The (IDSB) at the 成人网站 is seeking a talented Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow to join our growing team

The IDSB brings together over 50 experts in behavioural and social science aspects of digital security - academic and research staff and doctoral students across three Faculties who take a “whole of society” approach to understanding challenges and opportunities associated with digital technologies. 

Our research puts people at the heart of digital security, Come and join us if you want to help create a more innovative, safe, secure and resilient digital society, develop the next generation of leaders in digital security and behaviour, and advance the UK as a global leader in this domain

In this role you will design and conduct research studies, contribute to funding applications, and work with academics across multiple disciplines to better understand human interactions with digital technologies in a security context.

You will also help synthesize and disseminate research outputs to a wide range of stakeholders, including policymakers, industry, and regulators. The post provides the opportunity to engage in major initiatives such as:

• EPSRC AI for Collective Intelligence Hub ()
• UKRI Network Plus for Analytical Behavioural Science in Security and Defence ()
• UKRI Policing Academic Centre of Excellence (P-ACE)
• EPSRC Cyber Security Research and Networking Environment ()

The appointment will be made at a level commensurate with your experience. As a Research Fellow, you will hold a PhD (or be close to completion) in Psychology, Behavioural or Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or another relevant field, and be able to demonstrate a suitable publication track record. 

To be appointed at the Senior Research Fellow level, you will have considerable post-doctoral research experience in a relevant field, a strong publication record, and be able to demonstrate leadership, mentorship, and success in securing research funding in your area of specialisation.

As a member of Research Staff at the 成人网站, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year

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The Institute office and Behavioural Research Lab are located in the School of Management, one of the UK’s leading business schools, renowned for academic excellence, research impact, and global outlook. The School offers a vibrant academic environment and comprehensive support for staff, including career development, visa assistance, and access to world-class facilities

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We are looking for a social scientist with a background in Psychology, Behavioural or Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fields. The ideal candidate will:

• Be comfortable with both qualitative and quantitative methods
• Have experience with large datasets, computational social science, simulated digital environments, smartphone-based data collection, participatory research, or AI integration in research platforms
• Have experience in securing research funding and contributing to publications
• Be excited to contribute to the Institute’s interdisciplinary ethos and online behaviour/cybersecurity research profile

Further information

This post is offered on a permanent, part-time basis, with working hours dependent on the grade appointed: 0.82 FTE (approximately 30 hours/week) for Grade 8, or 0.67 FTE (approximately 24.5 hours/week) for Grade 9. In the longer term, it may be possible to increase the hours, subject to available funding, if the post-holder wishes.

For an informal discussion relating to this vacancy please contact any of the leadership team: 

• Professor Laura Smith - ls487@bath.ac.uk
• Professor Adam Joinson - aj266@bath.ac.uk
• Dr Olivia Brown - oab42@bath.ac.uk
• Dr Andre Barrinha - ab2899@bath.ac.uk
• Dr Julian Padget - masjap@bath.ac.uk

However, please ensure that you submit your application through the university's website.

Please note that, in line with our commitment to reducing unconscious bias in recruitment, longlisting will be conducted anonymously. The panel will make their initial decisions based only on your answers to the longlisting questions. CVs and research statements will only be considered at the shortlisting stage.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What can we offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the 成人网站 a great place to work as well as following us and .

 

Closing Date: 11 Jan 2026

Department: Education & Research

Salary: £47,389 to £67,468 (Research Fellow) or £47,389 - £67,468 (Senior Research Fellow) pro rata per annum

We are looking to appoint a Research Support Administrator within the School of Management’s busy Research Office. This is a varied role involving daily communication with academic staff, other School and University teams, and visiting academics.

• The role involves managing the School’s Research and Knowledge Exchange Committee, with responsibilities including:
• monitoring and supporting the activities of our eight Research Centres
• managing applications from visiting researchers
• taking minutes and preparing paperwork for meetings

You will also assist in organising research seminars and events, updating webpages, and liaising with stakeholders throughout the School and wider University.

The Research Office is run by the Head of Research Operations, who will provide line management of the role; you will also receive guidance from the School’s Associate Dean for Research.

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You will:

• provide high-quality administrative support within a busy Research Office, supporting research activity and committee processes
• be highly organised, able to manage and prioritise a varied workload accurately and to tight deadlines
• communicate confidently and professionally, building effective working relationships with academic staff and colleagues
• use strong IT and information management skills to maintain records, databases, and webpages
• work proactively and flexibly, learning new systems quickly and contributing positively to the wider team

Further information

This is a full-time, fixed-term role (36.5 hours per week) for 12 months.

