Applications are invited for the post of Faculty Teaching & Learning Operations Officer within the Student Journey Directorate.

This role forms part of the Professional Services team within the Faculty of Science and supports the delivery of teaching and learning administration across the student lifecycle. The role is pivotal in helping to deliver an excellent service to students and staff while supporting the effective operation of academic programmes across the faculty.

The Faculty of Science comprises the Departments of Biological Sciences, Computing, Security & Mathematics, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Psychology. The successful candidate will work within a busy and varied academic environment, supporting a broad portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

The post holder will develop a broad understanding of Faculty and University processes and will demonstrate a commitment to delivering a high-quality, student-focused service. They will work closely with academic colleagues and Professional Services teams to support the effective delivery of teaching and learning administration across the faculty.

The successful candidate will support a range of teaching and learning activities including module registration, timetabling, assessment and examinations administration, student records, graduation processes, and aspects of admissions and recruitment activity. They will function as a key point of contact for student and staff enquiries, providing accurate information and escalating more complex issues where appropriate.

The post holder will work collaboratively with stakeholders across the faculty and wider University, including academic staff, Student Services, Registry, Timetabling and Examinations teams, to support programme administration and key student lifecycle activities. They will contribute to the consistent delivery of services and procedures across the faculty and support the continuous improvement of working practices.

The post holder will maintain accurate records using University systems, support student wellbeing and support arrangements where required, and may assist with Faculty and departmental committees and meetings relating to teaching and learning activity. They will operate in accordance with university policies and external legislation, particularly in relation to Data Protection and Freedom of Information. As part of Student Administration, they will also contribute to key University activities throughout the academic year, including enrolment, examinations, and graduation.

Candidates should be educated to A-level standard or possess equivalent experience and will have experience of working in an administrative, customer service or higher education environment. They should be able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, a proactive and solutions-focused approach, and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.

Candidates should have experience of working collaboratively across teams and building positive working relationships with students, academic colleagues and Professional Services staff. They should be able to work independently and as part of a team, exercise sound judgement when resolving routine issues, and recognise when guidance from senior colleagues is required. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems quickly, are essential. A commitment to continuous improvement and excellent customer service is required.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
• Free parking

The post is based in Egham, Surrey, where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact:

Cheralyn Terblanche
 Teaching & Learning Operations Manager
cheralyn.terblanche@rhul.ac.uk

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at recruitment@rhul.ac.uk.

Please quote the reference: 0726-233

Closing Date: 23:59, 24 July 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 24 Jul 2026

Section: Professional Services

Salary: £29,297 per annum - including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary for this post. Appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

Applications are invited for the post of Postdoctoral Research Associate in Applied Machine Learning for High-Stakes Regulated Domains in the Department of Computer Science at Royal Holloway, University of London.

This is a full-time, fixed-term post for one year from September 2026, with some flexibility around the start date.

The project seeks to advance the development and application of reliable, interpretable and uncertainty-aware machine learning methods for high-stakes regulated domains, including law, finance, policy and regulatory decision-making. These are settings in which errors may have significant legal, financial or social consequences, and where machine learning systems must be robust, transparent and trustworthy.

The post holder will contribute to research on applied machine learning methods that support robust decision-making under uncertainty. This may involve working with structured datasets, panel data, text data, regulatory documents, legal materials, financial information and policy reports. The role will include designing and evaluating machine learning models, developing experimental studies, analysing research findings, and contributing to academic publications and wider dissemination.

The successful candidate will have a PhD, or be near completion of a PhD in a discipline relevant to high-stakes regulated domains, such as regulation, finance, public policy, governance, or socio-legal studies. They should have a strong interest in applying machine learning and data-driven methods to legal, financial, policy or regulatory decision-making. They will have strong knowledge of machine learning research methods, excellent programming skills, and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to academic and non-specialist audiences. Experience in trustworthy AI, uncertainty quantification, interpretability, robustness, high-stakes decision-making, law, finance or regulation would be highly desirable.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to an emerging and important area of applied machine learning research, with potential impact across sectors where AI systems must be reliable, accountable and safe. The post holder will be expected to conduct both independent and collaborative research, develop and evaluate machine learning methods, contribute to publications in leading academic venues, identify new research directions, and support the wider goals of the project.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant and supportive research environment within the Department of Computer Science at Royal Holloway, University of London, and will contribute to the growing area of trustworthy AI and machine learning for high-stakes regulated domains.

In return, we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Rich training and development programmes
• A pension scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes, including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of eyesight testing
• Free parking

The post is based in Egham, Surrey, where the University is situated on a beautiful, leafy campus near Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance of London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Khuong An Nguyen at Khuong.Nguyen@rhul.ac.uk.

