Closing Date: 21 Dec 2018 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Research Fellow in Qualitative Methods A position is available in the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Southampton for a Research Fellow in Qualitative Methods. The position is based at Aldermoor Health Centre in the Primary Care and Population Sciences Academic Unit. The post holder will be working on a NIHR School for Primary Care Research funded study, entitled “Qualitative study on community pharmacists’ perspectives of recommending herbal medicine in acute infections”. The post holder will primarily be responsible for participant recruitment, qualitative data collection, interviewing community pharmacists, and analysis of data. You will be educated to degree level and must have a PhD or equivalent professional qualification and experience in qualitative research. You will possess excellent organisational and communication skills. Previous experience of qualitative research is essential and experience of interviewing health professionals would be preferable. Excellent word processing, communication skills and a good eye for detail are essential requirements for this post. This post is offered part time for a period of 9 months and is available from 1st April 2019. 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. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Mio (Xiao-Yang) Hu on x.hu@soton.ac.uk or 023 8059 1786. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 1086618LG on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. Closing Date: 14 Jan 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
SYSTEMATIC REVIEWER (RESEARCH FELLOW) This post provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced researcher to conduct a systematic review and evidence synthesis, as part of an NIHR funded network meta-analysis aimed at determining which topical treatments are most effective for acne. You will have a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in a health related area, possess excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills. Experience of systematic reviewing is essential and experience of meta-analysis is desirable. Excellent word processing, communication skills and a good eye for detail are essential requirements for this post. The post will be available from 1st February 2019 and is funded for 10 months at 60% FTE. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Dr Beth Stuart, bls1@soton.ac.uk. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 1086818LG on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. Closing Date: 31 Dec 2018 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Trial Manager to work on a study of web-based support for families and young people with eczema. The successful applicant will set up and oversee the internal pilot randomised controlled trial, with the aim to continue onto a full scale trial. They will work closely with Miriam Santer (CI) and Ingrid Muller (Programme Manager). The study is part of a large NIHR Programme Grant for Applied Research co-led with the University of Nottingham. This post is offered full-time for 12 months in the first instance, with the possibility of extension for a further 3 years. The post will be available from March 2019. Part time applicants will also be considered, please mention this in your application if you are only available for part time hours. You will be educated to Skill level equivalent to achievement of HND, Degree, NVQ4 or basic professional qualification in a health-related discipline or equivalent experience, possess excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills. Experience of working in a health services research environment is essential and experience of primary care research is desirable. Excellent word processing, communication skills and a good eye for detail are essential requirements for this post. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Dr Ingrid Muller on 023 8059 2581 or I.Muller@soton.ac.uk or Judy Chatwin 02380241065 or j.chatwin@soton.ac.uk. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 1084518LG on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. Closing Date: 25 Dec 2018 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
Primary Medical Care Group This post provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced primary care researcher to conduct quantitative and qualitative research assessments for the NIHR HTA funded multicentre PROMDEP research trial, aimed at testing the effects of symptom questionnaires on the management and outcome of depression in general practice. The successful applicant will have a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in Health or Research related subject. 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 Primary Medical Care Group is a member of the NIHR School for Primary Care Research, a national collaboration between the nine departments that performed best in the 2013 REF, which provides major opportunities for networking, training, and multicentre collaborations. This post is part time (17.5 hours per week). The post is funded until October 31st 2021, subject to satisfactory progress. We are looking for a track record in quantitative research in a UK primary care setting, including proven experience of carrying out patient research assessments and qualitative interviews. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance. For further information please contact Professor Tony Kendrick, ark1@soton.ac.uk or Professor Michael Moore, mvm198@soton.ac.uk Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 238059 9002. Please quote reference 1071418LG on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. Closing Date: 01 Jan 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Want to change the world for the better? Joining our supportive team will give you the opportunity to influence those at the cutting edge of world leading research. However, you won’t spend all your time number crunching - providing up-to-date financial information is a vital part of your role but the critical aspect is sharing this with our senior management team in a manner they understand and being able to influence their decision-making. You will have a team of part qualified accountants to aid you in being the main point of financial advice and support, carrying out a range of professional accountancy tasks to assist in planning, monitoring budgets and decision making. We offer a great package which includes 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and 6 additional University closure days, a pension scheme, on-site sports, arts and culture facilities and a wide range of discounts from national and international shops and services. See what more we have to offer at: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/hr/working/pay/taxfree/employeebenefitshome.shtml. You will be based in our new state-of-the-art building only fifteen minutes from the centre of Southampton. To be successful you will be a qualified CCAB/CIMA or equivalent accountant and comfortable working in a complex financial environment with excellent working knowledge of accounting systems and, ideally, you will have proven leadership skills. If you would like to talk to one of our team before you apply - please contact Simon Mason on sm14@soton.ac.uk. Application Procedure You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Elsa Samwell (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2507 . Please quote reference 1091018RR on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Closing Date: 11 Jan 2019 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
Administrator (Patient and Public Involvement and External Review)
The Wessex Institute is part of the University of Southampton (ranked top 1% in the world). Handling contracts including the NIHR (National Institute for Health Research) Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC) we manage and maximise the impact of ground-breaking medical research programmes, influencing the future of healthcare delivery across the UK and medicine worldwide. We are currently looking for an administrator to join our Public Involvement and External Engagement (PIEE) team. This will be a part-time (0.5FTE or 18 hours) permanent post and will primarily be supporting our activities to involve external stakeholders, including researchers, health and social care professionals, patients and the public in research. The role provides high-level administrative support to the PIEE team and occasionally other teams within NETSCC. The post would suit someone who is naturally well-organised, enjoys working as part of a busy and varied team, has a flexible approach to work and is able to demonstrate initiative. You will have administrative experience, excellent communication and organisational skills and be computer literate, with the ability to develop positive working relationships with colleagues of all levels across NETSCC and with external stakeholders. Applications should clearly highlight how you meet the essential and desirable experience highlighted in the Job Description and Person Specification. The Wessex Institute is based within Chilworth Science Park, a site of natural beauty with a conservation area this is a unique, impressive work environment. We are a community of multidisciplinary academics, professionals and specialists, working together to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research. If you have any questions about the posts please contact Helen Cole (H.Day@soton.ac.uk), Research Manager, Patient and Public Involvement and External Review NETSCC. The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Interviews have been scheduled for Wednesday 16th January 2019. The successful candidate will need to work Monday afternoons and Tuesday mornings, but the rest of the unallocated hours are flexible. This can be discussed further at interview stage. The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Application Procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Rosie McPhail (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043. Please quote reference 1091818VB on all correspondence. Closing Date: 09 Jan 2019 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
Business Development Analyst and Bid Manager
We are seeking an individual to join a small team providing business analysis and bid management support, and developing new business opportunities in health and care research. The Wessex Institute is an enterprise unit at the University of Southampton. We provide high-quality, practice based research to support decision makers in healthcare. We exist to make a difference to society through research and the way it is prioritised, funded, managed, disseminated and used. We are proud of our national and international reputation and collaborations. Our Enterprise and Partnerships team is responsible for identifying, developing, and winning new business opportunities. The Business Development Analyst and Bid Manager role provides end-to-end bid management support, delivering informal proposals and formal responses to invitations to tender. This requires project management of the process and of subprojects such as contracting and resource planning, together with expertise in bid making and content development of specific bids. It also provides analysis and a forward view of markets, offerings, and potential partners for our services, which contribute to business plans. The successful candidate will lead specific business development projects to address new market opportunities. The Business Development Analyst and Bid Manager will increasingly support work programmes that coordinate enterprise activity across the Faculty of Medicine and wider University. They will also work with a wide range of partners internally and externally; and with external entrepreneurs and providers to identify, develop and evaluate potential innovations. Candidates must be educated to degree level or equivalent work experience, preferably in a health or scientific area, with practical knowledge of analysing information and drawing conclusions. They will have: The ability to prioritise and manage own workload and work on own initiative to a high standard; Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and; To be able to analyse complex problems and apply professional knowledge to solve them. Experience in bid management, tendering and contracting processes is desirable, together with a detailed understanding of research management processes, research funding and delivery systems, and the way that these functions interact with each other and external stakeholders. A significant amount of travel will be required to fulfil the role, primarily in the UK with some overnight stays. The position is based at the University of Southampton Science Park in Chilworth, and is a permanent post. It is full time; however part time working or job share arrangements will be considered. Please mention in your application if you are only available for part time hours and/or job share. We offer excellent benefits including generous holidays, flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career development in a professional and pleasant working environment. As an employee of the University you will also benefit from full access to the main University leisure, arts, and library facilities. Enquiries can be made to Dr David Stevenson, Head of Business Development, tel: 023 8059 5649 (Internal: 25649), email: D.Stevenson@southampton.ac.uk The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Application Procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Rosie McPhail (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043. Please quote reference 1089118VB on all correspondence. Closing Date: 07 Jan 2019 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated administrator to join the Faculty Operating Service in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. This role is part of the Team in Electronics and Computer Science (ECS), providing effective and professional administration for day-to-day operations and support for the education, research and enterprise agenda. You will have: Previous experience of providing effective and efficient administrative support A proven track record in identifying and resolving critical issues on behalf of senior colleagues Excellent verbal and written communication skills The ability to mobilise quickly to ensure that key issues are progressed to meet challenging time scales, and a proven track record of providing outstanding customer service Excellent time management and organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload effectively to meet business requirements Proven experience of reviewing administrative procedures and processes to ensure they remain fit for purpose Good inter-personal skills, the ability to build effective and credible working relationships and be a strong team-player Up-to-date MS Office skills This is a full time position for 36 hours a week (1 FTE) over five days Monday to Friday. This position is fixed term until 4th November 2019. For further information about the position, please contact Dorota Sikorska, Executive Officer via dask1n11@soton.ac.uk Application Procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Rosie McPhail (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043. Please quote reference 1074318GN on all correspondence. Closing Date: 16 Dec 2018 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
Applications are invited from researchers to join the research team to work on the NIHR funded ADAM study (Alcohol Dependence and Adherence to Medications). The ADAM trial is a multi-centre, 3-arm, randomised controlled clinical trial investigating the efficacy of medication management and contingency management to help support improvements in adherence to acamprosate for alcohol relapse prevention. The post-holder will be expected to help with participant recruitment, follow-up, assessment, data acquisition and analysis. The successful applicant will be expected to regularly travel to locations across the recruitment area. Applicants will be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline and will have previous experience in working in academic or clinical settings. The candidate will demonstrate a proactive approach, the ability to use own initiative, and well developed attention to detail. The candidate will have an opportunity to gain additional knowledge and experience in alcohol related research. A satisfactory Standard DBS check is required for this post. Further information about the ADAM trial can be found here: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/depts/addictions/research/alcohol/ADAM-Alcohol-Dependence-and-Adherence-to-Medications.aspx. For informal enquiries please contact the Principal Investigator, Professor Julia Sinclair: Julia.sinclair@soton.ac.uk. The position is available from 03/02/2019. Application Procedure You should submit your completed application form online at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Georgina Warren (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 7749. Please quote reference 1084218FC on all correspondence. Closing Date: 20 Dec 2018 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
Teaching Fellow in Fashion and Textile Design
Winchester School of Art is one of the UK’s leading art and design schools, with a well-established reputation for excellence and innovation. Our Collaborative programme in Dalian, China has for 7 years been educating some of the most talented Fashion and Graphic Design students in that country. We wish to recruit academics with a background in Fashion/Textile Design to work on our Chinese campus where they can join a dynamic learning environment and share their contemporary knowledge and expertise in design and media. To succeed in this role you will need to demonstrate solid experience and expertise in all aspects of Fashion Design education. You will need to lead a team of Fashion Design Teaching Fellows, supervise students and oversee the development of a top class Fashion Design university programme. We are seeking an experienced, creative practitioner with technical expertise in all aspects of Fashion Design to complement our existing team. You will manage the teaching, assessment activities, administration, curriculum development and organization of the Fashion Design module. You will be based in the city of Dalian, in the northeast of China, which is one of the most modern and vibrant cities in China. This position will based at Dalian Polytechnic University and University of Southampton collaborative programme. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https//jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Georgie Warren (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 7749. Please quote reference 1086418FH on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Closing Date: 02 Jan 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Teaching Fellow in Graphic Design (Dalian)
Winchester School of Art is one of the UK’s leading art and design schools, with a well-established reputation for excellence and innovation. Our campus in Dalian, China has for 7 years been educating some of the most talented Fashion and Graphic Design students in that country. We wish to recruit academics with a background in Graphic Design to work on our Chinese campus where they will join a dynamic learning environment and share their contemporary knowledge and expertise in design and media. To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate solid experience and expertise in all aspects of Graphic Design education. We are seeking an experienced, creative practitioner with technical expertise in all aspects of the visual arts and contemporary Graphic Design to complement our existing team. For this role you should have extensive knowledge and understanding of current developments and trends in the design world. You should have wide-ranging experience of teaching Graphic Arts at university level. You will work with an existing team and contribute to the management of teaching, assessment activities, administration, curriculum development and organisation of the Graphic Arts module. You will be based in the city of Dalian, in the northeast of China, which is one of the most modern, vibrant and eco-friendly cities in China. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Application Procedure You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Georgie Warren (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 7749 . Please quote reference 1084318FH on all correspondence. Closing Date: 02 Jan 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Residential Services offer accommodation to over 6,700 rooms each year. In order to enhance the service offered to our diverse customers, we are recruiting a Customer Services Advisor. You will be part of a team who support the smooth running of our Halls of Residence providing an excellent customer service to our students and other stakeholders. The role will be within the Accommodation Team, where the main responsibilities include: The allocation and occupancy of the 6,700 rooms within the University accommodation estate using our accommodation software package Providing advice and guidance to current and prospective residents regarding their accommodation options and contracts, primarily via email Working with the team and with University stakeholders in assisting with the preparation of events such as Arrivals and Open Days Providing information and guidance to both students and landlords using SASSH, our private rented housing accreditation scheme Supporting our marketing and communications activities such as updating our website The successful candidate will need to quickly pick up new software packages, and be competent in the use of systems and Microsoft Packages. You will be an excellent team player with a proven ability to work proactively. You will be patient, well organised and adaptable. Excellent communication skills will be essential, as well as the ability to liaise with a variety of teams within the University in a professional manner. The position offers a 36 hour/week contract working a 10am-6pm shift pattern with occasional shifts between 8am-4pm and 9am-5pm to meet business needs. You will also be expected to be available for occasional weekend working. To find out more about our Residential Services Team please have a look at our website at http://www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/accommodation.page. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Charlene Tyson (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 6803. Please quote reference 1091218TD on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Closing Date: 09 Jan 2019 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
We are recruiting a Customer Services Advisor role in our Residential Services department, within the Facilities team, on a fixed term contract for 1 year. You will be joining the team at an exciting time as we continue to develop our portfolio of over 6,700 rooms, instigating a new refurbishment plan, along with continued development of our halls offering to enhance the student experience. You will be part of a team who support the smooth running of our Halls of Residence providing an excellent customer service to our students and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will be working primarily in our Wessex Lane Hub, including Wessex Lane and City Gateway Halls of Residence, but may include occasional work at other Residential sites, and our main campus The main responsibilities for the Facilities role include: Assisting the Residential Service Supervisor/Residential Services Management team in the day-to-day running of a hall complex and/or a functional work stream such as customer service provision Managing the workload of the Customer Service Assistant and General Assistant teams to ensure the smooth operational running of our service Liaising with colleagues in the Student Life Team who collectively provide a 24/7 support to students in Halls Project work as delegated by the Residential Service Supervisor/Residential Services Management team The successful candidate will quickly pick up new software packages, and be competent in the use of systems and spreadsheets. Excellent communication skills will be essential, as well as the ability to liaise with a variety of teams within the University in a professional manner. The ability to manage small numbers of people and one’s own workload are qualities we will be looking for. The position offers a 36 hour/week contract working a 10am-6pm shift pattern with occasional shifts between 8am-4pm and 9am-5pm to meet business needs. You will also be expected to be available for occasional weekend and evening working particularly during our peak weekends in July and September. To find out more about our Residential Services Team please have a look at our website at http://www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/accommodation.page. Application Procedure You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Charlene Tyson (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 6803 . Please quote reference 1087618TD on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th of December to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Closing Date: 19 Dec 2018 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
We are recruiting a permanent Customer Services Advisor role in our Residential Services department, within the Facilities team. You will be joining the team at an exciting time as we continue to develop our portfolio of over 6,700 rooms, instigating a new refurbishment plan, along with continued development of our halls offering to enhance the student experience. You will be part of a team who support the smooth running of our Halls of Residence providing an excellent customer service to our students and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will be working across our halls sites, including Mayflower, Archers Road and Erasmus Park in Winchester. The main responsibilities for the Facilities role include: Assisting the Residential Service Supervisor/Residential Services Management team in the day-to-day running of a hall complex and/or a functional work stream such as customer service provision Managing the workload of the General Assistant teams to ensure the smooth operational running of our service Liaising with colleagues in the Student Life Team who collectively provide a 24/7 support to students in Halls Project work as delegated by the Residential Service Supervisor/Residential Services Management team. The successful candidate will quickly pick up new software packages, and be competent in the use of systems and spreadsheets. Excellent communication skills will be essential, as well as the ability to liaise with a variety of teams within the University in a professional manner. Self-motivation and the ability to manage small numbers of people and one’s own workload are desirable qualities. The position offers a 36 hour/week contract working a 10am-6pm shift pattern with occasional shifts between 8am-4pm and 9am-5pm to meet business needs. You will also be expected to be available for occasional weekend working. To find out more about our Residential Services Team please have a look at our website at http://www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/accommodation.page. If you would like more information about the recruitment process please email hr@soton.ac.uk, quoting the vacancy reference number in the subject line of your message. Interviews to be held week commencing 7th January 2019. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Charlene Tyson (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 6803. Please quote reference 1084618TD on all correspondence. Closing Date: 17 Dec 2018 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
Administrator - Internet and Audiology Conference
Start Date: ASAP Expected Duration: 20/06/2019 Working hours: Flexible working – 220 hours total spread from start date until 20/06/2019, approximately 33 hours per month. Ad hoc hours, can work from home, but must be available onsite on 17-18 June 2019. Location: Highfield Campus Please see below details of a new * temporary * assignment. We are offering an exciting opportunity for somebody with suitable experience to join the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences as an Administrative Officer for the Fourth International Meeting on Internet & Audiology. This meeting is held every two years at different locations around the world, and we are delighted to be hosting it in Southampton in 2019. http://www.internetaudiology.com/2019/ The successful candidate will provide support to the conference Organising Committee. This comprises a group of academics from around the world. Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities Liaison with Organising Committee members, international conference delegates, University Events team, room booking, catering, expenses etc Liaison with media team, iSolutions (video conferencing and digital conference content) Preparation of conference materials eg abstract book, programme, name badges, signs, registration forms Keeping Organising Committee OneNote pages up to date Participation in Organising Committee video conferencing meetings Attendance at conference: June 17-18 2019, Highfield Campus Essential skills: Experience of event/conference organisation Interest in and experience of technology including video conferencing Previous work experience within an administrative or support role. Able to demonstrate knowledge of work systems, equipment processes and standard IT packages. Ability to produce clear, accurate and concise written documentation. Experience of analysing data and presenting summary information clearly. Able to independently solve a range of problems by responding to varying circumstances, whilst working within standard procedures. Experience of providing advice on administrative procedures to colleagues and external customers. ** Please do not apply by completing the on-line application process associated with this advert as these may not be seen ** If you are available and wish to be considered for this assignment please contact UniWorkforce by email: UniWorkforce@soton.ac.uk attaching your CV. The CV must demonstrate your suitability for the above assignment. In your email, please state that you wish to be considered for the 4021-18 Administrator (Level 2b) assignment'.Please also confirm when you are available to start in the role, if successful; this role is immediately available and we would aim to place the successful candidate into the role as soon as possible. Important points of note: temporary assignments offered through UniWorkforce are casual roles. The start and end dates specified are the expected dates but these can change without notice and there is no guarantee of work for the duration of the assignment and no notice period required on either side. Please ask us for further details regarding this if it is a concern for you. temporary workers are paid a month in arrears. Pay day is on the last working day of each month. This means that, depending on your start date, it could be up to eight weeks before you receive your first payment. to be eligible to apply you need to be immediately available. Interviews will take place before assignments are offered. the above assignments are open to all. Prior to starting in the assignment it is necessary to register with UniWorkforce and show both Visa and Passport documents to confirm your Right to Work. applicants will be considered on receipt and therefore this advert may be closed before the above closing date. due to the high volume of responses we are unfortunately unable to respond to all applicants individually, but we will respond to those who the manager wishes to meet/take on for the assignment. ** Please do not apply by completing the on-line application ** Closing Date: 21 Dec 2018 Post Type: Temporary Workers
Fully-funded PhD studentship – Hyperpolarized NMR Spectroscopy
PhD Supervisor: Prof Malcolm Levitt co supervisor: Dr Giuseppe Pileio Hyperpolarization methods enhance nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) signals by up to 5 orders of magnitude, with transformative implications for a wide range of sciences including chemistry, biology, physics and medicine. Prof Malcolm H Levitt FRS has been awarded a 5-year grant from the European Research Council to develop molecular sensors and magnetic resonance imaging agents based on hyperpolarized NMR. A fully-funded 3.5-year PhD studentship is available under this grant. This major project is highly interdisciplinary and includes quantum theory, experimental spectroscopy, physics, chemical synthesis and biochemistry. The studentship will focus on the nuclear magnetic resonance aspects of the project but will allow close interaction with the other involved areas as well. The successful applicant will have an excellent academic record, a strong background in physical chemistry, physics or mathematics, and have a keen interest in participating in highly interdisciplinary and challenging research at the scientific frontier. The studentship is funded for 3.5 years and welcomes applicants from the UK and EU who have or expect to obtain a first class degree in Chemistry, Physics or allied subjects/relevant disciplines. Funding will cover fees and a stipend at current research council rates of £ 14,777 per annum (201819 rates and due to increase in 201920). Due to funding restrictions this position is only open to UK/EU applicants Applications for a PhD in Chemistry should be submitted online at https://studentrecords.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPROD/bzsksrch.P_Search Please ensure you select the academic session 2019-20 when making your application in the academic year field and click on the Research radio button. Enter Chemistry in the search text field Please place Prof Levitt in the field for proposed supervisor/project. General enquiries should be made mhl@soton.ac.uk. Any queries on the application process should be made to feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk Applications will be considered in the order that they are received, and the position will be considered filled when a suitable candidate has been identified Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
We are seeking to appoint an Adult Nursing Lecturer, active on the Nursing and Midwifery Council register. You will help us to design and deliver our highly valued undergraduate and post graduate, pre-registration, adult and dual qualification nursing programmes, and contribute to our well developed research portfolio. About the university Be a part of the University of Southampton, an institution in the top one per cent of world universities and one of the UK’s top 15 research-intensive Universities and a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group (https://www.southampton.ac.uk/). We have an international reputation for research, teaching and enterprise activities. Nursing at Southampton is currently ranked 9th in the world, and third in the UK according to the QS World Rankings by Subject 2018. About the School of Health Sciences Our School of Health Sciences is within the Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences. We have a strong record of providing an excellent research environment and delivering research with national and international impact. There is a collegiate culture across health care professions and integration with other disciplines within the university. We were ranked joint 1st for Nursing in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework assessment. The job Our vision is to lead nursing in a global digitalised world by developing our students and staff leadership and innovation skills, such that all will have a pride in their clinically led innovative nursing, nursing education and research at Southampton, which will influence people around the world. You will work with a dedicated, experienced nursing education team, whilst developing your research portfolio. Candidates should hold a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in a relevant subject area. Daily activities include: You will contributing to the design and delivery of nursing programmes including module leadership, session delivery and marking activities, Help develop the nursing research portfolio as part of a researchers group, act as a personal academic tutor to students, liaising with the programme managers and senior leaders to deliver the nursing research and education strategy, liaise with clinical practice partners to maintain effective partnership working. A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service clearance at Enhanced level is also required Application Procedure You should submit your completed application form online at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Geraldine Lewis (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 3462. Please quote reference 1091418CF on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Closing Date: 18 Dec 2018 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
The Energy and Climate Change Division/Sustainable Energy Research Group (www.energy.soton.ac.uk) in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Southampton require a Research Fellow to work on interdisciplinary programmes encompassing high quality research and coordination in the field of offshore renewable energy, including modelling, turbine design, system analysis as well as economic modelling to support certain designs and sites. The post is based at the University of Southampton but regular project-related travel in the UK and overseas (if needed) will be expected (often at short notice) together with attendance at national and international conferences and other events as appropriate. The projects are interdisciplinary, involving close collaboration with academic and non-academic partners and substantial exposure to the need of low carbon energy, policy and strategy. The applicant should have a PhD or equivalent research experience in a demonstrably relevant subject area and experience of offshore renewable energy is essential. Candidates should be well organised, resourceful, have good people skills, a good command of English both written and spoken, and must be able to work well in a team environment. 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. This post will be for 12 months in the first instance and the appointment will be made at the lower end of the scale. Please note that irrespective of the closing date for applications we are keen for an early start date. Should a suitable applicant be identified before this date, we reserve the right to close the post earlier. For informal enquiries, please contact Prof A S Bahaj (a.s.bahaj@soton.ac.uk) Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 1091518DA on all correspondence. Closing Date: 17 Dec 2018 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
PhD Studentship: Ultra-stable fibre optics using new-generation optical fibres
Supervisor: Dr Radan Slavik Co-supervisor: Prof Francesco Poletti, Dr Eric Numkam Fokoua, and Prof David J. Richardson Project description We are looking for a candidate with an interest in fibre optics and a degree or masters’ degree in physics or electronics to join us in researching the applications of brand new hollow core optical fibres developed at the University of Southampton (see ‘Further information’ below). The successful candidate will have significant interaction with the fibre design and manufacturing teams, as well as with potential ‘end user’ groups, including the National Physical Laboratory in London and several companies in the fields of fibre optic sensing and optical communications, for example. Here in the Optoelectronics Research Centre, at the University of Southampton, radically different, new-generation optical fibres are being designed and manufactured. The unique properties of these ‘hollow core’ optical fibres means they are predicted to surpass the ‘solid core’ fibres used today, in every aspect. The project is supported with substantial funding associated with the £6m EPSRC-funded AirGuide Photonics programme grant, hosted at the world-renowned Optoelectronics Research Centre. http://www.airguide.soton.ac.uk | http://www.orc.soton.ac.uk Please contact Dr Radan Slavik (r.slavik@soton.ac.uk) for informal inquiries. Further information A signal propagating through an optical fibre is generally considered to be immune to the external environment and associated disturbances. However, this is only true in terms of the signal intensity (power) – the time signal needs to propagate through the fibre depends on environmental changes like temperature variations. This sensitivity is critical for many fibre systems such as: Interferometry (widely used in any field of optics, including quantum technologies), Ultra-precise time/frequency transfer, for instance, to support improvement of the already most-precisely defined units like second and meter, Next-generation data networks, such as 5G The PhD programme The Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) PhD comprises a solid education for a research career. The structured first year involves attending our training programme running in parallel with carrying out your research project. This provides a smooth transition from your degree course towards the more open-ended research that takes place in the following years under the guidance of your project supervisors. We expect the vast majority of our students to present their work at international conferences and to write papers in leading academic journals as their research progresses. Students will emerge from the PhD with skills at the forefront of future photonics research and will benefit from the many opportunities to interact with the wider community of PhD students across the Southampton Campus through academic, sporting and cultural events. The ORC is one of the world’s leading photonics research institutes. A PhD here has enabled our past graduates to make successful careers in academia, in national laboratories, and as scientists or business leaders in industry. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: Applications are considered all year round Duration: typically three years (full-time) Funding: For UK students, full tuition plus an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. http://www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding.html . Overseas students who have secured external funding are welcome to apply Assessment: nine-and 18-month reports and viva voce determine progression to PhD; progression reports, viva voce and thesis examination Start date: typically October Applying: www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Hollow Core Fibres in emerging applications
