Employment Opportunities at University of Bath

About the role

This role requires an exceptional academic who has a high potential for national/international research impact, within at least one of the priority areas of:

• Clean Energy Industries: Hydrogen and biogas fuels, energy networks, environmental economics, green finance, ethical supply chains, and behavioural change.
• Digital and Technologies: AI and machine learning, cybersecurity, spatial intelligence, robotics, human-computer interaction, and digital transformation.
• Life Sciences: Drug discovery, diagnostics, pain research, preventative healthcare, wearable biosensors, and public health surveillance.
• Professional and Business Services: Retail innovation, fintech, smart logistics, digital policy, and inclusive growth.

This is a research-intensive role, with the expectation of significant contributions to research excellence and innovation as well as contributing to teaching within your associated Department. Successful applicants will be required to relocate to the UK. Bath offers a reimbursement scheme to help towards relocation and visa costs.

What we’re looking for: 

• A developing track record of internationally excellent research achievement with a high potential for national/international impact.
• A clear and feasible research vision aligned to at least one of the priority areas of clean energy, digital and technologies, life sciences, or professional and business services.
• Potential to secure funding and build interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Potential to build links with external organisations, such as the commercial and public sector to drive the translation of research into innovation and to deliver real-world impact.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring.

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As part of our pan-University Global Talent Fund initiative, we’re seeking internationally recognised academics with a track record of excellence and leadership. At Bath, you’ll have the freedom to expand your research vision, build cross-sector partnerships, and lead teams tackling major global challenges across clean energy, digital technologies, life sciences, and professional and business services. With exceptional institutional investment, a collaborative research culture, and world-class facilities, this is your opportunity to amplify your global influence from one of the UK’s most dynamic and forward-looking universities.

We are recruiting across the following four strategic areas:

• Clean Energy Industries: Hydrogen and biogas fuels, energy networks, environmental economics, green finance, ethical supply chains, and behavioural change.
• Digital and Technologies: AI and machine learning, cybersecurity, spatial intelligence, robotics, human-computer interaction, and digital transformation.
• Life Sciences: Drug discovery, diagnostics, pain research, preventative healthcare, wearable biosensors, and public health surveillance.
• Professional and Business Services: Retail innovation, fintech, smart logistics, digital policy, and inclusive growth.

This is a research-intensive role, with the expectation of significant contributions to research excellence and innovation as well as also contributing to teaching within your associated Department. 

What we’re looking for: 

• A sustained record of high-quality research and funding within at least one of the priority areas of digital and technologies, life sciences, or professional and business services.  
• Evidence of leadership in innovation and collaboration, and the capability to translate research to deliver real-world impact.   
• Strategic thinking and mentoring capability.
• Engagement with industry, policy, or global networks.

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What we’re looking for: 

• A developing track record of research achievement.
• A clear and feasible research vision aligned to at least one of the priority areas of clean energy, digital and technologies, life sciences, or professional and business services.
• Potential to secure funding and build interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Potential to build links with external organisations, such as the commercial and public sector to drive the translation of research into innovation and to deliver real-world impact.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring.

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About the role

You will ensure the effective management, control, and support of the University’s various controls systems, including management of support contracts and Controls Supervisors. These controls systems include the Building Management Systems (BMS), various lighting control systems and energy monitoring systems.

The University of Bath has a drive to upgrade the BMS system to ensure we stay a modern campus and this role will be key in managing this project. 

In addition, the University is currently the world leader in our chosen lighting control platform, and the continued role-out of this across the campus will be a core deliverable.

You will:

• oversee the operation and maintenance of control systems including BMS, boilers, CHP plant, LEV systems, and Lighting systems
• assist Craft staff in diagnosing faults and restoring services quickly to minimise downtime
• lead on planned maintenance programmes and ensure compliance across systems
• manage and work closely with contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient service delivery
• support long-term planning and contribute to risk assessments and technical documentation

About you

The ideal candidate must have: 

• A recognised engineering qualification on HNC or higher in an appropriate engineering discipline or related subject 
• Relevant qualification or experience in BMS/automated controls related subject for Schneider Sigma, Eco Struxture and Tridium Niagra or similar systems 
• IET 18th Edition
• Relevant technical experience in larger buildings or commercial facilities
• Good problem solving, customer service and communication skills are a prerequisite of the post

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About the role

You will work with the team to provide an outstanding IT and AV service to both our students and staff. No two days will be the same, providing help and advice in person, via telephone and remote support as well as through our ticket management system (TOPdesk). 

You will play a key part in creating an exceptional IT and AV infrastructure in our world-leading research and teaching focussed university.

As part of our supportive team of 21 1st and 2nd line analysts, you will be supporting administrative, teaching, and learning activities across the university. Your key activities will include:

• Rectifying faults and providing advice on a wide range of hardware including audio visual equipment, operating systems, and software.
• Investigating and providing basic hardware and audio visual repairs.
• Assisting with the build and deployment of DDaT supported equipment to teaching/learning spaces, meeting rooms and offices as needed.
• Helping to develop our knowledge base and self-help guides.
• Work on projects/small works as required and as staff resource allows.

About the role

You will be interested in developing your career within IT and AV and enjoy problem-solving software and hardware issues as well as getting hands-on in delivering great support. You will also have:

• Great customer service skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people.
• Either through study, personal interest or work you will understand one or multiple operating systems e.g., Windows, MacOS,, mobile platforms and / or Audio Visual equipment.
• Experience using a variety of common Office software.
• Ideally have some experience of basic hardware repairs.
• Be self-motivated.
• Be able to work alone, in a team or with your peers.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Enjoy working in a customer facing fast paced environment and be able to multitask and prioritise effectively.

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In this role, you will:

• Lead the design, development and operation of HPC and research computing platforms across on-premise and cloud environments
• Set technical direction for Research Computing services, aligning roadmaps with University and DDaT strategy
• Work in close partnership with academic stakeholders and DDaT colleagues to deliver reliable, scalable and cost-effective services that meet evolving research needs
• Champion service resilience and performance, ensuring infrastructure supports complex workloads and future growth
• Represent the University externally within the research computing and HPC community, building partnerships and contributing to sector best practice
• Lead and develop a specialist Research Computing team, providing line management, coaching and capability development
• Drive service quality and continuous improvement as part of the wider DDaT management team

This is a role that combines deep technical expertise with people leadership, strategic influence and the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a research-intensive environment.

What you will bring:

You bring strong expertise in research computing or High-Performance Computing (HPC), alongside the leadership confidence to shape technical direction and deliver resilient, future-ready services. 

Ideal experience includes:

• Delivering and developing HPC or research computing services across on-premise and cloud environments
• Linux infrastructure, including scheduling systems, storage and performance optimisation
• Providing technical and architectural leadership for research computing in a complex organisation
• Enabling research excellence through high-quality digital infrastructure
• Leading and developing high-performing technical teams
• Working with academic stakeholders and translating complex research requirements into practical solutions
• Taking a strategic, service-focused approach that balances performance, resilience and long-term sustainability

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About the role

• You will be expected to conduct original, rigorous, and internationally significant research in Criminology. 
• You will make a significant contribution to the research culture of DSPS and Faculty by consolidating and expanding cross-disciplinary links in these thematic areas, and by helping to build our already strong community of doctoral and post-doctoral researchers.  
• The successful candidate will contribute teaching to our highly successful and growing portfolio of Criminology courses, and a commitment to teaching is an essential criteria for this role. 
• Core teaching will contribute to the Criminology programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and to other units across the Department and Faculty as appropriate.