For queries about the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department by email at recruitment@rhul.ac.uk.

Please quote the reference: 0726-230

Closing Date: 23:59, 22 July 2026  

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 22 Jul 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £41,374 to £48,639 per annum - including London Allowance

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POST IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO CURRENT STUDENTS OF ROYAL HOLLOWAY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON.

Casual Post (Evening and/or weekends)

The Library Services at Royal Holloway are seeking to appoint candidates to the role of Extended Hours Library Assistant. Extended hours library assistants are key to continuing delivery of a high standard of library service during weekday evenings and weekends.

The role requires the ability to answer user enquiries in person and online, and to interact successfully with a wide variety of people. You should be able to work as a member of the team while taking personal responsibility for completing your assigned tasks. You will have good IT and social media skills, excellent attention to detail and have experience of working in a customer service environment. 

This is a casual post, and you will be working during the evenings and weekends. You should be available to work during the summer periods of vacation, however we will honour any holidays that you have planned for this period. There is scope for picking up extra hours during busy periods. 

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package and training and development opportunities. 

The University is committed to equality and diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We strongly encourage applications from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities, as these are currently underrepresented.

As part of our commitment, we will be undertaking anonymised shortlisting for this post. Resumes/CVs and personal statements which may compromise this process will not be reviewed.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Lauren Spiller, User Experience Coordinator, lauren.spiller@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference: 0726-231

Closing Date: 23:59, 15 July 2026 

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 15 Jul 2026

Section: Casual

Salary: Hourly rate is £14.21 (including London Allowance)

We are seeking an experienced and strategic finance leader to join our senior team as Deputy Director of Finance (Operations). Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality financial services across our University. 

About the role

You will lead financial operations, ensuring robust financial control, regulatory compliance, and effective service delivery across areas including financial accounting, payroll, treasury, tax, and student fees teams. You will oversee key external relationships (auditors, HMRC, banks and advisers), manage financial risk, and take a leading role in the preparation of annual financial statements. 

What we’re looking for:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong technical expertise across financial operations
• Proven leadership experience managing high-performing teams in a complex organisation
• Strong knowledge of financial compliance, tax, treasury and risk management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• The ability to drive continuous improvement and promote a strong compliance culture 

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk 

Please quote the reference: 0726-229

Closing Date: 23:59, 21 July 2026  

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 21 Jul 2026

Section: Professional Services

Salary: £86,730 per annum - including London Allowance

Permanent, Part-Time (21 hours per week).

Applications are invited for the posts of Faculty Teaching & Learning Operations Officer within the Student Administration Directorate.

These roles are part of the Professional Services teams within the Faculties of Science and Business and Law and will support the delivery of teaching and learning administration across the student lifecycle. The roles are key to delivering an efficient, consistent and student-focused service, supporting both students and staff within busy academic environments.

The Faculty of Science comprises a range of departments delivering a broad portfolio of programmes, while the Faculty of Business and Law brings together disciplines across business, management and legal studies. In both Faculties, the successful candidates will support a wide range of teaching and learning activities and work closely with academic colleagues and professional services teams.

The successful candidates will support core administrative processes such as module registration, timetabling support, assessment and examinations administration, student records, and results and graduation activities. They will act as a point of contact for routine queries from students and staff, ensuring enquiries are handled efficiently and professionally in line with university policies and relevant legislation, including Data Protection and Freedom of Information.

The successful candidates will be educated to A-level standard or have equivalent experience and will have experience of working in an administrative or customer service environment. They will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to managing their workload.

Candidates will be comfortable working with colleagues across the faculties and supporting day-to-day administrative processes. They will have good organisational skills and be able to prioritise their workload and meet deadlines. They will also demonstrate good communication skills when responding to enquiries from staff and students, and will have good IT skills including Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing
• Free parking

The posts are based in Egham, Surrey, where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For any queries about the posts, please contact:

Please quote the reference: 0726-255

Closing Date: 23:59, 20 July 2026  

 Interview Date: 29 July 2026

Closing Date: 20 Jul 2026

Section: Professional Services

Salary: £29,297 per annum pro rata - including London Allowance

Fixed Term Contract until July 2029

Applications are invited for the part time post of Communications and Campaigns Officer working within the Directorate of Student Life at Royal Holloway University of London.

This part-time role provides an exciting opportunity to develop digital resources and online content to support the delivery of Royal Holloway’s wellbeing and experience offering. 