Supervisor: Dr Radan Slavik Co-supervisor: Professor David Richardson We are looking for candidates with an interest in fibre opitcs and a degree or masters’ degree in physics or electronics to join us in researching novel optical fibres (hollow core fibres) manufactured in our Cleanroom complex for use in emerging applications (such as 5G networks, latency-sensitive communications, etc.) in collaboration with our recently-formed spin-off company, Lumenisity. The project is primarily experimental in nature and will involve integration of the new fibres with other components and sub-systems, in particular optical amplifiers. We expect to probe the operational limits of this radical new fibre technology (see ‘Further information’ below) and ultimately to lead to a number of practical demonstrator experiments. The project is supported with substantial funding associated with the £6m EPSRC-funded AirGuide Photonics programme grant, hosted at the world-renowned Optoelectronics Research Centre. http://www.airguide.soton.ac.uk | http://www.orc.soton.ac.uk Further information Hollow core fibres (HCFs) are novel optical fibres in which light is trapped and guided with low loss in an air core, as opposed to in glass in a conventional optical fibre; these fibres have the potential to revolutionise many application areas including telecommunications, laser power delivery, gas sensing and metrology. The PhD programme The Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) PhD comprises a solid education for a research career. The structured first year involves attending our training programme running in parallel with carrying out your research project. This provides a smooth transition from your degree course towards the more open-ended research that takes place in the following years under the guidance of your project supervisors. We expect the vast majority of our students to present their work at international conferences and to write papers in leading academic journals as their research progresses. Students will emerge from the PhD with skills at the forefront of future photonics research and will benefit from the many opportunities to interact with the wider community of PhD students across the Southampton Campus through academic, sporting and cultural events. The ORC is one of the world’s leading photonics research institutes. A PhD here has enabled our past graduates to make successful careers in academia, in national laboratories, and as scientists or business leaders in industry. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: Applications are considered all year round Duration: typically 3.5 years (full-time) Funding: For UK students, full tuition plus an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. http://www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding.html . Overseas students who have secured external funding are welcome to apply. Assessment: nine-and 18-month reports and viva voce determine progression to PhD; progression reports, viva voce and thesis examination. Start date: typically October Applying: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: High speed mid-infrared photodetectors
Supervisor: Professor Goran Mashanovich Co-supervisor: Dr Radan Slavik We are looking for candidates interested in a broad range of photonics to investigate new integrated (small size, efficient, integrable with other components on the same photonics chip) detectors for the mid-infrared region that will be significantly faster than those available today. The project will involve a range of activities required in photonics, such as the design and fabrication of integrated optics, characterisation of the fabricated devices, and building/testing of photonics systems. You will also deal with the integration of these detectors with optical waveguides, allowing for signal detection using techniques known from today’s telecommunications (e.g., heterodyne detection) that can detect weak signals with significantly better signal-to-noise ratio than simple direct detection. The outcome of this project is expected to revolutionise all potential applications in the mid-infrared, as background noise at room temperature is very strong in this spectral region, requiring advanced detection techniques to mitigate it. Further information Recently there has been tremendous interest in extending photonics beyond its traditional spectral regions, such as visible light for imaging, and near-infrared ‘light’ for telecommunications. The mid-infrared region with wavelengths beyond 3 µm has great potential important application areas such as environmental sensing, homeland security and medicine. It will also give additional spectrum bandwidth for free-space communications for 6G networks and beyond. However, today performance of photonics components (such as light sources, modulators, waveguides, and detectors) operating in the mid-infrared region needs significant improvement to be of practical interest in the above-mentioned applications. The PhD programme The Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) PhD comprises a solid education for a research career. The structured first year involves attending our training programme running in parallel with carrying out your research project. This provides a smooth transition from your degree course towards the more open-ended research that takes place in the following years under the guidance of your project supervisors. We expect the vast majority of our students to present their work at international conferences and to write papers in leading academic journals as their research progresses. Students will emerge from the PhD with skills at the forefront of future photonics research and will benefit from the many opportunities to interact with the wider community of PhD students across the Southampton Campus through academic, sporting and cultural events. The ORC is one of the world’s leading photonics research institutes. A PhD here has enabled our past graduates to make successful careers in academia, in national laboratories, and as scientists or business leaders in industry. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: Applications are considered all year round Duration: typically 3.5 years (full-time) Funding: For UK students, full tuition plus an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. http://www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding.html . Overseas students who have secured external funding are welcome to apply. Assessment: nine-and 18-month reports and viva voce determine progression to PhD; progression reports, viva voce and thesis examination. Start date: typically October Applying: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Photonics-assisted generation of ultrapure high-bandwidth signals
Supervisor: Dr Radan Slavik Co-supervisor: Professor David Richardson We are looking for applicants with an interest in photonics, photonics signals and components, and their precise control, to investigate new architectures of photonics-aided radiofrequency (RF) signal digital-to-analogue conversion with the highest achievable fidelity and bandwidth. This will follow up on our work in which we invented a new architecture that we are currently building and testing, in collaboration with our industrial partner EW Simulation Technology. Further information Generation and processing of RF signals, or data sent through Internet fibre optics, requires their conversion from analogue to digital form, and vice versa. Traditionally, electronics is used for these tasks, but it has its inherent limitations. These limitations could be overcome replacing some critical electronic components with optical ones. In practice, it is more advantageous to completely re-work the entire architecture. The project will be done in tight collaboration with our industrial partner, EW Simulations Technology based in Farnborough. The PhD programme The Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) PhD comprises a solid education for a research career. The structured first year involves attending our training programme running in parallel with carrying out your research project. This provides a smooth transition from your degree course towards the more open-ended research that takes place in the following years under the guidance of your project supervisors. We expect the vast majority of our students to present their work at international conferences and to write papers in leading academic journals as their research progresses. Students will emerge from the PhD with skills at the forefront of future photonics research and will benefit from the many opportunities to interact with the wider community of PhD students across the Southampton Campus through academic, sporting and cultural events. The ORC is one of the world’s leading photonics research institutes. A PhD here has enabled our past graduates to make successful careers in academia, in national laboratories, and as scientists or business leaders in industry. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: Applications are considered all year round Duration: typically 3.5 years (full-time) Funding: For UK students, full tuition plus an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. http://www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding.html . Overseas students who have secured external funding are welcome to apply. Assessment: nine-and 18-month reports and viva voce determine progression to PhD; progression reports, viva voce and thesis examination. Start date: typically October Applying: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
Engineering and the Environment Partners (E&E Partners) is an Enterprise Unit through which academic staff in our Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences do the majority of their consulting work. We use the expertise of over 200 members of academic staff to work with companies to tackle the most challenging problems in engineering using our know-how, research expertise, and state-of-the-art facilities. We are looking for an Administrative Officer who can provide the delivery of high quality and an efficient service which meets the requirements of the Unit and the Faculty. You should be self-motivated with excellent organisational and communication skills. You will also be able to prioritise workloads and activities, have good levels of IT skills and the ability to learn new applications. Key responsibilities include: Provide specialist and detailed end-to-end administration for the E&E Partners Unit to deliver and develop on an ongoing basis a service supporting academics engaging in consultancy activities including specialist advice & guidance to external clients; specialist advice & guidance to academics. Provide a first point of contact for communications and enquiries via telephone, email, voicemail or in person and to ensure quality standards are met through the provision of a professional and efficient service. Provide general office and administrative support, and maintenance of filing and other appropriate office systems for specialist consulting activities, design and maintenance of documents and spreadsheets/databases for consulting activities, regular reporting on finances and contract activity using the University’s financial system (Agresso), and the preparation of correspondence and documentation. Recognise and resolve a range of enquiries, understanding when and to whom more complex matters should be escalated to ensure their appropriate resolution. Assist in the organisation and support of meetings, conferences, seminars and other events including travel arrangements, room bookings, catering, accommodation, organising itineraries, programmes and invitations as required. Informal enquiries can be made in the first instance to the Associate Dean Enterprise, Professor Ian Williams: idw@soton.ac.uk Application Procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Rosie McPhail (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043. Please quote reference 1070418GN-R on all correspondence. Closing Date: 08 Jan 2019 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
Operations Assistant - Fundraising and Donor Relations
Do you have the drive to ensure the best possible experience for donors, alumni, students and supporters? Do you enjoy building relationships through your communication skills and also have great attention to detail for process tasks? The Office of Development and Alumni Relations is responsible for the University of Southampton’s engagement and fundraising programmes. We raise philanthropic income from individuals, trusts, foundations and companies to support transformative research, our students’ experience and enterprise activities. We completed our first campaign, a £25 million fundraising campaign for a new Centre for Cancer Immunology in February 2018. The Centre is the first of its kind in the UK and among an elite group world-wide. Following a ground-swell of support from our community, we are now preparing for a potential £100m campaign. This role is an exciting opportunity to develop your career by being a part of our future campaign, working with existing donors and to enjoy working in a friendly and professional team. We are looking for an administrator, preferably with experience of stewarding existing donors and retaining their support. This role will focus on ensuring donations are spent in accordance with donor wishes, co-ordinating scholarship recipients, and understanding the impact of gifts to report back to donors. This is an engaging, interesting and strategically important role and we are particularly keen to encourage applications from within and outside of the fundraising sector. We encourage informal discussions about the role if this will inspire you to apply – so please contact Bridget Brook, Operations Support Officer on b.brook@soton.ac.uk Application procedure You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Georgie Warren (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 7749. Please quote reference 1090818CD on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Closing Date: 15 Jan 2019 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
Start Dates: 03 January 2019 Expected Duration: 29 March 2019 Working hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday Please see below details of a new * temporary * assignment. We are looking for a Catering Assistant to provide support for a range of duties on Highfield Campus. The successful candidate will undertake either individually or as a member of a team the service of meals, preparing hot & cold beverages, preparation and re-stocking of the café and service counters. The role involves: General cleaning and clearing The operation of a dishwasher and assisting with basic food preparation under the guidance from the Chef Till operation and cash handling when trained Some deep cleaning of kitchen equipment and areas will be required Some manual handling will be required as is working with cleaning chemicals Essential Skills: Basic literacy and numeracy Strong communication skills Able to solve basic problems A good standard of personal care and hygiene Attention to detail A good understanding of written and spoken English is essential (for Health and Safety reasons) Desirable Skills: Experience of customer service Application procedure: ** Please do not apply by completing the on-line application process associated with this advert as these may not be seen ** If you are available and wish to be considered for this assignment, please contact the University of Southampton’s UniWorkforce (Iulia Boariu) by email: UniWorkforce@soton.ac.uk attaching your CV. The CV should demonstrate your suitability for this post. In your response, 'I wish to be considered for "ICB 4105-18 Catering Work Level 1a - Full time- Highfield Campus" and state your availability for interview. Important points of note: temporary assignments offered through UniWorkforce are casual roles. The start and end dates specified are the expected dates but these can change without notice and there is no guarantee of work for the duration of the assignment and no notice period required on either side. Please ask us for further details regarding this if it is a concern for you. temporary workers are paid a month in arrears. Pay day is on the last working day of each month. This means that, depending on your start date, it could be up to eight weeks before you receive your first payment. to be eligible to apply you need to be immediately available. Interviews will take place before assignments are offered. the above assignments are open to all. Prior to starting in the assignment it is necessary to register with UniWorkforce and show both Visa and Passport documents to confirm your Right to Work. applicants will be considered on receipt and therefore this advert may be closed before the above closing date. due to the high volume of responses we are unfortunately unable to respond to all applicants individually, but we will respond to those who the manager wishes to meet/take on for the assignment. ** Please do not apply by completing the on-line application ** Closing Date: 21 Dec 2018 Post Type: Temporary Workers
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Estates and Facilities Team and be a key part of the delivery of its 10 year plan and strategy to be simply better than its competitors. The primary duty of the post holder will be that of Plant Engineer carrying out Planned Preventative and Reactive Maintenance across the Academic and Halls of Residences at the University of Southampton. The Engineers role will be typically day to day operation, maintenance and repair of all mechanical and process services within the University Estate. This includes but is not limited to water (hot & cold ‘domestic’, chilled, process cooling), heating and cooling systems, air handling, extraction, compressed air and vacuum systems and associated controls. A sound mechanical building services engineering background, engineering practical and fault diagnosis skills and good computer skills will be essential to the success of this position but perhaps more importantly will be an ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of people, communicating in the ways that suit them best in order to gain their trust and support. In return the post holder will receive excellent holiday, a good pension and other benefits as well as gaining knowledge and experience that will open up significant career development opportunities. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Charlene Tyson (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 6803. Please quote reference 1089818TD on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Closing Date: 07 Jan 2019 Post Type: Community & Operational
Tech Acceleration Manager (Future Worlds)
Tech Acceleration Manager (Future Worlds) Are you passionate about entrepreneurship? Have you been involved with high tech startups? Do you enjoy helping ground breaking technology achieve commercial success? This exciting post is an incredible opportunity to join the vibrant Future Worlds team at the University of Southampton. Future Worlds is the on-campus startup accelerator helping University of Southampton entrepreneurs change the world with their ideas. Powered by millionaire investors and seasoned mentors, our researchers and students get the advice and funding they need. Future Worlds events inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and we have recently moved into our purpose built Accelerator Space, hosting resident startups and spinouts. Innovations are showcased on a global stage through futureworlds.com and each year Future Worlds takes startups and spinouts to exhibit at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The tech acceleration manager is vital for developing the initiative amongst the research community in the University, responsible for engaging researchers and academics with the Future Worlds network and managing acceleration mentoring to help maximise the enterprise impact of their projects. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced candidate who has excellent interpersonal skills, a background in taking technology to market, and a desire to make an impact. If you are not genuinely excited by the world of startups and spinouts then this isn’t the role for you. Our team is passionate about entrepreneurship and the candidate will co-operate closely with them as well as working with faculty staff, academics, researchers, entrepreneurs and high profile external stakeholders. Effectiveness in this role depends on building relationships across the research community, identifying commercial opportunities, and leveraging the support and facilitation of the Future Worlds network to help create innovative solutions to change the world. Experience of taking technology products or services to market, ideally within early stage tech startups or SMEs, is a must. An eye for commercial potential and an enthusiasm for bringing innovations from the lab to the market is essential. Future Worlds’ impact relies on achieving high quality and momentum with limited resources, so being innovative to get the greatest value out of a tight budget is another important skill. This is an exciting role in a startup accelerator with ambitious plans having moved into a bold new physical space. Above all, we are looking for someone who can dovetail effortlessly into our team, quickly learn new skills and apply their enthusiasm wherever required. Please see the job description and person specification for full details. For further information contact Dr Reuben Wilcock 02380 593545 reuben@futureworlds.com The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Application Procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Rosie McPhail (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043. Please quote reference 1089918GN on all correspondence. Closing Date: 10 Jan 2019 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
The Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences, (School of Engineering) seeks a highly motivated Administrative Assistant to work in the friendly and professional Administration and Assessment team. This post presents an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated administrator to join this team who provide support for the Undergraduate and PGT (Postgraduate Taught) business processes of the student life-cycle from enrolment to graduation. The post-holder should have good customer service skills as their primary role involves manning a busy Faculty Student Office reception. Duties are varied but throughout the student life cycle you will provide support for: enrolment and induction; assessment; progression and graduation. You will work closely with the Team Leader, Senior Administrative Officers, Administrative Officers, Academic staff and other colleagues across the University to ensure effective and professional support for all aspects of the Faculty’s student administration and assessment activities. The Faculty’s students and staff come from a range of backgrounds both within the UK and internationally and together create a multicultural and diverse community. Excellent communication, organisational and inter-personal skills are required and you must be able to demonstrate that you can work accurately and within relevant policies and procedures. You will be an excellent team player with a proven ability to work proactively. You will be friendly, well organised and adaptable, taking a proactive approach in reviewing processes and practices. Successful applicants will be enthusiastic team players who are culturally sensitive, able to work effectively in a busy environment and show a student and applicant-centred commitment to the professional and positive delivery of education. Direct experience of the role described in the job description is not a prerequisite. This role offers excellent potential for career development within the organisation for the right individual and the opportunity to experience a wide range of higher education administration. You will possess relevant academic qualifications or have some work experience. You will also have good IT skills, the ability to plan and organise your own workload, use your initiative, work well under pressure, and communicate effectively and professionally with a range of stakeholders across the organisation. 21 hours per week - Working days will be Wednesday to Friday. Please use the Additional Information page of the application form to provide a supporting statement on your suitability for the post. Applicants who have not provided this information will not be considered. For an informal discussion about any of these posts, please contact: Sheree Drury, Senior Admin Officer, Administration & Assessment, email: S.Drury@soton.ac.uk, Ext 22288 Application Procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Sam Stubbs (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0)23 8059 4046. Please quote reference 1090118GX on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Closing Date: 02 Jan 2019 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
We are seeking an efficient Customer Services Advisor to join our Employer Engagement Team within the Careers and Employability Service, to help coordinate and promote our offering to students. This post will be appointed on a permanent basis. This exciting new role focuses on the growth of our employer engagement. The Customer Service Advisor will be instrumental in supporting the implementation of our marketing strategy to promote work experience opportunities and other employer engagement activities to the student body. The successful candidate will demonstrate the creative flair required to appeal to, and engage with, both students and employers through a variety of marketing activities. Organisation skills and providing administrative support to the Employer Engagement Team, through collating and uploading data, maintaining spreadsheets and databases, booking hospitality/venues and processing applications will be key to the success of this appointment. The successful candidate will possess excellent customer service skills, time and project management, communication skills (both written and verbal) and have an excellent understanding of the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word and Outlook). Experience in the use of databases is essential to undertake this role. Experience in marketing is desirable but not essential, however you must demonstrate transferable skills, commitment and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. The University’s Careers and Employability Service provides a range of support services to help students build their career portfolio and make a successful transition to the workplace following graduation. You can find out more about our programmes and services at: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/careers. The starting salary is £20,275. Further benefits of this role include the opportunity to join the University’s pension scheme, 20 days annual leave initially (increasing to a maximum of 24 days dependent on service) with further University closure days and access to University employer discount scheme. To apply for this position you do NOT need to have experience in either higher education or the specific services we offer. This post presents a unique and exciting opportunity for an organised and exceptionally motivated individual. The closing date for this post is 1st January 2019 with the planned interview date on the 15th January 2019. If you require further information about this role please telephone Alex Lamont on 023 8059 3501. The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Application Procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Rosie McPhail (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043. Please quote reference 1086218EW on all correspondence. Closing Date: 01 Jan 2019 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
The University of Southampton is among the UK’s top research-intensive universities, with an international reputation for its research, teaching and enterprise activities. As an organisation we have more than 23,500 current students, including 16,000 undergraduates, 7000 postgraduates and researchers, we employ in excess of 5,000 FTE staff. The Central Finance Department is seeking to appoint an Expenses and Payments Assistant, to be based in the Payments Office, which houses the Expenses and Accounts Payable teams. The office processes many types of documents and transactions and generates frequent payments to suppliers, staff, students and visitors. The role of the Expenses and Payments Department is to support The University’s world-leading teaching and research activities, and other professional services departments, facilitated through the smooth running of our purchase to pay and expense processes. The University raised 100,000 purchase orders, paid 111,000 supplier invoices and processed 26,000 reimbursement claims in the last financial year. The successful candidate will be observant, well organised, and have excellent communication skills along with a flexible working approach. They will work with accuracy and attention to detail, to be able to accommodate the needs of the business. Strong interpersonal skills and professional telephone manner are fundamental to this post. Good IT skills including the Microsoft Office package are required, and experience using Agresso or a similar complex finance software package is preferred. The University offers a generous benefits package including an excellent pension scheme, discounted access to sports & fitness, arts and cultural activities, private healthcare and more. A generous holiday allowance is offered – up to 20 days annual leave (after a qualifying period), plus 6 paid University closure days, as well as the 8 standard bank holidays. Application Procedure You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Elsa Samwell (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2507. Please quote reference 1089318RR on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Closing Date: 21 Dec 2018 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
Applications are invited for a Software Engineer to work with the EPrints Services team within the school of Electronics and Computer Science. The team develop and maintain web based repositories for a wide variety of organisations all over the world. At the core is an open source software platform that provides a flexible way to configure the operations of a repository such as submission workflows, the metadata for content, and a range of services to allow people to access content within a repository. The team is growing and requires people who can take responsibility for the development of customer focused projects for both EPrints systems and more varied research related engineering projects. Projects all require some level of design, programming, testing, project management, and customer support. The successful candidate should have a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications, experience in Computer Science or a related discipline such as Software Development. Some knowledge of Linux and web technologies, for example XML, Javascript and CSS is essential for this role. Experience of Perl or similar applicable high level programming language will be highly desirable. For further information please visit https://www.eprints.org/jobs/, or contact Justin Bradley at j.bradley@soton.ac.uk The initial duration of the post is 2 years. The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Rosie McPhail (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043. Please quote reference 1045018FP-R on all correspondence. Closing Date: 11 Jan 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
PhD studentship: Energy Harvesting from Ship Structures and Machinery
Supervisor: Dr Alex Weddell Co-supervisor: Dr Nick Harris Project description This project is jointly supported by the Lloyd’s Register International Consortium of Nanotechnologies (ICoN) scheme, offering an enhanced tax-free stipend of £18,000 per year, with significant additional funding for travel and consumables. This opportunity is only open to UK/EU students (subject to EPSRC residence requirements). With increased utilisation of assets, reduction in personnel, and pressure on maintenance spend and schedules, equipment maintenance on ships needs to be smarter. By adding sensors pervasively to the ship’s structure and equipment, it will be possible to monitor their condition and plan appropriate intervention rather than ‘running to failure’ or performing maintenance on a periodic basis. If such systems are deployed across the merchant fleet, big data and the Industrial Internet of Things could enable historical data collected globally to refine models of the characteristics of each type of motor, pump engine, etc. to improve reliability and safety of operation for all. If we are to enable this vision, though, we need to overcome issues with sensor deployment and installation, which typically require cables to be run to each sensor. Wireless sensors exist, but are typically battery-powered. Energy harvesting-based systems are emerging, but are highly application dependent, relying on certain environmental energy being present. This project addresses the practicalities of energy harvesting in this environment. The project will be split into three phases: 1. Improved understanding of energy availability in ship environment: by carrying out extensive site surveys across a range of vessels, collecting long-term data (e.g. for 24 hours) on a range of parameters including vibration and temperature difference, we will build up a database of these parameters that can be used to aid design of future systems. We will also explore the potential for wireless power transfer in this environment. 2. Identification of the “best” energy harvesting resource: by post-processing this data, developing and using models of energy harvesters, power conditioning circuits, and sensor nodes, we can identify the most appropriate energy harvester and other system components to deliver the required operation, resulting in a recommendation. 3. Trial deployment of sensor nodes: designed using the strategy outlined above, self-powered sensor systems will be developed and deployed on a ship to monitor parameters of interest. The sensors will be deployed for an extended period (at least a month) to verify whether the energy harvesting system is performing as expected, and to act as a proof-of-concept for self-powered sensing in this environment. Please contact: Dr Alex Weddell asw@ecs.soton.ac.uk for further details. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent, preferably in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a closely-related engineering discipline. Applicants should have a strong background in practical electronics and microcontroller programming. Closing date: applications should be received no later than 11 January 2019 for standard admissions, but later applications may be considered depending on the funds remaining in place. Duration: three years (full-time) Funding: full tuition fees, for UK/EU students (subject to EPSRC residence requirements), and an enhanced tax-free stipend of £18,000 per year. Assessment: Nine month and 18 month reports, viva voce and thesis examination Start date: As soon as possible, preferably by May 2019 Applying: www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 11 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD studentship: Mid-IR hollow core fibres and their applications
Project Description In this project we aim to develop reliable mid-IR delivery fibres that circumvent the lack of durable and low-loss glasses in this technologically important part of the electromagnetics spectrum. The student will develop a manufacturing platform for compound-glass-based hollow-core fibres, based on novel air-guiding designs and made of lower phonon energy, ‘softer’, glasses. Through design optimisation we expect to push the transparency window of hollow fibres made of tellurite, fluoride, and chalcogenide glass to ~7μm, 9μm and 15μm, respectively. Combined with the development of high-power mid-IR III-V semiconductor lasers fabricated at a partner centre and with techniques for low cost coupling developed in parallel in other projects, this mid-IR platform of flexible sources and single-mode, hollow delivery fibres can open up a host of novel opportunities in gas sensing and spectroscopy. Fabricated fibres will be used in a number of application areas within internal ongoing projects or external collaborations with existing partners. We are looking for enthusiastic PhD students with an excellent CV, a background in physics/engineering/material science. The students will work alongside experienced researchers in a stimulating, fast-paced multidisciplinary environment. A fully funded PhD position is available for UK applicants. EU students with no external funding can contend for a small number of competitive scholarships. Students from overseas who have secured some external funding are also encouraged to apply. To discuss any details of the project or arrange a visit, please contact Professor Francesco Poletti, (http://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/people.html?person=fp), email: frap@orc.soton.ac.uk. The PhD programme The project will be hosted at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), a world-leading institution in optical fibre technology for the past 45 years. With more than 90 state-of-the-art laboratories and 200 researchers working in all areas of photonics, the ORC provides an outstanding interdisciplinary environment for students to grow. Besides, its cluster of ten photonics spin-out companies provides a natural career paths for PhD graduates. The group has an excellent track record of publishing in high profile research journals and in leading international conferences. Former PhD and postdoctoral researchers from this group have made successful careers in Universities worldwide or as scientists and business leaders in industry. The quality of our research outputs, the cluster of spin-off companies and the worldwide network of successful alumni place the ORC amongst the top institutes worldwide for doctoral research. The ORC PhD provides a solid education for a research career, http://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/phdprogram.html. In the first year a structured training programme runs in parallel with the research project, provides a gradual transition from a taught degree to the open-ended research. Students will present their work at conferences worldwide, first-author papers in leading academic journals and will emerge from the PhD with skills at the forefront of glass and fibre optics research https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2_6yNQamkU. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: applications are welcome throughout the year. Duration: typically three and a half years (full-time) Funding: full tuition plus, for UK students, an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. http://www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding.html Assessment: reports at the 8 and 16-month stage and an oral examination to determine progression to PhD, which is awarded after thesis submission and viva voce examination Start date: typically October (although later starts might be acceptable) Applying: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 30 Sep 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studetnship: Advanced Electromagnetics and Fluid Dynamics Modelling of Optical Fibres
