Total 85 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in St. Leonards-On-Sea, East Sussex

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Contract: 12 month FTC for Maternity Cover

Do you have a passion for STEM and the ability to inspire our amazing students?

If so, we are looking to recruit an engaging Teacher of Science to join our team at The Burgess Hill Academy as maternity leave cover.

You will bean enthusiastic and innovative teacher who genuinely believes in the ability of all students to succeed and who wants to develop their practice to be the best. Our greatest asset is our students. They are fantastic and have the potential to achieve amazing things.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a drive for excellence and a desire to be outstanding
• Is highly organised, motivated and driven to succeed
• Is a specialist in Science and committed to the progress of ALL students
• Is a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the progress of students
• Has enthusiasm, presence and authority who can deliver consistently

Applications from ECT's welcome.

What the school offers its staff

We truly value the experience,dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments
• High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
• A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme
• Generous public sector pension scheme
• Discounts on retail & travel
• Cycle 2 Work scheme
• Charity Giving

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.

**Job Title:** Engineer

**Industry:** Engineering

**Years of Working Experience:** 1-3 years

**Summary:**

We are seeking a motivated Engineer with 1-3 years of experience in the field of engineering. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining various engineering projects while ensuring high-quality standards and adherence to project timelines.

**Key Responsibilities:**

1. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop engineering solutions.

2. Conduct research, analyze data, and provide recommendations for project improvements.

3. Create technical documentation and reports to communicate project progress and outcomes.

4. Participate in testing, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues as they arise.

5. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards in all engineering activities.

**Required Skills and Qualifications:**

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.

2. 1-3 years of experience in an engineering role.

3. Proficiency in engineering software and tools.

4. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

5. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

6. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

7. Knowledge of industry regulations and standards.

If you meet the above requirements and are passionate about engineering, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative engineering projects and make a meaningful impact in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and arranging of food ingredients to meet the daily production demands
• Operating a variety of kitchen appliances including mixer and ovens
• Packaging of finished products to be sent to outlets / hotels
• Maintaining the cleanliness in the kitchens including cooking surfaces and equipment and utensils
• R&D new products

Qualities:

• Min 1 year of relevant working experience appreciated
• Should possess passion and interest in pastry-making
• A team player who works efficiently to fulfil the production demands
• Willing to learn new recipes and harness new methods of production

Working Hours:

• 8-9 hours work per day (8/9amam to 5/6pm)
• 6 days’ work week

Employee Benefits:

• Medical benefits
• Annual Leave
• Performance incentive
• Staff discount

Interested applicants, you may either apply via here or sent an email at hr@harrianns.com.

At present, we do not require assistance from recruitment agencies. All applications should be submitted directly by candidates.

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title: Science Teacher

Location: Manor House School, Slinfold, Horsham

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship

Join us today to receive a £1,000 Welcome Bonus. £500 paid once you start employment and £500 after successful completion of final probation (6 months) - there has never been a better time to join us - T&Cs apply!

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Science Teacher to join our close-knit team at Manor House School located in Horsham.

About the role

We are looking for a creative Science Teacher who has the skills to push standards to improve and give students the tools to achieve their best in Science, by preparing and delivering well-structured, inclusive lessons.

The ability to make an outstanding contribution to the development of this core subject is essential and we believe that energy, passion and a commitment to high standards are key characteristics in the right applicant. We are looking for a special individual who is able to help re-engage the young people that we serve. Experience in working with pupils who have social, emotional and mental health related difficulties is an advantage. This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their skills and experience in a challenging, motivating and highly rewarding environment.

Key Result Areas

Plan, implement, review and develop the Science curriculum to ensure provision is responsive to individual learning needs, reflects national standards and legal requirements.
Ensure a balanced curricular approach that will encourage and reward participation in learning through achievement and progression.
Develop and organise teaching and other support staff to ensure the effective delivery of the Science curriculum.
Promote and ensure pupil support and the achievement of high professional and teaching standards.
Ensure the continuous improvement of learning in Science and support provision based on an annual planning cycle with clear objectives and targets and a quality improvement plan based on self-evaluation and external benchmarks.
Qualifications Required

QTS
About us

Manor House School is a DfE registered independent school which caters for boys and girls with social, emotional and mental health needs between the ages of 7-18 years old.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education and care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you have a passion for Geography and the ability to inspire our students?

