Job Description

Location

Brighton, UK

Hours

Part time of 0.25 FTE / 9.08 hours per week.

Salary

Grade 6 starting at 34,610 to 38,784 per annum, pro rata if part time.

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract
About the role



You will be working on phase 2 of the project "Implementing agile working in practice for the NHS" under the supervision of Dr Emma Russell, Director of agiLab. This will involve undertaking consultation with key stakeholders in the NHS to check the sense and viability of the report findings from phase 1, analysing feedback, and producing a final report.

You will also be expected to take part in aspects of study design, and arranging events for capturing feedback.

About you



This role is for a doctoral level student. You must hold a MSc in Occupational and Organizational Psychology, and have been actively involved in academic research into digital, flexible working at a doctoral level. A good track record of research publications and presentations in this area is highly desired. You must have direct experience of effectively working with, and supporting, the NHS in its 'we work flexibly' flexible working initiative.

You must be highly familiar with the work of agiLab, and phase 1 of this project. You will be working within the ESRC-funded centre for Digital Futures at Work (Digit); experience of working with the Digit team would be an advantage. Strong project management skills and information technology skills are essential. Experience of website design and management is highly desirable. You must have strong qualitative and quantitative analysis skills.

You must work well under supervision and have a proven track record of delivering to tight deadlines.

About our Faculty



As a pioneering research-driven and interdisciplinary Faculty, the University of Sussex Business School offers an inspiring and supportive environment for impactful business and management research and scholarship. Our five dynamic Departments--Accounting and Finance, Strategy and Marketing, Management, Economics, and the renowned Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU)--are dedicated to advancing academic excellence and practical insights to inform policy and drive responsible business solutions.

With a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, the School shapes the future of business education, producing research and scholarship and graduates that make a difference in the UK and globally. By joining us, you will be part of a distinctive, future-focused community influencing real-world practices and promoting sustainable development.

Why work here



Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it's our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

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Further Key Information



Please contact Emma Russell (emma.russell@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

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.


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August 28, 2025 5:59 PM

Expected Interview Date

Monday 08 September 2025

Expected Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Fixed Term Contract Duration

Fixed Term until 31 January 2026