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Discover career opportunities at the University of Sheffield, a prestigious Russell Group institution renowned for research excellence, innovative teaching, and a commitment to global impact. Join a community that values collaboration, diversity, and professional growth.

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🚀 Join the University of Sheffield: Where Innovation Meets Excellence

University of Sheffield jobs offer unparalleled opportunities to contribute to groundbreaking research and shape future leaders. As a top-ranked Russell Group university, we combine academic rigor with a dynamic, inclusive work environment.

🔍 Why Work at Sheffield?

  • World-leading research: Ranked 1st in the UK for research impact (REF 2021) across engineering, medicine, and social sciences.
  • Global reputation: Top 100 world university (QS 2024) with partnerships in 150+ countries.
  • Inclusive culture: Athena SWAN Silver Award holder championing gender equality and diversity.

💼 Work Culture & Benefits

  • Flexible working: Hybrid models and family-friendly policies supporting work-life balance.
  • Career development: £2,000 annual training budget per employee + leadership programs.
  • Pension scheme: 21.1% employer contributions to USS pension plan.

🌍 Global Impact & Collaboration

Drive real-world change through our Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) and Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN). Collaborate with industry giants like Boeing and Siemens.

🎓 Support for Academics

  • Reduced teaching loads for early-career researchers
  • Dedicated commercialization support via Sheffield Innovation
  • Annual research sabbaticals after 5 years of service

🏙️ Life in Sheffield

Experience the UK’s greenest city with peak district access, vibrant cultural scene, and 60% lower living costs than London. Our campus merges historic architecture with £430m in recent infrastructure investments.

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