Total 582 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Littlehampton, West Sussex

Audience Researcher (Sound and Vision)

Do you want to engage with and advocate for audiences in the Bradford community? Do you want to feed back findings to help shape the development of the Sound and Vision galleries, learning resources and programmes?

About us

The National Science and Media Museum is undergoing a radical transformation ready to inspire millions of visitors to Bradford City of Culture in 2025. Huge changes will be delivered through a £6 million capital project called 'Sound and Vision', including two new galleries, a new passenger lift and improvements to the main entrance.

The new Sound and Vision galleries, accompanied by a programme of activities, will showcase key objects and stories from our world-class collections of photography, film, television, animation, videogames and sound technologies.

We are now recruiting for an Audience Researcher (Sound and Vision) to join the Audience Research and Advocacy team at the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford on a fixed-term contract (until December 2025), working 35 hours per week.

About the role

As an Audience Researcher (Sound and Vision) you will conduct audience research to support the development of the Sound and Vision galleries, learning resources, programmes, events and activities. Using evidence-based findings, you will make recommendations and provide advice for relevant teams at the National Science and Media Museum, and across the Science Museum Group, about the needs, wants and expectations of the project's target audiences.

You will be working with colleagues across the Museum to engage people across Bradford with the development of Sound and Vision, feeding back evidence-based findings from your research and testing to internal teams and external contractors. You will be an advocate for audiences needs, wants and expectations to key stakeholders including the Sound and Vision project team and external contractors to support the development of the galleries.

About you

Joining us you will be an effective communicator, with good interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with members of the public. You will have an understanding of a range of audiences and their potential access requirements.

Crucially, you will understand qualitative research methods and be able to work well as part of a team, with the ability to influence colleagues' ways of thinking. You will be a good problem solver, able to work on several projects simultaneously to enable you to meet to tight deadlines.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process, or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

Don't feel you meet all of the criteria? At SMG, we are committed to building a workforce that is open for all, and welcome you to apply, even if your experience doesn't fit perfectly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

What we offer

Joining us as an employee, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a world-class museum group. We understand that work/life balance and wellbeing is crucial to our colleagues, so we offer the perks listed below, as well as support for things that happen in life such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Support with personal and professional development
• 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Unmind App and other wellbeing support
• Interest-free loans
• Days Out discounts
• Health & Dental Insurance

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to foster a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Further to the Person Specification, our ideal candidate to join the iExel Education Trust Family will:

• Be a Team Player
• Have the desire to upskill and support both our learners and our colleagues
• Possess excellent organisational skills and have an eye for detail
• Have the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Have a warm, approachable manner

What the school offers its staff

We are able to offer you:

• A forward-thinking Trust which has a proven track record of establishing outstanding schools and teams
• A Trust which continually has their vision of transforming the lives and communities of those it serves at the heart of every decision
• A Trust with a successful track record of upskilling and promoting within
• An excellent CPD programme
• An opportunity to join a School and Trust community with a family culture.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

You are able to apply for the targeted retention incentive payment of £5K from the 2024 to 2025 academic year. This is applicable to eligible teachers of chemistry, computing, maths and physics.

Are you a passionate and engaging Science Teacher with a specialism in chemistry or physics?

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the St Leonards Academy and we are looking to appoint a creative and dedicated Teacher of Science with a passion for their subject and a commitment to raising standards for all learners. The Science department prides itself on inspiring confidence in our students and colleagues and delivering high quality, engaging and effective learning. We are open to the right candidate regardless of specialism.

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and early career teachers.

The successful candidate will be:

• A dynamic, inspirational and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with high expectations in your own classroom
• Fully committed to learning, high-quality teaching and raising standards of all students
• Passionate about your subject; able to inspire and motivate students and staff
• Committed to ensuring all students reach their potential
• Able to recognise opportunities and face challenges, whilst maintaining your sense of humour and care for young people
• Capable of promoting partnerships and collaborative working

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information about this opportunity.

What the school offers its staff

The St Leonards Academy

At The St Leonards Academy, we believe in the power of knowledge to enrich lives and shape educated citizens. We are committed to a broad and balanced curriculum ensuring every student, regardless of background, encounters the best of human thought and achievement.

The academy takes pride in its meticulously planned curriculum, dedication to excellence, and robust pastoral support system. We prioritise reading and offer comprehensive mental health support. Exceptional assistance is provided for students with additional needs, alongside a wide array of enriching extracurricular activities.

With rigorous safeguarding measures and opportunities for student leadership, The St Leonards Academy creates a safe, supportive environment where all 1400 students can thrive.

