Scientific Officer – Open Science & Bioengineering

University of Sussex - Life Sciences

Location:	Falmer
Salary:	£47,389 to £56,535 per annum, pro rata if part time, Grade 8
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On: 14th January 2026
Closes: 2nd February 2026
Job Ref: 42251

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Scientific Officer to lead and develop a state-of-the-art Bioengineering Facility supporting cutting-edge neuroscience research. The role enables the quantitative analysis of animal behaviour and advanced imaging of neural processes in both vertebrate and invertebrate systems, building on established strengths in multiphoton microscopy and behavioural and circuit-level neuroscience. Working closely with academic staff, researchers and postgraduate students, you will ensure the facility operates safely, efficiently and to a high scientific standard, while contributing to its ongoing technical and strategic development.

About you

This role will suit a technically confident and research-engaged specialist who enjoys working at the interface of science and technology. You will bring expertise in bioengineering, instrumentation, imaging or related areas, alongside a collaborative approach and enthusiasm for enabling high-quality research. You will be comfortable advising on experimental design and best practice, motivated by developing research infrastructure and keen to support training and open science approaches, including prototyping, electronics and 3D printing. Proactive, adaptable and forward-looking, you will act as a trusted technical and scientific partner within a dynamic research environment.

About our School

Please find further information regarding the School of Life Sciences on our website.

The School of Life Sciences is proud to hold a Silver Athena Swan Award.

Why work here

Find out more about our reward and benefits package.
Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion.

Further Key Information

Please contact Dr. Rob Fowler, R.E.Fowler@Sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page.

The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.

Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. The assigned SOC code is 2161 Research and development (r&d) managers, and the going rate is £54,400. Eligibility for sponsorship will depend on the salary offered, whether a candidate can make use of tradeable points to meet the salary offered, and/or whether the candidate holds an existing Skilled Worker sponsorship which began before 4 April 2024.