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Sociology, Social Policy & Social Work jobs at UK universities

Sociology, criminology, social policy, social work and anthropology roles.

There are 16 live vacancies across 13 institutions, including The University of Birmingham, University of Nottingham and The University of Lancaster. Advertised salaries range from £36,636 to £70,878 a year.

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Research Associate

University of Glasgow · SCW&H (School/Centre for Work & Health)

Glasgow Fixed-term £41,885–£46,970 / year
Posted 6 Nov
Closes 1 Dec 2026
Posted 6 Nov
Closes 1 Dec 2026

Associate Lecturer in Social and Public Policy (Maternity Leave Cover)

The University of York · School for Business and Society

York · Hybrid Fixed-term £38,448–£46,970 / year
Posted 6 Nov
Closes in 10 days
Posted 6 Nov
Closes in 10 days

Assistant Professor (Research)

University of Durham · Department of Sociology / Institute for Medical Humanities

Durham Fixed-term £48,337–£57,666 / year
Posted 5 Nov
Closes in 3 days
Posted 5 Nov
Closes in 3 days

Research Fellow (Quantitative Researcher)

The University of Birmingham · School of Social Policy and Society

Birmingham Fixed-term £36,636–£46,049 / year
Posted 5 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026
Posted 5 Nov
Closes 29 Nov 2026

Senior Lecturer in Social Work

Anglia Ruskin University · ARU Peterborough

Peterborough Permanent £46,970–£57,666 / year
Posted 4 Nov
Closes 25 Nov 2026
Posted 4 Nov
Closes 25 Nov 2026

Research Fellow

The University of Birmingham · School of Social Policy and Society

Birmingham · Hybrid Fixed-term £36,636–£46,049 / year
Posted 4 Nov
Closes in 9 days
Posted 4 Nov
Closes in 9 days

Research Fellow

The University of Birmingham · School of Social Policy and Society

Birmingham · Hybrid Fixed-term £36,636–£48,822 / year
Posted 4 Nov
Closes in 9 days
Posted 4 Nov
Closes in 9 days

Rights Lab Research Associate/Fellow in Migration and Anti-trafficking Governance (Part-time, Fixed term)

University of Nottingham · Rights Lab, Faculty of Social Sciences

Nottingham · Hybrid Fixed-term Not specified
Posted 3 Nov
Closes 30 Nov 2026
Posted 3 Nov
Closes 30 Nov 2026

Energy flexibility and social inequalities PhD

Cranfield University

Cranfield Fixed-term Tuition fees and tax-free living-cost stipend (ESRC SENSS studentship, subject to eligibility and competitive application)
Posted 1 Nov
Closes 2 Dec 2026
Posted 1 Nov
Closes 2 Dec 2026

Head of Department - Social Sciences, Humanities and Creative Industries

University of Wolverhampton · Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences / School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Creative Industries

Wolverhampton · Hybrid Permanent £61,165–£70,878 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes today
Posted 1 Nov
Closes today

University Assistant Professor

University of Cambridge · Institute of Criminology

Cambridge Permanent £48,337–£61,165 / year
Posted 31 Oct
Closes 3 Jan 2027
Posted 31 Oct
Closes 3 Jan 2027

Lecturer (Teaching) in Social Work

Coventry University · CUHC CU Health and Care Limited – Social Work

Coventry Permanent £39,324–£44,710 / year
Posted 31 Oct
Closes today
Posted 31 Oct
Closes today

Lecturer in Social Work Children and Families

University of Cumbria

Permanent £39,560–£44,352 / year
Posted 29 Oct
Closes in 3 days
Posted 29 Oct
Closes in 3 days

Social Care & Voluntary Sector Interprofessional Placement Coordinator - AHP, Social Work & Sciences

University of Greater Manchester · School of Allied Health Professions, Social Work and Sciences

Manchester Permanent £50,253–£58,226 / year
Posted 27 Oct
Closes in 6 days
Posted 27 Oct
Closes in 6 days

Senior Research Associate: SOILL Step up

The University of Lancaster · School of Arts

Lancaster Fixed-term £39,906–£46,049 / year
Posted 21 Oct
Closes in 2 days
Posted 21 Oct
Closes in 2 days

Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed-term)

University of Nottingham · School of Biosciences

Sutton Bonington · Hybrid Fixed-term Not specified
Posted 13 Oct
Closes today
Posted 13 Oct
Closes today