Academia jobs in StourbridgeCreate job alerts

The Open University is the UKs largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Find out more about us and our mission by watching this ___ (you will be taken to YouTube by clicking this link). You will be welcomed as Research Associate in the team of the MoonRISE project, an interdisciplinary research project funded by UKRI investigating the cultural, scientific and environmental factors that determine what can be considered as sites of interest on the Moon. The project also examines the governance and ethical implications of defining sites of interest for different communities and cultures. You would be based within the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies working in close collaboration with other members of the team to develop the project's core idea of 'space diplomacy' and researching its implications for Lunar governance. About MoonRISE MoonRISE is a project funded by UKRI that researches the effective governance of sites of cultural, scientific and environmental interest on the Moon. The project team spans three Faculties: The Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, the Faculty of Business and Law, and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The project builds upon the work of AstrobiologyOU, which looks at the scientific, ethical and governance challenges associated with Astrobiology. About AstrobiologyOU AstrobiologyOU is an interdisciplinary research group addressing the scientific, ethical and governance challenges associated with the advancement of astrobiology and related space exploration missions. It spans three Faculties: The Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, the Faculty of Business and Law, and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, bringing together 60 members with expertise in science, international development and governance. The Groups activities are supported by funding from UK Research councils, The UK Space Agency, The European Space Agency, and commercial activities, and has grown to its current strengths through a 7.4 million investment from Research Englands Expanding Excellence in England scheme. The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) The Faculty is the largest and most diverse at The Open University, with some 50,000 students studying our modules with excellent completion rates and consistently outstanding student satisfaction ratings. Noted for the strength of our interdisciplinary approaches, our scholars of international standing teach and research a very wide range of topics and themes in specific subject areas, and having a direct and profound influence on our undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. The Faculty is organised into three Schools: • School of Psychology & Counselling, • School of Social Sciences & Global Studies With c.1800 members of staff comprising academics, associate lecturers, support staff and full-time research students working across the locations of the University, combining originality and innovation in research and curriculum, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is a vibrant and exciting place to study and work. To find out more about the Facultys teaching, learning and research, please visit: • To undertake research exploring how ideas of care have relevance to outer space in dialogue with current work in the field of Social Studies of Outer Space, but also with reference to work in Planetary Science., • To develop Isabelle Stengers and Bruno Latour's work on diplomacy such that it can be applied to the governance of lunar activities., • 'To design with the PI and other team members a methodology for enacting space diplomacy in research and policy., • To contribute to research on the values of lunar exploration activities and using that to inform principles for conflict resolution in space governance., • To engage with different audiences and communities who may be differently affected by changing and increasing lunar activities (including to understand the question of justice in relation to knowledge production)., • To undertake research that is internationally excellent and leads to high-impact peer-reviewed publications., • To be an active member of the MoonRISE project team, attending regular research group meetings and sharing knowledge with other members of the team., • To organise internal and external events such as workshops and evidence cafs (in person and hybrid)., • To present research updates and results and participate in seminars and workshops aimed at sharing research outcomes, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations., • To carry out administrative tasks associated with this work, such as risk assessments, workload planning, career development and staff appraisals., • To participate in national and international conferences (at least one per year) and events of learned societies., • To undertake professional development aligned with the job role and future aspirations., • To demonstrate the ability to act in accordance with the principles and practice of equality and diversity., • To undertake other duties, as directed by their Line Manager. Essential criteria: • PhD completed ('completed' is defined as having received your certification rather than having submitted your viva/thesis pending amendments) with a strong Science and Technology Studies (STS) component within Geography, STS, or related subjects in the Social Sciences and Environmental Humanities., • The ability to translate theoretical research into insights that address practical research problems and/or to design research methods., • Experience of working in interdisciplinary teams., • Experience of working with non-academic partners and/or engaging with communities beyond academia., • A demonstrable record of communicating research through peer reviewed publications and conference presentations (as fitting career stage)., • Excellent oral and written communication in a variety of contexts, including the ability to offer and receive constructive criticism., • The ability to plan and prioritise own workload and work to agreed deadlines., • Demonstrable evidence of taking responsibility and accountability for tasks while making effective use of available resources, information and feedback to improve efficiency, productivity and overall performance., • Experience in, or knowledge of, governance, ethical and philosophical debates related to space exploration., • Knowledge of global institutions; knowledge of space policy., • Experience of working with/within the space sector., • Evidence of contributions to public engagement or educational activities. If you have any questions, or need support or adjustments relating to your application, the recruitment process, or the role, please contact us on or email quoting the advert reference number. At The Open University, we offer a range of benefits to recognise and reward great work, alongside policies and flexible working that contribute towards a great work life balance. Get all the details of what benefits we offer by visiting our ___ (clicking this link will open a new window). We are open to discussions about flexible working. Whether its a job share, part time, compressed hours or another working arrangement. Please reach out to us to discuss what works best for you. It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role, where you can work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes office some attendance in the office will be required in response to business needs. Wed expect this to be at least 2 days per week, but this could be more often as business needs dictate. We expect interviews to take place on either 24th or 25th June 2026. While most roles will remain open until the advertised closing date, applications may be reviewed on an ongoing basis. In some cases, vacancies may close earlier if a sufficient number of suitable applications has been received and equality impacts have been appropriately considered. All roles will remain advertised for a minimum of one week before any early closure is implemented. If you have started an application or were in the process of applying when the advert closed, we encourage you to get in touch. We are committed to understanding individual circumstances and can offer further support where needed, including reasonable adjustments for applicants with protected characteristics. To apply for this role please submit the following document(s): • CV

