Are you passionate about exploring the social and ethical implications of emerging technologies? 

Do you want to contribute to an internationally significant research project shaping global conversations on the future governance of genome synthesis?

We are looking to appoint two researchers to join the Wellcome Discovery Award-funded project, Care-full Synthesis: Advancing Global Engagement on the Socio-Ethical Implications of Synthesising Human Genomes. Working closely with principal investigator Professor Joy Y. Zhang, you will contribute to pioneering research that brings together diverse global perspectives to explore the ethical, legal, social and governance challenges of genome synthesis and engineering biology.

Successful candidates will be appointed to either Research Associate at Grade 7 or Research Fellow at Grade 8 depending on current expertise, skills and experience, as assessed by the recruitment panel against the essential criteria for each role.

As a Research Associate/Research Fellow you can expect to be involved in:

• Conducting research into the socio-ethical, economic and political implications of genome synthesis and engineering biology.
• Collaborating with international partners, stakeholders and research participants to support data collection, analysis and dissemination activities.
• Contributing to the development of governance, ethics and public engagement approaches that reflect diverse global perspectives.
• Supporting the communication and dissemination of research findings through publications, events and other project activities.

What will you bring to the role?

• A PhD or equivalent in a relevant field within the social studies of science, such as sociology, anthropology, political sciences, bioethics, science communication, or other related disciplines 
• Knowledge of the ethical, social and policy dimensions of emerging biomedical sciences.
• Experience of conducting and communicating high-quality research and publishing in internationally recognised journals.
• The ability to collaborative and engage effectively with a range of stakeholders and partners.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs - for this role, remote work may be supported, however there will be a need to attend the Canterbury campus regularly)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

This role is based at the School of Social Sciences and the university-level research centre, the Centre for Global Science and Epistemic Justice (GSEJ). The School has been ranked 3rd in the UK for overall research quality, with 100% of its environment classified as world-leading in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). GSEJ serves as a hub for transdisciplinary and international collaboration on major research programmes. It has co-hosted a G20 India-UK dialogue on science diplomacy, and its policy recommendations on global biodata governance were included in the formal Think 7 communiqué to the G7 presidency in 2024. 

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job descriptions for each post and to apply.

For enquiries about the roles, please contact Joy Y. Zhang via email at y.zhang-203@kent.ac.uk. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number SSS-036-26

Closing Date: 19 Jul 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £39,906 to £54,893 per annum

How can the UK shape the future of synthetic plants in ways that foster innovation, sustainability, and meaningful public participation? Join the ARIA-funded project Futuring Biological Commons, which aims to advance the UK’s governing approach on synthetic plants, support a sustainable research and industrial ecosystem, and promote meaningful public deliberation.

In this fixed term research post, you will work closely with Professor Joy Y. Zhang and a transdisciplinary research team comprising experts from the social sciences, synthetic biology, industrial biotechnology, and civil society. You will contribute to the development of an empirically grounded, future-oriented approach to relational plant ethics, exploring care for techno-lifeforms and ‘symbiodiversity’, while identifying practical strategies to address structural and cultural barriers to the responsible development and adoption of synthetic plant technologies.

As Research Associate (Sociology of Emerging Science) you can expect to be involved in:

•    Ensure the successful and timely delivery of the Futuring Biological Commons project, fostering a collaborative, collegial, and interdisciplinary research environment.

•    Actively contribute to the research culture and intellectual community of the Centre for Global Science and Epistemic Justice and the School of Social Sciences, engaging in knowledge exchange and academic development initiatives.

What will you bring to the role?

•    Proven ability to independently design and conduct rigorous empirical social research, demonstrating methodological excellence

•    Strong research track record, evidenced by publications in internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals and presentations at academic conferences

•    Comprehensive knowledge of emerging applications in engineering biology and their socio-environmental implications, particularly in areas such as agriculture, food            systems, and ecological sustainability

•    Experience in collaborative research and interdisciplinary teamwork, with a demonstrated ability to engage diverse stakeholders across academic, policy, industry and public  sectors

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

•    Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs) (remove this bullet for ACADEMIC roles)

•    43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)

•    Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions

•    Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

The role is based within the School of Social Sciences and the Centre for Global Science and Epistemic Justice (GSEJ), a university-wide research centre dedicated to advancing innovative and internationally connected research. The School was ranked 3rd in the UK for overall research quality in REF 2021, with 100% of its research environment assessed as world-leading. GSEJ serves as a hub for transdisciplinary collaboration on major global challenges, having co-hosted the G20 India–UK Dialogue on Science Diplomacy and contributed recommendations on biodata governance to the Think 7 communiqué for the 2024 G7 presidency. 