Project Description Fibre optics has transformed telecommunications and profoundly impacted industrial manufacturing, medical endoscopy and structural sensing. In many applications however, fibres are operating close to fundamental physical limits of the glass forming their core. A transformative new technological step is required to keep up with the growth rate in data traffic and laser output power. Air guiding hollow-core fibres – for which this group has a world-leading reputation - can provide the solution. We are looking for enthusiastic PhD students with a background in physics/engineering/mathematics and an interest in numerical modeling, to embark on an ambitious project, aiming to revolutionize fibre optics. As part of a well-funded ERC European project, a PhD position is available to work alongside experienced researchers and develop a radically new form of optical fibre guiding light in air. This could represent the future of data transmission and laser power delivery, and enable numerous futuristic new applications, such as laser-driven particle acceleration or ultraprecise transfer of timing signals. A fully funded PhD position is available for UK applicants. EU students with no external funding can contend for a small number of competitive scholarships. Students from overseas who have secured some external funding are also encouraged to apply. To discuss any details of the project or arrange a visit, please contact Professor Francesco Poletti, (http://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/people.html?person=fp), email: frap@orc.soton.ac.uk. The PhD programme The project is hosted at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), an institution at the forefront of optical fibre technology for the past 45 years, which has led the development of most of the special fibre types in existence today. With more than 200 researchers working in all areas of photonics, the ORC provides an outstanding interdisciplinary environment for students to grow. Besides, its cluster of ten photonics spin-out companies provides a natural career paths for PhD graduates. Our well-funded group has an excellent track record of publishing in high profile research journals. Former PhD and postdoctoral researchers from this group have made successful careers in Universities worldwide or as scientists and business leaders in industry. The quality of our research outputs, the cluster of spin-off companies and the worldwide network of successful alumni place the ORC amongst the top institutes worldwide for doctoral research. The ORC PhD provides a solid education for a research career, http://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/phdprogram.html. The first year involves attending a structured training programme running in parallel with the research project. This provides a gradual transition from a taught degree course to the more open-ended research, conducted under the close guidance of your project supervisor. Students will present their work at conferences worldwide, first-author papers in leading academic journals and will emerge from the PhD with skills at the forefront of fibre optics research https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2_6yNQamkU. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: applications are welcome throughout the year. Duration: typically three and a half years (full-time) Funding: full tuition plus, for UK students, an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. http://www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding.html Assessment: reports at the 8 and 16-month stage and an oral examination to determine progression to PhD, which is awarded after thesis submission and viva voce examination Start date: typically October (although later starts might be acceptable) Applying: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 30 Sep 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studetnship: Advanced Hollow Core Fibre Fabrication
Project Description Fibre optics has transformed telecommunications and profoundly impacted industrial manufacturing, medical endoscopy and structural sensing. In many applications however, fibres are operating close to fundamental physical limits of the glass forming their core. A transformative new technology is required to keep up with the growth rate in data traffic and laser output power. Air guiding hollow-core fibres – for which this group has a world-leading reputation - can provide the solution. We are looking for enthusiastic PhD students with a background in physics/engineering/material science and an interest in optics, lasers or glass science. As part of a well-funded ERC European project, a PhD position is available to work alongside experienced researchers and develop a radically new form of optical fibre. This could represent the future of data transmission and laser power delivery, and enable numerous revolutionary applications, such as laser-driven particle acceleration or ultraprecise transfer of timing signals. The PhD project aims to develop novel fibres in a host of different glasses and materials. The application of these fibres to forward-looking datacoms/telecoms networks, high power laser machining, biomedical and mid-infrared sensing, will be pursued in collaboration with existing partners such as Nokia Bell Labs, the UK National Physical Laboratory and SPI lasers. A fully funded PhD position is available for UK applicants. EU students with no external funding can contend for a small number of competitive scholarships. Students from overseas who have secured some external funding are also encouraged to apply. To discuss any details of the project or arrange a visit, please contact Professor Francesco Poletti, (http://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/people.html?person=fp), email: frap@orc.soton.ac.uk. The PhD programme The project will be hosted at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), a world-leading institution in optical fibre technology for the past 45 years. With more than 90 state-of-the-art laboratories and 200 researchers working in all areas of photonics, the ORC provides an outstanding interdisciplinary environment for students to grow. Besides, its cluster of ten photonics spin-out companies provides a natural career paths for PhD graduates. The fabrication of photonics devices is hosted in a state-of-the-art £120 million cleanroom facility. The group has an excellent track record of publishing in high profile research journals and in leading international conferences. Former PhD and postdoctoral researchers from this group have made successful careers in Universities worldwide or as scientists and business leaders in industry. The quality of our research outputs, the cluster of spin-off companies and the worldwide network of successful alumni place the ORC amongst the top institutes worldwide for doctoral research. The ORC PhD provides a solid education for a research career, http://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/phdprogram.html. Students will present their work at conferences worldwide, first-author papers in leading academic journals and will emerge from the PhD with skills at the forefront of fibre optics research https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2_6yNQamkU. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: applications are welcome throughout the year. Duration: typically 3½ years (full-time) Funding: full tuition plus, for UK students, an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. http://www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding.html Assessment: reports at the 8 and 16-month stage and an oral examination to determine progression to PhD, which is awarded after thesis submission and viva voce examination Start date: typically October (although later starts might be acceptable) Applying: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 30 Sep 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Understanding Loss Mechanisms in Hollow Optical Fibers
Project Description Because of their unique properties derived from confining and guiding light in a hollow region rather than in a solid material, hollow optical fibers hold a great promise for a wide range of applications, including high power delivery, gas sensing, metrology, sensing, quantum optics and in particular optical communications. Remarkable breakthroughs at the ORC over the past few years have shown that data can be transmitted over long distances in a hollow fibre, travelling much faster than in a glass fibre and with comparable data transmission capacity (>50 Tbit/s). For wide deployment of these fibers in data transmission applications, it is however imperative that their attenuation is reduced further. Significant progress made over the past few years has led to the understanding that surface scattering, leakage and microbending contribute to the ultimate attenuation and need to be reduced. In this PhD project, the candidate will work within a world-leading team to develop theoretical models and/or experiments for the studies of loss mechanisms in hollow fibers, and to develop adequate loss reduction strategies for next generation hollow core fiber technology. A fully funded PhD position is available for UK applicants. EU students with no external funding can contend for a small number of competitive scholarships. Students from overseas who have secured some external funding are also encouraged to apply. To discuss any details of the project or arrange a visit, please contact Professor Francesco Poletti, (http://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/people.html?person=fp), email: frap@orc.soton.ac.uk. The PhD programme The project will be hosted at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), a world-leading institution in optical fibre technology for the past 45 years. With more than 90 state-of-the-art laboratories and 200 researchers working in all areas of photonics, the ORC provides an outstanding interdisciplinary environment for students to grow. Besides, its cluster of ten photonics spin-out companies provides a natural career paths for PhD graduates. The group has an excellent track record of publishing in high profile research journals and in leading international conferences. Former PhD and postdoctoral researchers from this group have made successful careers in Universities worldwide or as scientists and business leaders in industry. The quality of our research outputs, the cluster of spin-off companies and the worldwide network of successful alumni place the ORC amongst the top institutes worldwide for doctoral research. The ORC PhD provides a solid education for a research career, http://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/phdprogram.html. In the first year a structured training programme runs in parallel with the research project, provides a gradual transition from a taught degree to the open-ended research. Students will present their work at conferences worldwide, first-author papers in leading academic journals and will emerge from the PhD with skills at the forefront of glass and fibre optics research https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2_6yNQamkU. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: applications are welcome throughout the year. Duration: typically three and a half years (full-time) Funding: full tuition plus, for UK students, an enhanced stipend of £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. http://www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding.html Assessment: reports at the 8 and 16-month stage and an oral examination to determine progression to PhD, which is awarded after thesis submission and viva voce examination Start date: typically October (although later starts might be acceptable) Applying: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 30 Sep 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Integrated Optical Elements for Miniaturised Atom Traps
Supervisor: Prof. Peter G. R Smith Co-supervisors: Dr Corin Gawith, Dr James Gates & Dr Christopher Holmes Our team specialises in the development and manufacturing of novel optoelectronic devices for applications in quantum technology, integrated optical sensors and laser optics. PhD projects include: Integrated optical elements for miniaturised atom traps This project will involve development of glass on silicon waveguide components to couple light into magneto-optical traps. Working closely with partners in Southampton Physics Dept, Sussex University and Birmingham University the studentship will work on some of the most exciting challenges in miniaturisation of this important technology for real world applications. With a background in physics, electronics, material science or engineering successful candidates will be enthusiastic to work in a multi-disciplinary team with top quality collaborators across the UK and worldwide. The work will involve cleanroom fabrication, optical design, testing, modelling and theoretical work. The PhD programme Our world-leading research centre is a hive of activity with over 200 staff and students working on cutting-edge research to provide innovative solutions for real life problems in manufacturing, communication technology, defence, health care, renewable energy and the environment. We are looking for the photonics pioneers of the future to join our vibrant research team and work alongside our world-class researchers to make history. Our physics and materials science PhD programme offers a solid start to any career in optics and photonics, whether you are planning to stay in academia or work in industry. Candidate Requirements: Applications would be welcome from candidates holding good degrees (1st class, 2:1 honours or MSc) in physics, materials science, mechanical or electronic engineering. Experimental skills are essential. In addition to the standard EPSRC PhD studentship, this position includes an annual allowance to enable attendance at international conferences. This post is open to UK and EU citizens only, due to standard EPSRC eligibility requirements. How to apply: To apply for this studentship please submit an application for a PhD in the Optoelectronics Research Centre to the University of Southampton including the fact that you wish to do a PhD within Prof. Peter Smith’s group. Please see the following address for more details: https://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/phd Closing date: applications should be received no later than 30th April 2019 for standard admissions, but later applications may be considered depending on the funds remaining in place. Duration: typically three and a half years (full-time) Funding: full tuition plus, for UK students, an enhanced stipend of up to £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. https://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/fees-and-funding Start date: typically September Closing Date: 30 Apr 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD studentship: Scalable heralded single-photon sources
Supervisor: Prof. Peter G. R Smith Co-supervisors: Dr Corin Gawith, Dr James Gates & Dr Christopher Holmes Our team specialises in the development and manufacturing of novel optoelectronic devices for applications in quantum technology, integrated optical sensors and laser optics. PhD projects include: Scalable heralded single-photon sources The single-photon source is the fundamental building block for quantum technologies in photonics, particularly for quantum computing. Currently, no one can run more than a handful of such sources at a time, and their efficiency is limited. In collaboration with the University of Oxford and Imperial College London, this project aims to tackle that problem. The project will involve theoretical calculations, computer models, device specifications, and device fabrication in the cleanroom, leading to a broad base of skills upon completion. The PhD programme Our world-leading research centre is a hive of activity with over 200 staff and students working on cutting-edge research to provide innovative solutions for real life problems in manufacturing, communication technology, defence, health care, renewable energy and the environment. We are looking for the photonics pioneers of the future to join our vibrant research team and work alongside our world-class researchers to make history. Our physics and materials science PhD programme offers a solid start to any career in optics and photonics, whether you are planning to stay in academia or work in industry. Candidate Requirements: Applications would be welcome from candidates holding good degrees (1st class, 2:1 honours or MSc) in physics, materials science, mechanical or electronic engineering. Experimental skills are essential. In addition to the standard EPSRC PhD studentship, this position includes an annual allowance to enable attendance at international conferences. This post is open to UK and EU citizens only, due to standard EPSRC eligibility requirements. How to apply: To apply for this studentship please submit an application for a PhD in the Optoelectronics Research Centre to the University of Southampton including the fact that you wish to do a PhD within Prof. Peter Smith’s group. Please see the following address for more details: https://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/phd Closing date: applications should be received no later than 30th April 2019 for standard admissions, but later applications may be considered depending on the funds remaining in place. Duration: typically three and a half years (full-time) Funding: full tuition plus, for UK students, an enhanced stipend of up to £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. https://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/fees-and-funding Start date: typically September Closing Date: 30 Apr 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Nonlinear conversion for single photon detection
Supervisor: Prof. Peter Smith Co-Supervisors: Dr Corin Gawith, Dr James Gates, Dr Christopher Holmes Our team specialises in the development and manufacture of novel optoelectronic devices for applications in quantum technology, integrated optical sensors and laser optics. Current PhD projects include : Nonlinear conversion for single photon detection. Looking at the development of cavity nonlinear optical elements for room temperature mid-IR conversion. The work will be part of the EPSRC Established Career Fellowship (Quintessence) held by Prof. Peter G.R. Smith. The project will involve the development of cavity enhanced nonlinear devices using periodically poled lithium niobate. Offering the potential for high efficient wavelength conversion the project will look at two main areas, firstly, efficient generation of photon pairs for secure optical communications and secondly, on up-conversion detection for the 2 to 4.5 micron spectral regions. The work will be collaborative with project partners including DSTL, Menlo Systems and Toptica. With a background in physics, electronics, material science or engineering successful candidates will be enthusiastic to work in a multi-disciplinary team with top quality collaborators across the UK and worldwide. The work will involve cleanroom fabrication, optical design, testing, modelling and theoretical work The PhD programme Our world-leading research centre is a hive of activity with over 200 staff and students working on cutting-edge research to provide innovative solutions for real life problems in manufacturing, communication technology, defence, health care, renewable energy and the environment. We are looking for the photonics pioneers of the future to join our vibrant research team and work alongside our world-class researchers to make history. Our physics and materials science PhD programme offers a solid start to any career in optics and photonics, whether you are planning to stay in academia or work in industry. Candidate Requirements: Applications would be welcome from candidates holding good degrees (1st class, 2:1 honours or MSc) in physics, materials science, mechanical or electronic engineering. Experimental skills are essential. In addition to the standard EPSRC PhD studentship, this position includes an annual allowance to enable attendance at international conferences. This post is open to UK and EU citizens only, due to standard EPSRC eligibility requirements. How to apply: To apply for this studentship please submit an application for a PhD in the Optoelectronics Research Centre to the University of Southampton including the fact that you wish to do a PhD within Prof. Peter Smith’s group. Please see the following address for more details: https://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/phd Closing date: applications should be received no later than 30th April 2019 for standard admissions, but later applications may be considered depending on the funds remaining in place. Duration: typically three and a half years (full-time) Funding: full tuition plus, for UK students, an enhanced stipend of up to £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. https://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/fees-and-funding Start date: typically September. Closing Date: 30 Apr 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Ultra-precision physical micro-machining of planar optical materials
Supervisor: Prof. Peter G. R Smith Co-supervisors: Dr Corin Gawith, Dr James Gates & Dr Christopher Holmes Our team specialises in the development and manufacturing of novel optoelectronic devices for applications in quantum technology, integrated optical sensors and laser optics. PhD projects include: Ultra-precision physical micro-machining of planar optical materials In conjunction with Loxham Precision Ltd, this project will make use of a suite of state-of-the-art ultra-precision physical micro-machining tools for applications in Quantum technologies, lasers, sensors, MOEMS and telecoms. Offering sub 3nm surface roughnesses this novel project will aim to create a new paradigm in the manufacture of optical integrated components. For example, by forming high finesse cavities in nonlinear optical materials and lasers, the project will create new optical microsystems for optical frequency combs in the infrared. With a background in physics, electronics, material science or mechanical engineering successful candidates will be enthusiastic to work in a multi-disciplinary team with top quality collaborators across the UK and worldwide. This project will particularly appeal to candidates that enjoy hands-on engineering and real-world practical challenges. The work will involve cleanroom fabrication, optical design, testing, modelling and theoretical work. The PhD programme Our world-leading research centre is a hive of activity with over 200 staff and students working on cutting-edge research to provide innovative solutions for real life problems in manufacturing, communication technology, defence, health care, renewable energy and the environment. We are looking for the photonics pioneers of the future to join our vibrant research team and work alongside our world-class researchers to make history. Our physics and materials science PhD programme offers a solid start to any career in optics and photonics, whether you are planning to stay in academia or work in industry. Candidate Requirements: Applications would be welcome from candidates holding good degrees (1st class, 2:1 honours or MSc) in physics, materials science, mechanical or electronic engineering. Experimental skills are essential. In addition to the standard EPSRC PhD studentship, this position includes an annual allowance to enable attendance at international conferences. This post is open to UK and EU citizens only, due to standard EPSRC eligibility requirements. How to apply: To apply for this studentship please submit an application for a PhD in the Optoelectronics Research Centre to the University of Southampton including the fact that you wish to do a PhD within Prof. Peter Smith’s group. Please see the following address for more details: http://www.orc.soton.ac.uk Closing date: applications should be received no later than 30th April 2019 for standard admissions, but later applications may be considered depending on the funds remaining in place. Duration: typically three and a half years (full-time) Funding: full tuition plus, for UK students, an enhanced stipend of up to £18,000 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years https://www.orc.soton.ac.uk/fees-and-funding Start date: typically September Closing Date: 30 Apr 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Printed electronics for e-textiles
Supervisor: Dr Kai Yang Co-supervisor: Dr Russel Torah Project description A prestigious three-year fully funded PhD studentship is available in the Smart Electronic Materials and Systems Research Group (SEMS) group in the Department of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS). SEMS group is a world-leading research group for printed electronic textiles with a long track record of delivering research/innovation projects. The team has led over £10 million worth of research projects in the past 10 years. More information about the research group is available at https://www.sems.ecs.soton.ac.uk/ This PhD is focused on developing novel inks for printing electronics on textiles to give them new functionality. The application of these novel inks will be demonstrated through wearable applications (e.g. wearable sensors/actuators). The project requires education/experience in materials science, chemistry, engineering or other relevant disciplines. The ideal candidate will enjoy practical hands-on work and be willing to acquire new skills, working individually and part of a team. The PhD student will have opportunities to work with both internal and external collaborators. The ideal candidates should have, or expect to gain, a first or upper second-class degree in a related subject (Materials, Chemistry, Engineering). Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate excellent communication and writing skills. The scholarship is only open to UK and EU citizens due to funder restrictions. Self-funded international students are also welcome to apply for the post but not the scholarship. Please contact: Dr Kai Yang (Email: ky2e09@soton.ac.uk, tel +44 (0) 2380 59 6665) for further details. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: applications are open until 31 March 2019, but the post will be offered to suitable candidates before the deadline. Duration: four years (full-time) Funding: full tuition fees, for UK/EU students, and a tax-free stipend of £14,777 per year Assessment: Nine month and 18 month reports, viva voce and thesis examination Start date: To be confirmed Applying: www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 31 Mar 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
We are seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to investigate how humans reconstruct the 3D layout of natural scenes from a single 2D image. This full time, fixed term 36-month post is a critical component of the ROSSINI project (Reconstructing 3D Structure from Single Images). This EPSRC-funded project brings together human and machine vision in a collaboration between the Universities of Southampton, Surrey and Aston (UK) and York (Canada). The overarching aim of the project is to develop a machine vision system that recovers human-like representations of complex natural scenes. The successful candidate will be based in Professor Wendy Adams' lab at the University of Southampton, and will use human behavioural studies alongside analyses of natural scenes (e.g. the Southampton-York Natural Scenes dataset: https://syns.soton.ac.uk) to understand and model human visual perception. By working in close collaboration with Professor Bowden (Surrey), Dr. Schofield (Aston) and Professor Elder (York) we will embed human-like visual processing into a machine vision solution for 3D uplift, i.e. producing a 3D scene representation from a single image. You will have a PhD* or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in human vision, with strong computational skills and experience with programming (e.g. Matlab, C, C++). Expertise in image analysis is not an essential requirement of this post, however an interest in computer vision would be an advantage. Psychology at the University of Southampton encompasses a large and diverse group of excellent researchers, and includes the Centre for Vision and Cognition. Whilst Psychology is ambitious and successful, it is also a very friendly and pleasant place to work. You will join a highly motivated and professional team with many opportunities for professional development. Further details about Psychology at Southampton can be obtained from our webpages at https://www.southampton.ac.uk/psychology For further details you are warmly invited to contact Wendy Adams via email w.adams@southampton.ac.uk. If you are interested in the related postdoctoral positions at the Universities of Aston and Surrey, please contact Andrew Schofield (a.schofield@aston.ac.uk) or Richard Bowden (r.bowden@surrey.ac.uk). Application Procedure You should submit your completed application form online at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Geraldine Lewis (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 3462. Please quote reference 1089018JW on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. *Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who have, or are 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. Closing Date: 05 Jan 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Admin & Assessment Team The Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences, (School of Engineering) seeks an Administrative Assistant to work in the friendly and professional Administration and Assessment team. This post presents an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated administrator to join this team who provide support for the Undergraduate and PGT (Postgraduate Taught) business processes of the student life-cycle from enrolment to graduation. The post-holder should have good customer service skills as their primary role involves manning a busy Faculty Student Office reception. Duties are varied but throughout the student life cycle you will provide support for: enrolment and induction; assessment; progression and graduation. You will work closely with the Team Leader, Senior Administrative Officers, Administrative Officers, Academic staff and other colleagues across the University to ensure effective and professional support for all aspects of the Faculty’s student administration and assessment activities. The Faculty’s students and staff come from a range of backgrounds both within the UK and internationally and together create a multicultural and diverse community. Excellent communication, organisational and inter-personal skills are required and you must be able to demonstrate that you can work accurately and within relevant policies and procedures. You will be an excellent team player with a proven ability to work proactively. You will be friendly, well organised and adaptable, taking a proactive approach in reviewing processes and practices. Successful applicants will be team players who are culturally sensitive, able to work effectively in a busy environment and show a student and applicant-centred commitment to the professional and positive delivery of education. Direct experience of the role described in the job description is not a prerequisite. This role offers excellent potential for career development within the organisation for the right individual and the opportunity to experience a wide range of higher education administration. You will possess relevant academic qualifications or have some work experience. You will also have good IT skills, the ability to plan and organise your own workload, use your initiative, work well under pressure, and communicate effectively and professionally with a range of stakeholders across the organisation. Normal working days will be Monday to Friday. Please use the Additional Information page of the application form to provide a supporting statement on your suitability for the post. Applicants who have not provided this information will not be considered. For an informal discussion about any of these posts, please contact Sheree Drury, Senior Admin Officer, Administration & Assessment, email: S.Drury@soton.ac.uk, Ext 22288. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Charlene Tyson (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 6803. Please quote reference 1074818GX on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Closing Date: 02 Jan 2019 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
Research and Innovation Services (R&IS) support academic and research staff fulfil their research and enterprise objectives by providing expert advice and assistance in research funding, bid support and management, collaborations with industry and other strategic partners as well as the protection and commercialisation of intellectual property. We are now recruiting an Ethics Coordinator to join the Research Integrity and Governance (RIG) Team. The RIG Team sits within RIS and provides the core support for research integrity, ethics and research and enterprise policies. Further, this team is responsible for giving advice and expertise to researchers on all aspects of clinical research governance and other regulatory compliance relevant to research. You will be part of a team providing specialist research governance support across all the Faculties within the University. In particular, you will help manage and monitor the Ethics and Governance Online platform (ERGO II). With a strong focus on customer service, you will advise and support academic staff throughout the research project review process. You will have excellent communication skills, be well-organised with the ability to multi-task and to work well as part of a busy team. You will be a self-starter and enjoy the challenge of making things happen in a fast-moving environment. You will have strong office experience in a customer-focused environment. Experience in working in a research support capacity within the Higher Education sector would be advantageous. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Letitia Baldock, Head of Contracts, Policy and Governance, Research and Innovation Services: email: L.Baldock@soton.ac.uk. The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Application Procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Rosie McPhail (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043. Please quote reference 1087118TW on all correspondence. Closing Date: 01 Jan 2019 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
Research Fellow in Mathematical Modelling of Plant-Soil Interaction
You will work on the mathematical modelling of plant-soil interactions on the project entitled “Real-time in situ sensing of soil nitrogen status to promote enhanced nitrogen use efficiency in agricultural systems” which is funded by the UK Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) under the Sustainable Agriculture Research & Innovation Club (SARIC) programme. The direct line manager is Professor Tiina Roose who is not only a leading mathematical modeller in this field, but who has a long experience in successful mentoring early career staff to independent careers and fellowships. The modelling for this project consists of analysis and numerical solutions of partial differential equations describing partially saturated water and solute flow in the soil. The analysis techniques that will potentially be of use for addressing this problem are: asymptotic analysis, multiscale analysis and numerical solution of partial differential equations using methods of finite difference, finite element and/or spectral methods. Candidates should be educated to PhD standard or equivalent in a numerate subject (i.e. applied mathematics, computational engineering, computational civil engineering or any other computationally competent subject). Willingness to travel will also be required (e.g. to the partner institutions, industrial partners and SARIC programme meetings). The overall collaborative project focuses on developing and trialling new electrochemical sensors to determine the concentration of nitrate in soil in real-time. These sensors will be combined with crop canopy sensors to predict when to optimally apply nitrogen fertilisers to crops. Overall, the project aims to (i) demonstrate the use of novel N sensors for the real-time measurement of soil N status; (ii) use geo-statistical methods to optimise the deployment of these in situ sensors; (iii) produce new mechanistic mathematical models which allow accurate prediction of crop N demand; (iv) validate the benefits of these sensors and models in representative grassland and arable systems from a N use and economic standpoint; and (v) explore how these new technologies can improve current fertiliser management and guidelines through enhanced industry-focused decision support tools. The project is being led by Bangor University (Prof. Davey Jones), but is in direct collaboration with the University of Southampton (Prof. Tiina Roose), Nottingham University (Prof. Murray Lark) and the John Innes Centre (Prof. Tony Miller). In addition, the project has a range of key industrial partners including: Delta-T Devices, AgSpace, Yara UK, Syngenta, Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC), British Grassland Society and the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). The University of Southampton is an institution 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 and hold an Athena SWAN Silver award. You will join a leading Engineering Faculty with an excellent record of collaborative research with industry and academic institutions in the UK and abroad. In September 2016 an Athena SWAN Bronze award was received by the School of Engineering in recognition of our continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering. Informal enquiries to Professor Tiina Roose at t.roose@soton.ac.uk At the University of Southampton, we value diversity and equality. *QS World University Rankings 2012-13 * 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 Research Assistant will be assigned. Application Procedure You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Elsa Samwell (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2507 . Please quote reference 1086518DA on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th of December to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Closing Date: 02 Jan 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Research Fellow - Ultrafast laser material processing, Nanostructuring and Geometrical phase optics
A Research Fellow is available in the field between femtosecond laser direct writing, nanostructuring of optical materials and geometrical phase optics on recently funded by EPSRC project at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), University of Southampton. The research involves fundamental study of interaction of ultrashort light pulses with optical materials, in particular, recently discovered self-assembled nanostructuring of transparent materials by femtosecond direct writing and its applications for printed geometrical phase optics fabrication. We are looking for a hands-on experimental scientist with the drive to solve difficult and challenging technological and scientific problems. Experience in one of the following fields: ultrafast laser material processing, femtosecond laser direct writing, nonlinear optics, micro-optics and nano-optics would be desirable. The main qualification is a good track record of innovative research at an international level. The majority of time will be spent conducting novel research in our state of art ultrafast laser laboratory. The applicant should demonstrate experience working with ultrafast laser systems and setting up complex optical experiments. You will hold a PhD* or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in Physics or Electronic and Optical Engineering, have good communication skills and the ability to work independently or as a part of a team on a challenging project. The post-doctoral position is available for one year. Informal enquiries may be directed to Prof Peter Kazansky, University of Southampton, on tel: +44 (0) 79 1969 5972 or email: pgk@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. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Georgie Warren (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 7749. Please quote reference 985018EH-R-R on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Closing Date: 02 Jan 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Senior Innovation Consultant – National Biofilms Innovation Centre
We are looking for a self-driven and proactive Professional to work as an Senior Innovation Consultant within the National Biofilm Innovation Centre (NBIC) to manage, coordinate and secure NBIC’s portfolio of impact, translation, proof of concept and other funding programmes to support knowledge exchange, commercialisation and impact acceleration. NBIC is the central hub where academia, industry, government, and public policy come together to tackle the global challenges biofilms present, through a forward-thinking, collaborative and interdisciplinary approach. Funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Innovate UK and Hartree Centre, our mission is to establish a network of research and innovation capacity in order to catalyse partnerships with industry in the study of biofilms to achieve breakthrough innovations and impact – from industry products and solutions to services and spinouts. The four core partners are the University of Southampton, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Liverpool and the University of Nottingham. They have now been joined by an additional 27 universities and over 60 industry partners in the aim to prevent, detect, manage and engineer solutions in biofilms. The successful individual will be responsible for the successful delivery of NBIC’s funding schemes. They will support knowledge exchange, policy development and enterprise initiatives to bring NBIC’s partners technologies, intellectual property and other research outputs closer to market. We are looking for someone with proven experience of working with a broad range of emerging technologies and with multiple stakeholders. They will need to be able to effectively work with colleagues in other work areas to achieve outcomes. This post is suitable for individuals with excellent interpersonal skills and strong business acumen and is available now. This role will require extensive travel within the UK, but would have a predominately northern UK focus (Midlands/north of England/Scotland). The employing institution will be the University of Southampton, however it is possible for the person to be based anywhere in the UK Interviews are expected to be held between 7th and 16th January. For informal enquiries before submitting your application, contact Dr Mark Richardson at MCRichardson@biofilms.ac.uk. Please include a covering letter and full CV in your application. * QS World University Rankings 2012-13 Application Procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at http://www.jobs.soton.ac.uk/www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Sam Stubbs (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0)23 8059 4046. Please quote reference 1051118BJ-R on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Closing Date: 01 Jan 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Research Fellow in High-Energy Astrophysics
