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Research and Innovation Services is seeking two Impact Managers to support the University’s preparations for REF 2029 and help strengthen the development of research impact activity across the institution. One role will focus primarily on Medicine, Health and Life Sciences disciplines, while the other will support Social Sciences. The role will make an important contribution to the identification, development and management of impact case studies and supporting evidence for future research assessment exercises. Working closely with academic and professional services colleagues across the institution, the successful candidates will support coordinated and effective approaches to impact development and REF preparedness. We are looking for motivated, proactive and highly organised individuals with strong communication and stakeholder management skills who can work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Reporting to the University's Impact Framework Manager, you will be part of a dedicated team supporting the development, coordination and management of research impact activity across the University. As a key member of the Research Information and Systems team, you will: Provide professional, expert advice and support to academic staff preparing REF impact case studies, with a particular focus on impact evaluation and evidencing. Coordinate impact-related review exercises, meetings and institutional activities. Provide advice and guidance to academic and professional services colleagues on REF impact processes and requirements. Support the monitoring and reporting of impact activity across Faculties and Units of Assessment. Help develop and improve institutional processes, guidance and tracking mechanisms relating to REF impact preparations. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the University to support coordinated and effective approaches to impact development. We are looking for individuals who are: Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities effectively. Confident in building strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Skilled in written and verbal communication, including preparing reports and briefing materials. Proven ability to summarise complex ideas or information which may be highly detailed, technical or specialist. Able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Confident in reviewing and providing constructive feedback.  Experience of research management, REF, research impact, higher education administration or project coordination would be advantageous. In addition, a Higher degree or equivalent professional experience in context relevant to one of the two disciplinary areas that these posts will focus on (Medicine, Health or Life Sciences or Social Sciences) would be beneficial, as would experience reviewing in an academic context (e.g. papers, grants, impact case studies or coursework). In return you can look forward to an excellent benefits package and a flexible home/office hybrid model supporting real work/life balance. Our vision and mission at the University of Southampton is to have a community where staff and students feel welcome, supported and valued. The Research & Innovation Services Department is proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, with the belief that excellence will be achieved through recognising the value of every individual. These posts are offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis for one year, with the potential for extension subject to future funding and organisational arrangements. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Dr Gemma Fitzsimmons, Head of Research Information and Systems, email: Gemma.Fitzsimmons@soton.ac.uk.

Ref.: 536634 Work type: Full-time Department: Centre for Information Technology in Education within the Faculty of Education (10001) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow, Research Staff Full-time/Part-time Senior Research Assistant (holding the functional title of School Development Officer) in the Centre for Information Technology in Education within the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 536634). To commence from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in STEAM education, artificial intelligence, education, science, mathematics, information technology, engineering, or a related field. Candidates must have a minimum of four years' experience in teaching, school-based support, or project management. Strong communication skills and proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese) are essential. Preference will be given to candidates with advanced degrees in science education or related disciplines, recognized teaching qualifications, or those who have held leadership positions in schools. The appointee will be involved in projects related to STEAM and AI education. He/She will provide school-based professional support to project schools and work closely with the project team to manage and coordinate various aspects of the projects. He/She is expected to: design and implement professional development workshops for teachers and school leaders on STEAM education, artificial intelligence, science education, self-directed learning and innovation leadership; collaborate with project teachers to design STEAM curricula that integrate AI technologies and incorporate self-directed learning strategies; develop, implement and evaluate independently school-based support plans for project schools; foster multi-level innovation and leadership capacity in project schools; draft project proposals, school reports and case stories, develop design resources and project deliverables, and conduct qualitative and quantitative research (including data collection and analysis); and perform other duties as assigned. The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until July 1, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