The Open University is the UKs largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Find out more about us and our mission by watching this ___ (you will be taken to YouTube by clicking this link). You will be welcomed as Research Associate in the team of the MoonRISE project, an interdisciplinary research project funded by UKRI, investigating the cultural, scientific and environmental factors that determine what can be considered as sites of interest on the Moon. It also examines the governance and ethical implications of defining sites of interest for different communities and cultures. You would be based within the Law School to undertake research on Lunar governance, in close collaboration with members of the team. About MoonRISE MoonRISE is a project funded by UKRI that researches the effective governance of sites of cultural, scientific and environmental interest on the Moon. The project team spans three Faculties: The Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, the Faculty of Business and Law, and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The project builds upon the work of AstrobiologyOU, which looks at the scientific, ethical and governance challenges associated with Astrobiology. About AstrobiologyOU AstrobiologyOU is an interdisciplinary research group addressing the scientific, ethical and governance challenges associated with the advancement of astrobiology and related space exploration missions. It spans three Faculties: The Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, the Faculty of Business and Law, and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, bringing together 60 members with expertise in science, international development and governance. The Groups activities are supported by funding from UK Research councils, The UK Space Agency, The European Space Agency, and commercial activities, and has grown to its current strengths through a 7.4 million investment from Research Englands Expanding Excellence in England scheme. About the Unit The Faculty of Business and Law is one of the four faculties of The Open University. It brings together two Schools ___ and ___ ___ and has a strong reputation as a high-quality and innovative provider of management and legal education. Our courses and qualifications are studied by a wide range of people from all backgrounds we are proud to promote opportunity and social justice by making higher education open to those unable to attend a more traditional campus-based university. Student satisfaction is a high priority, and we are determined to deliver the best outcomes for everyone studying with us. Our students return some of the highest satisfaction scores in the National Student Survey they have ever since the NSS began. Around 35,000 students are currently enrolled on our business, management and law programmes; about quarter of them are based outside the UK in 80 countries. The majority of our students are employed and study part-time with us. The Open University Business School is triple accredited (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS). Our internationally recognised teaching and learning methods take education right to the heart of leadership and management practice. Tutors are experienced business professionals, and because our distance learning approach allows managers to continue at work while studying, you can apply new knowledge and skills right from the start. Over 100,000 people from more than 125 countries have already studied with The Open University Business School. • To undertake research on policy and academic literature on protection of lunar sites (this includes draft Space Resources principles, Long-term sustainability guidelines, ESSI sustainability guidelines etc.)., • To evaluate examples of governance successes and legal analogues on Earth (particularly focusing on Antarctica and law of seas/UNCLOS)., • To contribute to research on the values of lunar exploration activities and extrapolating principles for conflict resolution in space governance., • To work with external partners on standards for space activities., • To engage with different audiences and communities who may be differently affected by changing and increasing lunar activities, including to understand the question of justice in relation to knowledge production;, • To undertake research that is internationally excellent and leads to high-impact peer-reviewed publications., • To be an active member of the MoonRISE project team, attending regular research group meetings and sharing knowledge with other members of the team., • To organise internal and external events such as workshops and evidence cafs (in person and hybrid)., • To present research updates and results and participate in seminars and workshops aimed at sharing research outcomes, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations., • To carry out administrative tasks associated with this work, such as risk assessments, workload planning, career development and staff appraisals., • To participate in national and international conferences (at least one per year) and events of learned societies., • To undertake professional development aligned with the job role and future aspirations., • To have a strong commitment to the principles and practice of equality and diversity., • To undertake other duties, as directed by their Line Manager. Essential criteria: • PhD completed ('completed' is defined as having received your certification rather than having submitted your viva/thesis pending amendments) in, or recent experience in, international law and governance, ideally with a space law and policy focus or a cognate subject area including international relations, public policy, or philosophy., • The ability to evaluate case studies related to environmental and/or cultural heritage protection that are relevant to space law and governance., • The ability to analyse policy briefs and other legal documents, and draft legal texts (e.g. guidelines, principles, or MoU), • Experience of working in interdisciplinary teams., • Experience of working with non-academic partners and/or engaging with communities beyond academia., • A demonstrable record of communicating research through peer reviewed publications and conference presentations (as fitting career stage)., • Excellent oral and written communication in a variety of contexts, including the ability to offer and receive constructive criticism., • The ability to plan and prioritise own workload and work to agreed deadlines., • Demonstrable evidence of taking responsibility and accountability for tasks while making effective use of available resources, information and feedback to improve efficiency, productivity and overall performance., • Experience in, or knowledge of, governance, ethical and philosophical debates related to space exploration., • Knowledge of global institutions; knowledge of space policy., • Experience of working with/within the space sector., • Evidence of contributions to public engagement or educational activities. If you have any questions, or need support or adjustments relating to your application, the recruitment process, or the role, please contact us on or email quoting the advert reference number. At The Open University, we offer a range of benefits to recognise and reward great work, alongside policies and flexible working that contribute towards a great work life balance. Get all the details of what benefits we offer by visiting our ___ (clicking this link will open a new window). We are open to discussions about flexible working. Whether its a job share, part time, compressed hours or another working arrangement. Please reach out to us to discuss what works best for you. It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role, where you can work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes office some attendance in the office will be required in response to business needs. Wed expect this to be at least 2 days per week, but this could be more often as business needs dictate. We expect interviews to take place on 1st and 2nd June 2026. These will be held in person at our Milton Keynes site. While most roles will remain open until the advertised closing date, applications may be reviewed on an ongoing basis. In some cases, vacancies may close earlier if a sufficient number of suitable applications has been received and equality impacts have been appropriately considered. All roles will remain advertised for a minimum of one week before any early closure is implemented. If you have started an application or were in the process of applying when the advert closed, we encourage you to get in touch. We are committed to understanding individual circumstances and can offer further support where needed, including reasonable adjustments for applicants with protected characteristics. To apply for this role please submit the following document(s): • CV

