Research Fellow in Digitalisation and Green Healthcare (UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

The University of Sussex is seeking a Research Fellow to contribute to an ambitious MRC-funded transdisciplinary hub aimed at accelerating the decarbonisation of healthcare commissioning and service delivery. This post forms part of Sub-Theme 4: Digital and Remote Care Pathways, an area focused on identifying, assessing, and supporting sustainable innovations in digital healthcare.

You will work primarily with the sub-theme team led by Professor Dimitra Petrakaki (University of Sussex Business School), collaborating closely with the wider programme directed by Professor Mahmood Bhutta at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS).

Your research will play an important role in understanding how digitalisation can reduce environmental impact while enabling effective, accessible models of remote care.

About You

Applicants should hold — or be close to completing — a PhD in digital health, healthcare management, remote care technologies, sustainability in healthcare, or a closely related field. Equivalent professional research experience is also welcome.

You should demonstrate:

• Ability to work independently while contributing to team-based research
• Experience conducting impactful research on digital or remote healthcare pathways
• Confidence managing your own research schedule
• Evidence of influencing policy, stakeholder engagement, or advocacy work that produces real-world change

About the Faculty

The role is housed within the University of Sussex Business School, an internationally recognised, research-driven Faculty committed to innovation, responsible business practice, and sustainability. The School brings together five departments:

• Accounting and Finance
• Strategy and Marketing
• Management
• Economics
• Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) – renowned for world-leading policy research

Researchers work across disciplinary boundaries to influence policy, shape the future of business and management scholarship, and support the transition to sustainable systems worldwide.

You will also be affiliated with Brighton and Sussex Medical School, which holds a Gold Athena Swan Award and offers a collaborative, inclusive research environment.

Why Work With Us

The University of Sussex campus sits on the edge of the South Downs National Park, minutes from Falmer station. Staff benefit from:

• excellent transport links
• dedicated cycle routes and cycle-to-work scheme
• a diverse academic community
• strong professional development pathways
• comprehensive reward and benefits packages

Sussex is an institution defined by its people—academic staff, researchers, students, and professional services colleagues who collectively contribute to its national and international reputation.

The University strongly encourages applications from women and Black and minority ethnic candidates, particularly those under-represented in STEMM disciplines.

Please note that all work for the University must be carried out within the UK.
The post is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship when appointed at Grade 7.4 or above (see link provided in the list above).

Application Details

• Closing date: 30 November 2025, 3:59 PM
• Interviews: 16 January 2026
• Expected start: 1 March 2026
• Contract duration: 3 years