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number SSS-037-26.

Closing Date: 23 Jul 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 per annum

Are you seeking to begin your career as a paralegal, developing your knowledge of data protection and in-house legal services within a professional higher education environment?

Would you value the opportunity to gain practical experience in drafting legal documents and supporting Data Protection compliance?

Reporting to the Data Protection Manager in Governance, Assurance & Legal Services, you will provide support on data protection and in-house legal services matters and the effective maintenance of legal and regulatory compliance. The main focus of the role is to support the processing of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and to assist in delivering in-house legal advice to the University.

You will need the ability to operate using your own initiative, collaborating with staff across internal directorates and schools, and managing a workload with competing demands and priorities. Using consistent, positive and persuasive communications is a key feature of this role.

As DPIA Coordinator and Paralegal you can expect to be involved in:

• Helping to ensure that Data Protection policies and guidance are followed for all DPIAs
• Providing written and face to face advice, guidance and assistance to staff who are tasked with completing a DPIA
• Assisting the Deputy Director (Legal and Compliance Services) in delivering legal advice to the University
• Drafting and reviewing formal legal documents, such as contracts, as well as correspondence with internal clients and other parties

What will you bring to the role?

• Education to A Level and work experience in a relevant role
• Experience of handling personal and confidential information
• The ability to establish effective and efficient procedures that adhere to policies
• A willingness to learn and develop knowledge of the legal requirements relevant to higher education

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number GALS-007-26-R

Closing Date: 05 Jul 2026

Section: Administrative

Salary: £27,319 to £30,378 per annum

Do you enjoy bringing professional practice into the classroom to inspire the next generation of sport and exercise science students? If so, this role could be ideal.

We’re looking for a Lecturer in Sport or Exercise Psychology to join the School of Natural Sciences on a fixed-term, 0.8FTE maternity cover contract for the 2026–27 academic year. You’ll contribute to the delivery of undergraduate Sport and Exercise Science programmes, providing innovative and engaging teaching in psychology modules within the Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation subject area.

The role is offered on an Education, Scholarship and Professional Practice contract and is suited to candidates who can bring professional practice or research experience into teaching and learning. You’ll support students through high-quality teaching, assessment, feedback and academic guidance, while contributing to programme delivery and the wider work of the School.

As Lecturer in Sport or Exercise Psychology you can expect to be involved in:

• Delivering student-centred teaching and assessment across psychology modules within Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation
• Embedding professional practice or research experience into teaching and learning activity
• Supporting students through feedback, academic guidance and pastoral support as an Academic Advisor
• Contributing to programme delivery, enhancement, recruitment and School activities

What will you bring to the role?

• A degree in Sport and Exercise Science, Psychology or another relevant subject area
• A PhD, or near completion, in a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional experience or qualification
• Experience delivering undergraduate teaching and assessment in a higher education setting
• Specialist knowledge in Sport and Exercise Science or Psychology, with the ability to communicate this effectively to students

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number SNS-088-26.

Closing Date: 12 Jul 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 per annum pro rata

Are you an experienced project and research professional with a talent for developing systems, driving improvement, and building effective partnerships? 

Do you enjoy working collaboratively to deliver strategic outcomes in a dynamic environment?

Kent and Medway Medical School is seeking a Research Development Manager to work closely with the Director of Research and research support colleagues to deliver the School's research strategy, grow research and innovation income, strengthen partnerships, and help build an inclusive, sustainable research culture. You will lead research administration and governance across the School, working with colleagues at KMMS, Canterbury Christ Church University and regional NHS partners, to ensure effective research support and service delivery.

As Research Development Manager you can expect to be involved in:

• Establishing and managing all research and innovation related processes, policies and procedures in KMMS to implement the KMMS Research Strategy
• Producing data, management information and reports and providing support for research related meetings
• Monitoring KMMS research and innovation activity and evaluating progress on the KMMS Research Strategy implementation plan 
• Supporting KMMS with Research Exercise Framework and Knowledge Exchange Framework submissions

What will you bring to the role?

