Open positions

Our aim is to foster an environment where you feel supported to conduct science of the very highest standard, science that you feel excited about and proud to share, both within the scientific community and beyond. We will work with you to support your professional development, and help you prepare for and further your career, be that within or outside of academia.

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Our approach and philosophy*:

  • We adhere to the principles of scientific integrity () and always aim to produce research of the highest possible standard
  • We respect and support our colleagues and the wider scientific community
  • We favour collaboration over competition
  • We maintain a healthy work-life balance and recognise that resting and doing fun things outside of our work are very important
  • We actively encourage and support diversity of all kinds and are committed to fostering an inclusive working environment and widening participation in science
  • We are open to novel ideas, approaches and collaborations outside our discipline(s)
  • We are passionate about communicating our research and involving diverse stakeholders in the scientific process

*Our lab philosophy was inspired and shaped by the following research lab statements: , ,  and .

Open Positions

 

Unfortunately we currently do not have any open PhD or post-doctoral positions in our lab. I would be happy to support collaborations or independent fellowship applications, such as  or postdoctoral fellowships. Please contact me on e.nicholls@sussex.ac.uk to discuss in the first instance.