Led by Dogtooth Technologies in partnership with APS Produce and the University of Lincoln, the project brings together expertise in robotics, AI-driven perception, commercial horticulture and food safety to validate robotic harvesting under real production conditions. 

The Role

You will lead research on the food safety and quality assurance aspects of robotic harvesting, with a particular focus on hygiene validation, microbiological challenge studies and process validation. Working closely with robotics researchers, academic colleagues and industry partners, you will contribute to the development and validation of a harvesting system that meets food safety, hygiene and regulatory requirements ahead of commercial deployment. 

Key areas of research will include:

• Microbiological safety and contamination risks associated with robotic harvesting.
• Process validation and microbiological challenge studies.
• Hygiene validation of robotic harvesting equipment and food-contact surfaces.
• Evaluation of cleaning and sanitation approaches.
• Cross-contamination risks within commercial glasshouse environments.
• The impact of mechanised harvesting on product safety and quality.

This is a highly applied research role, offering opportunities to undertake trials in both University research facilities and commercial production environments while contributing to high-quality project outputs, publications and future research activity.

About You

You will ideally hold a PhD in Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Science, Biological Sciences or a closely related discipline. You will have strong knowledge of food microbiology, food safety, hygiene regulation and validation methodologies, together with hands on experience of designing and conducting microbiological experiments, process validation, challenge studies and/or hygiene validation. 

You will be able to design and manage independent research, communicate complex scientific information effectively and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary academic and industrial team. Experience of trials in food production environments or fresh produce and horticultural food safety research would be advantageous. 

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative research at the intersection of food safety, microbiology, robotics and commercial horticulture, while working with leading academic and industrial partners.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Bukola Onarinde (bonarinde@lincoln.ac.uk). 

As an Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder, the University is committed to advancing gender equality in STEM and welcomes applications from under-represented groups.

Closing Date: 08 Nov 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £38,784
Please note, this post is fixed-term and full time until the 31st May 2028

The post has been created to provide teaching support and ensure continuity of delivery across key areas of the School's teaching portfolio. The successful candidate will contribute primarily to the delivery of the MA Criminology and Criminal Justice, with a particular emphasis on criminal justice, punishment and penal policy. 

The role will involve teaching, assessment and student support across a range of postgraduate modules, including Comparative Penology and Penal Policy and a newly developed module, Prisons, Punishment and Penal Change. 

Applicants should therefore possess a strong understanding of criminal justice institutions, penal systems, prisons and punishment policy, and be able to teach confidently within these areas. 

While candidates may have a background in criminology, the School is particularly interested in applicants with expertise in criminal justice, penology, prisons, sentencing, punishment or related legal and policy dimensions of criminal justice.

Closing Date: 30 Oct 2026

Department: Internal Only Vacancies

Salary: £33,002 per annum
Please note, this post is fixed-term until 31st July 2027 and full-time at 37 hours per week.

At the University of Lincoln, we believe that strong communities help businesses grow. Sparkhouse and Think Tank are at the heart of our business incubation offer, giving founders and growing businesses the space, support and connections they need to succeed.

We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic and proactive Community Coordinator to join our Venture Development team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in building a vibrant, collaborative and supportive community for our tenants, partners and University colleagues. Whether you are planning a networking event, creating content that celebrates a tenant’s success, showing a prospective tenant around the centre, or connecting a founder with University expertise, your work will have a direct impact on tenant satisfaction, retention and business growth.

What you will be doing:

As a Community Coordinator, you will:

• Lead the marketing and promotion of our commercial office provision and Venture Development activities, delivering campaigns across social media, the website, newsletters and other channels.
• Build positive relationships with tenants, founders and partners, acting as a key point of contact and carrying out regular check-ins to gather feedback and identify opportunities.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver a programme of networking events, workshops and community initiatives, and evaluate their success.
• Manage tenancy enquiries, centre tours and prospecting activity, and coordinate tenant inductions and departures to support our occupancy targets.
• Use engagement and occupancy data to produce reports and insights, and identify ways to improve our service.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for people who are passionate about delivering an excellent customer experience, enjoy bringing people together and take pride in their work. You will be an excellent communicator who can present to a large audience, manage your own workload and priorities, and use your initiative. Experience of supporting start-ups, planning and delivering marketing and events, project delivery and budget management would be an advantage.

Closing Date: 06 Nov 2026

Department: Administrative and Professional Services

Salary: £33,002 per annum
Please note this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week

At the University of Lincoln, we believe that every interaction matters. Think Tank is at the heart of our business community, providing welcoming spaces, expert support and essential services that help growing businesses to thrive.

