Research Fellow in Digitalisation and Green Healthcare(UK visa sponsorship available)
Job Description
About the Role
The University of Sussex is seeking a Research Fellow in Digitalisation and Green Healthcare to join an MRC-funded transdisciplinary research hub focused on decarbonising healthcare commissioning and delivery.
This position sits within Sub-Theme 4 – Digital and Remote Care Pathways.
The project is led by Professor Mahmood Bhutta at the Brighton and Sussex Medical School, and this role will work under the direction of Professor Dimitra Petrakaki at the University of Sussex Business School.
The successful candidate will contribute to identifying, analysing, and evaluating sustainable innovations in digital healthcare pathways. The research will explore how digitalisation and remote care can support environmental sustainability and efficiency within healthcare systems.
About You
You will have, or be about to complete, a PhD in a relevant field such as digital health, remote healthcare, sustainability, or healthcare management — or equivalent professional research experience.
You should be able to manage your workload independently while working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary research team.
Experience in policy engagement, advocacy, or translating research into practical impact will be an advantage, as the project aims to inform and influence real-world healthcare transformation.
You should demonstrate:
Strong analytical and research skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
The ability to work effectively within a transdisciplinary team.
A commitment to innovation, sustainability, and responsible research practice.
About Our Faculty
You will join the University of Sussex Business School, a pioneering, research-driven, and interdisciplinary faculty committed to impactful research and teaching.
The School comprises five departments:
Accounting and Finance
Strategy and Marketing
Management
Economics
Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU)
Our faculty produces world-leading research that informs policy, shapes responsible business practices, and advances sustainability worldwide.
You will also work closely with the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), which proudly holds a Gold Athena Swan Award, reflecting its commitment to gender equality and inclusion.
Why Work Here
The University of Sussex is located on a beautiful 150-acre campus next to the South Downs National Park, just five minutes from Falmer train station and easily accessible by public transport or cycling routes.
As a globally recognised, research-led university, Sussex offers an inclusive, supportive, and inspiring environment where academic excellence thrives.
We are proud of our diverse community and are committed to sustainability, well-being, and staff development.
The University of Sussex values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from women and individuals from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities, who are currently underrepresented in academic roles within Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine, and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.
Please note that all work for the University must be undertaken within the UK.
Visa Sponsorship
This position has been assigned an eligible SOC code and meets the salary threshold for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship (if full-time and appointed at Grade 7.4).
Application Details
Closing Date: 30 November 2025, 3:59 PM
Interview Date: 16 January 2026
Expected Start Date: 1 March 2026
Contract Duration: Fixed Term – 3 years