Commitment to safeguarding

The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Excellent classroom teacher with a lively, interactive approach

• Effective classroom manager

• Excellent inter-personal skills

• Excellent organisational skills

• Excellent IT skills

• Ability to teach English across the 11-18 age range (beginning with KS3/KS4 and growing the curriculum to KS5) to students of all abilities

• A commitment to the place of English in the comprehensive school curriculum

• Patience, determination and tact; with students, parents & colleagues

• A commitment to equal opportunities

• A commitment to high standards

• Engaging personality to whom students respond

• Willingness to work hard for sustained periods

• Excellent communicator

• A commitment to the safeguarding of children

What the school offers its staff

Lyng Hall is committed to the personal development of all of their staff and can offer:

§ Outstanding professional development

§ Supportive staff and a strong team ethos

§ Supportive leadership

§ Progression opportunities

§ Opportunities to teach children aged 11 – 18 yrs

§ Superb facilities

Commitment to safeguarding

Lyng Hall and Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an excellent Teacher of Science with the ability to teach Chemistry to 'A' Level standard to join our successful team, who is passionate about their subject area and able to inspire all students to reach their full potential.

What the school offers its staff

The post offers excellent working conditions and a comprehensive development programme.

Commitment to safeguarding

King Edward VI Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Shortlisted candidates will have online checks undertaken before interview. Successful applicants be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Where a role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is a criminal offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. KEVI is committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an excellent practitioner to join our successful team and support the Lead Professional in Mathematics in raising of standards of teaching, learning and attainment within the Mathematics curriculum area. The successful candidate will be passionate about their subject area and able to inspire all students to reach their full potential.

What the school offers its staff

The school offers excellent working conditions and a comprehensive development programme.

Commitment to safeguarding

King Edward VI Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Shortlisted candidates will have online checks undertaken before interview. Successful applicants be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Where a role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is a criminal offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. KEVI is committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

What skills and experience we're looking for

§ Excellent classroom teacher with a lively, interactive approach

§ Effective classroom manager

§ Excellent inter-personal skills

§ Excellent organisational skills

§ Excellent IT skills

§ Ability to teach Science across the 11-18 age range to students of all abilities

§ A commitment to the place of Science in the comprehensive school curriculum

§ Patience, determination and tact - with students, parents and colleagues

§ A commitment to equal opportunities

§ A commitment to high standards

§ Engaging personality to whom students respond

§ Willingness to work hard for sustained periods

§ Excellent communicator

§ A commitment to the safeguarding of children

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

• A supportive, collaborative and friendly staff environment in a supportive school setting where you will have the chance to make a real and positive impact on the lives of Finham Park School students.

• A world-class professional development programme with the school being the strategic lead for The Lion Alliance which offers a range of ITT, early careers, middle and senior leader development programmes through the National College, SSAT and the Chartered College of Teaching. There is a passion for teaching and learning evident and recent speakers have included Tom Sherrington, Dylan Wiliam, and Harry Fletcher-Wood.

• A range of health and wellbeing services through the MAT and external services.

• Free, on-site car parking.

• Staff fitness suite.

• School social events.

• A commitment to staff well-being.

Commitment to safeguarding

Finham Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be request to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

The primary research goal of The Developmental & Disease Epigenomics Laboratory, led by Dr Ksenia Skvortsova, is to uncover the evolution of epigenetic mechanisms governing allelic exclusion, X chromosome inactivation, and ciliogenesis, and to understand their roles in immune system development, the pathogenesis of female-biased autoimmunity, and developmental disorders with immune-related manifestations.
To achieve this goal, we integrate cutting-edge single cell long read transcriptomics and epigenomics technologies, flow cytometry, chromatin modifications profiling of immune cells from animal models and clinical samples, CRISPR genome editing, as well as multi-omics bioinformatic analysis.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Senior Research Assistant / Lab manager will be accountable for conducting independent experiments and overseeing daily laboratory operations (equipment and lab supplies management, safety compliance, data organisation, and team supervision) in the Developmental and Disease Epigenomics Lab, Precision Immunology Research Platform, in a collaborative framework with their supervisor Dr Ksenia Skvortsova.
Salary: Up ... Click here to view more detail / apply for Senior Research Assistant

The Neurotranscriptomics Laboratory at the Garvan Institute is at the forefront of integrating RNA biology with advanced computational and molecular techniques to unlock the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative disorders. Our cutting-edge research team comprises a dynamic mix of RNA scientists, bioinformaticians and skilled molecular biologists, fostering a highly multidisciplinary environment. This unique blend of expertise allows us to tackle complex neurological challenges from multiple angles, driving innovative discoveries in basic, biomedical and translational research.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are currently seeking a talented and driven Research Officer in RNA neurobiology to join the Neurotranscriptomics Laboratory of Associate Professor Robert Weatheritt.
This role offers the chance to contribute to groundbreaking research in neuroscience and RNA biology using state-of-the-art transcriptomic, genomic, and imaging methods. As a Research Officer, you will lead an innovative project investigating the roles of membraneless organelles, alternative splicing, and RNA processing in neurodegenerative disorders. You'll work ... Click here to view more detail / apply for Research Officer in RNA Neurobiology ? Neurotranscriptomics Lab