The Astrogroup of the University of Southampton's Department of Physics & Astronomy invites applications for one research fellow position in High-Energy astrophysics. The Research Fellow will be joining a rapidly growing team and work with Dr Diego Altamirano to understand the physics of accretion onto compact objects. The fellow will have the possibility to join the Neutron Star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) team as an Affiliated Scientist, and will have the same access to non-public data and opportunities to publish results as do Co-I members. The fellow is expected to work on projects based on NICER data (which include both data from neutron star and black hole systems) and help in the supervision of projects lead by PhD students. You will have a PhD* or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in Astronomy and Astrophysics with detailed understanding and knowledge of X-ray data analysis. However, applications are welcome from all researchers from a wide range of backgrounds if your current research is focused on any of the different flavours of accretion disc physics. The Southampton Astro-group provides a stimulating and collegial environment with many opportunities to collaborate with other group members. Our main research themes are compact objects and time-domain astrophysics. We are strongly committed to diversity in the student and academic population and you will be supported in developing your career while maintaining a good work-life balance through family-friendly policies. The position will provide you with time and resources to explore and develop independent research. The position is available from February 2019 on a full time basis until 31/03/2021, with the possibility of extension depending on performance and funding. In addition, the University offers an attractive benefits package and relocation assistance. If you are interested in the role and submit your application by the deadline stated above, your application will be fully considered, but the position remains open until filled Applications should consist of a cover letter, CV, publication list, and a brief statement of research interests (2 pages max). Please upload all documents as one pdf file. Moreover, two letters of reference are required with contact details to be provided on application (letter requests will be sent automatically by the application system). Informal inquiries are particularly welcome. Please contact Dr Diego Altamirano (d.altamirano@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. The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Application Procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Rosie McPhail (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043. Please quote reference 1086318WF on all correspondence. References are requested along with your application. This reference system is automated so please ensure you provide the correct email address and allow time for these to be received, prior to the close date, to assist the department with shortlisting Closing Date: 04 Jan 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
By joining our inclusive team you will be ‘changing the world for the better’. You will work in a supportive environment that offers development at all stages of your career and allows you opportunities to enhance your skills by supporting world leading research and students. We are very proud of our success in contributing to the School’s positive impact on society. We offer a range of great benefits that includes a contributory pension scheme; holiday entitlement of 20 days rising to 24 after 4 years plus 8 bank holidays and 6 additional holidays (closure days); subsidised health and fitness facilities on-site; cycle to work scheme; a range of discounts which include restaurants, retail outlets and entertainment. To be successful in your new role within our School of Physics and Astronomy you will be qualified to degree level and experienced in the repair, modification, design and build of electronic devices. Further details of the role are available in the job description and person specification. Take a look at our website http://www.phys.soton.ac.uk/ to find out more about our department and our equality and diversity awards. We look forward to receiving your application but if you would like to have more information before applying please contact Gareth Savage via email g.savage@soton.ac.uk. The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Application Procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Rosie McPhail (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043. Please quote reference 1086118WF on all correspondence. Closing Date: 31 Dec 2018 Post Type: Technical & Experimental
Looking to take the next step in your academic career? Look no further - the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences have an exciting opportunity for you to join one of the UK’s most dynamic centres for engineering and environmental research and education. Sensors for tribological applications are still in their infancy and lack the proliferation seen in many other industries. Join a University team developing next-generation electrostatic sensors, mapping charge on tribological surfaces that will enable the health of mechanical systems to be monitored and future life predicted. Mapping surface charge will involve a linear array of sensors developed in ECS, but tested in Engineering and this project will help optimize the development of these by facilitating the design and manufacture of a sensor evaluation module to evaluate the sensitivity and resolution of these new sensors. The sensor array /learning system would be trained to detect early evidence of lubricated contact decay from charge maps of the surface and allow better prediction of remaining useful life or, what corrective adjustment is needed in running conditions, to assure operational integrity. The role of the research fellow will be to work on calibrating new electrostatic array sensors designed to detect degradation of lubricants and surfaces in tribological contacts. The research fellow would be responsible for designing and commissioning a test facility to allow surfaces with known defects and wear characteristics of different sizes to be used to obtain typical sensor responses under different translational speeds. This data would train the machine learning algorithms developed by colleagues in computer sciences on the project. The PDRA would also be responsible for correlating the electrostatic array sensor data with other measurements taken from the same area such as topography, work function, XPS and SEM or microCT imaging to build forensic correlative images for robust detection of surface health and remaining life of surface. The applicant should have a relevant PhD in engineering or related science areas. They are likely to have an experimental background, with some experience of surface analysis techniques and knowledge of Tribology and/or material science/surface engineering and be interested in next generation condition monitoring of machines. They will work as a team of three PDRAs being recruited to this EPSRC funded project. They are likely to have co-supervision of the 3 PhD students being recruited into the project and will engage with MSc and MEng student projects and group design projects as needed. * 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 Research Assistant will be assigned. Application Procedure You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Elsa Samwell (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2507. Please quote reference 1085718DA on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Closing Date: 02 Jan 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
You are invited to apply for the full time position of Laboratory Technician to work as part of the Technical team supporting the School of Biological Sciences teaching activities. The post will involve preparing equipment, reagents and samples for undergraduate practical classes to time and quality standards across a broad range of Biological disciplines. The ideal candidate will have a scientific background and have an appreciation of the hazards both biological and chemical that can exist within the laboratory setting. The candidate must have a willingness to work with a variety of waste streams (chemical, biological and recycling, to adhere to specific cleaning protocols and be able to assist in the cleaning, calibration and maintenance of a range of common basic laboratory equipment. The candidate should also be competent at using common computer packages and administrative systems. The School of Biological Sciences technical team is an adaptable, proactive and hardworking team and the ideal candidate should have a good range of soft skills that will upkeep the team’s work ethic. This post is available immediately and you are welcome to raise any queries with Jane Worner-Gibbs, Deputy Senior Technician Manager on email: jcag@soton.ac.uk or tel: 02380598145. Application Procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Sam Stubbs (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0)23 8059 4046. Please quote reference 1084918BJ on all correspondence. Closing Date: 18 Dec 2018 Post Type: Technical & Experimental
The University of Southampton is a research intensive university, with research income in excess of £136 million. Research and Innovation Services (RIS) is recruiting a Research Funding Officer in its Research Funding Development team to support that success and to provide academic and research colleagues, expert advice and assistance in research funding (UK/international), bid support and management. We are seeking to recruit one Research Funding Officer to support strategic research development. You will provide researchers with timely information and intelligence about forthcoming funding opportunities, supporting internal peer review processes, tracking a portfolio of grant applications and outcomes, and assisting with initiatives to support the University’s performance in securing external research funding – particularly focusing on early career researchers. Part of a specialist research support team, you will advise and support research staff throughout the research grant application preparation process to ensure that high-quality bids are submitted. You will have excellent communication skills, be well-organised with the ability to multi-task and to work well as part of a busy team. You will have excellent communication skills in a customer-focused environment. Experience in working in a research support capacity within the Higher Education sector would be advantageous. For an informal discussion about these posts, please contact Niki Price, Research Funding Manager (TEL: 02380598574; email: N.Price@soton.ac.uk). Interviews are likely to be held week commencing the 7th of January 2019 Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Rosie Mcphail (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043. Please quote reference 1037818TW-R on all correspondence. Closing Date: 17 Dec 2018 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
The University of Southampton is in the top one hundred of world universities*, and top 20 in the UK.** We have a global reputation for our passion and ability to work collaboratively in delivering world-class education, research and innovation that makes a real impact on society’s biggest challenges. A founding member of the Russell Group, we are pioneers in flexible learning, and encourage interdisciplinary practice across our academic community. We work with partners around the world to offer relevant, flexible education, which enables our students to exercise their academic creativity and prepares them for the jobs of the future. The student experience is at our heart and this is reflected in one of the sector’s leading student satisfaction scores, 84 per cent, in the most recent National Student Survey. Southampton is renowned for its strong culture of research and enterprise. We are ranked 8th*** in the UK for research intensity and over 40 per cent of our research projects involve one or more business partners. We are the number one university in the UK for consultancy income**** and are engaged in research with over 700 overseas partners. The President and Vice-Chancellor is at the heart of our vibrant community of more than a quarter of a million students, staff and alumni worldwide, uniting and inspiring them in pride and ambition for the University, while always ensuring the University remains true to its core values of inclusivity and collegiality. You will have an impressive academic record together with experience in a leadership role uniting an organisation through long-term transformation. Your passion for education and improving the student experience will be equalled by your commitment to furthering our excellent research and enterprise performance. We will expect you to inspire and unite our staff community around a shared ambition for the future. You will be confident and effective in sharing our University’s vision and advocating this on a global, national and regional stage; this will be essential for your successful, personal leadership of the University’s philanthropic activity. If you believe you have the skills, experience, passion and commitment to be our next President and Vice-Chancellor, then this is an exceptional opportunity to shape our future. For information and instructions on how to apply, please visit www.odgers.com/69340. The deadline for applications is 11.59 pm Wednesday 9th January 2019. This is a full time permanent post, located in Southampton, with a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. We appreciate and value difference, seeking to attract, develop and retain a diverse mix of talented people that will contribute to our overall success. * QS World Ranking, 2019; ** The Complete University Guide 2019, The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019; ***Times Higher Education (Research Excellence Framework 2014); **** Higher Education – Business Community Interaction Survey 2016/17 Closing Date: 09 Jan 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
The University of Southampton is among the UK’s top research-intensive universities, with an international reputation for its research, teaching and enterprise activities. As an organisation we have more than 23,500 current students; 16,000 undergraduates plus 7,000 postgraduates and researchers, and we employ in excess of 5,000 full time equivalent staff. The University of Southampton is one of the world’s leading universities. We are consistently placed in the top 100 universities in the world by the QS World University Rankings. Using conventional business metrics, the University is a large enterprise with an annual turnover of over £500m. The strategic sourcing and procurement service plays an important role in supporting colleagues in procuring a diverse range of goods, services and works, which are critical to the successful operation of the University. As a Buying and Administrative Assistant you will support the cost efficient and timely sourcing of goods and services, to deliver maximum value for money and benefit to the University. You will be working with external suppliers and internal stakeholders across the University. The Higher Education sector is changing and so is our service provision, we are reorganising to ensure our buying processes reflect the University’s strategy by embedding a category managed approach aligned with strong commercial contract and supplier management, delivering value for money through high quality arrangements. As a member of the team, you will be responsible for providing straight forward advice and administrative support to colleagues with their sourcing requirements. As a strong administrator you should be able to efficiently organise your work activities, present a calm and professional manner with excellent interpersonal skills, and actively support the team’s strategic objective of ‘Simply Better’. Please see the job specification for full role details. The University of Southampton is a member of the prestigious Russell Group committed to attracting and supporting exceptional staff to deliver at the highest levels in all activities. In return the University can offer an excellent package for staff on the basis of recognition of knowledge, experience and performance. In addition to a competitive salary the University offers a highly attractive pension scheme with employee and employer contribution. The University also offers a holiday allowance of 20 days annual leave (increasing by 1 day with each additional complete year of service, to a maximum of 24 days), plus 6 University closure days and 8 bank holidays. Interviews will take place the 14th or 22nd of January 2019. Application Procedure You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Elsa Samwell (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2507. Please quote reference 1084018RR on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Closing Date: 21 Dec 2018 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
How would you enjoy working in a varied and interesting administrative role supporting a vibrant academic department alongside a team of friendly and supportive colleagues? The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences have an exciting opportunity for you to join one of the UK’s most dynamic centres for engineering and environmental research and education. You will be providing first line administrative support to a range of stakeholders, ranging from academic staff, research students and visitors to external collaborators from academia and industry. To be successful, you will need a track-record of successfully working as part of a busy team providing a fully comprehensive customer service to a variety of different customers whilst delivering consistent results across a broad range of secretarial activities. These including, but not limited to: travel arrangements, diary management, purchasing, resource management, human resources support, event organisation and committee servicing. You will hold an NVQ2, GCSE, City and Guilds or equivalent experience, have good numeracy and IT skills. The ideal candidate will have existing knowledge of university systems such as Agresso, Planon, Stonefish and Go2Book travel booking system, however this is not essential. The University of Southampton is an institution 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 and hold an Athena SWAN Silver award. You will join a leading Engineering Faculty with an excellent record of collaborative research with industry and academic institutions in the UK and abroad. In September 2013 an Athena SWAN Bronze award was received by the School of Engineering in recognition of our continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering. Informal enquiries to Sue Berger +44 (0) 23 8059 2871, Sue.Berger@soton.ac.uk. At the University of Southampton, we value diversity and equality. *QS World University Rankings 2012-13 The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Application Procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Rosie McPhail (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043. Please quote reference 1084118GN on all correspondence. Closing Date: 02 Jan 2019 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
At the University of Southampton Business School, we are entering an exciting stage of our development as we strengthen our position as a world-class business school in research, education, innovation and enterprise. We currently hold both AMBA and AACSB accreditations. As part of a world-renowned research-led Russell Group University with a global reputation for academic excellence, we offer a stimulating, challenging and dynamic working environment for all our staff. It is an exciting time to join the School and we are now seeking to recruit an outstanding individual that will play a crucial role in the School achieving its vision. The Department of Banking and Finance (DBF) comprises of 17 full time academic members of staff who research on, and teach, a wide range of Finance and Banking topics with an increasing and unique emphasis on digital finance, computational finance and financial risk in the banking industry. We would like to hear from applicants you have a PhD or equivalent qualifications and experience in Finance and/or Banking with research and teaching interests. You should have a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in Finance and/or Banking and an emerging research track record. For an informal discussion about these posts, please contact Professor Simon Wolfe on +44(0)23 8059 3118 | e-mail ssjw@soton.ac.uk. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Charlene Tyson (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 6803. Please quote reference 1083318TR on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Closing Date: 01 Jan 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow - ENIneering MAterial properties with advanced laser direct writing — ENIGMA
Research positions on ENIneering MAterial properties with advanced laser direct writing — ENIGMA’ We are recruiting for 3 post-doctoral research positions as follows: 2x Research Fellows (level 4) Salary Range: £30,395-£37,345 1x Senior Research Fellow (level 5) Salary Range: £38,460-£48,677 The posts will be based in the Optoelectronic Research Centre (ORC) at the University of Southampton and are available as a result of a research programme sponsored by the European Research Council. The posts are available on a fixed term basis until 31/01/2022. We are looking for hands-on experimental scientists with the drive to solve difficult and challenging technological and scientific problems. If you are motivated by working in a high calibre, highly dynamic research environment, then these positions provide an exciting environment. We are looking for researchers with experience in one of the following fields: ultrafast laser material processing (desirable), femtosecond laser direct writing (essential), nonlinear optics (essential) ultrafast optics (essential) micro-optics (desirable) optical engineering (desirable) Candidates will have a PhD* or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in Physics or Electronic and Optical Engineering, along with a good track record of innovative research at an international level. Experience of highly effective working in teams, particularly large teams, is also required. The Applicants should demonstrate experience working with ultrafast laser systems and have a track record of independently setting up complex optical experiments. Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Peter Kazansky, ORC, University of Southampton, on tel: +44 (0) 79 1969 5972 or email: pgk@soton.ac.uk. Application Procedure You should submit your completed application form online at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Georgie Warren (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 7749 . Please quote reference 1082018PN on all correspondence. *If applying for the level 4 Research Fellow posts: 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. Closing Date: 20 Dec 2018 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
The Web and Internet Science (WAIS) Research Group at the University of Southampton is offering two Marie Curie Early Stage Researcher positions to join the Cleopatra project: These will start in Q2 2019. With a rapidly increasing degree of integration among the European countries, a rising number of events, such as Paris shootings and Brexit, strongly impact the European community and the European digital economy across language and country borders. This development results in a vast amount of event-centric multilingual information available from different communities in the news, on the Web and in social media. Cross-lingual technologies to efficiently access, analyse and interact with this information are of utmost importance for various stakeholder groups across Europe, including digital humanities, memory institutions, publishers, media monitoring companies and journalists. The Cleopatra project offers a unique interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral research and training programme addressing these challenges. The main objectives are to: 1.Facilitate advanced cross-lingual processing of event-centric textual and visual information on a large scale 2.Develop innovative methods for efficient and intuitive user access and interaction with multilingual information 3.Facilitate large-scale analytics of multilingual event-centric information and cross-cultural studies 4.Educate a group of top-level scientists with unique interdisciplinary and intersectoral expertise in multilingual information science who will be enabled to take leading roles in research and industry in the future 5.Establish an interdisciplinary curriculum for cross-lingual information analytics The research topics addressed at the University of Southampton in the context of Cleopatra are at the intersection between social/crowd computing and language technologies. We are looking for two highly motivated Marie Curie Fellows to join Cleopatra and carry out research to build human-in-the-loop solutions for cross-lingual, entity-centric text tasks. Relevant research challenges include: motivating and incentivising participation; quality of crowdsourced data; new interfaces to collect and validate crowd answers e.g., speech, AR; augmenting knowledge graphs through crowdsourcing. You will have a strong computer science or human computation interaction background (BSc or MSc degree in Computer Science, Web Science, HCI or related discipline), as well as outstanding data analysis, writing and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have solid programming skills e.g. Python and a good command of machine learning and other data science toolkits. You will: Spend the majority of your time at the University of Southampton where you will perform research activities in the context of the Cleopatra project, including contributions to project deliverables (reports, events, presentations). Engage with other researchers in Southampton and within the Cleopatra network and participate in all relevant meetings and training program offered by Cleopatra. Contribute to impact reports and dissemination and outreach activities, including updates of the project Website, trip reports, posters etc. To be eligible, you must satisfy the mobility requirements of Marie Sklodowska-Curie actions, explained at [1].As a primary objective of the EID program is international mobility, transnational mobility (i.e. move from one country to another) is a requirement for the researcher when taking up the appointment. Therefore, at the time of recruitment by UoS, the candidate must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in UK for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to his/her recruitment under the project. Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays are not taken into account. Furthermore, at the time of recruitment you must not yet have been awarded your doctorate and must be in the first 4 years (full-time equivalent) of your research career In order to be considered for this post, you will also be required to complete the postgraduate application process which is available here: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/1085318FP. The salary payable to the successful candidate will differ to the ‘researcher unit cost’ as set in the Grant Agreement. The unit cost is to cover all employment costs and Employer’s liabilities to HMRC and any applicable employer’s pension contributions must therefore be deducted before from the available budget before arriving at the amount available as salary. Under UK legislation the living allowance, mobility allowance and any applicable family allowance are all deemed taxable. The gross salary calculated after Employer’s costs will then be subject to Employee’s deductions for Tax, NI and Pension contributions where applicable. The sterling salary payable will also be affected by exchange rate fluctuations and will therefore be subject to six monthly reviews University of Southampton is ranked in the top 1% of the universities worldwide with particular strengths in sciences and engineering. We welcome informal enquiries: please contact Elena Simperl via email: E.Simperl@southampton.ac.uk. The positions are offered full-time for three years. Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be considered. [1] http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/data/ref/h2020/other/guides_for_applicants/h2020-guide-appl-msca-itn_en.pdf The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Application Procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Rosie McPhail (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043. Please quote reference 1082318FP on all correspondence Closing Date: 18 Jan 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
We are currently recruiting a Research Fellow to undertake research in the field of Infrared Detectors. The project will offer a stimulating interdisciplinary environment and access to unique samples with which to explore new areas of nanoscience. The successful candidates will join an interdisciplinary team of approx. 12 PDRAs and numerous Ph.D students as part of a £6M, 5 year EPSRC funded project "Advanced Devices by Electroplating (ADEPT). The project will provide a breakthrough in the devices that can be fabricated in the fields of phase change memory, thermo-electrics and infra-red detectors, by delivering a disruptive combination of feature size, device complexity and materials quality, through advanced electrodeposition of semiconducting materials; The programme is led by Prof. P. Bartlett FRS, president of the International Society of Electrochemistry, supported by investigators in Southampton's department of Chemistry, Physics (Prof. David Smith) and Electronics (Prof. Kees. de Groot) as well as at the Universities of Nottingham and Warwick. The successful candidate will be responsible for measuring and understanding the physical properties of the electrodeposited IR materials and devices and advising on how to optimise their properties. They will have a thorough grounding in the physics of semiconductors and optics. Knowledge of cleanroom processing techniques is advantageous but not essential. They will have good experimental skills and experience of characterising optoelectronic devices. They will be able to use their basic physics knowledge to analyse and interpret experimental results, and innovate improved or new measurement techniques. This post is suitable for a candidate with a PhD* or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in Physics, Electronics, or Materials Science and is available to start immediately. The post is initially a 2 year fixed term appointment with the possibility of extension. For additional information/informal enquiries before submitting your application, contact Prof. David Smith (dcsmith@soton.ac.uk) or Prof. Kees de Groot (chdg@ecs.soton.ac.uk ). Please include a covering letter and full CV in your application. *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. Application Procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Rosie McPhail (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043. Please quote reference 1081518WF on all correspondence Closing Date: 19 Dec 2018 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Investigations on quantum features in large-size systems are deemed “at the forefront of physics”, yet research efforts along this line are considered “in [their] infancy and important issues remain to be explored”. This project will explore precisely such issues by experimentally investigating the validity of quantum physics at the genuine mesoscopic level, thus tackling a regime that has remained so far unaddressed. We are setting up an experimental apparatus based on levitated nanoparticles to investigate the limits of the quantum framework when quantum dynamics of mesoscopic systems is addressed. The methodological approach to the declared overarching goal of the project will pass through the investigation of both environmental decoherence and non-standard mechanisms (from spontaneous localisation to gravity-induced decoherence) that are considered to be responsible for the un-observability of quantum effects at the macroscopic scale. This post is for a Research Fellow to support and inform the quantum experiments in the Quantum Nanophysics group of Professor Hendrik Ulbricht at Southampton [www.quantumnano.org] up to 31/12/2019. We expect the candidate to be an excellent physicist with a PhD* or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in theoretical physics, with experience in quantum optics theory in one or more of the following fields as desirable: decoherence theory, open quantum system dynamics, coherent control, quantum and classical optimal feedback, and continuous weak measurements. The applicant should be highly motivated and a leader for postgraduate students in the group. *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. Application Procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Rosie McPhail (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043. Please quote reference 1081718WF on all correspondence. Closing Date: 18 Dec 2018 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
SCDTP Studentship - Emotion regulation, reward-related neural activity, and well-being
Emotion regulation, reward-related neural activity, and well-being A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Dr Nicholas Kelley (Psychology) (nicholasjkelley@gmail.com) Emotion regulation contributes to consequential outcomes like physical health, mental health and success in work, school, and relationships. Previous research has investigated the effects of emotion regulation on threat processing, but has neglected the role of emotion regulation in reward processing, despite the relevance of reward processing to consequential outcomes like mood disorders and addictive behaviors. Here we ask how emotion regulation influences reward processing and whether biomarkers of reward processing account for links between emotion regulation and changes in consequential outcomes over time. Skills Required Experience w/EEG required. Experience w/MatLab and SEM desirable. Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - Adolescent and young adult life in the UK: exploring the use of technology and social media on well-being and relationships
Adolescent and young adult life in the UK: exploring the use of technology and social media on well-being and relationships A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Dr Brienna Perelli-Harris (B.G.Perelli-Harris@soton.ac.uk), Dr Agnese Vitali, Dr Ann Berrington As on-line technology has spread, concerns have increased about its influence on relationships and well-being, especially among young people. Using the UK Household Longitudinal Survey, this PhD project will employ Advanced Quantitative Methods to examine how technology and social media use is associated with the development of close and intimate relationships, future family intentions, employment and well-being in adulthood. UKHLS started in 2009-11 and followed all household respondents over the next 6 years. The project will draw upon the underutilized youth survey (ages 10-15) and young adult survey (16-21), and potentially contextual-level data reflecting the diffusion of social media. Skills Required Advanced Quantitative Methods, such as event history, fixed-effects models, or other longitudinal and causal analysis methods. These could be learned in the MSc in Demography or Social Research Methods, prior to coming to Southampton, or during the PhD. Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - The neural representation of the self
The neural representation of the self A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Dr Keise Izuma (K.Izuma@soton.ac.uk) and Professor Constantine Sedikides, Psychology Department, University of Southampton. The self is the most fundamental, familiar, and yet mysterious object. There is a lot to be discovered about how the self is represented in the brain. The PhD project tackles this fundamental question using a neuroimaging method (fMRI) combined with a machine learning technique to analyse the data. This project is a perfect opportunity for a PhD student to learn neuroimaging (fMRI), advanced analysis methods (e.g., machine learning), and the psychological literature on self. Skills Required Previous experiences of fMRI data collection/analysis and programming (e.g., R, Matlab, Python) would be desirable but not essential, as supervisory training is available. Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - Ethical governance of military machine intelligence
Ethical governance of military machine intelligence A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Christian Enemark (C.Enemark@soton.ac.uk), Professor of International Relations, Faculty of Social Sciences (primary), and Sarvapali (Gopal) Ramchurn, Professor of Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences (secondary). This interdisciplinary PhD research project explores the challenges—technological, institutional, ethical, and governmental—associated with the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine autonomy in a military context. For what purposes might military organizations use intelligent machines? Why might such use be justified or criticised on ethical grounds? What norms and rules should govern the development and use of partly or fully autonomous weapon systems? As AI technology advances and government investment increases, this project is intended to address an urgent need for more research into why and how the military use of intelligent machines should be prevented, restricted or facilitated. Skills Required Highly-developed critical thinking skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality research using primary and secondary sources; ability to engage with ideas and information from multiple academic disciplines. Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - What is the impact of GDPR on Third Sector Organisations?
What is the impact of GDPR on Third Sector Organisations? A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Dr Silke Roth (Silke.Roth@soton.ac.uk) and Prof Sophie Stalla-Bourdillon How does the European General Data Protection Regulation coming into force on 25 May 2018 and the ePrivacy Directive impact on third sector organisations’ practices communicating with members and subscribers? The aim of the project is to survey they use of ICT and platforms of third sector organizations and how their practices have changed since GDPR came into force. 1) To what extent do TSOs rely on platforms to communicate with members and carry out their activities? 2) Do members and clients expect to communicate with TSOs via ICT? 3) What consequences does GDPR have for TSOs use of platforms? Skills Required A good first degree (social sciences, law), familiarity with the Third Sector and platforms, good understanding of social theory and methods. Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - An Interdisciplinary Study of Algorithmic Risk Prediction Technologies in the Penal System
An Interdisciplinary Study of Algorithmic Risk Prediction Technologies in the Penal System A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Dr Pamela Ugwudike (P.Ugwudike@soton.ac.uk) (Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology, Faculty of Social Sciences) and Dr Adriane Chapman (Department of Electronics and Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences). We are pleased to welcome applications from candidates with a strong interest in studying the mechanisms through which data-driven algorithmic technologies are transforming the landscape of criminal justice. The successful candidate will undertake an interdisciplinary research study that will use social science and computer science methods to examine conduits of algorithmic bias affecting risk prediction technologies in the justice system. The study will also develop corrective measures Skills Required A background in at least one characteristic from List A or B below. The student will develop more skills in these areas as the study progresses, through supervision and relevant courses. List A: social science, quantitative research methods. List B: basic data science, data mining, mathematical modelling. Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - Understanding our 3D world
Understanding our 3D world A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Prof Wendy Adams (W.Adams@soton.ac.uk), Dr Erich Graf (Psychology) A PhD studentship is available to work in Professor Wendy Adams’ lab on the visual perception of 3D scenes in the real world and virtual reality. This project investigates the visual information that humans use to understand the structure and gist of complex natural scenes – allowing us to interact with objects and people in our environment. The project will use a combination of lab-based studies with human observers, and computational modelling. The ideal candidate will have some experience of research with human participants, and an interest in evaluating theories of visual perception. Skills Required Basic programming skills (e.g. Matlab), good quantitative skills (for modeling of data, stimulus generation), experience of research with human subjects. Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - Why is small scale agriculture unsustainable in Odisha, India?