A global research and analytics company seeks a strategic leader for external communications in their Academia & Government segment.

At Academia, we are redefining the landscape of IT services across education, business, public sector and nonprofit sectors. At Academia, you’ll find more than just a job—you’ll find an opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s most exciting tech success stories.

A forward-thinking technology firm in Hemel Hempstead is looking for a People Partner to deliver the HR strategy across multiple sites.Responsibilities include supporting senior leaders, managing complex employee relations cases, and leading change management initiatives.Ideal candidates should have

A leading tech company in Central London is looking for a Service Desk Manager to enhance IT services for charities.The role involves leading a customer-facing Service Desk, ensuring adherence to SLAs, and managing client relationships.Ideal candidates will have experience within the ITIL framework

Louis Community College is seeking a full-time faculty member for the Nursing division to serve as Assistant Chair & FT Faculty for the Medical Assistant Certificate Program.This onsite position requires current Missouri RN license and relevant teaching experience.Duties include classroom and clinic

Mercer University seeks a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice to teach in the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum in Atlanta.The position involves maintaining a community pharmacy practice site and developing clinical pharmacy services.Candidates should hold a Doctor of Pharmacy de

You can view our cookie policy role Job responsibilities:Lead and deliver the external communications strategy for the Academia & Government segment, ensuring alignment with business priorities and Clarivate’s corporate narrative, to strengthen reputation with research, library and education c

Academia Ltd t/a Smartdesc in Central London is seeking an Endpoint Asset Team Leader to oversee a customer-facing IT asset support team.