We are seeking an exceptional Teacher of Geography to join our enthusiastic team; a teacher who can inspire and motivate our students, a teacher who genuinely believes in the ability of all students and their ability to succeed.

You will bean enthusiastic and innovative teacher who genuinely believes in the ability of all students to succeed and who wants to develop their practice to be the best. Our greatest asset is our students. They are fantastic and have the potential to achieve amazing things.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a drive for excellence and a desire to be outstanding
• Is highly organised, motivated and driven to succeed
• Is a specialist in Geography and committed to the progress of ALL students
• Is a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the progress of students
• Has enthusiasm, presence and authority who can deliver consistently

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

What the school offers its staff

We truly value the experience,dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments
• High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
• A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme
• Generous public sector pension scheme
• Discounts on retail & travel
• Cycle 2 Work scheme
• Charity Giving

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.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and arranging of food ingredients to meet the daily production demands
• Operating a variety of kitchen appliances including mixer and ovens
• Packaging of finished products to be sent to outlets / hotels
• Maintaining the cleanliness in the kitchens including cooking surfaces and equipment and utensils
• R&D new products

Qualities:

• Min 1 year of relevant working experience appreciated
• Should possess passion and interest in pastry-making
• A team player who works efficiently to fulfil the production demands
• Willing to learn new recipes and harness new methods of production

Working Hours:

• 8-9 hours work per day (8/9amam to 5/6pm)
• 6 days’ work week

Employee Benefits:

• Medical benefits
• Annual Leave
• Performance incentive
• Staff discount

Interested applicants, you may either apply via here or sent an email at hr@harrianns.com.

At present, we do not require assistance from recruitment agencies. All applications should be submitted directly by candidates.

Your new company:
HAYS Education are looking for Computer Science Teachers to work in schools across East Sussex and surrounding areas. Based in Sussex for over 20 years, HAYS education offers a high-quality supply teaching service, helping schools with day-to-day cover as well as more long-term vacancies.


Your new role:

In this role you need to be a strong, resilient teacher, working in welcoming and supportive environments that helps students and teachers grow and achieve the best in life. Helping every student find their dream, whilst also giving them the tools and confidence to achieve it.


What you'll need to succeed:

- You must be willing to go through our standard vetting checks as well as an Enhanced DBS.
- Have recent experience and be able to provide a reference.
- Have Qualified Teacher Status or be a Newly Qualified Teacher or Early Career Teacher.
- Confident in delivering a topic/subject to a group.
- Ability to relate well to pupils.
- Be enthusiastic when delivering lessons to pupils.
- Good communication, team work, and organisational skills.
- Knowledge of health & safety.
- Able to take instructions and willing to learn.
- Computer literacy.


What you'll get in return:

You will get the rewarding experience of truly making a difference in the lives of students for the next school year. You will be paid a competitive daily wage, based on your experience and the responsibilities of each assignment, plus you will accrue holiday pay with the option to take it at any point of the year.

You will receive free, up-to-date safeguarding training. You will enjoy working in a variety of secondary and SEN schools and will receive the benefits of working with your own personal consultant who specialises in the East Sussex area. If you know of other education professionals looking for supply, long-term or permanent work, you can also receive £350 worth of vouchers every time you recommend a colleague to Hays Education.


What you need to do now:

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company:
HAYS Education are looking for Computer Science Teachers to work in schools across East Sussex and surrounding areas. Based in Sussex for over 20 years, HAYS education offers a high-quality supply teaching service, helping schools with day-to-day cover as well as more long-term vacancies.

Your new role:

In this role you need to be a strong, resilient teacher, working in welcoming and supportive environments that helps students and teachers grow and achieve the best in life. Helping every student find their dream, whilst also giving them the tools and confidence to achieve it.

What you'll need to succeed:

- You must be willing to go through our standard vetting checks as well as an Enhanced DBS.
- Have recent experience and be able to provide a reference.
- Have Qualified Teacher Status or be a Newly Qualified Teacher or Early Career Teacher.
- Confident in delivering a topic/subject to a group.
- Ability to relate well to pupils.
- Be enthusiastic when delivering lessons to pupils.
- Good communication, team work, and organisational skills.
- Knowledge of health & safety.
- Able to take instructions and willing to learn.
- Computer literacy.

