22 contract, Phd jobs in South East England

The University of Southampton seeks to appoint a Research Fellow in Philosophy on a two-year fixed-term basis, who will work on Prof. Genia Schönbaumsfeld’s ERC Advanced Grant project, ‘The Ethics of Doubt – Kierkegaard, Scepticism and Conspiracy Theory’. This...

Research Fellow in Distributed Measurement of Optical Fibres

20 October 2025
University of Southampton - Southampton, Hampshire
£35,880 to £43,878 per year
On-site only
Contract
Full time

We are seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher of outstanding calibre to join our research program in the area of fibre optics and photonics. The position is funded by an EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) large-scale ...

Research Fellow

30 October 2025
University of Southampton - Southampton, Hampshire
£36,636 to £39,906 per year
On-site only
Contract
Full time

We wish to appoint a Research Fellow to support research into understanding and improving outcomes for children, adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer. We have a vibrant research programme focusing on measuring and improving quality of life for ...

Research Fellow in Experimental Fluid Mechanics

11 November 2025
University of Southampton - Southampton, Hampshire
£38,784 per year
On-site only
Contract
Full time

We are seeking a talented and motivated Research Fellow to join our team for a fixed period of 6 months. The project will focus on development and commissioning of a flow facility as well as diagnostics such as force balances that can be used within it. You ...

Research Fellow in Catalysis and Reaction Engineering

29 October 2025
University of Southampton - Southampton, Hampshire
£36,636 to £41,064 per year
On-site only
Contract
Full time

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated researcher with strong intellectual and technical capabilities to join the Great British Chemicals Hub, a major national initiative aimed at decarbonizing UK industry. The platform is jointly funded by the ...

Research Fellow in (Exo)Planetary Climate Modelling

12 November 2025
University of Southampton - Southampton, Hampshire
£36,636 to £41,064 per year
On-site only
Contract
Full time

Section Astronomy Group Location: Highfield Campus Salary £36,636 to £41,064 Full Time Fixed Term (3 years) Closing Date: Wednesday 14 January 2026 Reference 3267925WF Research Fellow in (Exo)Planetary Climate Modelling We invite applications for a 3-year full...

Research Assistant

01 November 2025
University of Reading - Reading, Home Counties, RG6 6AH
£31,236 to £33,951 per year
Contract
Full time

Fixed term (1 year), full time Closing date: 23:59 on 17 November 2025 Interviews will be held: w/c 24 November 2025 Due to the complexity of the Skilled Worker Visa route and eligibility criteria, applicants requiring sponsorship are recommended to check ...

Post-Doctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) in Functional Biodiversity

11 November 2025
University of Reading - Reading, Home Counties, RG6 6AH
£36,636 per year
Contract
Full time

Full time, Fixed Term (up to 20 months) Closing date: 23:59 19 December 2025 Interview date: Week beginning 12 January (with the expectation that the appointment will start as soon as possible thereafter). By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role...

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Soil and Crop Sciences

05 November 2025
University of Reading - Reading, Home Counties, RG6 6AH
£36,636 per year
Contract
Full time

Full time. fixed term until (31/10/26) Closing Date: 23:59 on 5th December 2025 Interview Date: 15 December 2025 By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider ...

Group Leader in Vaccine Technology

03 November 2025
University of Oxford - Oxfordshire, South East England
£65,336 to £75,439 per year
On-site only
Contract
Full time

We are seeking to appoint a Group Leader in Vaccine Technology with a strong focus on viral vector and nucleic acid-based vaccines to join the Emerging Pathogens Vaccine Group within the Pandemic Sciences Institute. This is an exceptional opportunity for a ...