• Experience in project management and working within growing or developing organisations
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills  
• Significant knowledge and understanding of the higher education research environment
• A proven track record of applying for grants in a research environment and increasing revenue 
• Experience of successfully managing staff

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number KMMS-111-26-R.

Closing Date: 28 Jun 2026

Section: Administrative

Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 per annum

We are seeking an inspirational researcher, educator and role model to join both the Kent and Medway Medical School as a clinical academic and the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust as a Consultant Psychiatrist. 

This is a joint appointment with Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust and approximately 50% of the role will be carried out under an honorary consultant contract with the Trust in adult psychiatry. 

This is an exciting opportunity to undertake high quality research within an innovative academic environment, to initiate new avenues of research and to make an important contribution to the aims of Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, the medical school and the partner universities. 

To make your mark in this role you must be suitably qualified and an experienced senior clinician, with evidence of medical education experience, high quality research, publications and conference presentations, and an innovative and co-operative approach that matches our own.  

This post is based across Maidstone, Canterbury, Kent and Medway. 

In this role you will:

• Engage in individual and collaborative research and scholarship 
• Develop income from research, enterprise or corporate engagement 
• Deliver high-quality teaching to students in KMMS 
• Manage, appraise and give professional supervision to Resident doctors within the Trust 
• Ensure that Resident doctors working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant 
• Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients in the Trust 

To be successful in this role you will have: 

• Current medical qualification, full GMC registration with current licence to practise in general adult psychiatry with entry on the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months) 
• A research or professional doctoral degree (PhD or MD) in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience 
• Evidence of research excellence in psychiatry including publications in internationally competitive journals and conference presentations 
• A Certificate of Completion of Specialist training (CCST) and approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment 

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust provides specialist mental health care to the people of Kent and Medway through award winning services and has ambitious plans to become an exemplar in Research and Quality Improvement. 

KMMS opened to our first cohort of students in September 2020. Our mission is to widen participation, train excellent doctors, and improve health in Kent and Medway.  

Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact Professor Sukhwinder Shergill (sukhwinder.shergill@kmms.ac.uk) for an informal discussion about the role. 

Please see the links below for the job description and to apply for this post. Please note that the job description is currently pending approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists. 

For further information regarding the application process please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number KMMS-086-26-R. 

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including: 

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff) 
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions 
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent 

Closing Date: 12 Jul 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: Clinical Academic (salary will be benchmarked to the NHS pay scale appropriate to the successful candidate’s clinical discipline and level in clinical practice)

Do you enjoy supporting students and keeping complex processes running smoothly? 

Are you highly organised, customer-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment?

We're looking for an organised and proactive Course Assistant to join our team and help deliver an excellent student experience across the KMMS medical programme. 

Working closely with students, colleagues, external organisations and NHS partners, you'll be confident handling a wide range of enquiries, managing competing priorities, and maintaining accuracy when working with sensitive and frequently changing information. In this varied and busy role, you'll provide administrative and organisational support for key aspects of the curriculum including student enrolment and induction, assessments and examinations, patient engagement activities and programme evaluation.

As Course Assistant you can expect to be involved in:

• Supporting the Curriculum and Assessment team to deliver all administration associated with the organisation and delivery of the medical curriculum and student experience
• Supporting processing relating to assessment, examination and attendance monitoring in line with our policies and procedures
• Maintaining accurate curriculum information on our student portal and virtual learning environment
• Entering and updating student, programme and assessment records

What you will bring to the role:

• Strong customer service experience and a commitment to delivering a high-quality service 
• Demonstrable experience of dealing with difficult or complicated queries that can require careful attention and tact to resolve 
• Experience of taking your own initiative, and prioritising and managing time effectively
• Experience of working in a confidential environment 

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number KMMS-114-26

Closing Date: 22 Jun 2026

Section: Administrative

Salary: £24,685 to £26,093 per annum

Do you enjoy supporting students and colleagues while keeping complex processes running smoothly?

We are seeking to appoint a Programme Admin Administrator (part-time) to join our team providing comprehensive administrative support across taught programmes, contributing to the effective delivery of academic provision and a positive student experience.

Acting as a key point of contact, you will respond to a range of student and staff enquiries, ensuring a professional and responsive student-focused service. You'll have experience working in an administrative, customer-facing role and be comfortable managing a varied workload in a busy environment with an eye for detail and a willingness to work flexibly across the team.