Reporting to the Director of Student Life they will contribute to the work of the Directorate and support the strategy and aims of the University and Student Journey Division. Role holders will be expected to demonstrate our University values - being Daring, Innovative, Open and Respectful – in their work and be a champion of equality, diversity and inclusion. 

The Communications and Campaigns Officer will be responsible for engaging students by providing effective and digital communications and resources to enhance and support the student journey. They will also help co-ordinate education and awareness campaigns in areas covered by the Student Life teams. The Directorate of Student Life includes a broad range of student facing teams who are core to the student journey: Active Lifestyle & Sport, Chaplaincy, Counselling & Mental Health, Disability & Neurodiversity, Hall Life, International & Money Advice, Student Casework, Student Engagement & Insights, and Wellbeing Support.

We are also seeking a candidate who can develop and produce exciting and authentic content that is relevant and engaging to our student community. They should be able to adapt content to reflect student demographic needs and target communications to specific student groups where needed. Candidates will need to work with a broad range of stakeholders, including our students, and be a confident and proactive communicator.

With roles in Student Life there is a need for mainly campus-based working – for this role to be present to film and develop content at events and to engage with students - but there will be some opportunity for working remotely each week.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk 

Please quote the reference: 0726-227

Closing Date: 23:59, 20 July 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 4 August 2026 (expected)

Closing Date: 20 Jul 2026

Section: Professional Services

Salary: £29,297 per annum pro rata - including London Allowance

Applications are invited for the post of Faculty Teaching & Learning Operations Assistant in the Faculty of Science.

Joining the Faculty of Science at an exciting phase of transformation and investment, this role will support the delivery of teaching and learning administration within the faculty. The post holder will work as part of the Student Administration Directorate, contributing to the delivery of an efficient, consistent and student-focused service across a range of academic programmes.

The role involves supporting a variety of teaching and learning processes across the student lifecycle, including timetabling and module registration, assessment and examinations, student records, and results and graduation processes. 

The post holder will respond to enquiries from students and staff, support student wellbeing and engagement processes, and work closely with academic colleagues and professional services teams to ensure the smooth running of core administrative activities. The role will also involve maintaining accurate records and following established processes and procedures.

 In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Cheralyn Terblanche on cheralyn.terblanche@rhul.ac.uk

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk 

Please quote the reference: 0726-226

Closing Date: 23:59, 17 July 2026   

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 17 Jul 2026

Section: Professional Services

Salary: £26,805 per annum pro rata - including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary for this post. Appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

Student Engagement Assistant

Casual, fixed term until July 31 2027

£13.90 per hour (inclusive of London Allowance) 

Applications are invited for the post of Student Engagement Assistant in the Department of Student Engagement and Insights in the Student Journey Division.

Please note: This opportunity is only available to current students of Royal Holloway University of London. We encourage students who have previously volunteered as a Peer Guide/Peer Mentor to apply for this paid position.

This is an exciting opportunity for current students to join the Student Engagement and Insights department and support the expansion of the university’s Peer Mentor scheme.

As a Student Engagement Assistant, you will assist the Peer Mentor team directly with the administration of the scheme, including the allocation of new students to a ‘Peer Mentor’, a student mentor, in small groups. You will be actively engaged in and enthusiastic about student life at Royal Holloway and be motivated to support new students’ transition into Higher Education. An excellent communicator, the post holder will be proactive, friendly and knowledgeable about Royal Holloway, with good organisational skills.

This is a fixed-term, casual post, starting from September 2026. We anticipate the role to work a total of 50 hours, which can be allocated flexibly over the summer and into the first term of the academic year.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Rebecca.Johns@royalholloway.ac.uk

To view further details of this post and to apply please visit https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk. For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk.

Please quote the reference 1299-26 - Student Engagement Assistant

Closing Date: 23:59 Friday 17 July 2026

Interview dates: TBC week commencing Monday 27 July 2026

The University is committed to equality and diversity, and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Closing Date: 17 Jul 2026

Section: Pool Registration - Royal Holloway Students only

Applications are invited for the post of Research Fellow in Accelerator Beam Diagnostics for HL-LHC in the Department of Physical Sciences and Engineering, within the Faculty of Science at Royal Holloway, University of London, and in collaboration with CERN.

The high luminosity upgrade of the Large Hadron Collider will increase the delivered integrated luminosity by about an order of magnitude to search for new, rare, particles and perform precision measurements of the standard model of particle physics. The machine challenges are significant, including unprecedented understanding of the beam dynamics, high intensity collimation and the use of crab RF cavities to rotate the proton bunches to maximize the collision rate. High-bandwidth, high-resolution beam position monitors are under development to provide continuous monitoring of intrabunch crabbing. The system will rely on stripline beam position monitors. An electro-optical read-out system is under study aiming at measuring the intrabunch motion with the adequate time and position resolution.