Why is small scale agriculture unsustainable in Odisha, India? A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Professor Jadu Dash (j.dash@soton.ac.uk) (SoGES, FELS); Professor Emma Tompkins (SoGES, FELS) The project benefits from the supervisors experience and contacts in the study area and builds upon on previous successful collaborations between Dash (PI ‘PREFUS’. 2014-2017) (remote sensing, advanced quantitative methods) and Tompkins (co-I ‘DECCMA’, 2014-2018 (human geography). Recent work in Odisha, India by the two supervisors (Dash and Tompkins) has highlighted the crushing impact on rural agricultural households of chronic poverty, social-cultural systems and repeated cycles of damaging natural hazards (Duncan et al., 2017a). Previous work highlights that both land use and government policy towards land use and land tenure influences farmers’ choices in Odisha. What remains unclear is why small scale agriculture has been and continues to be unsustainable. The aim of this research is investigate why and to what extent households in Odisha are choosing to allow land to become barren, and what this means for future sustainability of agriculture in Odisha? The project uses mixed methods, combining remotely sensed data and in-depth interviews with rural agricultural households to understand the extent of problem and decision processes that lead to land becoming barren. Skills Required The project will use mixed methods, combining remotely sensed data and in-depth interviews with rural agricultural households to understand the extent of problem and decision processes that lead to land becoming barren. Expected skills: quantitative methods, remote sensing and qualitative data analysis. Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - Religion at the workplace: experiences, beliefs and practices
Religion at the workplace: experiences, beliefs and practices A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Dr Bindi Shah (B.Shah@soton.ac.uk) and Dr María Villares-Varela (Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology; Faculty of Social Sciences) and Dr Heidi Armbruster (Modern Languages and Linguistics; Faculty of Humanities). We invite applications from qualified and highly motivated students to work in the area of religion, diversity and work and employment. This research project investigates how workers negotiate faith/religious values in a multi-cultural/multi-faith workplace and how they comply/contest practices in the world of work guided by faith-related values and the use of religious artefacts and ceremonies. This interdisciplinary research will pay particular attention to the production of religious artefacts (shrines, effigies, scapulars, prayer cards, saint cards, etc.), and practices of faith at the work place (dress code, special time off, religious jewellery, dietary requirements, prayer, meditation). Skills Required Basic training in qualitative research methods (e.g. interviews and associated tools) and analysis (e.g. thematic and narrative analysis). Interest in migration studies, work and employment, religion. Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - Global Constitutionalism in an Era of Resurgent State Sovereignty
Global Constitutionalism in an Era of Resurgent State Sovereignty A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Dr. Jonathan Havercroft, Associate Professor in PAIR (j.havercroft@soton.ac.uk) Dr. Jacob Eisler, Associate Professor in Law. Dr. Haris Psarras, Lecturer in Law. We seek a PhD student to explore what impact the rise of populism, nationalism, and anti-globalization is having on the global constitutional and its three foundational principles of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. The project should be at the intersection of law and international relations. Skills Required The student must have a background in one of the cognate disciplines of global constitutionalism (Law, Politics, and International Relations) and can demonstrate a familiarity with the relevant literatures of democracy, the rule of law, and human rights. The methodological approach is flexible although global constitutional scholarship is normally more qualitative using techniques such as documentary analysis, discourse analysis, conceptual analysis, and ethnography. Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - Contextual Factors in Low Back Pain Consultations
Contextual Factors in Low Back Pain Consultations A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Dr Felicity Bishop (Lead, Psychology)(F.L.Bishop@soton.ac.uk); Dr David Newell (Medicine); Components other than the active ingredients of treatment can have substantial effects on pain and disability. Such "contextual" components include: the therapeutic relationship, the healthcare environment, incidental treatment characteristics, patients' beliefs, and practitioners' beliefs. This PhD will identify which contextual components are associated with reduced pain and disability over time in patients with low back pain having chiropractic treatment. You will conduct a major prospective questionnaire-based study, using advanced statistical techniques (e.g. multilevel modelling, structural equation modelling) to analyse the data. You will also design and conduct a nested qualitative study to explore in more depth a contextual component of your choice. Findings will develop theory on contextual effects in managing low back pain and associated disability, and will inform training to attempt to augment chiropractic treatment. Skills Required A good grasp of basic multivariate statistics (multiple regression, factor analysis), consistent with accredited undergraduate psychology degrees. Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - Assessing wetland dependencies and management effects to inform sustainable resource management
Assessing wetland dependencies and management effects to inform sustainable resource management A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Dr Marije Schaafsma (UoS – environmental economics), Dr Rebecca Spake (UoS - ecosystem services), Dr Booker Ogutu (UoS - remote sensing), Dr Ishmael Kosamu (University of Malawi - natural resource governance). This interdisciplinary project aims to inform the design of governance arrangements of a wetland of international importance in Malawi. The analysis of livelihood dependencies, local preferences and past experiences with wetland management in Malawi will provide insight into wetland governance arrangements that contribute to local livelihoods and sustainable resource use. Skills Required Undergraduate degree in relevant subject, such as Geography, (Environmental) Economics, Environmental Science, Demography Keen interest in sustainability science and in conducting interdisciplinary research Keen interest in conducting quantitative analysis as well as using qualitative methods Experience using (R) statistical software; experience with GIS is a plus. Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - Mill’s Harm Principle and Contemporary Public Policy
Mill’s Harm Principle and Contemporary Public Policy A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Ben Saunders (PAIR) (b.m.saunders@soton.ac.uk) has published numerous articles on Mill’s moral and political thought, including on the harm principle (Saunders 2016). Brian McElwee (Philosophy) works in moral and political philosophy, with a focus on consequentialist theories. Both are contributors to the Blackwell Companion to Mill (Macleod and Miller eds., 2016). Other supervisors may be appointed, depending on the topic area chosen. John Stuart Mill’s On Liberty (1861) argued that the only acceptable reason for coercive interference with someone’s actions is to prevent harm to others. This principle has been applied to numerous areas of contemporary policy concern, including the regulation of hate speech (Brown 2008), GM food (Holtug 2001), alcohol (Saunders 2013), and genetic technology (Burley 2008). This project aims to build on such work, by carrying out a detailed application of the harm principle to a particular policy issue, in order both to contribute to policy discussions and to better understand and assess the harm principle itself. Skills Required In addition to the generic skills required of any PhD student (project management, written and oral communication skills, etc), this project will require close engagement with Mill’s texts and with policy debates/evidence in the relevant area. The ideal candidate will have some background in both politics/public policy and philosophy, though we are open to those whose formal education has been in either field only, provided they show an aptitude for engaging with the other. Applicants for a +3 PhD will require an MSc or equivalent, evidencing aptitude in social science research methodologies. Those applying for 1+3 will receive training in social research methods. Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - Career Readiness, Employability and Capitals: the role of socio-economic background
Career Readiness, Employability and Capitals: the role of socio-economic background A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Dr Michael Tomlinson (M.B.Tomlinson@soton.ac.uk) (Education) and Dr Sarah Kirby (Psychology). This project will investigate the career readiness and employability of first-generation students studying at a Russel Group English HEI. Informed by concepts of graduate capitals and career readiness, the project aims to better understand the opportunities and challenges experienced by students from lower socio-economic backgrounds, their strategies and approaches to developing their career profiles and the ways in which these are shaped by their HE experiences. The project will involve a mixed-methods approach, including the analysis of large-scale psychometric survey data and narrative interviews with first generation students on their experience of HE and engagement with the labour market. Skills Required The student would require a background in Social Sciences or Education, with a particular interest in sociology of education and work and social psychology. They would need to have an interest in mixed methods. This will include fundamental knowledge of quantitative data collection and analysis, including knowledge of psychometric survey tools, factor analysis and principal component analysis, as well as an interest in narrative and life-course interviews. We would be happy for the student to enter on the I-PhD route should they require further training. Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - Embedding ethical uncertainty in algorithmic decision-making
Embedding ethical uncertainty in algorithmic decision-making A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Max Chipulu (m.chipulu@soton.ac.uk) and Alasdair Marshall (FSS); Sebastian Stein (FEPS) It is now common for decisions in a variety of areas to be made by algorithms. However, unlike humans, algorithm do not experience ethical uncertainty, which can help humans regulate their decision-making process. Consequently, algorithmic decisions may sometimes be egregious. For example, algorithmic decisions may discriminate against minority groups. It may be possible to reduce the risk of algorithms making egregious decisions by explicitly incorporating ethical uncertainty within the framework of algorithmic decision making. This research will investigate how ethical uncertainty can be embedded in algorithmic decision-making and the benefits of doing so. Skills Required Required Skills: Upper second-class or First-class degree in a numerate subject. Desirable Skills: Master’s degree, Computer Programming experience; interest in prosocial behaviour; knowledge of predictive algorithms / artificial intelligence / machine learning. Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - Designing interventions to prevent plastics from getting into the sea: A behavioural-science approach to understand and improve the decision rules of stakeholders in Citarum river
Designing interventions to prevent plastics from getting into the sea: A behavioural-science approach to understand and improve the decision rules of stakeholders in Citarum river A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Bhakti Stephan Onggo (B.S.S.Onggo@soton.ac.uk), Konstantinos Katsikopoulos Plastic waste getting into the sea is a major issue. Study has found significant plastic debris inside sea birds and fish. This research aims to design policy interventions to prevent plastic waste from getting into the sea by identifying the decision-making rules of key stakeholders. We will use techniques from behavioural science and social science simulation to develop a model that helps us evaluate the possible impacts of various interventions. The case study is the community in Citarum river which is one of the most polluted river in the world. Skills Required A good knowledge in one of the following fields: Management Science, Behavioral Science (broadly construed, including Psychology); a willingness to learn agent-based simulation and interview design; good communication skills, knowledge of basic Indonesian language is useful but not necessary; willingness to travel to Bandung for the data collection. Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - Charting the progress of professionalization and evidence based practice in UK Policing
Charting the progress of professionalization and evidence based practice in UK Policing A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Professor Jenny Fleming (J.Fleming@soton.ac.uk) (University of Southampton) and Dr Sarah Charman (University of Portsmouth) and Professor Gerry Stoker (University of Southampton) We welcome applications from candidates with an interest in working with police to assess and evaluate the development and broader impact of evidence based practice in UK policing. The successful candidate will undertake an interdisciplinary research study that will use social science methods (quantitative and qualitative) to identify the organisational opportunities and challenges that are shaping the progress of evidence based practice and police professionalization in Britain’s police service. Skills Required Basic skills in: quantitative/qualitative social science research methods. Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - The missing link: language and heritage, identity and belonging Project proposal
The missing link: language and heritage, identity and belonging A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Dr Sophie Holmes-Elliott (S.E.M.Holmes-Elliott@soton.ac.uk) (socio-phonetics, linguistic variation) and Dr Laura Domínguez (heritage languages, changes to native grammars, second language acquisition). Both supervisors have extensive experience conducting this type of research and can provide adequate training and guidance. This project investigates how young heritage children (children who learn a minority language at home which is different to the majority language of the ambient community) negotiate the transition to school, a crucial time in their lives when their parents are no longer the only source of linguistic information. In school, these children face three challenging tasks: to maintain their minority language (e.g. Polish), to develop new linguistic abilities in the majority language (e.g. English) and to find their own identity as bicultural and bilingual members of the community. You will investigate possible changes in the grammars of these speakers throughout the first year in school and whether these can be link to specific social practices and the types of social networks established during this critical year. Skills Required A good Undergraduate, or Masters level degree in Linguistics (or closely related discipline: psychology; English Language etc.) with demonstrable expertise in language acquisition/language attrition/language change and phonetics. Ideally, the student will have a good knowledge of one of the immigrant languages well represented in the UK and Southampton in particular (e.g. Polish). Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - Cognitive processes in writing to learn
Cognitive processes in writing to learn A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: 1st: David Galbraith (D.W.Galbraith@soton.ac.uk), School of Education; 2nd: James Hall, School of Education; 3rd: External consultant/advisor (Veerle Baaijen, University of Groningen). Writing plays a crucial role in modern society, not just as an important means of communication, but also as a tool for learning. This project is designed to test the claims of the dual-process theory of writing (Galbraith & Baaijen, 2018) about the processes involved in discovery through writing and their relationship with writing quality. It will assess the effects of different kinds of drafting strategy on learning from sources and investigate how these are moderated by individual differences in working memory capacity. The project will provide an exciting opportunity to learn advanced quantitative methods for modelling the writing process, and the findings will have important implications for the teaching of writing. Skills Required The student should be able to manage controlled experiments, show evidence of prior achievement in quantitative data analysis, and have experience of cognitive psychology. Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - Agenda-setting impacts of public participation
Agenda-setting impacts of public participation A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Dr. Matt Ryan (M.G.Ryan@soton.ac.uk), Prof. Will Jennings ‘Ordinary citizens’ (that is people who are not politicians, professional lobbyists, journalists or other members of the political class) can try to influence politics between elections. Sometimes, they are invited to consultations by government. Sometimes groups of active citizens organise themselves in movements by protesting or organising campaigns. Yet we know little about when and why policymakers respond to these collective political acts by citizens outside election time. This project will use advance quantitative methods including time-series analysis and fuzzy-set analysis to identify the conditions under which ordinary citizens are most likely to influence agendas of lawmakers. Skills Required The project would require a multi method approach and would suit a 1+3 as well as a +3 candidate with the relevant skills. +3 candidates require skills in handling and merging large-N statistical data, performing statistical analysis, and some familiarity with methodological implications of quantifying qualitative data. The project will involve the use of data from the above-mentioned ESRC datasets as well as the comparative agendas project and the participedia project. Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - Developing a hybrid simulation approach to planning mental health services
Developing a hybrid simulation approach to planning mental health services A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Dr Stephan Onggo (B.S.S.Onggo@soton.ac.uk) and Dr Steffen Bayer, Southampton Business School Providing efficient and effective services for people suffering from mental health conditions requires careful planning. Analytical methods such as simulation can be of enormous benefit. We are looking for a quantitative minded doctoral student who is interested in developing new approaches to healthcare planning combining agent-based modelling and discrete event simulation. The tools and techniques developed will be of relevance not only for healthcare planning but also for a wide range of other contexts. Skills Required Strong quantitative background; ideally an MSc in Operational Research, Management Science, Business Analytics or a related subject; keen interest in health care; willingness and ability to conduct interviews Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - Risk and Resilience in the Transition to Adulthood: Risky trajectories but positive mental health outcomes among the UK Millennium Cohort
Risk and Resilience in the Transition to Adulthood: Risky trajectories but positive mental health outcomes among the UK Millennium Cohort A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Ann Berrington (A.Berrington@soton.ac.uk) and Heini Väisänen with stakeholder advisory input (TBC) from Rob Carroll, Sexual Health, Hampshire County Council and Debbie Chase, Consultant in Public Health Southampton City Council, specialising in teenager’s wellbeing. Transitions to adulthood have become increasingly unstandardized, delayed and risky and widening inequalities in successful trajectories exist. This PhD explores inequalities in teenagers’ childhood family experiences how these relate to mental health. The project focuses on (1) studying how risk events are interrelated and accumulate resulting in poor mental health outcomes; (2) exploring the key socio-demographic characteristics associated with resilience; and (3) taking a novel linked lives approach in assessing how relationships with significant others can protect against the risk factors of poor mental health. The project uses the Millennium Cohort Study with data soon available up to age 17-18. Skills Required Masters in quantitative research methods; Ability to handle large and complex datasets; As part of the PhD the student will gain an understanding of structural equation modelling and propensity score matching. Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - New Methodologies For Analysing Longitudinal Data on Homelessness
New Methodologies For Analysing Longitudinal Data on Homelessness A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Professor Ann Berrington (A.Berrington@soton.ac.uk) (expert in Demography and Housing Projections) and Professor Peter Smith (expert in Statistical Modelling of Administrative Data) in partnership with Catherine Barham (Senior Analyst, MHCLG). This project provides a unique opportunity for a student to work with case level longitudinal information on households experiencing periods of homelessness. It is the first time such detailed data on the composition and circumstances of households at risk of becoming homeless has been collected and analysed and is designed to monitor the Homelessness Reduction Act which came into force in April 2018. This is an extremely high profile area for the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government. Findings will be used to improve the evidence base used for policy decision-making. Skills Required The student would require an MSc in quantitative social science or statistics. The student needs to be able to handle large and complex datasets and through their training will develop statistical modelling skills such as event history analysis, sequence analysis, and propensity score matching. The student will be expected to develop methodologies capable of analysing this new administratively linked dataset. Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - Big Data Analytics and Machine Learning in the Service Sector
Emotion regulation, reward-related neural activity, and well-being A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Dr Tahir Nisar (T.M.Nisar@soton.ac.uk), Professor Amy Fraher, Professor Frank McGroarty The research project will optimize online data utilization techniques such as how to handle the huge volume of consumer journey data in the insurance and financial services lifecycle more efficiently. Combined with the knowledge of the business and user behaviour, the project will identify valuable touch points and shed light on how to allocate the budgetary resources as per business needs and preferences. The project will first describe the data sets and identify their value; and then develop a quantitative modelling framework, including machine learning techniques such as basket market analysis, association rules mining, clustering, and sequential pattern analysis. Skills Required Basic knowledge of statistics and quantitative modelling techniques Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - The Special Educational Needs Crisis in Schools: Understanding the needs and listening to the perspectives of children and young people on the autism spectrum
The Special Educational Needs Crisis in Schools: Understanding the needs and listening to the perspectives of children and young people on the autism spectrum A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Hanna Kovshoff (H.Kovshoff@soton.ac.uk), Associate Professor in Developmental Psychology, School of Psychology & Sarah Parsons, Professor of Autism and Inclusion, Southampton Education School This is an exciting opportunity to join the Autism Community Research Network at Southampton (ACoRNS – www.acornsnetwork.org) on a new project that is funded by the ESRC South Coast Doctoral Training Centre. The project will involve working with local ACoRNS partner schools to develop and disseminate best practice for autism education in mainstream and special schools. You will work with children and young people on the autism spectrum to elicit views and experiences of mainstream and special school educational provision, and also work to develop new and innovative methods to gain the views who do not use speech as a primary mode of communication. This project would suit a candidate with experience of research or education with pupils with SEND. Skills Required This project requires the appointment of an individual who has a good academic background in developmental/educational psychology and experience working with an autism and/or special needs population. Essential criteria will be a good undergraduate or masters degree in psychology or education. Some experience of carrying out research or working in an educational setting with children with SEND is also desirable. The candidate will join the Autism Community Research Network at Southampton (ACoRNS), a collaboration between Dr Hanna Kovshoff in Psychology and Prof Sarah Parsons in Education and local schools representing different levels and educational settings. Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - Measuring the Social Value of Microcredit: A Social Distance Approach
Measuring the Social Value of Microcredit: A Social Distance Approach A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Professor Tapas Mishra (T.K.Mishra@soton.ac.uk), Dr. Jeremy Eng-Tuck Cheah, Dr. Mamata Parhi This project aims to study the social value of microcredit programs by developing a social distance function using household level panel data for Bangladesh. While it is widely believed that the program has uplifted millions of poor from the cycles of poverty across the globe, a growing concern is whether it has widened the social distance among borrowers and non-borrowers. Growing social distance impacts cohesion and stability in any socio-economic system. We develop quantitative procedures to rigorously quantify social impacts of microcredit provisions and provide predictive effects of such a development for future policy and planning. Skills Required Advanced knowledge in econometrics (panel data and quantile regression). Programming skills in STATA (and/or R and Matlab). Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - Measurement of the Effectiveness and Compliance of Algorithmic Decision Making
Measurement of the Effectiveness and Compliance of Algorithmic Decision Making A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Dr Vadim Grinevich (V.Grinevich@soton.ac.uk) (Southampton Business School), Dr Ramin Okhrati (R.Okhrati@soton.ac.uk) (Statistics Group, Mathematical Sciences, University of Southampton), Dr Enrico Gerding (School of Electronics and Computer Science, University of Southampton). The project will explore the use of data and algorithms in machine learning and artificial intelligent to analyse the effectiveness of decision making according to certain criteria such as ethical and legal issues. It will provide solutions in terms of modifying the existing machine learning algorithms in order to comply with specific requirements such as equality, and it will create an approach for “scoring” black box machine learning algorithms in terms of how consistent they are with respect to these requirements. The research will focus on insurance premium calculations as the primary domain, but many of the results will be transferable to other domains where data affects consumers either financially or otherwise through the use of machine learning algorithms. Skills Required I) An undergraduate or master degree in quantitative programs such as statistics, mathematics, operational research, etc... II) Knowledge of Artificial intelligent and machine learning. III) It would be desirable if the applicant is trained in data collection and data management experience. Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
SCDTP Studentship - Ecological consequences of marine wildlife crime
Ecological consequences of marine wildlife crime A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2019/20 Academic Year. Supervisory Team: Dr Michelle Newberry (m.newberry@soton.ac.uk)(Criminology) & Professor Martin Solan (Ocean and Earth Science), UoS This PhD studentship offers a unique opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team from Criminology and Ocean and Earth Science, part of the world-leading National Oceanography Centre in Southampton. The research will characterise the ecological traits of marine wildlife seized by Border Police at airports/ports in the UK and Indonesia and to establish patterns of human activity within protected marine areas. Innovative spatial profiling techniques will be applied to wildlife crime data to predict where crimes will take place, and the motivations of convicted wildlife crime perpetrators will be examined. Skills Required Spatial profiling training to predict wildlife crime (the developer has agreed to provide this); multidisciplinary teamwork (for communicating with Border Police at airports/ports); data management and statistical analysis (SPSS training) for analysing airport/port seizure data; designing psychometric tools to assess perpetrator motivations (training will be provided by the Lead supervisor who is a Chartered Psychologist/experienced working with offenders); risk assessment (for fieldwork in the UK and abroad); and how to translate research from science to policy to inform practice (e.g. wildlife crime enforcement initiatives (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology; POST training). Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 UKRI rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students). Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is 11.59pm on 24th January 2019. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 24 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
The Electronic Materials and Devices Research Group of the ORC at University of Southampton is accepting applications for a Research Fellow. The position will be based at the Highfield Campus and will commence as soon as possible. The appointee will be part of an interdisciplinary team lead by Prof Themis Prodromakis and will be based at Southampton’s Zepler Institute. This post is funded by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation and the vision is to develop a Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technology for monitoring in real-time temperature and strain. The technology will be developed collaboratively with Transese Technologies and the Lloyd’s Register Group and will be optimized for being deployed on large metal area representing the inner/outer shell of LNG tanks. The work carried by the successful candidate will pave the way for unattended LNG tanks in-situ monitoring, providing early warnings for any structural defects and thus predicting failures, and obviating unnecessary dry dock inspections that render the maintenance of LNG carrier (powered) vessels both costly and dangerous. This post will specifically involve the use of our state-of-art nano-fabrication facilities at Southampton’s Zepler Institute (www.zeplerinstitute.ac.uk) and advanced characterization techniques. The appointee will join a highly successful and visible group of researchers in related projects, funded by both EPSRC, EU and charitable Foundations, and will be required to coordinate activities among academic and industrial partners. Throughout this appointment the successful candidate will interact closely with PhD students for developing novel SAW sensors and systems with particular emphasis in optimizing their architecture and device architecture for optimising/accounting for bespoke sensing modalities (temperature, strain, corrosion), as well as other Research Fellows that will be responsible for the modelling and communication aspects of the technology. The successful candidate will obtain a PhD* in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related subject or equivalent professional qualifications. Candidate will also have a strong background in one or more of the following areas: 1. Micro/nano-fabrication 2. RF and Microwave characterization techniques 3. Semiconductors and Dielectrics Characterisation Techniques 4. Sensors Instrumentation Skills in using one or more of the major device characterization equipment (Probe stations, Vector Network Analyzer, Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer) as well as skills in developing automated experimental characterization set-ups (e.g. Labview or other automation software) are also desirable. Previous experience with SAW technologies and sensors for structural integrity monitoring are also desirable. There will be some travel involved both within the United Kingdom and abroad to conduct research, visit collaborators, and attend conferences. This position is available for 2 years. For further information please contact Prof Themis Prodromakis at t.prodromakis@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. Our group is selected as a finalist in the “University Research Group of the Year" category of the TechWorks Awards 2018 – the highest accolade in the UK Deep Tech Industry. We continuously strive for excellence and being recognised as a finalist in these awards reinforces our vision of excellence and underlines the hard work of the whole team. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Rosie McPhail (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043. Please quote reference 1023518PN-R on all correspondence. Closing Date: 17 Dec 2018 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
PhD Studentship: Near Field Acoustic Radiation from Ducts
Project: ISVR-ACOUS-540 Propellers, rotors and fans are frequently located within ducts to improve their aerodynamic efficiency. In this case its noise radiation from the open end is in the form of propagating duct modes, which is well-understood from classical theory. However, there is a growing tendency towards shorter ducts, particularly for aeroengines, marine and UAV propeller applications, and hence the propeller is becoming closer to the open end. In these cases the exact mechanism and characteristics of the sound radiation is less well-understood as the radiation is somewhere between purely modal and free field radiation. This project is a fundamental study into sound radiation from acoustic sources located within short ducts. The project will combine analytic, numerical and experimental methods aimed at developing guidelines on duct design for reducing sound radiation. The successful PhD candidate will join the Acoustics group at the Institute of sound and Vibration Research (ISVR). The ISVR is recognised as one of the world’s leading centres for the investigation of sound and vibration phenomena. Applications are invited from prospective UK candidates with an excellent degree (or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University) in a relevant mathematics, science or engineering subject. Strong mathematical skills will be an advantage. The studentship will be fully-funded including paid UK tuition fees. We are fortunate that we are able to offer an enhanced tax-free stipend, which could be up to £16,777 for 2018/19. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Professor Phil Joseph, Acoustics Research Group, Email: pfj@isvr.soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 2172. Funding and Eligibility To be eligible for this studentship, applicants must be UK residents with no restrictions on how long they can stay in the UK and have lived here for at least 3 years prior to the start of the studentship. This residence cannot be mainly for the purpose of receiving full-time education. For further guidance on funding, please contact feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk. How to Apply Click here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 04 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship – Atomistic simulation methods for ion conduction in battery materials
PhD Supervisor: Prof Chris-Kriton Skylaris co supervisor: Dr Denis Kramer PhD Description: Applications are invited for a prestigious four-year EPSRC industrial CASE PhD studentship to work in the Skylaris group (University of Southampton) on large-scale first principles quantum simulations of battery materials for electric vehicles. The project will be co-supervised by Professor Chris-Kriton Skylaris and Dr Denis Kramer (Southampton) and Dr Felix Hanke (Dassault Systèmes, Cambridge) and will be based in Southampton with substantial placements at the industrial partner in Cambridge. A revolution is currently taking place in transport with the rapid growth of clean vehicle technologies. Much of this effort is directed towards electric vehicles which have benefitted from the availability of Li ion batteries which offer a power to weight ratio useful for many applications. However, there are still substantial challenges in terms of battery performance during realistic operating conditions, such as safety, degradation and capacity fade. The key to the solution of many of these issues lies in the materials and the processes they perform within a battery. This PhD project will apply highly accurate atomistic simulations on materials and interfaces involved in state-of-the-art battery technologies, to understand how the properties of these complex materials can be tailored to improve battery performance. Specifically, the ion transport properties and the link between material chemistry and battery performance will be explored in detail. An essential tool for this task are quantum mechanical calculations from first principles which provide a very accurate description of materials. Conventionally such calculations have been limited to a few hundred atoms at most because the computational effort associated with first principles quantum methods such as Density Functional Theory (DFT) scales as the third power of the number of atoms and is computationally prohibitive. Recently this situation has started to change due to the ever-increasing power of supercomputers and new developments in theory such as linear-scaling DFT and in particular the ONETEP program for linear-scaling DFT which will be used for this project as it is capable of calculations with thousands of atoms and retains the near-complete basis set accuracy of conventional DFT. A prominent role in this work will be played by recent and ongoing developments in ONETEP with novel highly accurate exchange correlation methods, advanced solvent models, and fast configuration sampling techniques. These quantum methods will be further developed and validated in test cases involving battery materials. Examples of areas critical for the understanding of battery functions where these methods can be used include the ion transport in the electrodes and the construction of models of the very complex Solid-Electrolyte Inter-phase (SEI) which is critical for the function of Li-ion batteries. As these are inherently multiscale problems the outputs from these simulations will be used to inform larger-scale models based on classical atomistic and continuum descriptions of materials. The pioneering applications of quantum methods during this PhD will be formulated into workflows that will provide robust generally applicable frameworks suitable for future simulations of batteries. Dassault Systèmes will provide periods of placement in their research group in Cambridge where the PhD student will be able to get first-hand experience in industry standard multiscale simulation techniques applied to battery materials and in case studies from industry. The project will also involve close interaction with the Multiscale Modelling of Batteries consortium of the Faraday Institution, of which Southampton University is a founding partner. This is a fully funded PhD studentship. Applications are encouraged from top-level graduates in Chemistry, Physics or related subject. Experience with first principles quantum mechanical calculations and/or classical molecular dynamics simulations is desirable but not essential. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Professor Chris-Kriton Skylaris, Email: c.skylaris@soton.ac.uk Due to funding restrictions this position is only open to UK/EU applicants Applications for a PhD in Chemistry should be submitted online at https://studentrecords.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPROD/bzsksrch.P_Search Please ensure you select the academic session 2019-2020 in the academic year field and click on the Research radio button. Enter Chemistry in the search text field. Please place Skylaris/battery-quantum in the field for proposed supervisor/project General enquiries should be made to Professor Chris-Kriton Skylaris at c.skylaris@soton.ac.uk. Any queries on the application process should be made to feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk Applications will be considered in the order that they are received, and the position will be considered filled when a suitable candidate has been identified Closing Date: 31 Jul 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Electrostatic Array Sensor Development for Wear and Contact Distress Detection in Machines