As Programme Admin Administrator you can expect to be involved in:

• Supporting programme administration activities, including timetabling, examinations
• Providing administrative support to Boards of Examiners and other committees, including minute taking
• Maintaining accurate records and data in line with University policies and procedures
• Liaising with colleagues across the University to help resolve student admin issues

What you will bring to the role:

• Experience of working in an administrative role with customer interaction
• Good IT skills, including intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience of using spreadsheets and databases
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number SL-051-26-R.

Closing Date: 28 Jun 2026

Section: Administrative

Salary: £24,685 to £26,093 per annum pro rata

Do you have the practitioner expertise, academic leadership and ambition to help shape the future of forensic science education?

Forensic Science at the University of Kent is expanding its ambitions, and we are looking for an experienced Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science to help shape the next phase of a distinctive and innovative programme. This is an opportunity to contribute to practice-led teaching, curriculum development and applied scholarship that prepares the next generation of forensic professionals for contemporary practice.

Kent has a strong track record of investing in facilities that enhance student learning, research and professional practice. Alongside our new ballistics facility, planned trace analysis suite, purpose-built crime scene house, taphonomic facility, specialist forensic laboratories and dedicated practical teaching spaces, you’ll be part of an environment that supports realistic, end-to-end forensic training.

The role is offered on an Education, Scholarship and Professional Practice contract, suitable for candidates who are student-focused in teaching, scholarship, pedagogic research and/or professional practice. We welcome applicants from academic, professional and practitioner backgrounds, particularly those with expertise in forensic analysis and interpretation, crime scene investigation, courtroom practice, digital forensics, trace evidence or environmental forensics.

As Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science you can expect to be involved in:

• Teaching, convening and assessing undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Forensic Science and related subject areas
• Providing academic leadership in curriculum development, programme enhancement and quality assurance
• Supporting inclusive, practice-led teaching across specialist facilities and applied learning environments
• Supervising student projects and developing professional networks that support teaching, employability and knowledge exchange

What will you bring to the role?

• Extensive specialist knowledge in forensic science or a closely related discipline, with evidence of academic or professional standing and leadership
• Experience designing, delivering and leading teaching, training, assessment or professional development in forensic science or a related field
• The ability to contribute to curriculum development, programme enhancement and innovation in teaching, learning and assessment
• A commitment to high-quality, practice-led education, with the ability to engage students and support their academic and professional development

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent 

The School of Natural Sciences at the University of Kent is one of the UK’s premier Universities for Forensic Science. Our accredited forensic degree courses were ranked 1st in England and Wales for the years 2024 and 2025 on the complete university guide. Our teaching team is built with academic staff originating from a range of backgrounds, allowing us to sit dynamically at the forefront of the discipline. 

Our number one priority is to give a world leading quality of education and opportunity to our students. Kent has a strong track record of investing in forensic science facilities that directly enhance student learning, research, and professional practice. Following the successful development of our new ballistics’ facility in 2024, representing an investment of over £600,000, we are now continuing this investment through the development of further specialist provision, including a dedicated trace analysis suite. Alongside our new ballistics facility and planned trace analysis suite, Kent offers a purpose-built crime scene house, a taphonomic facility, specialist forensic laboratories, and dedicated practical teaching spaces. Together, these facilities support realistic, end-to-end forensic training: from scene examination, evidence recovery, and documentation, through to laboratory analysis, interpretation, reporting, and expert communication. Our impressive facility provision assures that your teaching, research, and professional practice aspirations can be realised here at Kent. 

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number SNS-085-26.

Closing Date: 05 Jul 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £58,225 to £65,509 per annum

On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE and within this, you will be closely connected to and work across one of our academic divisions (University of Greenwich or University of Kent), contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity. Combining these strengths, LASE brings scale, resilience and shared ambition to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.

Are you the type of person who spots the details that might otherwise be missed? If you're organised, conscientious, and enjoy bringing order and accuracy to administrative processes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

In this busy and varied role you will provide administrative support in various areas across the IT Asset Management strand. You will be involved in asset procurement and asset management and will play a crucial part in ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulations within the IT Services department for the University.

As IT Assets Administrator you can expect to be involved in:

 What will you bring to the role?

• Strong administrative skills with attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of IT hardware and software risk management principles and practices

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number ITS-013-26-R.