The role holder would carry out research to develop high-bandwidth, high-resolution readout of stripline beam position monitors, using fibre-coupled electro-optic methods. The proposed project will focus on optimising the Electro-Optical Modulator Time Stretch (EOMTS) read-out system. It will include systematic investigations to choose and characterise the best possible laser system, the electro-optical modulator arrangement, the main components for time-stretching as well as the final photon detectors. This work would also aim at developing a full scale EOMTS test-bench, with the potential to extend its frequency response to also explore future instrumentation needs. During the long shutdown 3, beam tests could been envisaged on electron facilities at CERN such as CLEAR or AWAKE.

The position is associated with the HL-LHC-UK2 project to deliver key R&D and hardware to HL-LHC in the areas of HL-LHC in beam dynamics, collimation, crab cavities, diagnostics, cold powering and surface treatments. The Fellow will join a vibrant and supportive UK-wide team and will be based in the UK, with opportunity to spend significant time at CERN.

The position is funded by STFC primarily through the John Adams Institute core grant. The postholder will be supervised by Prof Stephen Gibson and Dr Thibaut Lefevre at CERN, and the post builds on the long-lasting collaboration between CERN and UK on beam instrumentation development.

Royal Holloway has a record of outstanding research in Physics, recognised with a 100% world-leading and internationally excellent research environment in REF21. We host established research groups in particle physics, theoretical physics, nanotechnologies, quantum and ultra-low temperature physics, and astronomy and cosmology. Research is supported by GRID computing facilities, the SuperFab nanofabrication facility, the London Low Temperature Laboratory and the John Adams Institute for Accelerator Science, with collaborations at CERN, LIGO, SNOLAB, SURF, LNGS, J-PARC, CLIC, KEK, ESS and Diamond Light Source. 

The successful applicant will have a track record of excellence in accelerator physics, especially beam instrumentation and fast readout systems, and be qualified with a doctorate in a relevant field.

The Department is committed to reducing gender inequality, as recognised by the awards of Physics Juno Champion, and Athena SWAN silver status recently renewed in March 2026, and warmly welcomes applications from groups under-represented in physics. 

Royal Holloway recognises the importance of helping its employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements. We are happy to consider a request for flexible working for this post including part time, job share or compressed working hours. 

Royal Holloway offers a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution 
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing. 
• Free parking 

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. There will be opportunity to spend time at CERN.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Head of Department, Professor Stephen Gibson, at Stephen.Gibson@rhul.ac.uk.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference: 0626-218

Closing Date: 23:59, 16 July 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 16 Jul 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £41,374 to £48,639 per annum - including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary, however appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant. An additional subsistence allowance may be offered by CERN during long term attachment.

Applications are invited for the post of Student Administration Senior Manager (Results).

The Directorate of Student Administration is responsible for delivering the core administrative functions to support the student lifecycle and is part of the wider Student Journey Division which is focused on delivering an excellent student and staff experience.

Working directly with the Associate Director of Student Administration (Teaching and Learning), the two Senior Managers for Timetabling and Assessments and Exams and three Faculty Teaching and Learning Operations Managers to provide management and leadership and to support all activity related to Assessments and Results. 

The Student Administration Senior Manager (Results) has specific responsibility for managing and delivering the end-to-end results processes including overseeing and managing the mark entry processes, the delivery of results boards and the publication of results to all taught students.

This is an exciting time to join the Directorate as we undertake a major Project to replace our Student Record System and transform our operating model for Student Study Services. Part of this project will look to transform our results related processes.

We are looking for an experienced Higher Education professional with knowledge of the sector and the student life cycle. Candidates should be dynamic and dedicated to providing outstanding support to students and staff. Excellent managerial and leadership skills and an ability to work in a busy and pressurised environment are essential.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sarah Smart on sarah.smart@rhul.ac.uk

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference: 0626-222

Closing Date: 23:59, 14 July 2026  

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 14 Jul 2026

Section: Professional Services

Salary: £49,979 per annum - including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary for this post. Appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

Applications are invited for two Faculty Teaching & Learning Helpdesk Officer posts supporting Teaching and Learning administration across the University’s Faculties.

Teaching and Learning administration at Royal Holloway is delivered through a central Student Administration function and Faculty-based Teaching & Learning Operations teams, which are part of the wider Student Journey Division. These teams are designed to provide a consistent and effective service to both students and staff.