Associate with a global & reputed brand
Experience working with cutting edge technologies
Flexible work from home options
About us Canon is the world's leading imaging organisation. As a Fortune 500 Company, we actively inspire people with imaginative ideas that enable you to connect, communicate and achieve more than you thought possible. When you join Canon Australia, youll find a rewarding culture that values you. Youre empowered to focus on your career progression and turn your goals into reality. Youll be an integral part of the groups success. About the Role As a Senior Research Engineer you will play a key role in our Research project department which focusses on contributing to international standards settings organisations (SSOs) that are developing standards for global deployment in the video compression and machine learning domains. This role entails software engineering and research in
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A prerequisite for all applicants is the rights to live and work in Australia.



Company Overview

Dataly Actuarial is a dynamic and rapidly expanding consulting firm, specialising in providing dedicated support to life insurers and reinsurers in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Focused on actuarial, data, finance, and business domains, we offer a comprehensive suite of services, spanning data analytics, business transformation, integration programs, and traditional actuarial functions. Our accomplished team, consisting of over thirty-five qualified actuaries, actuarial consultants, and data specialists across Australia and New Zealand, is poised for further expansion. Since our successful establishment in Australia in 2019, Dataly Actuarial has forged enduring client relationships, marked by the delivery of high-calibre work. This success has propelled us into a phase of significant team growth to meet the escalating demand for our services. As we continue to evolve, we are actively seeking talented individuals to join our team and contribute to the next chapter of our success story.



About the role

Joining Dataly Actuarial as a Senior Actuarial Consultant means taking a central role in delivering exceptional actuarial and data services to clients in the Australian financial services and life insurance industry. The ideal candidate, with substantial experience in actuarial data roles and robust consulting skills, will be a driving force behind client success.

As a Senior Actuarial Consultant, you bring a wealth of experience to the team. Your demonstrated skills encompass Australian financial services and life insurance industry expertise, proficiency in data modelling and system development, and technical prowess in emerging technologies, all while adhering to high service standards. Effective communication with clients and internal management is paramount, involving the translation of intricate technical analyses and systems into comprehensible business insights for informed decision-making and successful outcomes. Additionally, you play a crucial role in collaborating on and supporting Dataly Actuarial programs, systems, and tools. Your active contribution to both your own and the team’s professional development is vital, ensuring you stay current with knowledge, technologies, and advancements in the data, financial services, and life insurance industries.



About you

Qualifications: Actuarial Tertiary degree with advanced progress towards FIAA qualification (or equivalent) or recently qualified.
Experience: 3-5 years of work experience in the Financial Services or Life Insurance Industry, specialising in data.
Competency: Knowledge and proficiency in actuarial techniques and the life insurance regulatory framework.
Technical Skills: Experience in extracting, cleansing, and analysing data. Exposure to Data Visualization tools is advantageous.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Professionalism: Acts professionally, ethically, and with integrity, setting an example for the team.
Skills: Attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Attitude: Flexible, proactive, and collaborative.


Culture

We cultivate a work environment experience that is supportive, inclusive, and respectful; fostering the development of skills and tools both for your professional and personal growth. With an excellent team to support you, and guided by our values, we in turn aim to deliver positive outcomes for our clients.



Benefits

Market competitive remuneration package
Flexible working arrangements
Parental leave
Career development opportunities
Work in a friendly, caring, and dynamic team environment.
Diversity of experience working on different projects for different clients and different markets (Australia, New Zealand and Asia)
Opportunity to both expand your life insurance expertise and develop your skills to gain experience in other non-insurance industries.


A career with us – How to Apply

Come and join our Dataly Actuarial team! Application via jobs@datalyactuarial.com



Dataly Actuarial is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply. All potentially successful candidates will be required to complete background checks which will include a police clearance prior to confirmation of employment.

We save & change lives. At Children?s Cancer Institute we believe that a life should be long. Cancer cuts life short for hundreds of children every year, before they?ve even had a chance to make their mark. We aim to not only improve their quality of life but eradicate the cause of their pain.
As the only independent Medical Research institute in Australia focused on childhood cancer, our purpose is to translate and discover (through world class research), new treatments that will cure cancer and reduce the side effects in children and adolescents.
Choose to be part of a team that will nurture your talent, so you too can contribute to this purpose. Together, we can and we will cure all children of cancer. It?s not if. It?s when.
At Children?s Cancer Institute we are currently seeking a number of Bioinformaticians to join our research teams. We ... Click here to view more detail / apply for Bioinformatics Research Officer

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Computer Science? If so, you will be interested in the opportunity that we currently have available at Ossett Academy from January 2025. The role has become available due to adding further capacity to our BICTE department as we offer Digital Production, Design & Development T-Level qualifications. Having experience or the desire to teach these would be beneficial.

