Agriculture plays a crucial role in feeding, but it is also a major source of environmental challenges, particularly greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). The University of Brighton is leading a project developing a GHG emission calculator for agricultural products based on dynamic live 5G data. This will be used for growers to report emissions and identify hotspots for improvement.  

In your new role you will collaborate and support in ground-breaking research on a dynamic carbon calculator for agriculture.  Your role will involve developing a complex online dashboard to automate emissions reporting.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science or a closely related data-intensive field
• Sufficient, up-to-date breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline.
• Some research experience with research methods and techniques in software development
• Competent IT skills in data science software, Python or MATLAB 
• Proficiency in software development frameworks such as Django and React
• Proven ability to generate clear and comprehensive technical documentation (e.g., architectural reports, system specifications) as well as accessible non-technical reports for academic, industry, and stakeholder audiences.

For full details of this role, and the skills and experience required, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Please note, this role is fixed term until 30 April 2027. We do welcome applications from people seeking job-sharing opportunities.  

If you are ready to contribute to transformative research and drive sustainability, in a supportive and inclusive environment -  apply now

Closing Date: 17 Sep 2026

Team/Division: Academic

Salary: £35,608 to £39,906 per annum

Want to put your knowledge and skills into developing and supporting exciting teaching and research activities within the metal working facilities?  A full time, 37 hours a week, exciting opportunity to join the College of Creativity, Technology and Society has arisen. This will see you provide technical support for a range of teaching and research activities within the Technical department.

As a Technical instructor your current skills will be utilised to manufacture, assemble, install and machine bespoke components to various specifications as well as instructing and supporting students from diverse backgrounds. Training in all aspects of the role will be given but an enthusiasm for delivering a high-quality service to our students as part of a larger technical team. 

In this role you will:

• Plan, prepare and set up specialist materials, equipment, facilities, for practical classes, outreach sessions and exhibitions; working to deadlines and set standards and to ensure all material, equipment and facilities are left in a tidy, clean, and safe state after the session.
• Operate instrumentation and equipment, providing training, processing and/or analysis, for students and staff as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain health and safety documentation for equipment and facilities, to ensure effective controls, including for all waste disposal, are in place and current legislation is adhered too.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in machine and mechanical assembly skills  including the use of lathes and milling machines (including CNC)
• Some fabrication knowledge including  welding and sheet metalwork.
• Have a good understanding of Health and Safety.
• Be self-motivated to work individually and able to contribute as part of a team.
• Able to accurately communicate technical information to a range of audiences.

This permanent role is full time with a generous paid 5 weeks starting annual leave entitlement in addition to bank holidays and pension scheme. This role is based in our modern teaching and research facilities on our Moulsecoomb campus.

This position is available on a job share arrangement.

Closing Date: 22 Sep 2026

Team/Division: Administrative/Clerical/Technical

Salary: £31,236 to £34,610 per annum