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The University of Sussex Business School is recruiting a Research Fellow to study how AI recruitment and staff-development tools affect gender and racial inequalities at work. The role pays £38,784 to £46,049 a year and applications close on Tuesday 20 October 2026.
What the role involves
The fellow will carry out research designed to produce journal publications on the workplace impact of AI recruitment systems. The project combines technology, employment practice and equality research.
Who it may suit
This opportunity is aimed at candidates with relevant doctoral-level research experience and an interest in AI, human resources, recruitment and workplace inequality.
Key details
- Employer: University of Sussex
- Location: Falmer, Brighton BN1 9SL
- Salary: £38,784–£46,049 per year, pro rata if part time
- Hours: Full time or part time, up to 37.5 hours a week
- Contract: Fixed term for 12 months, 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2027
- Reference: 44215
- Closing date: 20 October 2026
Read the full official advert and apply through the University of Sussex.
Source checked: University of Sussex recruitment portal, 11 October 2026.
To apply for this job please visit jobs.sussex.ac.uk.
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