We are recruiting postdoctoral researcher for a fixed term contract between 1.9.2026-31.8.2028 for the Research Council of Finland funded Academy Research Fellow project Metaphysics, Ethics, and Epistemology of Risk. Starting date is flexible, but the end date is set. Project Risk judgments play a pivotal role in human societies. By acting in the world we inevitably take risks and impose them on others. Risk is connected to normative practices. For instance, whether a war against a state suspected of sponsoring terrorism is morally justified depends in part on whether it minimizes the risk of future terrorist attacks. It is often proper to blame someone for imposing unnecessary risks on us, such as transporting hazardous materials without taking proper safety measures. Plausibly, whether one knows a proposition depends on how high the risk of forming a false belief is. But what exactly is risk, and why is it of normative significance? In the research project ‘Metaphysics, Ethics, and Epistemology of Risk’ new insights about how we should understand risk are applied to a wide range of ethical and epistemological questions. The postdoctoral researcher’s work is expected to focus on epistemological questions where the notion of risk can be utilized, such as ‘can knowledge be understood in terms of risk?’, ‘are closure principles compatible with an anti-risk conception of knowledge and justification?’, ‘what kind of structural properties does an anti-risk epistemology predict for knowledge?’, ‘do iterations of knowledge accumulate risk?’, ‘should disinformation be understood as information that incurs epistemic risks on others?’, ‘what is the connection between risk and certainty?’, and ‘what kind of insight does anti-risk epistemology have regarding pragmatic encroachment?’. In addition to the to be hired postdoctoral researcher the project team consists of the PI (Jaakko Hirvelä), whose work focuses on the metaphysics and epistemology of risk, and a postdoctoral researcher (Oskari Sivula) who works on ethical questions related to risk. The project runs in tandem with another research project on risk (‘The Structure and Nature of Risk’, PI Jaakko Hirvelä), which houses an additional postdoctoral researcher (Pablo Zendejas Medina) working on the philosophy of risk. The project team will conduct research into the nature of risk, and apply philosophical theories of risk to epistemological and ethical issues. The primary methods of the research project are philosophical analysis and model-building. Responsibilities The main task of the appointed researcher is to conduct research into epistemological issues where the notion of risk plays an essential role. The postdoctoral researcher is expected to participate in weekly project meetings, and in the general research seminars held by the philosophy unit in Helsinki. The postdoctoral researcher will help organizing conferences, seminars, and workshops. In addition, the postdoctoral researcher will actively contribute to teaching and administrative tasks in the discipline of theoretical philosophy at the University of Helsinki (up to 5% of their working time annually), and assist in preparing new research proposals. In practice the teaching load is one course a year and supervision of master’s and bachelor’s thesis. It is possible to complete the teaching and administrative tasks through English. Requirements for the position and assessment of qualifications According to the Regulations of the University of Helsinki, an appointee to the position of postdoctoral researcher shall hold a doctoral degree and have the ability to conduct independent scholarly work as well as the teaching skills necessary for the position. The appointee will have relevant specialization in epistemology (expertise in logic, decision theory, metaphysics and ethics count in favour of the applicant). The default assumption is that the doctoral degree requirement must be met by the beginning of the employment. Applicants must have strong philosophical writing skills and excellent command of written and spoken English. When assessing applicants’ qualifications, attention will be paid to international academic activities, including high-quality peer-reviewed publications, and the quality of the research proposal. The position is filled with a six-month trial period. What we offer The salary for the position will be based on level 5 of the job requirement scheme for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance. The annual gross salary is €42,000 - €49,000. In Finnish universities, the teaching and research staff (app. 65% of total staff) have a special system regarding the free time equivalent to holiday. They belong to the 1,612 annual working hour system, in which the annual amount of paid holiday is app. 5-6 weeks on average per year. The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development. The University provides support for internationally recruited employees with their transition to work and life in Finland. More information here: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/welcome-finland-information-arriving-staff How to apply The application must be accompanied by the following documents in PDF format: Applicants are requested to enclose with their applications the following documents in English: their curriculm vitae (max 4 pages), a two-page research plan detailing their planned research and how it connects with their previous work, and one writing example (max 8000 words), and the name and contact information of one referee.  Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and final decisions will be made in August. Other attachments, including letters of recommendation or certificates, are not required at this point. We expect that you will send us a self-written application that reflects your own voice and thoughts. Applications generated by artificial intelligence do not meet our expectations. Applications must be submitted through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by clicking on the link below. Current employees of the University of Helsinki must submit their applications through SAP Fiori’s Suffeli recruitment portal. Applications must be submitted by 31.7.2026. Further information about the position can be obtained from Jaakko Hirvelä (jaakko.hirvela@helsinki.fi) Further information about the recruitment process can be obtained from recruitment@helsinki.fi. A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University. JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER! #HelsinkiUniCareers