Closing Date: 25 Jun 2026

Section: Administrative

Salary: £24,685 to £26,093 per annum

Are you organised and confident handling administrative tasks of all kinds? Do you want to work as part of a team delivering a great experience for students and apprentices? If so, we have a part time (21 hours per week) fixed term (11 months) role that could be ideal.  

In this role you will be at the heart of the Apprenticeship Unit, providing essential administrative support across all programmes and helping to deliver a smooth, positive experience for every student. Working closely with colleagues across the University, as well as external employers and partners, you’ll support key processes and coordination activities, ensuring everything runs efficiently and in line with University policies, quality standards and regulatory requirements.

As Administration Assistant you can expect to be involved in:

• Providing a broad range of support administrative services across all areas of the End Point Assessment (EPA) for all apprenticeship programmes
• Acting as point of contact for students, apprentices, prospective employers, external examiners, collaborative partners, staff and visitors 
• Supporting the organisation of EPA assessments, examinations, meetings, events and committees 

What will you bring to the role?

• Previous administrative experience in a customer-facing role
• Experience of supporting administrative processes from start to finish, including managing documentation and working to deadlines
• Strong attention to detail with experience maintaining accurate records and confidential information

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs) 
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number BDRI-015-26.

Closing Date: 21 Jun 2026

Section: Administrative

Salary: £24,685 to £26,093 per annum pro rata

We are seeking a motivated Research Associate to join our exciting EPSRC funded project AIRTIME. The AIRTIME project aims to transform everyday smartphones into low-cost, non-invasive intelligent respiratory screening tools by using built-in sensors (e.g. microphones, accelerometers) combined with lightweight, explainable AI models. This mobile-first approach enables early detection of abnormal breathing patterns in real time, without requiring internet access or clinical equipment.

You will work within our interdisciplinary team of physiologists, medical practitioners, engineers and computer scientists. You will lead our community-based trials that focus on collection and analysis of breathing patterns in healthy and respiratory patients. This will involve using smartphone-based respiratory data acquisition and preprocessing and using the 3D motion caption standard method of measuring breathing patterns (Optoelectronic Plethysmography). Your expertise will ensure data quality, and protocol refinement.

As Research Associate you can expect to be involved in:

• Contributing to the design and execution of the AIRTIME project, ensuring alignment with the grants aims and objectives
• Leading participant recruitment and data capture in the biomechanics laboratory
• Organising and storing data appropriately. Analysing data, writing up results, and reporting regularly to the research group, partners and other stakeholders
• Publishing research findings in high quality peer reviewed journals and support in presenting results at conferences to share insights with the academic community.

What will you bring to the role?

• A relevant postgraduate degree (Master's or PhD) or equivalent in a related field of study (e.g., biomechanics, computing, engineering) 
• Proven experience in conducting research projects, including data collection and analysis  
• Specialist expertise in or theoretical knowledge of 3D motion capture to capture human movement, and/or mobile phone housed sensors (e.g. accelerometers, microphone) 
• Demonstrated ability to write and publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

•    43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)

•    Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions

•    Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number SNS-084-26.

Closing Date: 23 Jun 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 per annum

Do you enjoy mentoring postgraduate learners while contributing to innovative teaching and academic excellence? Would you like to inspire and support postgraduate students while contributing to a dynamic and collaborative academic environment?

If so, we invite applications for the role of Support Practitioner at the Medway School of Pharmacy (MSoP).

The Medway School of Pharmacy (MSoP), a collaboration between the Universities of Greenwich and Kent, is seeking experienced healthcare practitioners to join our academic team as Support Practitioners. Primarily supporting our highly regarded postgraduate programmes, including Independent Prescribing, you will develop and deliver teaching, assess student learning, contribute to curriculum enhancement, and lead practice-focused activities that strengthen our links with healthcare stakeholders and regulatory bodies. Your professional expertise will help shape the education of future pharmacists and prescribers across both postgraduate and undergraduate programmes.

As a Lecturer in Clinical and Professional Practice: Allied Health Professional Support Practitioner, you can expect to be involved in:

• Delivering high quality teaching on the taught programmes within the Medway School of Pharmacy.
• Leading on the development and delivery and evaluation of the Independent/Supplementary Prescribing programmes, including curriculum design and taught content within the Allied Health area.
• Collaborating with colleagues in the Medway School of Pharmacy, taking on appropriate management and administrative responsibilities in the day-to-day operation of the School.