For informal enquiries about the post, please contact Amanda Willmott, Head of Research Operations (acw51@bath.ac.uk). However, please ensure that you submit your application through the 成人网站 website.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the 成人网站 a great place to work as well as following us and .

 

Closing Date: 08 Jan 2026

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378

The 成人网站’s School of Management is seeking a proficient MSc Programme Officer to join the MSc Team in a fast paced, varied role. 

Ranked among the top UK business schools, with a renowned reputation for business education and international research, the School is looking for someone who can contribute to the continued success of its MSc programmes. You will be part of the School’s MSc Office team, taking responsibility for administrative support across the MSc suite of programmes.

The duties of this busy and varied role will include administrative support to enhance the student learning experience, record maintenance, admissions processing, and support for recruitment and conversion activities. Working closely with the MSc Programmes Manager, you will also take responsibility for managing specific projects and deputise for the Manager in their absence

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The post holder will be a dedicated and hardworking individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, able to work both independently and as part of a team. They will have significant administrative experience, ideally gained in a higher education setting, and be confident using standard IT systems and databases.

They will need excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multi-task, prioritise, and manage a high-volume workload with accuracy and attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as the role involves working with students, faculty, and stakeholders across the University and beyond.

Experience of working in a multicultural environment with cultural sensitivity and awareness would be an advantage. Experience in student recruitment or conversion activities would also be beneficial. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

The MSc team works collaboratively to develop consistent systems and processes based on best practice, ensuring compliance with University regulations and procedures.

Further information

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis.

For an informal discussion, please contact Mikhaila Found, MSc Programmes Manager (01225 386425 or m.found@bath.ac.uk). However please ensure that you submit your application through the 成人网站 website.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

 Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the 成人网站 a great place to work as well as following us and .

Closing Date: 05 Jan 2026

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £31,236 to £37,694

The 成人网站, School of Management is ranked among the top UK business schools, with a renowned reputation for business education and international research. We are looking to appoint a full-time MSc Careers Manager.

The post-holder will form a key part of the School of Management’s Employability Team, with specific responsibility for the School’s MSc Careers Team. This is a critical role, supporting the Head of Employability to deliver on MSc careers in support of the School’s commitment to postgraduate student employability.

The MSc Careers Manager is responsible for the day-to-day running of the MSc Careers Team, overseeing its activities and contributing to its strategic leadership. Excellence in delivery requires extensive Professional Services support and expertise that tailors careers support and guidance to the distinctive needs and aspirations of the School’s MSc students.

Built upon detailed knowledge of the career progression landscape for MSc graduates and an ability to work collaboratively with students to explore varied opportunities, MSc Careers provides comprehensive, up-to-date, individualised careers guidance and support across the School's highly differentiated MSc programmes. The post-holder works alongside academics with careers support duties for the School's MSc students or those in comparable roles. Such roles are held by the Associate Dean for Education, the Director of Teaching for Postgraduate Programmes, and the Directors of Studies for the MSc programmes.

Line management forms a major part of the role, dealing with student and company issues that arise, plus managing staff development, annual leave, sickness, and other operational responsibilities.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage the MSc Careers Team, designing, managing, and delivering careers support including credit-bearing and co-curricular experiential learning activities to enhance employability.
• Develop an understanding of changing student and employer requirements and use that to continually refine and improve career support and employability offerings.
• Lead acquisition of information and feedback on employer recruitment processes, particularly to reflect the origin of our students.
• Maintain close liaison with the University Careers Service and other external agencies and organisations is essential.

More information relevant to the role can be found here:

MSc courses in the School of Management

Career support on your School of Management MSc

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You Will Bring:

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to use initiative, multi-task, and prioritise effectively.
• A strong interest and understanding of global working practices and higher education institutions.
• Diplomacy, tact, and cultural awareness to develop strong links and provide embedded and co-curricular employer opportunities in the UK and internationally.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills are needed to lead and support the School of Management’s MSc Careers Team. You will also engage with companies, students, and other stakeholders.
• Significant recent experience of careers guidance or careers development learning programmes in a business or education environment.
• Excellent training skills, including the ability to design and deliver innovative and appropriate workshops to large and small groups.
• A good understanding of the graduate labour market and recruitment and selection processes.

Further information

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ben Smith, Head of Employability on bms23@bath.ac.uk, however please ensure that you submit your application through the university's website.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the 成人网站 a great place to work as well as following us and .

 

Closing Date: 04 Jan 2026

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049