We are looking for a customer focused and proactive Centre Operations Administrator to join our Venture Development team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in creating a safe, professional and supportive environment for tenants, visitors, students and staff. Whether you are welcoming a visitor at reception, supporting a tenant with their onboarding, supporting events management, or keeping the centres running smoothly behind the scenes, your contribution will have a direct impact on the experience of everyone who uses our buildings.

What you will be doing:

As a Centre Operations Administrator, you will:

• Deliver outstanding customer service to tenants, visitors, students and staff.
• Act as a first point of contact for enquiries, running reception, the switchboard, mail and parcels, and meeting room bookings.
• Open and close the centres as an authorised key holder, and support health and safety through routine building checks.
• Help create a welcoming, professional environment where tenants can build positive relationships and grow their businesses with confidence.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for people who are passionate about providing an excellent customer experience, enjoy helping people and take pride in delivering a high-quality service. You will have an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, experience of delivering high-level customer service to internal and external customers, good administrative and communication skills, and the ability to work unsupervised while remaining organised, accurate and adaptable. Experience of a fast-paced reception role, working with commercial clients, or using Microsoft Office and social media would be an advantage, as would a willingness to work occasional flexible hours such as breakfast or evening events.

Closing Date: 06 Nov 2026

Department: Administrative and Professional Services

Salary: £25,949 per annum
Please note this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week

This is an exciting role with the department and you will have specialist responsibility for co-ordinating support and risk assessing students who have disclosed a Mental Health condition, and also responding to students who present with mental health difficulties that they have not disclosed in advance. In addition, where appropriate, you will also provide support to students with a range of disabilities.

You will need to have a high level of interpersonal skills and be capable of making rapid and informed decisions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students, with the ability to keep accurate records.  

The University of Lincoln offers exciting career opportunities with the chance to grow and develop to reach your full potential. We also offer a wide range of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year pro rata (plus an additional 14 bank holiday and concessionary days), progressive pay rates, access to discounts at popular stores and more. 

If you believe this is the role for you, we would love to hear from you. If you would like further information or an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Greg Garden, Senior Mental Health Advisor, at Grgarden@lincoln.ac.uk.

Please note that this post requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: 03 Nov 2026

Department: Administrative and Professional Services

Salary: £33,002 per annum
Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week.

At the University of Lincoln, we believe that every interaction matters. The Library is at the heart of the student journey, providing welcoming spaces, expert support, and essential resources that enable students to succeed in their studies.

We are looking for a number of customer focused and proactive Library Assistants to join our Customer Service team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in creating a positive, inclusive and supportive environment for students. Whether you are helping a student find the information they need, supporting them with technology, maintaining a productive study environment, or simply offering a friendly welcome, your contribution will have a direct impact on the student experience.

What you will be doing:

As a Library Assistant, you will:

• Deliver outstanding customer service to students, staff and visitors.
• Act as a first point of contact for enquiries, providing advice and guidance on Library services and resources.
• Support students in making effective use of library technologies, including self-service equipment, printing and photocopying facilities.
• Help create a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment where students can study confidently and successfully.

We are looking for people who are passionate about providing an excellent customer experience, enjoys helping people and takes pride in delivering a high-quality service.

Part time, 15 hours, fixed term until April 2027
Monday & Tuesday 8:30-5pm

Closing Date: 02 Nov 2026

Department: Administrative and Professional Services

Salary: £25,949 pro rata
Please note, this post is fixed-term until 5th April 2027 and part-time at 15 hours per week.

We are seeking a KTP Associate - Digital Manufacturing Engineer for AI-Based Quality Inspection for an exciting 24-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the University of Lincoln and Eminox Ltd.

Eminox is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced exhaust after-treatment systems for heavy-duty on-road and off-road vehicles, rail, marine and power-generation applications. This KTP brings together Eminox's industrial expertise with research expertise from the University of Lincoln's Creative Automation Lab for Industrial X-factors (CALIX) in intelligent manufacturing, industrial automation, artificial intelligence, computer vision and Industry 4.0 technologies. 

What You'll Be Doing

Based primarily at Eminox Ltd in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, you will take a leading technical role in developing and implementing an AI-enabled vision pre-inspection system for industrial manufacturing.

You will work to first capture complex, multi-modal industrial datasets to and then develop intelligent methods capable of identifying manufacturing defects and predicting downstream performance outcomes of Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) units. Combining computer vision, machine learning, deep learning, and industrial automation, you will translate advanced AI research into a robust system capable of operating within a real manufacturing environment. 

You will lead activities including developing machine-vision methods for defect detection and classification; designing and training AI models; establishing industrial data pipelines; integrating AI algorithms with manufacturing processes; and validating and optimising the resulting system under industrial operating conditions. The aim is to improve inspection accuracy and consistency while reducing unnecessary downstream processing, manufacturing costs and waste. 

