Policy Research Fellow

6 months ago


Southampton, United Kingdom University of Southampton Full time

**2746124FP-R**

About the SSI

The Software Sustainability Institute (SSI) cultivates better, more sustainable, research software to enable world-class research (“Better software, better research”). It is the world-leading authority on research software. Based at the universities of Southampton, Edinburgh and Manchester, the SSI draws on a team of experts with a breadth of experience in software development, project and programme management, research facilitation, publicity and community engagement.

About the SRSG

The SSI is represented in Southampton by the Southampton Research Software Group (SRSG), which was one of the first Research Software Engineers (RSE) Groups set up in the UK. The SRSG was the base of operations for the first study of software-reliance in research, the campaign that helped recognise research software engineering across the world, and the Hidden REF which is changing the way that success in research is recognised.

There are a great range of benefits that includes a contributory pension scheme; holiday entitlement of 30 days plus 8 bank holidays and 6 additional holidays (closure days); subsidised health and fitness facilities on-site; cycle to work scheme; a range of discounts.

The University holds an Athena SWAN silver award in recognition of its’ continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering. We will give due consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy*, and onsite childcare facilities.

The position will be for two years, fixed-term contract in the first instance, but will be expected to continue for much longer dependent upon funding.**Further details**:

- Job Description and Person Specification
- Job Description and Person Specification

We believe equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a welcoming, vibrant and successful organisation. Having a diverse workforce, inclusive of people of all ages and beliefs, from different racial backgrounds, educational and social backgrounds opens up a wealth of possibilities, makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society. We welcome applicants that value diversity of our community and are willing to play their part in supporting the mission of inclusivity.


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