What you'll get in return:

You will get the rewarding experience of truly making a difference in the lives of students for the next school year. You will be paid a competitive daily wage, based on your experience and the responsibilities of each assignment, plus you will accrue holiday pay with the option to take it at any point of the year.

You will receive free, up-to-date safeguarding training. You will enjoy working in a variety of secondary and SEN schools and will receive the benefits of working with your own personal consultant who specialises in the East Sussex area. If you know of other education professionals looking for supply, long-term or permanent work, you can also receive £350 worth of vouchers every time you recommend a colleague to Hays Education.

What you need to do now:

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company:
HAYS Education are looking for Computer Science Teachers to work in schools across East Sussex and surrounding areas. Based in Sussex for over 20 years, HAYS education offers a high-quality supply teaching service, helping schools with day-to-day cover as well as more long-term vacancies.

Your new role:

In this role you need to be a strong, resilient teacher, working in welcoming and supportive environments that helps students and teachers grow and achieve the best in life. Helping every student find their dream, whilst also giving them the tools and confidence to achieve it.

What you'll need to succeed:

- You must be willing to go through our standard vetting checks as well as an Enhanced DBS.
- Have recent experience and be able to provide a reference.
- Have Qualified Teacher Status or be a Newly Qualified Teacher or Early Career Teacher.
- Confident in delivering a topic/subject to a group.
- Ability to relate well to pupils.
- Be enthusiastic when delivering lessons to pupils.
- Good communication, team work, and organisational skills.
- Knowledge of health & safety.
- Able to take instructions and willing to learn.
- Computer literacy.

What you'll get in return:

You will get the rewarding experience of truly making a difference in the lives of students for the next school year. You will be paid a competitive daily wage, based on your experience and the responsibilities of each assignment, plus you will accrue holiday pay with the option to take it at any point of the year.

You will receive free, up-to-date safeguarding training. You will enjoy working in a variety of secondary and SEN schools and will receive the benefits of working with your own personal consultant who specialises in the East Sussex area. If you know of other education professionals looking for supply, long-term or permanent work, you can also receive £350 worth of vouchers every time you recommend a colleague to Hays Education.

What you need to do now:

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company:

HAYS Education are looking for Computer Science Teachers to work in schools across East Sussex and surrounding areas. Based in Sussex for over 20 years, HAYS education offers a high-quality supply teaching service, helping schools with day-to-day cover as well as more long-term vacancies.


Your new role:

In this role you need to be a strong, resilient teacher, working in welcoming and supportive environments that helps students and teachers grow and achieve the best in life. Helping every student find their dream, whilst also giving them the tools and confidence to achieve it.


What you'll need to succeed:

- You must be willing to go through our standard vetting checks as well as an Enhanced DBS.
- Have recent experience and be able to provide a reference.
- Have Qualified Teacher Status or be a Newly Qualified Teacher or Early Career Teacher.
- Confident in delivering a topic/subject to a group.
- Ability to relate well to pupils.
- Be enthusiastic when delivering lessons to pupils.
- Good communication, team work, and organisational skills.
- Knowledge of health & safety.
- Able to take instructions and willing to learn.
- Computer literacy.


What you'll get in return:

You will get the rewarding experience of truly making a difference in the lives of students for the next school year. You will be paid a competitive daily wage, based on your experience and the responsibilities of each assignment, plus you will accrue holiday pay with the option to take it at any point of the year.

You will receive free, up-to-date safeguarding training. You will enjoy working in a variety of secondary and SEN schools and will receive the benefits of working with your own personal consultant who specialises in the East Sussex area. If you know of other education professionals looking for supply, long-term or permanent work, you can also receive £350 worth of vouchers every time you recommend a colleague to Hays Education.


What you need to do now:

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team in developing the chassis and mechanical components for a state-of-the-art portable MRI system. This role involves the design and integration of high-precision mechanical components, electronic housings, and thermal management systems, focusing on optimizing manufacturability and durability for portability.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in CAD, additive manufacturing (AM) processes, and a strong background in mechanical design for high-tech medical devices or electronics enclosures.

