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5 Vacancies
Research Associate in Optimal Control of Open Quantum Systems
NewPosted 21 May 2026The University of Sheffield£38,784 - 41,064 per annum
- The University of Sheffield invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) on Open Quantum Systems theory funded by the EPSRC working with Dr Jake Iles-Smith.
- You will be responsible for developing and combining non-perturbative open quantum systems theory with optimal control theory.
- We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement, a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.
£32,080 per annum
- Applications are invited for the post of Translational Research Technician to contribute to delivery of the transformational EPICGB Programme – Early Phase Interventions Centre for Translation in Glioblastoma.
- You'll establish, maintain and quality-control clinically annotated biospecimen collections, supporting downstream pharmacokinetic (PK), pharmacodynamic (PD) and translational analyses.
- We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement, a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.
£61,759 - £80,524 per annum
- The Department of Estatesand Facilities Management (EFM) at the University of Sheffield is responsible for maintaining the University's buildings, facilities and grounds, managing its property and facilities and procuring new buildings.
- You will lead the design, implementation, and management of a centralised PMO function that provides oversight across the entire estates portfolio.
- We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement, a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.
£61,759 - £80,524 per annum
- The Head of Lifecycle Management & Minor Works is a critical senior leadership post within the Development, Space & Property team, responsible for the strategic management.
- As the key decision-maker, you will be expected to drive the long-term asset lifecycle strategy and provide expert technical authority for Building Surveying and M&E issues across the estate.
- We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement, a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and many more.
£32,080 - £36,636 per annum
- We are looking for someone who shares our passion for data and has the skills required to provide insight and drive strategic projects.
- You will work with the team to coordinate projects that grow and improve our data and you will lead on prioritising and managing data requests.
- We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement, a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities and many more.