This is much more than a desk-based AI role. You will work at the interface between advanced research and industrial implementation, developing prototypes, conducting system-integrated testing, and translating theoretical approaches into commercially viable solutions. 

As the KTP Associate, you will have considerable autonomy and responsibility for delivering the project, managing technical milestones, and communicating results. You will also contribute to research outputs, technical reports, publications, and conference presentations, while developing documentation and training materials that enable the new knowledge and capability to remain embedded within Eminox beyond the project. 

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an ambitious interdisciplinary engineer who wants to apply advanced digital technologies to real industrial challenges.

• A strong academic foundation: A master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science/Data Science, or a closely related discipline is essential. A PhD in a relevant discipline is desirable. 
• AI and data expertise: Experience in machine learning, computer vision and/or data analytics, with an ability to develop and evaluate intelligent models for engineering applications. 
• Strong programming capability: Programming experience in Python or similar is particularly important, with MATLAB or similar environments also relevant. Experience with deep-learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow and computer-vision tools such as OpenCV would be advantageous. 
• Engineering and experimental capability: Experience of experimental work, quality-inspection techniques, and systems, and researching and developing new or improved engineering systems or methods. 
• Analytical problem-solving: Strong mathematical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex data and translate technical concepts into practical industrial solutions. 
• Industrial and digital manufacturing experience: Familiarity with industrial datasets, manufacturing environments, process automation and control systems such as PLCs, Industry 4.0 technologies or automated quality-inspection systems would be advantageous. 
• Project leadership: The ability to manage a complex project involving multiple stakeholders, organise your own work effectively and deliver against demanding KTP and business milestones. 
• A collaborative and innovative mindset: You should be proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic about R&D, with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary academic and industrial teams. 

Why Join Us?

This KTP offers a unique opportunity to lead the development of an industrial AI system from research concept through to implementation in a live manufacturing environment.

You will benefit from:

• Direct mentorship and joint supervision from experienced engineers and senior management at Eminox and academic experts from the University of Lincoln. 
• Access to a dedicated KTP personal development and training budget. 
• Nationally recognised management and leadership development through the Innovate UK KTP programme. 
• Experience spanning AI, computer vision, digital manufacturing, industrial automation, and real-world technology deployment. 
• Opportunities to produce research outputs and engage with the wider academic and industrial research community. 
• The opportunity to develop project-management, leadership, and stakeholder-engagement capabilities alongside your technical expertise. 
• Strong potential for continued career development within Eminox following successful completion of the KTP. 

The project provides an unusual opportunity for an ambitious engineer or AI specialist to become the technical lead for a strategically important industrial innovation project, developing expertise that bridges advanced AI research and manufacturing practice.

The role is based primarily at Eminox Ltd in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, with regular interaction with the University of Lincoln and CALIX. The Associate will work closely with both industrial and academic teams throughout the 24-month project. 

If you would like further information or an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Dr Faiz Iqbal (fiqbal@linoln.ac.uk), School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Lincoln.

Closing Date: 30 Oct 2026

Department: Research

Salary: Please note, this post is fixed-term until 31/10/2028 and full-time at 37 hours per week.

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Project Finance & Compliance Coordinator to support the successful delivery of this exciting five-year programme.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with finance, project administration or grant management experience who enjoys working collaboratively across a wide range of stakeholders. You will play a key role in ensuring programme funding is managed effectively, reporting requirements are met, and the University remains compliant with OfS funding conditions.

The contract is 25 hours a week across 3, 4 or 5 days, fixed term for 5 years with a hybrid home and campus based working pattern. If you would like further information or an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Trisha Ramsay, Finance Executive Manager, at tramsay@lincoln.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Department: Administrative and Professional Services

Salary: £28,031 pro rata
Please note, this post is fixed term until 31 August 2031 and part time at 25 hours per week.

We are looking for an experienced researcher to take the lead in devising heat activated, hydrophobic systems to allow the rapid production of light weight, highly insulating materials. You will need to be confident working in a laboratory environment and have experience in formulation, materials production and materials testing. You will need to be able to communicate your ideas and findings clearly with the internal team and the wider industrial consortium.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Bridge research team as part of the School of Natural Sciences. at the University of Lincoln. We are ideally looking for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate, who can work independently within the field of chemical formulations and material production. As the position is only available for 9 months, we will also consider an exceptional Grade 6 Research Assistant.

If you would like further information or an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Dr Rob McElroy, Senior Lecturer in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, at cmcelroy@lincoln.ac.uk.

When completing your application, please ensure you include details of all qualifications you hold in relation to the post.

Post-Doctoral Research Associate salary from £38,784 per annum.

Research Assistant salary from £33,002 per annum.

Closing Date: 01 Nov 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £38,784 per annum
Please note, this post is fixed term until 31 July 2027 and full time at 1.0 FTE.