The two posts will support provision across the following Faculties:

Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

• Economics
• English and Modern Languages
• Geography and Sociology
• History and Classics
• Music, Drama & Media Arts
• Politics, International Relations & Philosophy

Faculty of Science

• Biological Sciences
• Computing, Security & Mathematics
• Physical Sciences & Engineering
• Psychology

The Helpdesk Officers will develop a breadth of knowledge across Faculty and central processes and demonstrate a commitment to shared service standards. They will be expected to work closely with Teaching & Learning Operations teams, academic colleagues, the Student Services Centre, and colleagues across other academic and professional services areas.

The role holders will act as a first point of contact for student and staff enquiries, supporting a range of Teaching and Learning activities including the coordination and tracking of enquiries, provision of accurate information, and escalation of more complex issues where appropriate. This will include the use of systems to log, monitor and respond to enquiries, ensuring an efficient and consistent service.

The posts will also support key Teaching and Learning processes across the student lifecycle, which may include aspects of assessment, student records, and programme administration. The role holders will provide first-line information and support to students, including signposting to appropriate services where required, and contribute to the continuous improvement of helpdesk processes and service delivery.

The post holders will be able to work with minimal supervision and recognise when to seek guidance from senior colleagues.

Candidates should have excellent organisational skills and experience of working in an administrative or customer service environment. They should be able to demonstrate the ability to manage competing priorities, communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, and work both independently and as part of a team. A commitment to delivering high-quality service is essential.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
• Free parking

The posts are based in Egham, Surrey, where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

Further information

For an informal discussion about the posts, please contact:

Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences:

Jackie Marty

Teaching & Learning Operations Manager

jackie.marty@rhul.ac.uk

Faculty of Science:

Cheralyn Terblanche

Teaching & Learning Operations Manager

cheralyn.terblanche@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference: 0626-220

Closing Date: 23:59, 15 July 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 22 July 2026

Closing Date: 15 Jul 2026

Section: Professional Services

Salary: £26,297 per annum - including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary for this post. Appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

The Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy at Royal Holloway seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Philosophy. The successful applicant would be expected to start in September 2026. This is fixed-term contract for the duration of 10 months (i.e. until the end of June 2027).

About the Department. The Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy is part of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. It is a research-intensive unit. The Department provides a full range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes to a diverse student body. We carry out research across different subdisciplines, including but not limited to the Centre for Continental Philosophy, the Centre for the Study and Application of Stoicism, and the (college-wide) Gender Institute.

About the role. This post is in part cover for an existing member of staff. The successful candidate will deliver convene and deliver modules in the Philosophy curriculum. In particular, we are looking for someone to convene and teach on the Department of Politics, International Relations, and Philosophy’s undergraduate first-year Introduction to Modern Philosophy (Autumn Term), second-year Empiricism and Rationalism (Spring Term), and combined second and third-year Philosophy of Religion (European tradition) (Spring Term) modules. Additional responsibilities include supervising undergraduate dissertation students and personal tutoring.

About the characteristics we value. Alongside research and teaching, we are looking for individuals who are collegial and value collaborative working. 

This post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Kaat Smets, Head of Department of Politics, International Relations, and Philosophy. Email: kaat.smets@rhul.ac.uk

Please include a cover letter and a cv with your application (you will be able to attach these during the online application process)

The Human Resources Department can be contacted with queries by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference: 0626-216

Closing Date: 23:59, 13 July 2026

Interview Date: 29 July 2026 (online)

Closing Date: 13 Jul 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £49,979 per annum - including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary for this post. Appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant position at the Department of Psychology on the Leverhulme Trust funded project: “How does poor sleep in adolescents impact learning and education?”. The position is for approximately three months, starting on 20 July 2026 or soon thereafter and ending on 31 October 2026. 

The project involves tracking sleep patterns in secondary school children and measuring their ability to learn and consolidate new memories throughout the project. Educational measures and standardised cognitive measures were also collected. A mobile phone app supported adolescents in improving their sleep habits and the app was tested on a large cohort of adolescents. The primary duties will include: processing, analysing, and archiving data from the aforementioned research activities, and disseminating findings through journal articles and other methods.

Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree in psychology or closely related discipline and should have excellent quantitative research skills. Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and computing skills are also essential. 