What will you bring to the role?

• Experience of delivering teaching in a university or health care setting at undergraduate or postgraduate level. 
• Experience of training of health care professionals. 
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills. 
• A commitment to personal continuing professional development.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

•     43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
•     Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
•     Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number MSOP-007-26

Closing Date: 28 Jun 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £48,822 to £54,893 per annum pro rata

On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE and within this, you will be closely connected to and work across one of our academic divisions (University of Greenwich or University of Kent), contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity. Combining these strengths, LASE brings scale, resilience and shared ambition to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.

Do you enjoy creating impactful marketing campaigns and building relationships that help drive growth and engagement?  If so this role could be perfect for you.

We’re looking for a proactive and creative Business Development & Marketing Officer to support the promotion of apprenticeships and commercial opportunities across the University. Working as part of the Business Development, Research & Innovation (BDRI) Directorate, you’ll play a key role in translating marketing objectives into engaging campaigns, building relationships with employers and prospective learners, and helping to grow our apprenticeship provision.

As Business Development & Marketing Officer you can expect to be involved in:

• Planning and delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns to promote apprenticeships and commercial opportunities
• Supporting employer engagement activity and identifying new business development opportunities
• Coordinating outreach events and activities to attract prospective apprentices and learners
• Creating engaging marketing content and ensuring websites and communications remain accurate and up to date

What will you bring to the role?

• Experience delivering marketing campaigns from planning through to delivery and evaluation
• Experience creating engaging content and digital marketing activity, including social media campaigns
• Experience of business-to-business sales, marketing or employer engagement
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs) 
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number BDRI-014-26.

Closing Date: 21 Jun 2026

Section: Administrative

Salary: £32,080 to £35,608 per annum

On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE and within this, you will be closely connected to and work across one of our academic divisions (University of Greenwich or University of Kent), contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity. Combining these strengths, LASE brings scale, resilience and shared ambition to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.

Are you excited by the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research helping protect the future of space exploration? If so, this 36 month fixed term role could be ideal.

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative Research Associate to join the ERC-funded PROSPER project, exploring the risks posed by space debris and helping develop technologies that support sustainable access to space. Working within an interdisciplinary team across physics, chemistry, engineering and computing, you’ll play a key role in developing and testing next-generation debris detectors.

As Research Associate you can expect to be involved in:

• Building and developing dust detector prototypes for testing and validation
• Conducting impact experiments using the University’s two-stage light gas gun facility
• Analysing detector data and developing software to support data processing and interpretation
• Presenting research findings through publications, presentations and collaborative project work

What will you bring to the role?

• A PhD (completed or near completion) in physics, engineering, computing or a related discipline, or equivalent research experience
• Experience working in a scientific laboratory or research environment
• Coding experience in Python, Matlab, LabVIEW or similar
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number EMP-010-26.

Closing Date: 21 Jun 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 per annum

Are you an early-career researcher with expertise in the study of fungi and extensive, up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge in your subject area? 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our research team on a project funded by a Wellcome Trust Fungal Adaptation grant to address how adaptation to natural and host environments drives Mucorales pathogenicity, to deliver a step change in our understanding of Mucorales biology and to aid the identification of novel therapeutic targets.

As Research Associate in Mucorales Adaptation you can expect to be involved in:

• Performing original laboratory-based research
• Taking initiatives in the planning and delivering of high-quality research
• Conducting data analysis and ensuring the validity and reliability of data at all times
• Preparing research findings for publication and presentation. Attending meetings and presenting regular written oral and/or written progress reports to local and national colleagues and collaborators.

What will you bring to the role?

• A relevant PhD or equivalent in a related field of study (e.g. Microbiology, immunology, cell biology) 
• Extensive and up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge in your subject area 
• Excellent technical skills in the study of fungi, e.g. using in vitro and/or in vivo infection models, genomic and transcriptomic analyses, high-throughput phenotypic characterisation, confocal and/or imaging flow cytometry-based experimentation
• Proven experience in conducting research projects, including data collection and analysis plus a collaborative and proactive approach, with strong communication skills and the ability to contribute to a dynamic research team.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

•    43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)

•    Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions

•    Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number SNS-082-26.

Closing Date: 19 Jun 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 per annum