Project: MECHENG-NCATS-537 Micro and nano- electrostatic array sensors will be developed with embedded electronics that will allow far better spatial and temporal resolution of tribological contact decay (surface and lubricant) in machines. Data outputs would be fed into Machine Learning algorithms for robust trend recognition and machine life prediction. Smart intelligent localised sensor technology for wear and contact degradation detection of bearings and if coupled to alleviation strategies this would improve their reliability. The sensor would give more time to react and detect unusual and non-linear wear trends. Work at Schaeffler is envisaged for testing the new sensors in their labs to show benefits of sensors to understanding distress of components/lubricant under test. The studentship will be part of much larger £1m EPSRC funded programme to conduct research with the following objectives: miniaturise existing electrostatic sensor Condition Monitoring, nano stress devices and chemical sensing technology produce them as arrays embed electronics, and use machine leaning to understand outputs and develop predictive tools from training data. Student background: A good first degree in electronics, electrical or mechanical engineering. Physics or related backgrounds will be considered. Tribology background and/or sensor development desirable. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Professor Robert Wood FREng, nCATS research group, Email: r.wood@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 4881. Funding and Eligibility This 3 year studentship covers UK/EU level tuition fees and provides an annual tax-free stipend. The stipend will be a minimum of £14,777 (pro-rated) for 2018/19 and may be enhanced for an excellent candidate. How to Apply Click here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 04 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Monitoring the Performance of Heavy Machine Components Using Novel Sensing Systems
Project: MECHENG-NCATS-538 This project is in the area of monitoring the performance of components in heavy machines using novel sensing systems (electrostatic sensor arrays ESA) to gain insight into contact degradation and using correlative surface science as validation. This studentship would couple to existing research into oil quality sensing via online permittivity, viscosity, density and temperature measurements but also in-situ recording the chemical composition as a novelty. It would correlate outputs from the array sensors to surface degradation process by use of correlative imaging based on optical/scanning electron microscopy, Energy Dispersive X-ray spectrometry/XPS, micro/nano indentation and topography scans to capture microstructure, phases, mechanical properties, chemical and physical characteristics of the surface to inform the physics, materials science and chemistry behind the charge density maps created by the ESA of both idealised and worn surfaces. This PhD would be multi-physics and multi-sensor based. Work is envisaged at Schaeffler testing labs and their adjunct laboratories to show benefits of multi-sensor approach to understanding distress of components/lubricant under test. The PhD would feed into better load capacity determination for bearings for example. The studentship will be part of much larger £1m EPSRC funded programme to conduct research with the following objectives: miniaturise existing electrostatic sensor Condition Monitoring, nano stress devices and chemical sensing technology produce them as arrays embed electronics, and use machine leaning to understand outputs and develop predictive tools from training data. Student background: A good first degree in mechanical engineering, physics or related backgrounds will be considered. Tribology background and/or sensor development desirable. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Professor Robert Wood FREng, nCATS research group, Email: r.wood@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 4881. Funding and Eligibility This 3 year studentship covers UK/EU level tuition fees and provides an annual tax-free stipend. The stipend will be a minimum of £14,777 (pro-rated) for 2018/19 and may be enhanced for an excellent candidate. How to Apply Click here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 04 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Electrostatic Array Sensor Correlation with Known Wear and Contact Distress Mechanisms
Project: MECHENG-NCATS-539 This project is in the area of monitoring the performance of contacting surfaces within components of heavy machines using novel sensing systems (electrostatic sensor arrays ESA) and advanced machine learning techniques. We will study non-stationary signal processing methods and deep neural network models for inference. The project will involve novel algorithm development and experimental validation on specifically constructed rigs. Work is envisaged at Schaeffler testing labs and their adjunct laboratories to show benefits of multi-sensor approach to understanding distress of components/lubricant under test. The PhD would feed into better load capacity determination for bearings for example. The studentship will be part of much larger £1m EPSRC funded programme looking at sensing and inference in tribological systems with the following research objectives: to miniaturise existing electrostatic sensor Condition Monitoring, nano stress devices and chemical sensing technology to produce them as arrays to embed electronics, and to use machine leaning to understand outputs and develop predictive tools from training data. Student background: Good first degree in computer science or similar quantitative discipline. Good knowledge of statics and programming desirable. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Professor Robert Wood FREng, nCATS research group, Email: r.wood@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 4881. Funding and Eligibility This project is in competition with others for funding. This 3 year studentship covers UK tuition fees and provides an annual tax-free stipend at the standard EPSRC rate, which is £14,777 for 2018/19. Applicants must be UK residents with no restrictions on how long they can stay in the UK and have lived here for at least 3 years prior to the start of the studentship. This residence cannot be mainly for the purpose of receiving full-time education. How to Apply Click here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 04 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Economics
The Department of Economics at the School of Economic, Social and Political Sciences of the University of Southampton is seeking to make an appointment at Lecturer (Assistant Professor)* level in Economics. The position starts on September 1, 2019 and is permanent (subject to a probationary period). * Please note the title upon appointment will be 'Lecturer in Economics' The University of Southampton ranks in the top 1% of world Universities and is one of the UK’s top 15 research intensive universities. The Economics Department has an outstanding reputation for high quality applied and theoretical research in all core areas of Economics. Candidates from all fields of Economics with strong research background, a demonstrated ability to publish in leading international journals and excellent teaching skills are encouraged to apply. Expectations from the post holder include: Developing and maintaining a high quality research agenda that leads to publications in top journals and grant applications; teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels; research supervision at Masters and PhD levels and contributing to the administration of the Department. Successful applicants should also have a PhD or equivalent professional qualification and experience in economics and/or econometrics. Further information on all aspects of the Department, including the research interests of current members of staff, can be found on our web pages at http://www.southampton.ac.uk/economics/index.page? More general information on the University can be found on the web pages at http://www.southampton.ac.uk. We will be conducting informal first-round interviews at the RES PhD Meetings 18-19 December 2018. Interviews will take place beginning of Februrary 2019 at the University of Southampton. Informal enquiries may be addressed via email to Professor Corrado Giulietti (C.Giulietti@soton.ac.uk), Head of the Department of Economics. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Charlene Tyson (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 6803. Please quote reference 1074718CC on all correspondence. Closing Date: 21 Dec 2018 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
PhD Studentship – Adaptations to life at high altitude in Canary Island bats
PhD Supervisor: Orly Razgour (Biological Sciences, University of Southampton) Co supervisor: Mark Chapman (Biological Sciences, University of Southampton) External supervisor: Javier Juste (Estacion Biológica de Doñana (CSIC), Spain) Interviews will be held at the University of Southampton in February 2019. Competition funded: INSPIRE NERC DTP studentship PhD Description: Global climate change is predicted to result in species shifting their ranges up latitudinal and altitudinal gradients to track suitable climatic conditions. However, although the temperature may become suitable, high altitude hypoxia (oxygen deficiency) may limit the ability of lowland species to survive at higher altitudes. Physiological and genetic adaptations to high altitude environments have been identified in humans and other vertebrates. Yet little is known about adaptive mechanisms for hypoxia tolerance and their drivers. Islands are living laboratories that can give insights into evolutionary processes like adaptation and speciation. The Canary Islands have outstanding biodiversity with high levels of endemism and diverse ecosystems distributed across altitudinal gradients, rising to 3718 m. Bats represent the majority of native mammals on oceanic islands. The Canary Islands are home to seven bat species, two of which are endemic. Previous studies identified climate-driven genetic adaptations in bats, but it is unknown how they cope with high altitude hypoxia. This PhD studentship will combine genomic, ecological and modelling approaches to identify adaptations to high altitude in Canary Island bats and extrapolate the effect of these adaptations on species distributions, population structure and movement processes. The PhD candidate will develop the following objectives: 1. Identify morphological, physiological and genomic adaptations to high altitude. 2. Determine the effect of island isolation, altitude and land cover on movement patterns and population structure of island bats using the Landscape Genetics approach. 3. Model the effects of adaptations, abiotic conditions, biotic interactions and landscape barriers to movement on the present and future distribution of Canary Island bats. This multidisciplinary project offers training opportunities in ecological fieldwork, GIS, ecological modelling, advanced statistics, molecular lab techniques, bioinformatics and genomic data analysis. The PhD candidate will travel to the Canary Islands for fieldwork and training. For more information: https://noc.ac.uk/gsnocs/project/adaptations-life-high-altitude-canary-island-bats The project is funded for 3.5 years and welcomes applicants from the UK and EU (EU applicants need to have been residents in the UK for at least 3 years prior to application), who have or expect to obtain at least an upper second class degree (BSc or MSc) in Biological Sciences or allied subjects. Funding will cover fees and a stipend at current research council rates of £ 14,777 per annum. Due to funding restrictions this position is only open to UK/EU applicants who have been residents in the UK for at least 3 years prior to application, Information on how to apply: http://noc.ac.uk/education/gsnocs/how-apply Applications should be submitted online at: https://studentrecords.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPROD/bzsksrch.P_Login?pos=7184&majr=7184&term=201920 Please place ‘Orly Razgour’ ‘in the field for proposed supervisor. General enquiries should be made to Orly Razgour at Orly.Razgour@soton.ac.uk. Any queries on the application process should be made to gsnocs@soton.ac.uk The University of Southampton and Biological Sciences both hold an Athena Swan Silver & Bronze Award, respectively, demonstrating their commitment to provide equal opportunities and to advance the representation of women in STEM/M subjects: science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine. Due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break. University benefits include onsite childcare facilities, state-of-the-art on-campus sports, arts and culture facilities, a full programme of events and a range of staff discounts. Closing Date: 04 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Light-Matter Interactions
Supervisor: Prof. Nikolay I. Zheludev Co-supervisor: Dr Nikitas Papasimakis Project description Fully funded international PhD studentships available for Oct. 2019 start The University of Southampton, UK has been awarded a highly prestigious Programme from the European Research Council to study the generation, propagation and interaction with matter of the "Flying Donuts", a new type of propagating electromagnetic excitations of toroidal topology, that were never experimentally studied before. This represents an exciting opportunity to advance optics and electromagnetism in a radically new direction since Hertz, Marconi, Popov and Tesla developed technology for generating, detecting, and communicating with conventional electromagnetic waves. We are seeking bright and highly motivated postgraduate research students of outstanding calibre to join our programme. We welcome applications from students with a background in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, and related subjects. Applicants must have a first or upper second-class degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university, and a solid grounding in Optics/Electromagnetism. The studentships are fully funded for 3.5 years, including tuition fees and a tax-free bursary. UK, EU and international applicants are welcome. For informal enquiries please write to Prof. Nikolay I. Zheludev, FRS (niz@orc.soton.ac.uk) or Dr Nikitas Papasimakis (n.papasimakis@soton.ac.uk). Apply online at www.soton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html selecting “PhD ORC” as degree and “metamaterials” as field of study. The PhD programme The Zepler Institute (ZI) PhD comprises a solid education for a research career. The structured first year involves attending our training programme running in parallel with carrying out your research project. This provides a smooth transition from your degree course towards the more open-ended research that takes place in the following years under the guidance of your project supervisors. We expect the vast majority of our students to present their work at international conferences and to write papers in leading academic journals as their research progresses. Students will emerge from the PhD with skills at the forefront of future fiber laser research and will benefit from the many opportunities to interact with the wider community of PhD students across the Southampton Campus through academic, sporting and cultural events. The ZI is the leading photonics research institute in the UK and possibly in Europe. It comprises state-of-the-art cleanrooms for optical fibre, planar photonics, silicon and bio-photonics fabrication and over 80 laboratories. Computer simulations will benefit from Southampton’s high performance computing cluster Iridis, one of the largest supercomputers in the UK. A PhD at the ZI has enabled our past graduates to make successful careers in academia, in national scientific laboratories, and as scientists or business leaders in industry. Our research papers, patents, spin-off companies and these successful alumni taken together place Southampton amongst the top institutes worldwide. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: applications should be received no later than 31 August 2019 for standard admissions, but later applications may be considered depending on the funds remaining in place. Duration: typically three years (full-time) Funding: full tuition plus stipend of £14,777 tax-free per annum for up to 3.5 years. www.orc.southampton.ac.uk/phd_funding.html Assessment: nine-and 18-month reports and viva voce determine progression to PhD; progression reports, viva voce and thesis examination Start date: typically September Applying: www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship (ESRC South Coast DTP) - Image-Enriched Credit Risk Modelling for Micro and SME Lending
Image-Enriched Credit Risk Modelling for Micro and SME Lending A fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) commencing in 2018/19 Academic Year if PhD only (+3) or 2019/20 Academic Year if Masters + PhD (1+3 funding). Supervisory Team: Dr. Cristián Bravo (Southampton Business School, Lead Supervisor) (C.Bravo@soton.ac.uk), Prof. Christophe Mues (Southampton Business School) The Department of Decision Analytics and Risk, within the Southampton Business School, offers a fully funded studentship awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP). The offer can be for either a PhD (+3) or MSc + PhD (1+3) position. One of the key issues in risk management for micro, small and medium businesses (mSME) is the scarcity of reliable data for credit risk evaluations. The current evaluation processes are cumbersome, inefficient, and bias-prone, resulting in widespread underfunding for small businesses, and subsequent reduced productivity. Following the strategic research priority of the ESRC to improve productivity, this project is focused on creating a fair, efficient, and transparent methodology to improve lending to SME standards by increasing available information for evaluations. One of our industry partners has made available to us images of the places of work of a large number of mSME, along with commonly-used structured information on the businesses, and repayment information covering several years of lending practice. This unique dataset is currently being used by human specialists to override automatic decisions, which hints at a great potential to improve the decision-making using the latest image-processing developments in AI. The general aim of the PhD project is to create novel AI methodologies to generate image-enriched credit scores modelling the probability of default for micro and small companies, using a mixture of images and structured data. These models should satisfy the legal requirements of banking regulators, in particular those regarding the unfair discrimination regulations, and those regarding explainability of the models. While this PhD project is an exciting opportunity to research complex models in credit risk, extreme care must be taken to not include any information that would unfairly discriminate against some sectors of the population, by including e.g. gender or race information. Transparency standards in the lending industry require clear explanations of the reasons why an application is rejected, resulting thus far in the use of simpler models. This project will develop novel techniques to control the unfair biases that may occur, and to distil knowledge from the images to identify what exactly is being considered to discriminate between good or bad borrowers. During the PhD the candidate will conduct research to achieve the following: Develop new methodologies to remove potential implicit or explicit biases present in the unstructured (image) data. This includes gender, race, religion, and any other identity-related information. Construct and apply deep learning architectures that can process this unbiased data and can generate a prediction regarding repayment probability of a loan. We will evaluate the impact of using non-structured data in credit risk models both in statistical terms and financial terms. Generate and apply context-dependent knowledge distillation approaches to evaluate what parts of the image or image information is being used when estimating this probability. Skills Required We are looking for an excellent candidate with a background in either Data Science, Financial Inclusion, Business Analytics, or Econometrics, and offer the possibility to conduct state of the art research in the area of Credit Risk for Micro and SME, working with companies and institutions in several countries, with the ultimate goal of providing better access to funding for new and existing small businesses. Funding South Coast DTP Funding provides an annual maintenance grant (tax free) of £14777 (2018/19 RCUK rate), plus payment of all programme fees. Other funding available for SCDTP funded students can be found on the SCDTP website (www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk). Funding is provided for 3 years full-time PhD study (pro-rata for part-time students) and must commence in the 2018/19 Academic Year. Applications for 1+3 funding for students completing a Master's year prior to the commencement of PhD study are also welcome (details available at www.southcoastdtp.ac.uk) and will commence in the 2019/20 Academic Year. Application Procedure The closing date and time for applications is initially 31st December 2018, however the advertisement will be withdrawn if a suitable applicant is identified. The full application procedure, the funding application form, and more information on the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership can be found at: http://southcoastdtp.ac.uk/apply/ For further information about this project, please contact the lead supervisor detailed above. For questions relating to the application procedure, or for more information about the SCDTP, please visit the SCDTP website or contact us at scdtp@soton.ac.uk Closing Date: 31 Dec 2018 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship in Nanophotonics, Plasmonics and Metamaterials: Extraordinary Nonlinearities of Light in Complex Media
Applications are invited for a postgraduate researcher to join a new research project in the Integrated Nanophotonics group at the University of Southampton. The aim of this project is to develop new optical experiments studying extreme light scattering in nanophotonics. Research in the group aims to explore fundamental physics and develop new applications of light in nanostructured environments, including high-index semiconductors, plasmonic nanoantennas and metamaterials. The laboratory is equipped with state of the art equipment and has access to world-leading nanofabrication facilities. A fully funded PhD place on this project is available for UK and EU applicants, through a Leverhulme Research Grant. In this project we study how light interacts with nanomaterials that are optimized to maximally scramble light by extreme scattering. The combination of light trapping and ultrafast lasers sets the scene for new and extraordinary effects where the flow of light can be actively controlled and manipulated. The project involves experimental research using state of the art facilities and equipment, combining fundamental questions with potential new applications. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with good experimental research skills and a degree in physics, photonics engineering or another relevant subject. This project focuses on experimental optics research with a component in theoretical and numerical modelling. We work together with collaborators in the Netherlands and Germany, and activities will involve short research visits to these groups. A substantial budget for research consumables and travel is available. For more information, please visit our group website at https://inanophotonics.southampton.ac.uk/ and contact Prof. Otto Muskens (O.Muskens@soton.ac.uk). Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent. Closing date: applications should be received by March 2019 latest. Duration: 3 years (full-time) with a possible extension by 6 months (pending additional funding). Funding: full tuition fees for UK students, and a tax-free stipend of £14,777 per year. Assessment: Nine month and 18 month reports, viva voce and thesis examination. Start date: March 2019 Applying: www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 31 Mar 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship in Nanophotonics and Plasmonics: developing new nanomaterials for extreme light trapping
Applications are invited for a postgraduate researcher to join a new research project in the Integrated Nanophotonics group at the University of Southampton. The aim of this project is to design and fabricate complex systems for light. Research in the group aims to explore fundamental physics and develop new applications of light in nanostructured environments, including high-index semiconductors, plasmonic nanoantennas and metamaterials. The laboratory is equipped with state of the art equipment and has access to world-leading nanofabrication facilities. A fully funded PhD place on this project is available for UK and EU applicants, through a Leverhulme Research Grant. The studentship is part of a larger project and focuses in particular on the materials science and optical properties of novel materials for manipulation and trapping of light using extreme scattering effects. We will exploit bottom-up chemistry as well as physical fabrication methods and structural characterization. Materials will be studied in optical experiments where the student will learn to develop new laser setups and make use of state of the art optical techniques such as wavefront shaping with spatial light modulators, transmission matrix experiments and femtosecond time-resolved spectroscopy. The project involves experimental research using state of the art facilities and equipment, combining fundamental questions with potential new applications. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with good experimental research skills and a degree in physics, chemistry, materials science, photonics engineering or another relevant subject. This project focuses on experimental nanophotonics research. We work together with collaborators at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands and the activity will involve short research visits to this group. A substantial budget for research consumables and travel is available. For more information, please visit our group website at https://inanophotonics.southampton.ac.uk/ and contact Prof. Otto Muskens (O.Muskens@soton.ac.uk). Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent. Closing date: applications should be received by mid-September 2018 for standard admissions, but later applications may be considered. Duration: 3 years (full-time) with a possible extension by 6 months (pending additional funding). Funding: full tuition fees for UK students, and a tax-free stipend of £14,777 per year Assessment: Nine month and 18 month reports, viva voce and thesis examination Start date: March 2019 Applying: www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 31 Mar 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Electronic textiles for wearable healthcare
Supervisor: Dr Kai Yang Co-supervisor: Prof Steve Beeby Project description A three-year fully funded PhD studentship in electronic textiles (E-textiles) for healthcare is available at the Smart Electronic Materials and Systems Research Group (SEMS) group in the Department of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS). SEMS group is one of the world-leading groups in e-textiles with a long track record of delivering research/innovation projects. The e-textiles team has led a total of £10 million research projects funded EU FP7, EPSRC, MRC, Dstl. The PhD position is associated with a recent funded EPSRC Innovation Fellowship on “Advanced E-textiles for Wearable Therapeutics”. http://gow.epsrc.ac.uk/NGBOViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/S001654/1 This PhD project will investigate the materials and fabrications of the novel electrode on fabric/textiles for healthcare applications. The project will require skills on experiment design and implementation. The ideal candidate will have education background on materials, chemistry, textile or relevant subjects; enjoy practical work in a laboratory setting, and be willing to acquire new skills in basic electronics. The PhD student will join an interdisciplinary team, with researchers from electronics, textiles and medical/healthcare. The PhD student will have the opportunities to work with industry partners in manufacturing, textiles, and medical devices. The ideal candidates should have, or be expected to gain, a first class honours in BSc/BEng, or first or upper second-class degree in MSc/MEng in a related subject. The position will require the ability to work across disciplines, bringing together knowledge relating to e-textiles with electronics and healthcare. Basic knowledge (A-level or equivalent) in Chemistry is essential. Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate excellent communication and writing skills. The scholarship is open to UK and EU citizens only due to eligibility restrictions from the funder. Self-funded international students are also welcome to apply for the post but not the scholarship. Please contact: Dr Kai Yang (Email: ky2e09@soton.ac.uk, tel +44 (0) 2380 59 6665) for further details. Key facts Entry requirements: first or upper second-class degree or equivalent Closing date: applications are open until 31 March 2019, but the post will be offered to suitable candidates before the deadline. Duration: four years (full-time) Funding: full tuition fees, for UK/EU students, and a tax-free stipend of £14,777 per year Assessment: Nine month and 18 month reports, viva voce and thesis examination Start date: ASAP Applying: www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Closing Date: 31 Mar 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Combined Effects of Force and Vibration on the Human Hand
Project: ISVR-HS-535 Vibration of the hand due to poor design or use of power tools can lead to long term damage to health, and has become the most compensated-for industrial disease. We are seeking an enthusiastic PhD student who will join a team studying the combined effects of force and vibration on the human hand. The project is designed to investigate how force influences the physiology responses in the fingers to hand-transmitted vibration. Hand-transmitted vibration reduces finger blood flow (vasoconstriction in fingers) with the extent of the reduction determined by the excitation of one of the mechanoreceptors that gives rise to feeling vibration (the Pacinian channel). Biodynamic research has shown that force affects the apparent mass of the hand and the power absorbed in the hand. Physiological studies have shown that the application of force to a finger or hand reduces finger blood flow and that with greater force there is greater reduction in blood flow. This research project will involve laboratory experiments using physiological and psychophysical methods, and will build a biodynamic model of hand-arm system to predict the effect of force and vibration. The outcomes of the research will be presented at national and international conferences and workshops and is expected to impact on the future design of hand tools and regulations to protect workers. The successful candidate will work within the Human Factors Research Unit (HFRU) in the ISVR, which has highly motivated, first class research students working in the area of human responses to vibration in world-leading research facilities. See https://www.southampton.ac.uk/HFRUfor further details of research activities within the HFRU. This studentship is available to candidates with the equivalent of a first class or upper-second class degree in a related discipline (engineering, physics, or physiology), having an interest in physiological phenomena and/or biomedical engineering, statistics, and appropriate mathematical skills. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Dr Ying Ye, Human Factors Research Unit, ISVR, Email: Y.Ye@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 23 8059 4962. Funding and Eligibility This 3 year studentship covers UK tuition fees and provides an annual tax-free stipend at the standard EPSRC rate, which is £14,777 for 2018/19. Applicants must be UK residents with no restrictions on how long they can stay in the UK and have lived here for at least 3 years prior to the start of the studentship. This residence cannot be mainly for the purpose of receiving full-time education. The funding available is competitive and will only be awarded to an outstanding applicant. As part of the selection process, the strength of the whole application is taken into account, including academic qualifications, personal statement, CV and references. For further guidance on funding, please contact feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk How to Apply Click here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 01 Feb 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
Industrial funded PhD Studentship – Development of 2D transition metal dichalcogenides through vapour phase deposition
Industrial funded PhD Studentship – Development of 2D transition metal dichalcogenides through vapour phase deposition Optoelectronics Research Centre Applications are invited for an industrially funded PhD Studentship to be filled as soon as possible. This scholarship will fund students for their tuition fees, a bursary to cover living expenses and a Research Training Support Grant for research consumables and conference attendance. This role will be based at the Optoelectronics Research Centre within the Zepler Institute and will use state-of-the-art facilities at the Southampton Nanofabrication Centre. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis until the position is filled. PhD Description: Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs), such as MoS2, WS2, MoSe2 and WSe2, have become promising complementary materials to graphene sharing many of its attributes. They may however offer properties that are unattainable in graphene, in particular TMDCs offer a bandgap tunable through both composition and number of layers. This has led to use of TMDCs in applications such as transistors, photodetectors, electroluminescent and bio-sensing devices. The current challenge in this emerging research field is to provide a reliable process to fabricate large area of atomically thin 2D TMDCs on the desired substrate. Vapour phase deposition, such as chemical vapour deposition (CVD)1, Van der Waals Epitaxy (VdWE)2 and atomic layer deposition (ALD)3, has the advantages of offering conformal, scalable, and controllable thin film growth on a variety of different substrates. In this PhD project, we will work closely with Industrial partner to develop these emerging 2D TMDCs materials through novel vapour phase deposition processes with metal organic precursors provided by the Industrial partner. The Company will also provide mentoring, time in their laboratory facilities and team building activities with other PhD students they support. This project will require a highly interdisciplinary approach, using a wide range of techniques including, thin film deposition processes, materials characterization and device fabrication. Enthusiastic candidates with practical experience in one or more of these disciplines are encouraged to apply and for the successful candidate, tuition in new techniques will be provided. References. 1. C.C. Huang, F. Al-Saab, Y. Wang, J.Y. Ou, J.C. Walker, S. Wang, B. Gholipour, R.E. Simpson, D.W. Hewak, “Scalable high-mobility MoS2 thin films fabricated by an atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition process at ambient temperature”, Nanoscale, 2014 Vol.6(21) pp.12792-12797. 2. V. Orsi Gordo, M.A.G. Balanta, Y. Galvão Gobato, F. S. Covre, F. Iikawa, O. Couto Jr, Fanyao Qu, H. V. A. Galeti, M. Henini, D. W. Hewak and C. C. Huang, “Revealing the nature of low-temperature photoluminescence peaks by laser treatment in Van der Waals Epitaxially grown large-scale WS2 monolayers”, Nanoscale, 2018, 10, 4807. 3. Ioannis Zeimpekis, Nikolaos Aspiotis, Katrina A Morgan, Chung-Che Huang and Daniel W Hewak “Wafer Scale Pre-Patterned ALD MoS2 FETs”, MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, 26 Nov - 1 Dec 2017. The project is funded for 3.5 years and welcomes applicants from the UK and EU who have or expect to obtain at least an upper second class degree in Chemistry, Materials or related disciplines. Funding will cover fees and a stipend at current research council rates (2018-19) of £18,000 per annum. Due to funding restrictions this position is only open to UK/EU applicants who meet RCUK eligibility criteria Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact Dr Kevin Huang (cch@soton.ac.uk) directly for further details. To apply please send a CV, relevant publications, the names of two referees and a covering letter explaining your current interests and relevant background. Please note that the successful candidate will be asked to submit a PhD research application to Registry to ensure they have met all necessary admissions criteria. Information on how to apply can be found here: www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Please ensure you select the academic session 2018-2019 in the academic year field and click on the Research radio button. Enter ORC in the search text field. Please place Dr Kevin C.C. Huang in the field for proposed supervisor/project More information on the Optoelectronics Research Centre and the Zepler Institute can be accessed at: http://www.orc.soton.ac.uk http://www.zeplerinstitute.ac.uk Any queries on the application process should be made to orcadmis@soton.ac.uk. Applications will be considered in the order that they are received, and the position will be considered filled when a suitable candidate has been identified. Closing Date: 31 Dec 2018 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Nanomaterials for Effective Coatings with Selective Light Absorption
Project: MECHENG-BIO-531 Fully funded 3-year DSTL industrial PhD studentship. There are unmet needs to develop effective coatings to absorb infra-red (IR) light, e.g., for IR signature management. With unique optoelectronic properties, nanoparticles especially in non-spherical shape have demonstrated to be spectral selective absorbers, where the electromagnetic absorption bands strongly depends on nanoparticles’ geometries. However, it is challenging to synthesise such nanoparticles with desired geometries and properties in a controllable and reproducible format, and with large-scale production. This project aims to develop nanocomposite coatings incorporating silver nanorods (AgNRs) to selectively absorb IR electromagnetic bands. Chemistries will first be optimised for nanoparticle formation with controllable geometries. Design and construction of continuous-flow reactors will be carried out for large-scale production of AgNRs. AgNRs-embedded nanocomposite coatings will then be formulated and evaluated as IR blockers. This project will be conducted jointly by Engineering and Chemistry through an interdisciplinary approach drawing on diverse expertise and unique infrastructure available across disciplines. Candidate Requirements: Students with at least an upper second (2:1) class degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, and Engineering) are invited to apply. Research experience or a Master’s degree in a related area would be highly beneficial. UK nationals only (due to funding restrictions). If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Prof Xunli Zhang, Engineering, Email: XL.Zhang@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 5099, or Dr Eugen Stulz, Chemistry, Email: est@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 9369. Further information about the research groups can be found on https://www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering/about/staff/xz1f06.page#research; https://www.southampton.ac.uk/chemistry/about/staff/est.page#research. Funding and Eligibility The funding is available to UK nationals only (due to funding restrictions). The PhD studentship provides support for 3 years and includes a stipend at the standard EPSRC rate (£14,777 pro-rated for 2018/19), PhD tuition fees at UK student rate, research expenses, travel and transferable-skills training. Sponsor: The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL). How to Apply Click the here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 01 Feb 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Geo-chemical and geo-mechanical seabed characterisation using autonomous underwater vehicles
Project Reference: CDT-SIS-527 This industry funded Ph.D. will investigate methods to perform geo-chemical and geo-mechanical seabed observations for mineral prospecting and infrastructure planning using Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) with landing capabilities. It is now routine for AUVs to carry out tasks such as visual and acoustic seabed mapping from within a few metres of the seafloor. However, even though there have been significant advances in sensing capabilities (e.g. in-situ chemical analysis using plasma spectroscopy [1], scintillation [2] and geo-mechanical measurements of seafloor stiffness and friction [3]), many of these sensors require direct contact with the seafloor to make their measurements, which prevent them from being made autonomously, because present day AUVs cannot land. This project will develop the intelligence required for an AUV to •recognise targets (e.g. sediments, mineral deposits) that can be safely and stably landed on using realtime generated high-resolution 3D visual imagery, and •land and verify that the sensors used remain in contact with the seafloor while analytical measurements are made. The project will be a balance of theoretical and experimental work and is expected to involve participation in ocean research expeditions both in the UK and abroad. The project will suit candidates with strong analytical skills, experience with electronics and programming and an enthusiasm for hands on, practical fieldwork. The successful candidate will be working within the Fluid Structure Interaction Group of the Faculty of Engineering and the Environment, and the candidate will also involve work with collaborative partners at the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, Japan, and the Australian Centre for Field Robotics, The University of Sydney, Australia and the industry sponsor (Sonardyne Int Ltd.). Applicants for this Ph.D. are responsible for securing their own funding sources for both fees and stipend. Candidates must apply via: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/how-to-apply/postgraduate-applications.page. Shortlisting of candidates and interviews will be held in July 2018. The intended start of this project is September 2018. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Dr Blair Thornton, Email: B.Thornton@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 23 8059 7322 Applications are considered on a case by case basis, please can you make sure that you get your application in as soon as possible for the project if you are interested to avoid any disappointment. This project is being run in participation with the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Infrastructure Systems (View Website). For details of our 4 Year PhD programme and further projects, please see http://www.cdt-sis.soton.ac.uk/ To apply, please use the following website: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering/postgraduate/research_degrees/apply.page Closing Date: 31 Dec 2018 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Modelling of Rail Corrugation Growth in Curved Track