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

The post is based in Egham where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Jakke Tamminen jakke.tamminen@rhul.ac.uk

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference: 0626-217

Closing Date: 23:59, 13 July 2026  

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 13 Jul 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £34,670 per annum - including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary for this post however appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

Royal Holloway’s Marketing and Communications Directorate is looking for a Marketing Insights Manager to help shape the future of our student recruitment strategy. This role would suit someone who enjoys making sense of complex information and turning it into insight which can influence decisions.

As part of the Product Marketing team, you’ll lead on the collection, analysis and interpretation of market, competitor and applicant data. You’ll work closely with colleagues across Marketing, Student Recruitment and Strategic Planning to deliver high‑quality insight, from horizon scanning and market appraisals to evaluating performance and identifying new opportunities. Your insight will directly influence how we develop and position our courses and engage with prospective students.

We’re looking for someone who combines strong analytical skills with excellent communication, a solutions‑focused mindset and the confidence to translate data into clear, actionable recommendations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who’d like to make real impact, shape strategic thinking and join a supportive and collaborative team.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk 

Please quote the reference: 0626-211

Closing Date: 23:59, 13 July 2026  

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 13 Jul 2026

Section: Professional Services

Salary: £41,374 per annum - including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary for this post. Appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

Applications are invited for the post of Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Computer Science, funded by Innovate UK. The project builds the collaboration between DDM Health Ltd., Coventry, and Department of Computer Science, Royal Holloway, University of London.

Cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, heart failure and stroke, are among the leading causes of illness and early death. They are strongly driven by high rates of overweight and obesity: in 2022, 64% of adults in England were overweight or living with obesity, and 29% were living with obesity. Excess weight is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes and for the heart and circulatory complications that follow. Around 5.6 million people in the UK are living with diabetes, about 90% of whom have type 2 diabetes. High blood pressure is widespread: around 30% of adults in England have hypertension, and one in three - approximately 4.2 million people, are undiagnosed. Many people with serious cardiometabolic risk factors are therefore only identified when they present with a heart attack, stroke or other emergency.

Current risk assessment relies on clinic visits, blood tests and questionnaires. These tools work, but they are resource intensive, depend on people attending appointments and are not designed for low-burden, remote screening at scale. There are currently no tools in routine NHS use that analyse a person’s voice to help identify cardiometabolic risk.

This partnership aims to conduct voice-based risk detection for cardiometabolic disease with associated neurodegenerative conditions. It aims to develop novel deep learning algorithms, audio and vision transformers, and hybrid attention mechanisms, to detect dementia, Parkinson's disease (PD), diabetes, hypertension, heart failure, and stroke, by analysing voice patterns. Weakly supervised and zero/few-shot learning methods will also be exploited to classify unseen conditions without or with limited training samples, in order to tackle data sparsity issues.

Applicants should have the equivalent of a PhD degree from Computer Science with research expertise in machine learning, deep learning, audio/image/video classification, attention mechanisms, zero/few shot learning, and evolutionary algorithms. The Research Associate should have proficient programming skills in Python, MATLAB, and C++/Java. He/she should have good oral communication and academic writing skills. Relevant publication records would be advantageous. Applications from those who require a visa to work in the UK are welcomed. 

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. 

The Research Associate is also expected to attend project meetings and training events in DDM Health Ltd. (Coventry). 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Professor Li Zhang, on li.zhang@rhul.ac.uk. Applicants are encouraged to send their CVs, abstract, outline of dissertations, and publications for any informal discussion. 

For queries on the application process, the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk 

Please quote the reference: 0626-212

Closing Date: 23:59, 26 July 2026  

Interview Date: Friday 31 July 2026

Closing Date: 26 Jul 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £41,374 to £48,639 per annum - including London Allowance

Applications are invited for a 4-month fixed term post of Lecturer in Social Sciences and Social Work (Teaching Focused) in the Department of Law and Criminology. 

The Department of Law and Criminology is part of the School of Law and Social Sciences. It is a forward thinking, inter-disciplinary and research active department, which offers undergraduate programmes in Criminology & Psychology, Criminology & Sociology, Social Sciences and LLB; together with Masters programmes in Social Work, Forensic Psychology, and Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies. The Department is also home to an energetic research community and prides itself on its commitment to social justice which is underlined in its teaching, research, and external activities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated colleague to join our dynamic team. In this post, we are seeking applicants to contribute to our teaching delivery on our BSc Social Sciences, BSc Health and Social Care and our MSc Social Work courses. The position will involve teaching undergraduate and Masters core and optional modules on these courses. We are interested in candidates with teaching expertise in Human Development, Social Policy, Health and Social Care topics and with teaching and practice experience in Social Work. We expect applicants to possess a broad range of skills needed to teach effectively as well as academic leadership and an effective contribution to course or department administration or projects improving the student experience.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. The teaching for our MSc in Social Work is based at our central London campus in Senate House, London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Social Work Subject Head, Stefan Brown (Stefan.brown@rhul.ac.uk). 

