Research Fellow in Infection Prevention and Control (Safe Reuse of Medical Products in Healthcare SettingsUK Visa sponsorship, available)

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a Research Fellow to join an MRC-funded transdisciplinary hub focused on reducing the carbon impact of healthcare. This role will contribute to Sub-theme 3a: Safe Reuse of Medical Products (Infection Prevention & Control).

Your research will explore and evaluate sustainable approaches to infection prevention and control (IPC) that lower carbon emissions while maintaining patient safety and quality of care.

You will work closely with a dedicated sub-theme team, including Professor Mahmood Bhutta, Dr James Price, Jenni Wilburn (BSMS), and Professor Jennie Wilson (UWL), and will receive full support throughout the project.

About You

You hold (or are close to completing) a PhD in a field relevant to infection prevention & control in healthcare, or you have equivalent research experience in this area.

You have strong skills in independent research, workload management, and collaboration.

You are proactive, able to work both independently and as part of a team, and committed to contributing to impactful, applied healthcare research.

About the School

The Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is a partnership between the Universities of Sussex and Brighton and NHS organizations across the South-East.

We are committed to:

Inclusivity and sustainability

Excellence in education, training, and research

Translating medical research into real-world healthcare benefits

BSMS has a strong reputation for impactful research at local, national, and international levels and proudly holds a Gold Athena Swan Award.

Why Work Here

Beautiful 150-acre campus next to the South Downs, with easy access via train, bus, and cycle paths.

A university that values its people and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.

A supportive, research-led environment that encourages innovation and collaboration.

Applications are particularly welcomed from women and candidates from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, who are underrepresented in STEMM academic posts at Sussex.

The role may require ATAS clearance for visa sponsorship.

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship, if full time and appointed at Grade 7.4.

Closing Date: 23 September 2025, 3:59 PM
Start Date: October 2025
Interviews: To be confirmed