Job Description

Location

Brighton, UK

Hours

Full-time considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours) Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Salary

Grade 7 starting at 38,784 to 46,049 per annum, pro rata if part time.

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract
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



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.

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion.

Further Key Information



Please contact Dr Ohid Yaqub on o.yaqub@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.


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.


October 6, 2025 5:59 PM

Expected Interview Date

To Be Confirmed

Expected Start Date

01 February 2026

Fixed Term Contract Duration

Fixed Term from 01 February 2026 until 31 March 2027