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk.

Royal Holloway recognises the importance of helping its employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements. We are happy to consider a request for flexible working for this post including part time, job share or compressed working hours.

Please quote the reference: 0626-204 

Closing Date:  23:59, 13 July 2026

Interview Date: 21 July 2026

Closing Date: 13 Jul 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £49,979 to £59,125 per annum - including London Allowance

Applications are invited for the post of Postdoctoral Research Fellow (PDRF) in the Department of Earth Sciences.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the research project “Fault system architecture in the Liverpool Bay area (UK)”.

The UK will need to capture and store millions of tonnes of CO₂ per year as part of the 2050 net zero pathway. Offshore hydrocarbon fields in Liverpool Bay are reaching the end of their production life and have been identified as suitable for repurposing into large-scale CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage) projects.
The fundamental characteristics of fault systems exert a major control on subsurface fluid migration, reservoir compartmentalisation, and trapping mechanisms within potential CO₂ storage complexes. Consequently, optimal deployment of CCUS solutions relies upon a robust understanding of fault network architecture in the subsurface.
This project will utilise extensive industry datasets to characterise the tectono-stratigraphic framework offshore Liverpool Bay and provide the geoscientific evidence base relevant to future optimal development of CCUS solutions in the region. The research forms part of the UK Energy Futures research partnership, a joint industry-academia initiative supporting the UK energy transition, and contributes to HyNet North West, a major regional decarbonisation programme focused on reducing carbon emissions across north-west England and north Wales.

The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Nicola Scarselli as part of the research team. The role will involve contributing to the structural analysis of the study area through the integration of surface and subsurface datasets. This will include synthesising existing knowledge of the structural architecture offshore Liverpool Bay, establishing a regional tectono-stratigraphic framework, and carrying out detailed fault analysis for key structures. The postdoctoral researcher will also synthesise results for the preparation and dissemination of research outputs, including academic papers and presentations.

The post is for 12 months, with an expected starting date of 1 October 2026. 

We welcome applications from candidates who meet most of the following criteria 

1. A PhD in Earth Sciences
2. Strong knowledge of structural geology and subsurface analysis
3. Experience working in large subsurface projects within both industry and academia
4. Experience mapping stratigraphic and structural features using seismic reflection datasets
5. Experience in fault analysis workflows, including restoration of individual structures and regional profiles
6. Experience using subsurface interpretation software
7. Experience using a range of desktop tools to produce high-quality documents, presentations and technical diagrams
8. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a research team, managing tasks and deadlines effectively under general supervision
9. Experience preparing research outputs for academic or industry audiences is desirable

 In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution 
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing. 
• Free parking 

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk.

Please quote the reference: 0626-197

Closing Date: 23:59, 15 July 2026

Interview Date: 23 July 2026

Closing Date: 15 Jul 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £46,072 per annum - including London Allowance

Applications are invited for the post of Post Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA) in the Department of Information Security at Royal Holloway.

This is a fixed term post for two years from October 2026 (flexible start date).

This is a two-year full-time position funded by the EPSRC Open Plus Fellowship Understandable Cryptography: A new approach to cryptography based on modular design and real-world security needs, starting around October 2026 (flexible start date). The successful candidate will join the Crypto Group at Royal Holloway, a dynamic research group comprising 9 academics and 10 PhD students, working on cutting-edge problems in cryptography. For more information on RHUL’s Crypto Group, please visit https://cryptography.isg.rhul.ac.uk/.

Cryptography underpins many aspects of modern digital life, and cryptographic protocols are used daily for activities ranging from messaging and online shopping to web browsing. While such protocols are often designed to provide advanced security and privacy guarantees, these do not always align well with the real-world needs of the users who rely on them. Furthermore, many users find it difficult to meaningfully interact with such technologies due to their complexity and lack of transparency. Electronic voting systems are a prominent example, where strong technical guarantees may coexist with limited usability, understanding, and trust.

This project aims to design new security definitions and cryptographic protocols that better align with users’ real-world needs, with a particular focus on advanced privacy. Our proposed approach combines modular protocol design to improve understandability with user studies to better capture and formalise practical privacy requirements.

The successful candidate will:

You will have a PhD in Computer Science or Maths (or be near completion) with a strong research record in the area of cryptography, preferably with experience in provable security. You will have demonstrated research capability through publications in top-tier venues. 

