Research Fellow (Fixed Term)
University of Sussex - University of Sussex Business School, Science Policy Research Unit
| Location: | Brighton, Falmer |
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| Salary: | £38,784 to £46,049 per annum, pro rata if part time. Grade 7 |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 23rd September 2025 |
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| Closes: | 6th October 2025 |
| Job Ref: | 41748 |
Hours: Full time hours considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE / 37.5 hours per week.
Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Contract Type: Fixed term, 14 months, from 1st Feb 2026 to 31st Mar 2027
Grade and Salary: Grade 7 starting at £38,784 to £46,049 per annum, pro rata if part time. See current salary scales.
Closing date: October 6th 2025, 11:59 PM
Expected Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Expected start date: 1st Feb 2026
About the role
The Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU), within the University of Sussex Business School, is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to work with Dr Ohid Yaqub. The Research Fellow will be part of a team working on an ESRC funded Metascience project.
As a Research Fellow, your principal duty will be to contribute to the development of research publications from this project.
About you
You should have a completed PhD (i.e. viva complete, no corrections outstanding) and be fluent in oral and written English. Some of your work will have already been published at least once in a highly respected journal with a wide audience (such as Research Policy). You have some experience of working on categorisation problems and algorithmic classification.
You have used a range of data science, statistical and/or bibliometric techniques in your work. You have a strong interest in science and technology policy studies and the ‘science of science’. You have some experience of working in settings that involve sensitive and/or confidential data.
About our Faculty
Please find further information regarding the University of Sussex Business School on our website.
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Further Key Information
Please contact Dr Ohid Yaqub on o.yaqub@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.
For full details and how to apply, please click on the 'Apply' button above.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.
Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role has been assigned an eligible SOC code and meets the salary requirements for Skilled Worker Sponsorship if full time and appointed at Grade 7.4. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.
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