RELX is seeking a Senior Consultant / Engagement Manager in London to lead client-facing consulting projects focused on higher education and government sectors.The role involves engaging with senior stakeholders, delivering strategic insight, and managing complex projects from initiation to implemen

Information Security & SOC Consultant.Field-based, predominantly in the London area.You must be eligible to work in the UK.As the Smartdesc Information Security Consultant, you will be working with the Information Security team and technical delivery team to deliver security solutions to our custome

The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of B2B sales experience, proven success in selling to European academia, and strong knowledge in AI/ML solutions.

Endpoint Asset Team Leader to manage an IT asset support team in central London.This full-time role emphasizes hands-on leadership, ensuring high delivery standards for customer engagement and support.Responsibilities include team management, IT asset lifecycle oversight, and direct customer interac

Lead on external communications for our Academia & Government segment, including media relations, thought leadership, organic social media, stakeholder engagement and issues management. This role reports to the Senior Head for External Communications, sits on the leadership team for Academia & Gover

You must be eligible to work in the UK.The People Partner will play a critical role in delivering the people strategy across the organisation, providing HR support and partnering closely with key stakeholders across the Group.This role will support multiple sites and business areas, including our Te

Academia is looking for a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and methodical individual to join our ever-expanding team to help fulfil delivery of service to our customers. Collaborate with the customer’s onsite service desk and Academia teams.

Field-based, predominantly in the London area.You must be eligible to work in the UK.As the Smartdesc Information Security Consultant, you will be working with the Information Security team and technical delivery team to deliver security solutions to our customers.You will work with Smartdesc custom

Academia is looking for a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and methodical individual to join our ever-expanding team to help fulfil delivery of service to our customers. Collaborate with the customer’s onsite service desk and Academia teams.

A leading technology consulting firm seeks an Information Security Consultant to improve customer security postures in the London area.You will identify necessary steps for security improvements, align with cybersecurity standards, and oversee key security processes.Strong experience with compliance

You will lead the communications strategy for the Academia & Government segment, ensuring alignment with business goals and improving our reputation with research and education communities.

RELX INC is looking for a Senior Consultant / Engagement Manager – Strategy & Consulting in Greater London.This role involves leading client-facing consulting engagements, managing project delivery, and collaborating with senior stakeholders in academic and government sectors.The ideal candidate w

Information Security & SOC Consultant.Field-based, predominantly in the London area.You must be eligible to work in the UK.As the Smartdesc Information Security Consultant, you will be working with the Information Security team and technical delivery team to deliver security solutions to our custome

A consulting firm based in London is seeking an Information Security & SOC Consultant.In this customer-facing role, you will deliver strategic security guidance, manage projects, and ensure best practices across organizations.Applicants should have expertise in compliance frameworks and previous con

Information Security & SOC Consultant based in the London area to drive security solutions for customers.The consultant will provide strategic guidance, oversee security projects, and ensure that organizations improve their security posture.Responsibilities include aligning with compliance standards

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Data Centre Construction Projects Across Germany.As Senior Quantity Surveyor you will take ownership of the full commercial lifecycle across your allocated projects across Germany, working closely with Project Managers and the wider commercial teams to protect margin, mana

Heavy Plant Engineer - Diesel Mechanic.OTE £65,000) + 4x4 Van + Door-to-Door + OT available.NEOS Engineering are working with a large OEM who are looking for Plant Engineers to join the team! This is a fantastic opportunity for a plant engineer who wants to increase their knowledge and skillset wor

We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package includ

Quiet Mark - Technical Executive.Quiet Mark stands at the intersection of science and well-being, leading a global initiative, towards a quieter, healthier world.We are more than just a certification programme; we are a movement devoted to transforming everyday environments into spaces of peace and

Do you have a background as a Charging Product Owner?.Expleo are seeking a highly organised and proactive Product Ownership Team Lead.Seamless and Smart Energy (S&SE) is responsible for the customer experiences.As the Charging Product Owner within S&SE, you will be responsible for co-ordinating the