The role offers an excellent opportunity to work on fundamental research problems with real-world impact, collaborate with leading academic partners including Royal Holloway, the University of Luxembourg, and École Polytechnique, and become part of a vibrant and supportive research environment. 

You will be expected to conduct independent as well as collaborative research, publish in leading academic venues, collaborate with PhD students, and contribute to the overall goals of the Understandable Cryptography project.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Elizabeth Quaglia at Elizabeth.Quaglia@rhul.ac.uk.

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk.

Please quote the reference: 0626-193

Closing Date: 23:59, 15 July 2026  

Interview Date: Week commencing 10^th August 2026

Closing Date: 15 Jul 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £41,374 to £48,639 per annum - including London Allowance

The Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy at Royal Holloway seeks to appoint a Lecturer in International Relations (Teaching and Research focus). The successful applicant would be expected to start in January 2027. This is a permanent position.

About the Department. The Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy is part of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy is a research-intensive unit, ranking first in England in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) exercise. The Department provides a full range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes to a diverse student body. We carry out research across different sub-disciplines, including but not limited to the Global Politics and Development Centre, Centre for International Security, Centre for Islamic and West Asian Studies, Democracy and Elections Centre, New Political Communication Unit and the Gender Institute.

About the role. The successful candidate will convene and deliver modules in the International Relations curriculum. Applicants should be able to broaden the range of subfields researched in the department. Areas that the department has identified as underserved include Russia, China, Race/Ethnicity, and Environment/Climate Change, but this list is non-exhaustive, and candidates should feel free to make the case for their subfield. 

About the characteristics we value. Alongside excellence in research and teaching, we are looking for individuals who are collegial and value collaborative working. 

This post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Kaat Smets, Head of Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy. Email: kaat.smets@rhul.ac.uk

Please include a cover letter and cv (including both publications and grants under review) with your application. The hiring process will consist of two stages. Selected candidates will be invited to give an online presentation to the Department followed by a Q&A on Monday 7 September 2026. Candidates who are shortlisted for the final round will be asked to attend an interview on Monday 21 September 2026 (in person in Egham where possible).

The Human Resources Department can be contacted with queries by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

Please quote the reference: 0626-196

Closing Date: 23:59, 20 August 2026 

Online Presentation Date: Monday 7 September 2026

Interview Date: Monday 21 September 2026

Closing Date: 20 Aug 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £49,979 per annum - including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary for this post however appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

Clearing plays a vital part in Royal Holloway’s recruitment of Undergraduate students.  We are looking for around 20 people to help field calls from students who are interested in coming to Royal Holloway via Clearing.  

Clearing is a special application route for students that opens from July through UCAS.  It is only for students who already have completed their high school qualifications (e.g. A-Levels BTEC etc) and have their final grades already.  Interested students contact Universities that have places available, receive verbal offers, and then accept which of these verbal offers they would like to accept via UCAS.

At Royal Holloway, Clearing applicants who phone us are screened by a Front-line call centre on UK Results Day who can see a list of our Clearing entry requirements.  If callers meet these requirements then they are transferred through to a Decision-making call-centre where they will be formally assessed by a member of Royal Holloway staff.

We are looking for around 30 students to staff our Front-line call-center.

We are looking for people who have:

• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Comfortable taking phone calls
• Good IT skills

Job Description and Person Specification.

Hours:

Wednesday 12 Aug 10 – 2pm training

Thursday 13 Aug 7.30am – 4pm

Location:

Windsor Building, Royal Holloway, Egham

Pay: £14.21 per hour

To apply please complete the online application form by selecting `Apply Online' below. 

If you are already a Student Ambassador employed by Student Recruitment please contact SAScheme@rhul.ac.uk to express your interest, you do not need to complete this application form.

Closing Date: 20 Jul 2026

Section: Pool Registration - Royal Holloway Students only

Become a Peer Mentor at Royal Holloway

Want to help new students feel welcome and confident at university? Looking for paid work that builds your skills and makes a real difference?

We’re recruiting Peer Mentors to support first-year students during their transition to life at Royal Holloway, University of London.

As a Peer Mentor, you’ll:

Meet regularly with a small group of new students
Share your experience and help them settle in
Signpost to academic and wellbeing support
Build leadership, communication and teamwork skills
Get paid £13.90 per hour (up to 20 hours across the year).

You must be a Royal Holloway student in 2026–27 and able to attend training and mentoring sessions in Terms 1 and 2.

This is your chance to give back and shape the student experience.

Closing Date: 21 Sep 2026

Section: Pool Registration - Royal Holloway Students only