Ossett Academy is an Ofsted ‘good’ rated secondary academy with great facilities and a fantastic BICTE department. We also have a standalone Accord Sixth Form building on-site, meaning that colleagues also have the possibility of teaching at A-Level if this is an area of interest or development.

Your role will involve shaping the curriculum to meet the needs of our diverse student body and ensuring alignment with industry standards. Guiding students through their T Level qualifications, you will provide essential support as they develop practical skills relevant to the digital sector.

You will have a deep interest in the attainment of pupils at every ability level and show vigour and initiative. The BICTE department at the Academy are an outstanding team of professionals who are vibrant and forward thinking.

We value challenge and active participation. The successful applicant will relentlessly pursue instilling an interest in their subject amongst all pupils; they will be innovative, with demonstrable resilience, vision and energy.

Applications are welcomed from teachers across the experience range. We offer an extensive programme of academy and Trust Professional Development to ensure all colleagues continue to develop as practitioners and have opportunities to work collaboratively across subjects and across academies within our Trust.

Early Career Teachers (ECTs) will have an experienced subject mentor assigned from day one in post. Colleagues are supported through their early career years with regular check ins from line managers and opportunities to meet with other ECTs across the Trust and colleagues from HR where any further support and guidance may be required. We are an inclusive academy and Trust and embrace opportunities to develop all colleagues on their journey to success.

If you have the vision and skills to deliver inspirational teaching whilst having the focus and drive to ensure successful outcomes are reached, we’d love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us.

We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the Academy prior to applying.

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits and we also encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our ‘People Pledge’ and our recently launched Employee Benefit packageWorking For Our Trust - Accord (accordmat.org).

Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme via SmartTech*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Healthcare Cash Plans
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Free annual flu jab
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*restrictions apply

Further details about the role

For an informal discussion about this position, please contact hr@accordmat.org or call us on 01924 921213.

We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high-quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from but not limited to Black, Asian, and other ethnic minority groups; individuals who identify as LGBT+; and/or individuals who are registered with a disability. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Location: North Birmingham
Postcode: B72 1RB
Contract: Full-time, ongoing
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Your new school
A forward-thinking educational institution dedicated to providing high-quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment. The school is committed to inspiring students and helping them achieve their full potential.
Your new role
As a Computer Science Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective lessons to students across various year groups. You will develop and implement innovative teaching strategies, assess and monitor students' progress, and collaborate with colleagues to create an inclusive learning environment.
What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Strong subject knowledge in Computer Science.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to inspire and motivate students.
• A commitment to continuous professional development.

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

What you need to do now
If you are passionate about Computer Science and eager to make a positive impact on students' lives, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role
The institution is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

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Teacher of Computer Science/ICT, January 2025 startStart : January 2025
Rate of pay : To Scale
Location : Batley
Contract : Potential Temp to perm

I am working with a Batley school in their search for a computer Science/ICT teacher to join their school community. This position is a long-term role and will start in January. The school prides themselves on having a people-first culture and collaborative excellence. This is a great opportunity to step into a role that will support your teaching journey and provide you with everything you need in order to succeed.

Your new role
As a teacher, we want someone who will engage our students through their enthusiasm and passion for their subject; someone who will inspire them beyond the curriculum and expand their cultural knowledge so that they can stand 'shoulder to shoulder' with any other young person, from any other background.
We want someone who enjoys working with young people, who believes it is a privilege to be a part of their journey into adulthood, and who will show them unconditional positive regard.
We pride ourselves on being ethical leaders, and leading with integrity.
When joining the school, you are entering an environment that balances professional challenge with support and kindness. We expect our colleagues to work hard, and go the 'extra mile' for our students, but in doing so we recognise that additional support is sometimes necessary and our, Trauma Informed and relational approach extends to the way we work with our staff. We offer a wide range of CPD opportunities, including a bespoke CPD package that genuinely meets the needs of each colleague. As a member of the Teaching Alliance, we receive high-quality support, advice and training and work closely with colleagues from some of the most successful schools in Yorkshire. We encourage our staff not only in their involvement in various activities throughout the school, but also to be proactive and develop new and fresh ideas to engage and enthuse both our staff and students.

What you'll need to succeed
Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and interactive computer/ICT lessons
• Foster critical thinking and enquiry
• Support student growth and achievement
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the computing curriculum

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Passion for Computing and teaching
• Strong subject knowledge
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Refer a friend and once they work 20 days, you AND them receive £350 in shopping vouchers.
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive leadership team
• Vibrant school communities with a strong ethos

What you need to do now


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If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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