Locum Opportunity: Band 7 Hospital Pharmacist – West Midlands 🚨.One of my NHS clients in the West Midlands is urgently seeking an experienced.Immediate start – ongoing contract.Previous NHS hospital experience is essential.If you’re available and meet the criteria, I’d love to receive you

Senior Systems Engineer (full time or part time).We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as a Senior Systems Engineer.The role will be based in Rochester, Kent and will require the successful candidate to be on site 4 days pe

Salary: £90,000–£105,000 + bonus + car allowance.Location - London, Manchester, Bristol, Belfast.Our client is a global innovation and transformation consultancy, working with leading organisations across public and private sectors to solve complex challenges.From delivering life-saving ventilat

LOCATION: West Yorkshire, England (HD1 1JB).At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day.We're looking for a Fire Risk Assessor who will carry out high‑quality fire risk assessments on behalf of our cli

Hybrid working available after 6-month probation.Bolt Technical are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Back End Software Developer to join their growing engineering team.This is an excellent opportunity to work within a business that designs and manufactures advanced camera systems used across

A South-East based Games studio are currently looking for a QA Tester to work on a new innovative mobile title, which they’re aiming to dominate its genre.Founded by established industry experts, the team are made up of award-winning developers who have a history of releasing a range of high-quali

ASAP, flexible for the right person.Underwaterpistol is an independent Shopify Plus agency built on a simple belief: real impact comes from tight-knit, senior teams who own outcomes end-to-end.We’ve never tried to become the biggest agency in the room.Instead, we’ve focused on building a team of

Cyberrant is an AI-powered cybersecurity platform that brings together automated security execution, real-time industry intelligence, and a professional collaboration network within a unified ecosystem.The platform enables organizations to proactively address cyber threats and streamline their secur

We’re Hiring: Data & DevOps Engineer (Biotech).Help shape the future of immune therapies.A fast-growing biotech company is on a mission to tackle immune dysfunction — a root cause of many cancers, autoimmune conditions, and infectious diseases.By developing first-in-class antigen modulation tech

We are partnering with a fast-growing consumer beauty brand group to hire a commercially-minded Web Developer who will take full ownership of their Shopify Plus ecommerce estate across a portfolio of three high-growth DTC brands.This is a rare opportunity to join a scaling business at a critical inf

SMART BUILDINGS BMS ENGINEER (INTEGRATION / IoT FOCUS).Are you a BMS Engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of.Do you want to go beyond traditional controls work and play a key role in.This a fast-growing energy-tech business looking for a.IT awareness to deliver end-to-end projects across

Senior SHE Manager | Energy & Infrastructure | South of England.I’m currently supporting a growing engineering and infrastructure business in the energy sector looking to appoint a Senior SHE Manager to oversee Safety, Health & Environmental performance across multiple operational sites in the Sou

Renewables Electrician – Nationwide (UK) | Commercial Solar PV ☀️ 🔋.We’re working with a leading renewables business, recognised as one of SolarEdge’s top installers, who are continuing to grow their delivery team across the UK.They’re looking for qualified Electricians to support the

Lead AV Installation Engineer – This is a new role in where you will be working for the pre-eminent AV systems integrator in Surrey who specialise in the high end bespoke residential AV market.The company offer some of the best training available in the country when it comes to AV systems, this wi

Want to join a software business going through major platform modernisation, product growth, and technical transformation?.This fully remote opportunity will see you joining a collaborative engineering team working on a specialist SaaS platform used across the food and beverage industry.You’ll be

Electrical Engineer / Manager -.Essex, Herts, Slough and EMEA – Global.Salary range £70,000 to £85,000 depending On experience.Car allowance / Travel allowance / Salary Sacrifice.Travel time from Main work Location to sites.Travel in the UK and Abroad – 25%.As Electrical Engineer / Manager you

Job title: Electronic Design Engineer.Location: Reading/Glasgow sites available within hybrid working arrangements.Akkodis, is a global leader in the engineering and R&D market that is leveraging the power of connected data to accelerate innovation and digital transformation.With a shared passion fo

Social Worker – Children’s Services.Myn is currently recruiting for experienced and passionate Social Workers to join high-performing Children’s Services teams within a progressive local authority.This is an excellent opportunity to work in an innovative service committed to ensuring children