Project Reference: ISVR-DYN-525 Railway corrugation is frequent wavy wear on the running surface of the rails that has its origin in a complex coupling between the wear in the wheel-rail interface and the vibratory dynamics of the track-vehicle system. This issue produces environmental problems (unacceptable increases of rolling noise and vibration), which forces railway managers to make large investments to correct or mitigate its effects. Although it is a problem that is known since the beginning of the railways, at present the mechanisms that cause it are still not well understood, so there are no decisive measures to control its growth. One of the most damaging types of corrugation (with growth rates up to 0.1 mm/month) is known as ‘rutting’, which appears in curves, usually on the inner rail of the curve, and produces intense noise (up to 100 dB inside the vehicles) in a low frequency range (typically below 500 Hz). In this project it is proposed to investigate rutting corrugation through numerical modelling. To do this, we will base it on practical cases provided by industrial collaborators. The fundamental objectives of this project are: (1) to develop a simulation model that allows the growth of the corrugation to be simulated through models of the coupled vibration of the railway vehicle-track system and the wheel-rail rolling contact mechanics; (2) to determine the mechanisms through which corrugation growth occurs; (3) to assess methodologies that allow the growth of corrugation to be controlled. The successful candidate will have a good degree in mechanical engineering or a related subject, specialising in dynamics, with experience in modelling and programming. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact David Thompson, ISVR Dynamics research group, Email: djt@isvr.soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 2510. Funding and Eligibility This 3 year studentship covers UK/EU tuition fees and provides an annual tax-free stipend at the standard EPSRC rate, which is £14,777 for 2018/19. How to Apply Click here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 12 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Image-Based Methods for the Dynamics of Ceramic Interfaces in Ballistic Armour Applications
Project Reference: MechEng-MATS-520 The Ministry of Defence (MOD) Defence and Security PhD scheme has a current focus on ‘Novel Materials for Defence’. As part of this program, interfaces between armour ceramics and polymers/metals have been identified as key to improving the performance of ballistic armour for military personnel and vehicles. However, there is currently minimal understanding of the underlying physics of interfaces at impact loading rates due to a lack of experimental data. The aim of this project is to develop new image-based methods for analysing the properties of ceramic interfaces under dynamic loading. This will be based on techniques developed by the PhotoDyn research team (http://photodyn.org/) using ultra-high speed imaging (> 1 Million fps). The project will include a significant experimental component using state-of-the-art imaging and impact facilities commissioned for the PhotoDyn research group. A combined approach of simulation and experiments will be used to adapt existing methods to the specific challenges associated with testing bi-material interfaces. During this project the candidate will receive extensive training in full-field displacement measurement techniques; high strain rate impact testing methods and ultra-high speed imaging. The ideal candidate for this project will have a bachelor degree in mechanical, materials or civil engineering and have studied solid mechanics at undergraduate level. Prior experience with finite element simulations is desirable but not essential. Due to funding restrictions candidates must be UK/EU nationals. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Dr. Lloyd Fletcher, Engineering Materials research group, Email: l.c.fletcher@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 6626. How to Apply Click here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 01 Feb 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Modelling flood inundation at large scale and high-resolution
Project Reference: CDT-SIS-510 Flood inundation modelling is a key component of flood risk analysis. Over the last decades these models enabled us to predict and understand flooding at high levels of detail and accuracy. In a world of complex and rapid socio-economic and climate change, the demand for models that are capable of simulating the interacting phenomena operating at large scales is rapidly increasing. Despite significant recent advances in the availability of remotely sensed data and computational power, flood inundation models currently available are not efficient enough to use this wealth of data to simulate problems at large scale. Accurate modelling of flood inundation requires physics-based dynamic (i.e. unsteady flow) numerical models operating in (at least) two dimensions. In addition, capturing the flow mechanisms that are driven by small-scale features of terrain requires very finely resolved topography. The combination of these two requirements translates into extremely high computational times that often preclude most practical applications. The objective of this project is to overcome the above limitations and produce models that can accurately simulate flooding at large scales. This will be achieved by developing techniques that make efficient use of high-resolution datasets and high-performance computing. The successful candidate will join an exciting group of young researchers. He/she will gain access to a world leading supercomputing facility and will receive training in a range of relevant topics. As part of the PhD, the student is also expected to attend conferences and collaborate with other researchers nationally and internationally. The successful candidate has a background in engineering or related areas (e.g. physics, applied mathematics, computer science). Experience with programming is also essential. Studentships are available for UK/EU candidates only. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Gustavo de Almeida, Water and Environmental Engineering research group, Email: g.dealmeida@soton.ac.uk Please be aware that the academic selectors review applications as soon as they are received so please make sure to submit your application for consideration as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. This project is being run in participation with the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Infrastructure Systems (View Website). For details of our 4 Year PhD programme and further projects, please see http://www.cdt-sis.soton.ac.uk/ To apply, please use the following website: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering/postgraduate/research_degrees/apply.page Closing Date: 15 Dec 2018 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
Fully-funded PhD studentship – Magnetic Resonance and Neutron Scattering of Nanolaboratory Materials
PhD Supervisor: Prof Malcolm Levitt co supervisor: Prof Richard Whitby co supervisor: Dr Stéphane Rols (ILL-Grenoble) It is now possible to imprison single molecules inside closed carbon cages so that they may be studied in near-isolation. These "nanolaboratory" materials are called endofullerenes. The trapped molecules are quantized and have a unique behaviour which may be studied by magnetic resonance, neutron scattering and other forms of spectroscopy. This PhD project concerns an interdisciplinary magnetic resonance and neutron scattering study of endofullerenes. The endofullerenes are provided by synthetic chemistry groups at the University of Southampton. The project is part of a broad program of research on non-equilibrium nuclear spin systems, with potential applications in many areas of science, ranging from fundamental physics, chemistry, materials science and biochemistry to clinical medicine. See https://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/216148_en.html and https://gow.epsrc.ukri.org/NGBOViewGrant.aspx?GrantRef=EP/P009980/1. The PhD project will involve magnetic resonance in Southampton as well as neutron scattering experiments at the ILL and the analysis of that data using theoretical models of the quantized atoms or molecules. No synthetic chemistry is required. This PhD project is co-hosted at the University of Southampton and the Institut Laue-Langevin (Grenoble, France). At least 1 year will be spent in Southampton and 2.5 years at the ILL Grenoble. The project leads to a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Southampton. It is supervised by Prof Malcolm H Levitt FRS at the University of Southampton and Dr Stéphane Rols at the ILL. The successful candidate should have an excellent degree in physics or physical chemistry, a good mathematical background, and a special interest in interdisciplinary science. Only candidates from EU countries are eligible. Applications for a PhD in Chemistry should be submitted online at https://studentrecords.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPROD/bzsksrch.P_Search Please ensure you select the academic session 2018-2019 in the academic year field and click on the Research radio button. Enter Chemistry in the search text field. Please place Prof Levitt in the field for proposed supervisor/project General enquiries should be made to Malcolm Levitt at mhl@soton.ac.uk. Any queries on the application process should be made to feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk Applications will be considered in the order that they are received, and the position will be considered filled when a suitable candidate has been identified Closing Date: 31 Aug 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Tunable Micro/Nano-electromechanical Devices for Advanced Switching
Project: MECHENG-MATS-503 Micro/Nano-electromechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS) have becoming a pervasive technology underpinning a range of modern applications including smart phones, medical devices & implants, high resolution displays, high sensitivity sensors. In particular, NEMS contact-based switches have demonstrated advantageous performance as compared with transistor based counterpart, including low power consumption, high efficiency, non-volatility, down-scalability and low cost etc., promising an appealing alternative as digital logic building blocks for the next-generation telecommunications and computing applications. However, NEMS switches still face pressing challenges including reliability issues at contact, and stiction failure at manufacturing and operation stages. This project will develop a novel range of tuneable micro/Nano-devices whereby their performance can be enhanced by inclusion of functional materials such as liquid crystals. This is a multidisciplinary project requiring MEMS/NEMS modelling based on multiphysics Finite Element Modelling (FEM), clean room micro/Nano fabrication for device implementation, and device testing and analysis etc. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be trained and work in the Southampton University’s state-of-the-art cleanroom complex and world-leading laboratories, and supported by a team of interdisciplinary experts across the fields of NEMS, soft matter and physics. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds/experience/interest in MEMS/NEMS, electrical engineering, microelectronics and semiconductive devices. Applicants should be highly motivated in interdisciplinary research, communicate well and able to work as part of a team. Applicants are expected to hold undergraduate degrees equivalent to UK 1st class honours. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Prof. Liudi Jiang, Engineering Materials Research group, Email: L.Jiang@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 8748. Funding and Eligibility This 3 year studentship covers UK tuition fees and provides an annual tax-free stipend at the standard EPSRC rate, which is £14,777 for 2018/19. Applicants must be UK residents with no restrictions on how long they can stay in the UK and have lived here for at least 3 years prior to the start of the studentship. This residence cannot be mainly for the purpose of receiving full-time education. The funding available is competitive and will only be awarded to an outstanding applicant. As part of the selection process, the strength of the whole application is taken into account, including academic qualifications, personal statement, CV and references. For further guidance on funding, please contact feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk How to Apply Click here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 01 Feb 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: High Fidelity Simulation of Atmospheric Dispersion
Project: AACE-AFM-495 Understanding the dispersion of pollutants in atmospheric flow is of vital importance for infrastructure planning and urban development as well as forecasting the spread of air-borne hazards in outdoor and indoor environments. To provide analyses in minimal time, empirical approaches, like Gaussian puff methods and single or multizone models, are presently used. Puff methods assume an idealised outdoor emission plume and neglect interaction with complex topologies. Zone models can provide reasonable predictions of dispersion through buildings, but their applicability is questionable for large spaces, where their homogeneous mixing assumption is invalid. Three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics simulations can overcome the limitations of empirical dispersion models, however the turn-around times for solving the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations on complex meshes are enormous. As an alternative, a novel parallel adaptive lattice Boltzmann method (LBM) for large eddy simulation (LES) of atmospheric flows is currently under development within our AMROC software framework. In this approach, geometries are represented with automatically generated Cartesian meshes that are non-uniformly refined and de-refined at run time. In this PhD project, you will work on fine-tuning the LBM-LES approach for atmospheric dispersion prediction and supplement the method with the following features: realistic inflow conditions to model the atmospheric boundary layer, representation of complex release sources, efficient import of complex geometries. In addition, you will develop a version of the parallel LBM-LES code (written in C++) that is tailored especially for execution on sets of graphical processing units (GPUs) using CUDA or OpenACC. Together, these developments will lead to a step-change in atmospheric flow prediction. The new capability will be evaluated in close collaboration with subject matter experts at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) in Porton Down and you will spend at least 3 months in total on site. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Dr. Ralf Deiterding, Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics research group, Email:r.deiterding@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 3384 Eligibility This PhD project is in collaboration with Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and requires UK citizenship. How to Apply Click here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 01 Feb 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Developing green and efficient final mile logistics strategies
Project Reference: CDT-SIS-496 With our increasing love affair with on-line shopping, the pressure on delivery companies to meet our ever exacting delivery requirements is increasing. This leads to increasing inefficiency in the system, especially as we move into an era of ‘same-day’ delivery where you can receive your goods a few hours after ordering them. In urban areas where bus and cycle lanes as well as increasing pedestrian facilities are resulting in diminishing kerbside space for delivery vehicles, the addition of new low-emissions zones means an increasingly challenging operating environment for couriers. Carriers are having to explore new operating scenarios to get round these issues including consolidating goods, using more environmentally friendly non-motorised modes over the last-mile, and forming collaborative working relationships with other carriers and third parties, all of which involve developing new operating and fleet optimisation models. Through this project, you will have the opportunity to help develop and implement some new approaches to solving our urban delivery problems impacting on the parcel sector. About the sponsor: CitySprint Group, with revenue of £180mn, is the UK’s largest same-day logistics company, and London accounts for over 30% of it’s national revenue. It’s also where it has the greatest concentration of high profile clients and the most challenging operational environment. Since 2015, it has invested over 50% of EBITDA into a technology group (Last Mile Link) to build new cloud based platforms to manage the entire business commercially and operationally. Furthermore, CitySprint is trialling the first hydrogen van for logistics use in the UK. The company is rapidly expanding into retail, healthcare, and food delivery sectors but is met with structural challenges such as courier utilization and a self-employed fleet with vehicles not ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) compliant . The research will be critical to help CitySprint with the following but not limited to: •Improve courier utilization through peaks and troughs of demand •Improve customer service and provide faster deliveries (as a consequence of the above) •Predict when jobs may be early or late •Develop courier hotspots where fleet should be positioned to take on more work •Improve gross margins •Remove polluting vehicles from Central London •Introduce more zero-emission vehicles in Central London The ideal candidate will have a: Sharp business acumen to understand economic and market forces shaping the industry. Technical and mathematical skills to help create models and solutions. Coding skills would be advantageous. Strong inter-personal skills to immerse themselves in the company and work cross-functionally. Drive to help develop commercially viable solutions as opposed to theoretical models. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Tom Cherrett, Transportation Research Group, Email: T.J.Cherrett@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 4657. Funding for this project: UK students: Full funding is available EU students: Full funding may be available or a small top up from the student may be required, depending on the calibre of the student. Funding is competition based and the student must have at least a 2.1 degree or equivalent. International students: A small amount of funding is available but the student must be largely self-funded. Funding is competition based and the student must have at least a 2.1 degree or equivalent. Please be aware that the academic selectors review applications as soon as they are received so please make sure to submit your application for consideration as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. This project is being run in participation with the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Infrastructure Systems (View Website). For details of our 4 Year PhD programme and further projects, please see http://www.cdt-sis.soton.ac.uk/ To apply, please use the following website: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering/postgraduate/research_degrees/apply.page Closing Date: 01 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
CDT-SIS-492: Investigating the long-term response of geogrid-reinforced ballast under realistic loading conditions
Project Reference: CDT-SIS-492 Railway transportation of both freight and people is key to reduce CO2 emissions significantly. There are several advantages of railway transportation; however, minimising track maintenance costs, and finding alternative materials and approaches to improve the performance of railway track is essential. Ballasted railway tracks have generally provided adequate resistance to movement while allowing adjustments in line and level to be made as required (primarily by or during tamping). As the intensity and volume of traffic on railways have increased, more and more maintenance of ballasted tracks has been required. This is disruptive and expensive; hence, more robust ballast and sub-base solutions are being sought. Geogrids have been used successfully to reinforce and/or stabilise ballast. Geogrids provide confinement and limit lateral movement of particles, which in turn reduces vertical settlements. Nevertheless, geogrids cannot be used within the tamping area, as they would not survive the tamping process. There is some evidence that placing a geogrid at the base of a ballast layer can provide a stabilisation effect up to 0.30 m above or below that layer. If such benefits are confirmed in long-term loading relevant for railway applications, the geogrid reinforcement can be used to improve ballast performance and placed away from the tamping depth. This will allow the use of geogrids to reinforce railway ballast and thus increase the time between maintenance operations. Additionally, using geogrid layer(s) will also potentially enable specification of the requirements of ballast used in railways to be relaxed, contributing to more resilient and sustainable railway track solutions. The aim of this project is to investigate the reinforcement and stabilising mechanics of geogrids placed within ballast for loading conditions relevant to railway applications. The research will utilise a variety of novel, state of the art techniques (e.g., imaging and sensors, element testing using full field image (DIC) analysis during shearing, full scale cyclic loading tests). We are seeking a motivated candidate who has a strong background in Civil Engineering, namely geotechnics and/or soil reinforcement with geosynthetics. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Dr. Margarida Fernandes de Pinho Lopes, Infrastructure research group, Email: M.Pinho-Lopes@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 8363. UK students: Full funding is available EU students: Full funding may be available or a small top up from the student may be required, depending on the calibre of the student. Funding is competition based and the student must have at least a 2.1 degree or equivalent. International students: A small amount of funding is available but the student must be largely self-funded. Funding is competition based and the student must have at least a 2.1 degree or equivalent. For details of our 4 Year PhD programme and further projects, please see http://www.cdt-sis.soton.ac.uk/ To apply, please use the following website: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering/postgraduate/research_degrees/apply.page Closing Date: 31 Dec 2018 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Investigating the geomechanics of railway ballast reinforced with micro-geogrids
Project Reference: CDT-SIS-493 Railway transportation of both freight and people is key to reduce CO2 emissions significantly. There are several advantages of railway transportation; however, minimising track maintenance costs, and finding alternative materials and approaches to improve the performance of railway track is essential. Ballasted railway tracks have generally provided adequate resistance to movement while allowing adjustments in line and level to be made as required (primarily by or during tamping). As the intensity and volume of traffic on railways have increased, more and more maintenance of ballasted tracks has been required. This is disruptive and expensive; hence, more robust ballast and sub-base solutions are being sought. Geogrids have been used successfully to reinforce and/or stabilise ballast, as they provide confinement and limit lateral movement of particles, which in turn reduces vertical settlements. Nevertheless, geogrids cannot be used within the tamping area, as they would not survive the tamping process. Recent studies have focused on using polymeric fibres (narrow strips) for reinforcing railway ballast. Full-scale laboratory tests have shown that ballast reinforced with randomly distributed fibres exhibits reduced plastic settlement and greater resistance to irrecoverable settlement than unreinforced solutions. The results also indicate that using fibre reinforced ballast can provide more uniform stiffness and stress distributions across the length of the sleepers. This project will focus on studying and designing alternative forms of polymeric reinforcement to extend the track life. In particular, types of inclusions herein designated as micro-geogrids will be investigated. The micro-geogrids will be formed by pieces of geogrid randomly distributed within the ballast. Such solution will take advantage of the reinforcement and stabilising mechanisms of geogrids, while being able to withstand tamping. The aim of the project is to investigate the reinforcement and stabilising mechanics of micro-geogrids randomly distributed within ballast. For that purpose, the research will utilise a variety of novel, state of the art techniques (e.g., imaging and sensors, element testing using full field image (DIC) analysis during shearing, full scale cyclic loading tests). During the project, different types of micro-geogrids (optimised form and dimensions) will be produced. The project will also include the development of models to represent the response of ballast reinforced with micro-geogrids, which can inform future guidelines for their optimal design and application. The ideal candidate will have background in Civil Engineering, in particular geotechnics and/or soil reinforcement with geosynthetics. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Margarida Fernandes de Pinho Lopes, Infrastructure research group, Email: M.Pinho-Lopes@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 2383. UK students: Full funding is available EU students: Full funding may be available or a small top up from the student may be required, depending on the calibre of the student. Funding is competition based and the student must have at least a 2.1 degree or equivalent. International students: A small amount of funding is available but the student must be largely self-funded. Funding is competition based and the student must have at least a 2.1 degree or equivalent. This project is being run in participation with the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Infrastructure Systems: cdt-sis.soton.ac.uk For details of our 4 Year PhD programme and further projects, please see http://www.cdt-sis.soton.ac.uk/ To apply, please use the following website: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering/postgraduate/research_degrees/apply.page Closing Date: 31 Dec 2018 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Data Integrated Modelling of Fluid Flows and Forces
Project: CMEES-FSI-431 Computational methods for predicting complex unsteady flows are computationally demanding, while full-field experimental methods are very expensive. This project is at the forefront of the emerging field of machine learning and data-driven computational modelling. The student will develop unique new models to predict fluid mechanic characteristics by integrating experimental data from high-resolution Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) and force measurements into Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations. The resulting learning-based models will vastly reduce the computational cost of running CFD simulations. This reduction in cost will expand the potential applications of CFD into new areas such as generative design, digital twins, and life-cycle forecasting for engineering structures. This work is in collaboration with partner Universities in the U.S.A. and the student could spend one or more semesters at the University of Rhode Island. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Dr Gabriel Weymouth, Fluid Structure Interaction Research Group, Email: G.D.Weymouth@soton.ac.uk. Funding and Eligibility This 3 year studentship covers UK/EU tuition fees and provides an annual tax-free stipend at the standard EPSRC rate, which is £14,777 for 2018/19. How to Apply Click here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 04 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC) – Multiple PhD Projects.
PhD Supervisor/co-supervisors: PhD supervisors drawn from collaborating institutions within NBIC consortium (lead by the Universities of Southampton, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Nottingham together with a UK-wide consortium of partnering Universities, research institutes and industry hub). Application Deadline: Varies by project. Interviews will be held in: Varies by project. PhD Description: Biofilms are central to some of the most urgent global challenges and exert considerable economic impact across industry sectors. They are a leading cause of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), forecast to cost $100tn in world GDP and 10m deaths by 2050. Biofilms are also a major cause of chronic infections, costing the NHS £2bn p.a. Contamination, energy losses and damage by biofilms impact on the £70bn UK foods industry, the $2.8 trillion consumer products sector, and $117bn global coatings industry. Biofilm management is essential to deliver clean and globally sustainable drinking water and food safety and security. The National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC) is a BBSRC and Innovate UK-funded Innovation and Knowledge Centre. Launched in Nov 2017, NBIC will bring together world-class research and industry to deliver breakthrough technologies in the control and exploitation of biofilms. Working with our industry partners, NBIC PhD projects will work across 4 strategic themes: to prevent, detect, manage and engineer biofilms. Examples of PhD project areas include (but are not limited to): Prevent: Prevention of early stage microbial adhesion and colonisation events at surfaces. Advanced techniques to create knowledge-based design of next-generation surfaces and biofilm prevention strategies. Detect: Accurate, quantitative biofilm detection and metrology across multiple scales through innovative sensing, tracking and diagnostic technologies. Identify and exploit new and known biofilm-specific biomarkers including those for AMR resistance gene monitoring. Manage: To kill, remove or control established biofilms by understanding and exploiting their life cycle dynamics and development across a range of environments and levels of complexity. Engineer: Harness the benefits of complex microbial consortia from knowledge of their composition, function, ecology and evolution. Exploit biofilm understanding at the interface with engineering and process applications e.g. wastewater technology, biotechnology, resource recovery, microbial fuel cells, aerobic and anaerobic biorefinery. Each of our core institutions (Southampton, Edinburgh, Nottingham and Liverpool) has an international track record in basic and translational research in biofilms and each partner brings distinctive expertise and infrastructure, placing interdisciplinary excellence across the core of the NBIC. NBIC’s research collaboration spans the UK: our (currently) 14 associate partners represent many of the leading biofilm research groups across the UK providing a powerful critical mass of basic scientists, engineers and clinicians. Most projects will be joint with industry and PhD students will have unique opportunities for highly multidisciplinary and intersectorial training. Projects will be funded for either three or four years and NBIC welcomes applicants from the UK and EU who have or expect to obtain at least an upper second class degree in Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Materials Science or allied subjects. Funding will cover fees and a stipend at current research council rates per annum for 2017/18, subject to rise for 2018/19 entrants. Due to funding restrictions this position is only open to UK/EU applicants Potential candidates who are interested in a PhD with NBIC should register at www.biofilms.ac.uk and you will be informed of new and upcoming PhD opportunities. Applications will be considered in the order that they are received, and the positions will be considered filled when a suitable candidate has been identified [The NBIC Universities all hold Athena Swan Silver or Bronze Awards, demonstrating their commitment to provide equal opportunities and to advance the representation of women in STEM/M subjects: science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine. Due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break. University benefits include onsite childcare facilities, state-of-the-art on-campus sports, arts and culture facilities, a full programme of events and a range of staff discounts]. Closing Date: 31 Dec 2018 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Fatigue Evaluations of Additive Manufactured Materials in Novel Heat Exchanger Designs
Additive manufacturing offers enormous scope for new product design options. Heat exchangers are used widely throughout the automotive, marine and aerospace sectors and are traditionally designed as an assembly of fins and tubes. Modern additive manufacturing (AM) processes can enable complex internal cooling passages to be manufactured with relative ease, allowing the development of radically new designs for the next generation of heat exchangers by manipulating internal shapes and topologies. Effectively designing and manufacturing these metamaterial structures requires appropriate materials characterisation and the development and use of constitutive models and fatigue criteria that capture the microstructure and defect distributions within AM parts. Fatigue studies of AM materials and metamaterial structures are still in a relatively immature state due to the wide range of processing variables. This PhD project will evaluate the fatigue performance of relevant materials under typical loading and thermal cycles produced by the service environment. The effects of additive manufacturing processes on subsequent materials properties within the metamaterial structures will be a particular focus. This will require novel experimental characterisation of relevant structures under complex fatigue conditions, and determination of appropriate constitutive models that reflect microstructural changes. The effect of environment (e.g. salt deposits and moisture) on initiation and growth will also be evaluated to incorporate these effects in materials models used in subsequent lifing predictions. Candidates should have a bachelor’s or master’s degree, normally with at least class 2(i) or equivalent, in a relevant subject of engineering, physical science or applied mathematical discipline (e.g. engineering, physics, materials science, or applied mathematics). Practical experience and/or a strong interest in materials science, additive manufacturing, and mechanics is essential. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work directly with Vestas in Denmark, gaining industrial experience during placements as part of their studies. Applicants must, at the time of recruitment, be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and not yet have been awarded a doctoral degree. Full-time equivalent research experience is measured from the date when a researcher obtained the degree which would formally entitle him/her to embark on a doctorate. At the time of recruitment, applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the UK for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the recruitment date. Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays are not taken into account. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Prof Philippa Reed, Materials Group, Email: pasr1@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 593763 or Dr. Andrew Hamilton, Materials Group, Email: a.r.hamilton@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 598697 How to Apply Click here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 04 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
PhD Studentship: Collapsing bubbles in complex geometries using laser-induced cavitation
Project: AACE-AFM-394 One of the most violent free surface flows is the collapse of a cavitation bubble. The focusing of energy in such a collapse is strong enough to damage ship propellers, but can also be used to clean surfaces or enhance chemical reactions. The way that a bubble collapses depends on the type and the shape of the materials in the vicinity of the bubble. The aim of this project is to address a basic fundamental aspect of this energy focusing mechanism, by investigating the influence of complex surrounding geometries on the collapse of single bubbles. These findings can in the longer term be applied to make more efficient use of bubbles, for example in the ultrasonic cleaning of complex 3D-printed structures. In this project, you will perform an experimental study on the collapse of vapour bubbles using laser-induced cavitation. Typical tasks will include the design and manufacture geometries that will you will test, perform experiments using a high-power pulsed laser, capture the bubble formation and collapse with a high-speed camera recording at 100,000 frames/second, and analyse the images for comparison with theoretical predictions. A successful candidate should have a background in physical sciences or engineering and have an interest in fluid dynamics. If you wish to discuss any details of the project informally, please contact Dr Ivo Peters, Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics research group, Email: i.r.peters@soton.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 2380 59 4643. Funding and Eligibility This 3 year studentship covers UK tuition fees and provides an annual tax-free stipend at the standard EPSRC rate, which is £14,777 for 2018/19. Applicants must be UK residents with no restrictions on how long they can stay in the UK and have lived here for at least 3 years prior to the start of the studentship. This residence cannot be mainly for the purpose of receiving full-time education. The funding available is competitive and will only be awarded to an outstanding applicant. As part of the selection process, the strength of the whole application is taken into account, including academic qualifications, personal statement, CV and references. For further guidance on funding, please contact feps-pgr-apply@soton.ac.uk How to Apply Click here to apply and select the programme - PhD in Engineering and the Environment. Please enter the title of the PhD Studentship in the application form. Closing Date: 01 Feb 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
Regius Professorship of Ocean Sciences University of Southampton Waterfront Campus, National Oceanography Centre Southampton School of Ocean and Earth Science, Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences The University of Southampton seeks an exceptional candidate for its highly prestigious Regius Professorship of Ocean Sciences to be based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton. We seek an accomplished individual with a track record that demonstrates established or emerging world-leading stature in their field. Candidates will not necessarily already hold a full professorship. We welcome applications across the spectrum of the ocean sciences, although scientists whose primary interests relate to marine biological sciences or the physics of the ocean-atmosphere system are particularly encouraged. The Regius Professorship of Ocean Sciences is unique. It was bestowed to the University of Southampton by Her Majesty The Queen to mark her 90th birthday, in recognition of the University’s international leadership in ocean science and the maritime economy. The successful candidate will have demonstrable high personal scientific standing with an outstanding track record of publishing in leading international journals; evidence of attracting significant research funding; research leadership leading to impact of this work in societal, industrial and/or policy matters; and the ability and readiness to take advantage of the multi-disciplinary research opportunities offered by the University and the National Oceanography Centre Southampton. Ranked in the top one percent of global universities, Southampton is a leading international university. Ocean and Earth Science is based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS) on the University’s Waterfront Campus alongside our Natural Environment Research Council, NERC-NOC colleagues. Ocean and Earth Science at Southampton is the UK’s top marine science programme and among the top few programmes in earth and environmental science by every measure (REF 2014). Forged through partnership between the University of Southampton and NERC, and housed in a large purpose-built structure, NOCS is among the largest and most successful marine science institutions in the world. It brings together, under one roof, over 500 researchers and support staff drawn from physics, chemistry, biology, geoscience and engineering. Southampton offers a research and teaching environment in Ocean and Earth Science with real critical mass. The Graduate School of National Oceanography Centre Southampton numbers over 200 PhD students and we graduate over 250 undergraduate and masters students every year. Together with our Southampton Marine & Maritime Institute, the Wolfson Unit for Marine Technology and Industrial Aerodynamics, the Institute for Life Sciences and our Institute for Maritime Law, this makes Southampton world-leading in the marine and maritime sector across both the physical and biological sciences. Please note that with effect from 01/08/2018, the University’s organisational structure has been updated. This post is now within the School of Ocean and Earth Science, in the Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences. Application Procedure: For conversations, in confidence, about the position please contact the Search Committee Chair, Professor Paul A. Wilson (paw1@noc.soton.ac.uk; +44 (0) 23 8059 6164). CLOSING DATE: 31 December 2018. However, we encourage early applications, because we will be reviewing applications on a regular basis so the call may close earlier than this stated date if suitable candidates are identified. HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. Please submit your CV, publication list and details of 3 referees with your application. If you need assistance, please call Sarah Foster (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 5070. Please quote reference 1021018HN on all correspondence. The University of Southampton promotes equality and values diversity Closing Date: 31 Dec 2018 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Biomedical Research Facility Trainee Technician
