Research Fellow on AI, Gender and Race for Recruitment and Development in HR Ref: 44215 (Fixed Term)

Research Fellow on AI, Gender and Race for Recruitment and Development in HR Ref: 44215 (Fixed Term)

Research Fellow on AI, Gender and Race for Recruitment and Development in HR Ref: 44215 (Fixed Term)

Location

Brighton, UK

Hours

Full-time considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours) Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Salary

Grade 7 starting at £38,784 to £46,049 per annum, pro rata if part time.

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract

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About the role

As a Post-Doc Research Fellow on AI, Gender and Racefor Recruitment and Development in HR you will aim to publish journal articles on the impact of AI recruitment tools in relation to gender and racial inequalities at work. This will draw on existing and original research in this field. You will work directly with Professor Jacqueline O’Reilly, Co-Director of Digit on these publications. 

Where appropriate you will be expected to give in-person presentations of this research at agreed conferences and other relevant events that will promote the work of Digit and this project in particular. You will be expected to collaborate with the communications team in producing relevant policy briefs and blogs as deemed useful. 

About you

Ideally, you will have recently completed a PhD in an area related to the use of AI recruitment tools and their differential impact on different gendered and racial communities. You will have the skills to manage your own workload and at times, support other colleagues. You will communicate clearly with the team, line management, and stakeholders.

About our Faculty

As a pioneering research-driven and interdisciplinary Faculty, the University of Sussex Business School offers an inspiring and supportive environment for impactful business and management research and scholarship. Our five dynamic Departments—Accounting and Finance, Strategy and Marketing, Management, Economics, and the renowned Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU)—are dedicated to advancing academic excellence and practical insights to inform policy and drive responsible business solutions.

With a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, the School shapes the future of business education, producing research and scholarship and graduates that make a difference in the UK and globally. By joining us, you will be part of a distinctive, future-focused community influencing real-world practices and promoting sustainable development.

ESRC Centre for Digital Futures at Work (Digit). 

The ESRC Centre for Digital Futures at Work Research (Digit) investigates the digital transformation of work and its implications for workers, employers, policymakers, trade unions and wider civil society.  Through our research, events, publications and engagement with policymakers, commercial and third sector organisations, we aim to inform key debates and provide essential evidence effective policy-making and organisational change.

Please find further information regarding the University of Sussex Business School on our website.

Why work here

Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.  

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that. 

Find out more about our reward and benefits package. 

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion. 

Further Key Information 

Please contact Professor Jacqueline O’Reilly ([email protected]) for informal enquiries.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Eligibility

Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role has been assigned an eligible SOC code and meets the salary requirements for Skilled Worker Sponsorship if full time and appointed at Grade 7.4. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.  

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. 

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Attachments

 Job_Description_Ref_44215.pdf

Closing Date

October 21, 2026 5:59 AM

Expected Interview Date

To Be Confirmed.

Expected Start Date

01 December 2026.

Fixed Term Contract Duration

Fixed Term until 30 November 2027. 

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