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The University of Sussex is recruiting a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to contribute to a research project on the responsible governance of plant synthetic genomics. The role is based in Brighton and sits within the University of Sussex Business School.
Role details
- Employer: University of Sussex
- Location: Brighton, UK
- Salary: Grade 7.4, £42,254 per annum, pro rata if part time
- Hours: Up to 1.0 FTE / 37.5 hours per week; flexible working requests considered, with an expectation of three office days a week
- Contract: Fixed term until 30 April 2028
- Expected start: 1 November 2026
- Closing date: 13 October 2026 at 5.59pm
- Reference: 43666
About the work
The successful candidate will help design and run experimental governance initiatives examining questions raised by plant synthetic biology. The post combines research, stakeholder engagement and the production of academic and policy-facing outputs. Applicants are expected to hold a PhD, or equivalent experience, in science and technology studies, science policy or a closely related field with relevant biotechnology governance expertise.
How to apply
Read the full person specification and apply through the official University of Sussex vacancy page. Applications should be submitted before the stated deadline; the employer may require candidates to create an account on its recruitment portal.
To apply for this job please visit jobs.sussex.ac.uk.
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