Applications are invited for the post of Trainee Technician within the Biomedical Research Facility at Southampton General Hospital. With a reputation for excellence, the facility provides support for scientists carrying out medical research into areas such as cancer, osteoporosis, neurology, ophthalmology, asthma and nutrition. You will join a technician team and work between two units on the hospital site. You will participate in many aspects of the work including animal health and husbandry. The successful applicant would be given the opportunity to study for IAT qualifications by day release. Applicants must be willing to work out of hours on a rota covering weekends, public holidays and university holidays. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 1090918CM on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. Closing Date: 08 Jan 2019 Post Type: Technical & Experimental
Operational Research Analyst (KTP Associate)
The University of Southampton in partnership with Lucketts Travel Ltd are seeking a motivated and experienced Operational Research Analyst, specialising in discrete/combinatorial optimization, to work as an Associate on a 30-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project. This project offers exciting opportunity for the KTP Associate to lead the development of algorithms that schedule coach journeys and create rosters for the drivers. Lucketts Travel is an expanding business that offers coach hire, holidays and day trips to its customers. With over 130 coaches, Lucketts has become the largest coach operator on the south coast of the UK. The Associate will benefit from the challenging problem of integrating coach scheduling and driver rostering, and from the expertise in discrete/combinatorial optimization that is available from the University of Southampton. The successful candidate should have a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in a topic closely resulted to Operational Research or Optimization, or in exceptional circumstances have a directly relevant Masters degree. Some knowledge of basic techniques for discrete/combinatorial optimization is also required, while experience of using local search methods is desirable. Knowledge of coding in Python, C or C++, or in a similar programming language, is needed for evaluating algorithms though computational testing. Previous experience of working or collaborating with industry is an advantage. The post is fixed term for 30 months. The KTP Associate will spend approximately 80% of their time based at Lucketts Travel Ltd in Fareham but also making a small number of visits to other Lucketts offices, while the remaining 20% of their time will be spent at the University’s Highfield Campus in Southampton. Interviews will be held at Fareham. Application Procedure You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Elsa Samwell (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2507. Please quote reference 1081918PJ on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Closing Date: 20 Dec 2018 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Research Fellow in Experimental Cancer Medicine
CRUK/NIHR Experimental Cancer Medicines Centre Wessex Investigational Sciences Hub (WISH) Laboratory Cancer Research UK and the National Institutes of Health Research core funds the Southampton Experimental Cancer Medicines Centre (ECMC) to provide infrastructure for the delivery of early phase cancer trials (www.ecmcnetwork.org.uk/network-centres) Key to the success of these trials is the delivery of high-quality translational endpoints so that we may learn as much as possible from each patient participating in studies. The Southampton ECMC has a broad and expanding portfolio of novel agent studies across a range of cancers. In collaboration with the Southampton Clinical Trials Unit (www.southampton.ac.uk/ctu/index.page), the Southampton Cancer Research UK Centre (www.cancerresearchuk.org/our-research-in-southampton) and the new Southampton Centre for Cancer Immunology (www.southampton.ac.uk/youreit/) we are building upon this base and are looking for an enthusiastic translational scientist to take a key role in ECMC as we investigate new therapies for cancer. The post will be based in the Wessex Investigational Sciences Hub (WISH) laboratory, a newly formed unit specifically designed to host regulated clinical trial work within all fields of experimental cancer medicines (including cancer immunotherapy), Nutrition, Respiratory disease, and Stratified/personalised medicine, and situated within the Southampton General Hospital site. This job role falls within the remit of the Cancer Sciences Unit in the Faculty of Medicine (https://www.southampton.ac.uk/medicine/academic_units/academic_units/cancer_sciences.page) which provides a stimulating working environment for more than 100 scientists, clinicians and associated staff, investigating cancer and its treatment. The post holder will work to support a portfolio of early phase trials working to oversee the delivery of a range of translational clinical trial endpoints. This will involve the development and validation of new assays as well as running existing assays to GCP for laboratories standards, such assays form key endpoints for these trials. Study samples may be received from many sites across the UK. This post will also be responsible for co-ordinating the receipt, analysis and reporting of results from these samples. The post holder will have close interactions with the physicians leading studies and will provide guidance to the Trial Management Groups. The Southampton ECMC is part of a national network. The post holder will be expected to engage with other ECMC sites and participate in network wide activities in order to forward the strategic aims of both our local ECMC and the network as a whole (www.ecmcnetwork.org.uk/). You should have significant relevant research experience and be qualified to PhD or equivalent professional qualifications in biological sciences. It is desirable to have previous research experience in the field of cancer immunotherapy, immunology or cancer genomics. 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 PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. We are looking for someone who is motivated, a good team player with excellent communication skills, capable of delivering research tasks timely and with accuracy. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes post-docs, PhD students, clinicians, and also junior staff that you will supervise. Experience of working with clinical samples and a good laboratory practice framework is desirable. This post will be primarily based within the state-of-the-art WISH laboratories at Southampton General Hospital campus, occupying modern, well-equipped, purpose built laboratories, with support from clinical and laboratory based senior colleagues. This is a full-time, fixed-term appointment until March 2022. For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please email Prof Andrew Davies (a.davies@southampton.ac.uk). Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 1091718CM on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. Closing Date: 11 Jan 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Cancer Research UK Centre Faculty of Medicine Cancer Sciences Academic Unit This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an exceptional team of motivated and enthusiastic nurses, based at the Southampton General Hospital, responsible for running a portfolio of early phase clinical research trials, including academic & pharmaceutical studies. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, who thrives on working independently and as part of a unique team. The diversity of the role requires significant experience in oncology and the necessary interpersonal skills to support cancer patients taking part in clinical trials. You will require the expertise to perform cannulation and venesection and be obliged to administer unlicensed drugs and vaccines. A full induction & orientation programme is provided. The role requires a weekday work pattern with some degree of flexibility on working hours and days. Some out of hours & night duty may be required. Full time and part time considered. The University of Southampton offers 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays with an additional 6 extra statuary leave days over Easter & Christmas (all pro-rata for part time staff). This post will require an Enhanced DBS check. The post is available for two years in the first instance. For informal enquiries please contact Jac Samuel by email J.A.Samuel@soton.ac.uk or Tel: 023 8120 5112. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 1039018CM-R on all correspondence. The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. Closing Date: 09 Jan 2019 Post Type: Research Nurses
Professorial Fellow - Global Health We are seeking a highly motivated Professorial Fellow to join a multi-disciplinary research team in Global Health, on a 40% FTE basis, based within the School of Human Development and Health, Global Health. The post holder would lead a broad research programme and activity in DOHaD, an area of recognised excellence for the University. He/she would act as principal investigator on major projects, responsible for defining original research objectives, leading research programmes, developing and managing staff, setting-up and managing resources, and leading major funding bids. This would include providing leadership in the NIHR-funded Southampton 1000 DaysPlus Global Nutrition Research Group: leveraging improved nutrition preconception, during pregnancy and postpartum in Sub-Saharan Africa through novel intervention models. The Fellow would be working closely with the Director, Co-Director and other investigators of the study. He/she would also work closely with the site-PIs and their teams in the three African sites, as well as with collaborators and colleagues in other work areas and institutions. Further, the postholder would be expected to liaise with relevant scientists within the Faculty and across the University in funding applications to establish innovative research projects, liaising with UK and international funding agencies to inform and identify funding opportunities; representing the UoS at a high level on national/international bodies. In particular, the post would be required to build, and strengthen, links between African research communities and institutions and Southampton Faculty of Medicine, in the area of Global Nutrition and lifelong health. Applicants should a have PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition, detailed knowledge of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, a significant national and international reputation in longitudinal cohort studies and life-course epidemiology, with a specific focus on Africa, a sustained record of excellence in academic publishing in high impact journals in the field, with evidence of substantial citation, a sustained record of excellence in teaching and learning activities, and a sustained record of excellence in interdisciplinary research activities. He/she should have proven ability to lead research activities, obtain substantial grants and/or contracts of for national and international research. Further, essential is a proven ability to oversee people and resource management processes in order to deliver key education, research and enterprise activities, and a proven ability to make a sustained contribution to academic leadership at discipline, academic unit and faculty level, and to demonstrate leadership abilities in Higher Education and to raise performance standards through own work areas. Proven ability to recognise and deal with obstacles and difficulties so that the team can deliver. This post is a 0.4FTE position, which we would expect to be complementary within a FTE position, ideally with an African Institution with existing University links. Application Procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. Please submit details for 3 referees and include your CV with your application. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Sarah Foster (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 5070. Please quote reference 1091318AF on all correspondence. The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employee well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. Closing Date: 19 Dec 2018 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Knowledge Officer Clinical Informatics Research Unit
Faculty of Medicine – Clinical Informatics Research Unit The University of Southampton Clinical Informatics Research Unit (CIRU) is based at Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust. The unit is a growing part of the School of Medicine. The CIRU is focused on supporting the clinical research sector in the UK and internationally, with new services being added to the portfolio of services. We have a vacancy for a Clinical Informatics Knowledge Officer to undertake work in managing the growth of EDGE; an exciting web-based national medical research management system for the NHS, Higher education intuitions and other international institutions. The EDGE service is adopted by over 80% of the NHS and with growing adoption internationally. You should have a keen interest in the clinical research agenda of the UK. You should also be able to demonstrate an interest in research within the NHS and academia and will be highly innovative, motivated, dynamic and able to work to tight deadlines and be prepared to work closely with senior clinical and management staff within the NHS. You will have a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in a relevant subject area. You will have experience of web-based systems with proven skills in project management, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. The post is available on a full time basis. We would encourage informal discussion about the post, candidates should contact David Osler (d.p.osler@soton.ac.uk) or Baljinder Gill (b.s.gill@soton.ac.uk) on 02382 027200 Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 1089718CM on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. Closing Date: 04 Jan 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
(Salary supplements may be available for candidates with outstanding credentials) This senior level position will be held 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 who are relocating their research group from the USA to Southampton. Their interdisciplinary research program is dedicated to the use of protein engineering to develop novel antibody-based therapeutics that in the past has led to several therapeutics that are currently in advanced clinical trials. The group is also actively involved in the development of advanced microscopy techniques for the evaluation of novel therapeutics in cellular environments. Their interdisciplinary research is funded by major grants from the Wellcome Trust, Cancer Research UK and support from collaborating biopharma companies. In this role, you will oversee the molecular biology/protein engineering operations of the Ward/Ober laboratory. You will be highly motivated and excited by the challenges involved in generating engineered antibodies using state-of-the-art approaches for use as therapeutics. You are expected to have a strong background in using molecular biology approaches related to protein/antibody engineering, including experience in recombinant protein expression and characterization using biophysical techniques. You will have the opportunity to learn new technologies, such as phage display, if they are not already familiar with such methods. An ability to independently manage research projects is also required. You will also play a supervisory role, and will be responsible for the research activities of junior technicians in the protein engineering projects in the laboratory. The ability to train other members of the laboratory in molecular biology and protein engineering techniques is a requirement of the position. The overall goal of the research projects is to engineer antibodies or antibody-based proteins with modified dynamic behaviour at the cellular and whole body levels, and involves teamwork between laboratory members carrying out molecular and cellular analyses through to studies in mouse models of disease. You will therefore be expected to enjoy working as a team member who plays a central role in the research productivity of the group. The position offers ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement, and pursuit of these will be actively encouraged and supported. For example, the research projects related to therapeutic development are closely aligned with the interests of biopharma, providing possibilities for close interactions with this sector. Scientific knowledge and proven leadership in the areas described above equivalent to PhD. level, with significant additional experience is required. You should possess the relevant academic qualifications and work experience, as well as good IT skills. This position is expected to be one of the key long term positions in the Ward/Ober laboratory, with the initial time period of five years being limited by the term of current grant support. Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor E. Sally Ward (e.sally.ward@gmail.com) or Professor Raimund J. Ober (raimund.ober@gmail.com) Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 238059 9002. Please quote reference 1072218CM on all correspondence. The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. Closing Date: 02 Jan 2019 Post Type: Technical & Experimental
NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Ophthalmology (SpR Grade) at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust *Please note: successful applicants will be appointed to a different salary range (£33,127 to £58,593) if they were at ST3 on or before 2 August 2016. This post is based within the Southampton Eye Unit, Southampton General Hospital with excellent clinical and laboratory research facilities available in the Clinical Neurosciences Research group of the University Of Southampton, co-located on the same hospital site. You will already be a SpR in Ophthalmology, have a NTN and have gained MRCOphth and a PhD or equivalent by the time the appointment commences. Approximately 50% of your time will be devoted to protected academic activity, including undergraduate teaching. You will be expected to have an established track record in clinical or basic science and be committed to an academic career. Please see the below job description and further particulars for further details. Informal enquiries should be directed to: Professor Andrew Lotery, Professor of Ophthalmology, a.j.lotery@soton.ac.uk. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Application Procedure: You should submit your completed application form online at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. References are requested along with your application. This reference system is automated so please ensure you provide the correct email address and allow time for these to be received, prior to the close date, to assist the department with shortlisting. If you need any assistance, please call Georgie Warren (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 7749. Please quote vacancy reference number 1026918FC-R on all correspondence. The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employee well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. Closing Date: 02 Jan 2019 Post Type: Clinical
PhD studentship: Novel methods for modelling lifecourse diet from preconception to childhood in the Southampton Women’s Survey
Lead Institute / Faculty: MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit Main Supervisor: Sarah Crozier Other members of the supervisory team: Christina Vogel and Hazel Inskip Duration of the award: 3 years, full time Project description: An opportunity exists for a fully-funded PhD student to work within the Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit at the University of Southampton. The aim of the PhD is to apply statistical methods for longitudinal data to dietary information collected from preconception to childhood in the Southampton Women’s Survey. Obesity is a growing public health problem and future preventative strategies will depend upon an understanding of the influence of dietary behaviours. Knowledge of the role of diet in influencing health and disease is usually based on assessment of diet at one time point and subsequent associations with health outcomes. However, dietary choices change over time, and lifecourse experience of diet could plausibly be more influential than diet measured at only one time point. The Southampton Women’s Survey has collected data on young non-pregnant women and followed-up those who became pregnant and then studied their children, therefore providing a unique dataset with information including dietary behaviours collected prospectively from before the women became pregnant until the children reached 8-9 years of age. This project aims to combine methodological advancement in the study of nutritional epidemiology with application to outcomes of importance across the lifecourse. Statistical techniques that allow the modelling of trajectories of longitudinal data, such as residual growth models, multilevel linear spline models, growth mixture models and structural equation modelling, will be applied in the context of dietary behaviours. The specific objectives of the project are: 1. To develop statistical methods to describe longitudinal patterns of dietary behaviour, focusing on dietary patterns describing a healthy diet. 2. To compare advantages and disadvantages of statistical methods to describe longitudinal patterns of dietary behaviour amongst both children and women. 3. To examine sociodemographic measures as predictors of longitudinal patterns of dietary behaviour. 4. To examine longitudinal patterns of dietary behaviour as predictors of pregnancy and childhood body composition and other outcomes, with a view to identifying when and in whom to intervene. The Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit aims to promote human health using lifecourse epidemiological methods. The Unit has an international reputation as a centre for the study of the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease; evidence from Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit and elsewhere has demonstrated that the risk of non-communicable diseases such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, sarcopenia, diabetes and cardiovascular disease is accrued throughout the entire lifecourse, even from life in the womb. The MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit studies the risk factors and determinants of these diseases across life from conception to old age, investigates potential underlying mechanisms, and aims to translate these findings into novel strategies to improve human health. The Unit houses a large team of statisticians, providing a supportive environment to early career researchers. Extensive training is available both informally and formally within the Faculty of Medicine. A variety of schemes and activities to support and develop researchers include a Transferable Skills Programme, a mentoring scheme, career development advice, a vibrant seminar programme and facilitating intra- and inter-faculty networking. Please contact: Sarah Crozier (src@mrc.soton.ac.uk) Person Specification: See below https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/Upload/vacancies/files/19293/Updated%20by%20HF%20Doctoral%20Researcher%20Person%20Specification_UoS_FoM_PhD_SRC.DOCX We are looking for highly motivated applicants with a 2(i) degree or equivalent, in a relevant subject; or relevant master’s qualification would be desirable, and an interest in longitudinal analysis. Experience with Stata or R would be desirable but not essential. Funding information: This PhD studentship is funded by the National Institute for Health Research Southampton Biomedical Research Centre. This funding will cover all UK/EU fees and a stipend of £14,777 per year (total of 36 months). Administrative contact and how to apply: Please complete the University's online application form, which you can find at https://studentrecords.soton.ac.uk/BNNRPROD/bzsksrch.P_Login?pos=7209&majr=7209&term=201819 You should enter Sarah Crozier as your proposed supervisor. To support your application provide an academic CV (including contact details of two referees), official academic transcripts and a personal statement (outlining your suitability for the studentship, what you hope to achieve from the PhD and your research experience to date). Closing date: 7th January 2019 Closing Date: 07 Jan 2019 Post Type: PhD Studentship (Funded)
The Southampton Clinical Trials Unit (SCTU), based at Southampton General Hospital, manages a growing portfolio of multi-centre clinical trials that will directly influence routine clinical practice. We currently have a vacancy for an Assistant Finance Manager to join the unit. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join a CTU which has full registration status from the UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC) and is core funded by CRUK. It would be desirable for the successful applicant to be studying towards AAT Technician or other financial qualification and previous experience of working in an accounting and office environment. They are expected to be confident working with figures and a competent user of Microsoft Office packages, especially Excel and Word and previous experience of email systems and databases. The employing organisation is the University of Southampton which offers a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, and other benefits. The post is offered on a one year fixed term contract in the first instance with the expectation of further extension. The post can be 14 hours (0.4 FTE) or 17.5 hours (0.5 FTE) per week. The working pattern is flexible and to be discussed at interview stage. The SCTU is part of a strong research environment in Southampton which includes the Cancer Research UK Clinical Centre, Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre, Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility and linked with a successful research active NHS Trust. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Jane Robertson (jer1@soton.ac.uk) Tel: 023 8120 5597. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 1084418CM on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. Closing Date: 24 Dec 2018 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
Senior Medical Statistician (Scientific Lead)
The Southampton Clinical Trials Unit (SCTU), based at Southampton General Hospital is an expanding successful trials unit with core funding from CRUK and NIHR to support an increasing mixed portfolio of studies. We have an an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior statistician to join us working in collaboration with the CRUK Centre for Drug Development. CRUK CDD (www.cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-researchers/our-research-infrastructure/our-centre-for-drug-development) is the world's only charity-funded drug development facility. They focus on innovative projects with strengths in: First in class therapies, First in human clinical trials, Projects where they use pharmacodynamic and stratification biomarker technologies to identify and progress new treatments which have the greatest potential for patient benefit. The successful applicant will have a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and relevant experience in clinical trial statistics or another relevant discipline. The successful applicant will also have excellent organisation and communication skills, an understanding of GCP and clinical trial regulations and be able to travel occasionally within the UK. The employing organisation is the University of Southampton which offers a competitive salary, pension scheme and other benefits. The post is offered on a two year fixed term contract in the first instance with the expectation of further extensions. The post is offered full time but part time may be considered for the right candidate. The SCTU is part of a strong research environment in Southampton which includes the Cancer Research UK Clinical Centre, Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre, Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility, NIHR BRU and Centre for Cancer Immunology. For an informal chat to find out more about the role, please contact Louise Stanton (l.stanton@soton.ac.uk) or Gareth Griffiths (g.o.griffiths@soton.ac.uk) An interview date for this role has been selected as Wednesday 16th January 2019 in Southampton. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The vacancy will close at midnight on the closing date as shown above. References are requested along with your application. This reference system is automated so please ensure you provide the correct email address and allow time for these to be received, prior to the close date, to assist the department with shortlisting. If you need any assistance, please call Ita Holmes (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 9002. Please quote reference 1084718CM on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. Closing Date: 31 Dec 2018 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Foundations for routine 3D X-ray histology This post will support the biomedical aspects of a Wellcome Trust-funded collaboration between Medicine and Engineering at the University of Southampton. With industrial partners, the project will further develop a micro-computed tomography (µCT) system optimised for soft tissue imaging. This will provide novel, high-quality 3D images, enabling scientific & medical discovery through X-ray histology, augmenting traditional histology. We have demonstrated that X-ray imaging by µCT allows non-invasive 3D imaging of tissue microstructure. This yields details comparable to 2D optical microscope sections but for the whole tissue volume this 3D information was previously inaccessible. Improved technology, including new X-ray equipment and standardised and automated workflows developed in this project, will open new areas of research, such as large-scale 3D histological phenotyping (“histomics”). This will translate directly into next-generation clinical image-based diagnostics and patient stratification using artificial intelligence and deep learning. The post holder and an existing Bioengineering Research Fellow will concentrate on biomedical aspects of 3D imaging and 3D image data processing, while another PDRA will design and optimise computational and data management. Specifically, this post will drive and validate biomedical µCT applications leading work on sample preparation protocols for histology and µCT imaging. Part of the study and the post holder’s portfolio will involve planning and executing collaborative systematic comparisons of structural features imaged by µCT and conventional histology. Research exemplars, such as lung and colon will be developed with biomedical research collaborators. The validation of µCT imaging by side-by-side comparison with conventional histology and specialist stains will be an important part of the work. Automated procedures for µCT scanning, image post-processing and quantification will be established. The post holder will be involved in organising and attending events for promoting and disseminating the technology development. This will include teaching and outreach events as well as scientific workshops and conferences. Applicants should have a PhD* or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in a relevant discipline, ideally have a biological background and experience of imaging with a good understanding of image analysis and processing. Enthusiasm and a commitment to help implement the study is essential. You must be able to work independently and proactively and should have a high level of organisational and communication skills. The post will be based at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) within the Biomedical Imaging Unit (BIU; https://www.southampton.ac.uk/biu), which is also part of the NHS histopathology service and will host the new µCT scanner. The BIU is extremely well equipped with a wide range of light and electron microscopes including 3D microscopes (light sheet, serial block-face SEM). This is a collaborative project together with the µ-VIS X-ray Imaging Centre in Engineering (http://www.southampton.ac.uk/muvis). Training and support to develop your knowledge and experience in µCT, microscopy and histology is available from the experienced staff in µ-VIS, the BIU and from other members of the wider project team. Aligning with a broader multidisciplinary team (including respiratory medicine, cell biology, pathology, microscopy, bioengineering, computing/information science and industrial partners), results and publications from this work will provide a key contribution to developing this technology and translating it into diagnostic use, ultimately bringing a novel µCT system to the market. The Faculty of Medicine holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The Faculty recognises that applicants may seek flexible working patterns which will be considered as part of the recruitment process. For further information including key benefits designed to help maintain and support employees' well-being and work-life balance, please see our working with us website pages. The post will be available from January 2019 for a period of 27 Months. Informal enquiries: Dr Peter Lackie; 023 8120 4146, email: p.m.lackie@soton.ac.uk or Dr Philipp Schneider; 023 8059 4640, email: p.schneider@soton.ac.uk. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Application Procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Georgie Warren (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0)23 8059 7749. Please quote reference 1082818FC on all correspondence. *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 PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given Closing Date: 03 Jan 2019 Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise
Engagement Curator (John Hansard Gallery)
John Hansard Gallery – a leading public gallery of contemporary art that is part of the University of Southampton and an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation – is seeking to appoint an experienced Engagement Curator who will be a key member of the Engagement and Learning Programme Team at this exciting moment for the Gallery. The successful applicant will assist with the delivery of our acclaimed and innovative engagement and learning programme for schools, colleges, community groups, young people, families, adults and older people. The Engagement Curator will coordinate the JHG Young Curators Programme, Young JHG Art Club and the Creative Employment Programme of apprenticeships, internships and traineeships, developed with Artswork. They will also project manage JHG’s extended off-site programme of ambitious artist commissions and residencies, developing new commissioning models for collaborative practice. Previous experience of working in a gallery environment in a similar role is essential, along with a good knowledge of gallery engagement and learning, and a commitment to diversity, equality, inclusiveness and making contemporary art accessible to all. John Hansard Gallery plays a dynamic role in the cultural life of Southampton and the region, through its locally engaged and internationally acclaimed programme. Established in 1979, the Gallery has entered a new chapter in its history by recently relocating and relaunching in a newly purpose-built city centre gallery, part of Studio 144 in Southampton’s Cultural Quarter. The relocation has tripled the gallery space available and provides an opportunity for greater impact, both in terms of artists’ production and reaching new and diverse audiences locally, nationally and internationally. We seek to ensure that our organisation and programme are relevant and accessible to all, with equality, diversity and fairness at the core of what we do. We are committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are provided with equality of opportunity in employment. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. Please visit www.jhg.art/jobs or call 023 8059 2750 for further information. Interviews will take place on 29th and 30th of January 2019 with the successful candidate starting as soon as possible. Application procedure You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Georgie Warren (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 7749. Please quote reference 1089418KX on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Closing Date: 09 Jan 2019 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
Communities Curator, John Hansard Gallery
John Hansard Gallery – a leading public gallery of contemporary art that is part of the University of Southampton and an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation – is seeking to appoint an experienced Communities Curator who will be a key member of the Engagement and Learning Programme Team at this exciting moment for the Gallery. The successful applicant will assist with the delivery of our acclaimed and innovative engagement and learning programme for schools, colleges, community groups, young people, families, adults and older people. The Communities Curator will be responsible for two programmes - JHG Beacons, which focuses on skills development (including Arts Award) for two entry level staff positions per year, and JHG Ambassadors, working with community representatives to create audience development initiatives to reflect and engage diverse communities across the city. Previous experience of working in a gallery environment in a similar role is essential, along with a good knowledge of gallery engagement and learning, and a commitment to diversity, equality, inclusiveness and making contemporary art accessible to all. John Hansard Gallery plays a dynamic role in the cultural life of Southampton and the region, through its locally engaged and internationally acclaimed programme. Established in 1979, the Gallery has entered a new chapter in its history by recently relocating and relaunching in a newly purpose-built city centre gallery, part of Studio 144 in Southampton’s Cultural Quarter. The relocation has tripled the gallery space available and provides an opportunity for greater impact, both in terms of artists’ production and reaching new and diverse audiences locally, nationally and internationally. We seek to ensure that our organisation and programme are relevant and accessible to all, with equality, diversity and fairness at the core of what we do. We are committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are provided with equality of opportunity in employment. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. Please visit www.jhg.art/jobs for further information. A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this role. Interviews will take place on 29th and 30th January 2019 with the successful candidate starting as soon as possible. Application Procedure You should submit your completed application form online at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Geraldine Lewis (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 3462. Please quote reference 1089518KX on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Closing Date: 09 Jan 2019 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative
The Winchester School of Art Library, part of University of Southampton Libraries, is a specialist art and design library supporting teaching, research and outreach across a number of disciplines. It also holds leading collections in artists’ books and knitting. The University Library has an opportunity for a Senior Library Assistant to join the Students, Education and Skills Division. This is a part time post based at the Winchester School of Art Library at the University’s Winchester Campus. You must be able to work with minimal supervision, organise workflow to agreed targets, take the initiative in problem solving, determine priorities and meet deadlines. You will have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and will provide assistance and support to team colleagues in day-to-day activities. A good level of computer literacy is essential, as is the ability to work with a high level of accuracy. The principal focus of the post will be support for teaching and learning. Application procedure: You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Charlene Tyson (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 6803. Please quote reference 1089218KX on all correspondence. Please note: The University Recruitment department will be closed from close of business on Thursday 20th December 2018 to Wednesday 2nd January 2019, so we will not be able to assist you with any application queries during this time. Closing Date: 04 Jan 2019 Post Type: Management, Specialist & Administrative