• Design and develop the MRI chassis and mechanical housing for electronic components, ensuring that all designs meet specifications for strength, weight, thermal stability, and compliance. Ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability and assembly, using knowledge of advanced manufacturing techniques.
• Develop detailed CAD models, assemblies, and technical drawings of chassis, mounts, and enclosures using CAD software SolidWorks. Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) and other simulations to assess structural integrity, thermal performance, and material suitability.
• Lead efforts in prototyping, working with AM processes (SLS, SLA, MJF, DMLS, etc.), CNC,or traditional methods to create high-fidelity prototypes.
• Troubleshoot and solve design issues identified during testing, iterating quickly to improve reliability and performance.

Required/Desired Skills

• CAD Proficiency: Advanced skills in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent) with experience in generating fully constrained assemblies.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Strong understanding of AM techniques, post-processing methods, and experience working with CNC, sheet metal, and injection moulding.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis, DFMEA, and quick iteration on designs to address complex engineering challenges.
• Testing & Analysis: Hands-on experience with FEA tools, prototyping, and validation testing.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills, detail-oriented, and ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.

Required/Desired Qualifitaion & Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably with medical devices, high-tech enclosures, or electronics housings.

The Role

The candidate will play an important role as Technical SME in the development team to support the digitization projects using BPM / Workflow system. The candidate is expected to be involved in all technical aspects of project delivery and/or maintenance from assessing requirements, assessing technical solutions, developing solutions, testing to system implementation. The candidate is also expected to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyse, design, develop, customize, implement, and maintain the assigned systems.
• Work closely with Team Leader to gather requirements from the customer, perform technical impact analysis and estimate effort for development.
• Prepare and/or update and review technical documents.
• Manage offshore development teams to ensure technical standards and quality are met.
• Perform code review to detect any potential coding problems.
• Perform unit test and system integration test, support user acceptance test.
• Prepare release procedure and support production implementation.
• Troubleshoot issues and problems to provide workarounds.
• Perform root cause analysis and come up with preventive measures.
• All other duties and tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology with min. 5 years' experience in software development using Java technologies (J2EE, Spring Framework) and front-end technologies (JavaScript/Angular/AngularJS), preferably in a bank or financial institution.
• Experience in working with offshore team is an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience in deploying, and maintaining, cloud-native Java applications on Microsoft Azure is an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience in Newgen BPM system preferred.
• Good knowledge in SDLC methodologies (Waterfall and/or Agile).
• Good presentation, communication, and coordination skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Ability to contribute individually and collaborate well in a team.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership.

Carbon Capture Composite Materials

Recruitment for Research Assistant / Research Engineer / Senior Research Assistant

A research assistant position is available at the Singapore University of Technology and Design. The successful candidate will work on the design and synthesis of composite materials for carbon capture applications. The research assistant should have experience in composite material synthesis and fabrication using solution chemistry methods. Desired skills include demonstrated experience with solution-based chemical synthesis, surface functionalization of materials (e.g., ligand exchange, polymer grafting), or polymeric composite fabrication methods. Additionally, the research engineer will also be working closely with the engineering team to implement an innovative gas separation system. The research engineer will also be involved in the development of customized lab-based and field tests to evaluate the performance of the material.

Job Requirements:

• Possesses a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Chemistry/Materials Science/Chemical Engineering or relevant field
• Excellent written and oral communication in English
• Able to work and learn independently and in teams in a multidisciplinary setting
• Possess a high level of personal initiative and motivation

Specific Responsibilities

• Fabrication and characterization of materials
• Lab-based and field tests of composite systems
• Assist with research lab maintenance and safety, as well as managing of lab equipment
• Drafting of professional reports and presenting results to the research team on a regular basis

How to Apply

Applicants should send the following documents:

1. curriculum vitae,
2. two references and
3. a writing sample or examples of any published works including final year projects or thesis to Prof. Mei-Chee Tan, meichee.tan@sutd.edu.sg

We have several available postdoctoral and research assistant positions at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) to work in the area of Robotics. This position focus on supporting the design of algorithm for various robotics applications.

Qualification:
- Relevant Degree in Electrical Engineering, , Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related areas
- Strong hands on experience Preference will be given to those with prior robotics project experience such as:
1) SLAM;
2) ROS;
3) Sensor fusion;
4) Machine Learning;
5) Mobile platforms (eg: wheeled robots, legged robots); and
6) Manipulators

Applications, assembled as a single PDF file, should contain a complete resume, full list of publications, as well as the names and contact information of up to three references.

Interested applicants may send his/her CV to Assoc/Prof U-Xuan Tan via email ( uxuan_tan@sutd.edu.sg ). Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.