Job Title: Research Fellow in Law Hours: 4 days a week, 29.6 hours per week (0.8 FTE) fixed term contract until July 31 2027. Salary: £ 43,482–£48,823 per annum pro rata, Band 6 About the Post We seek to appoint an experienced Research Fellow in Law to develop and manage knowledge exchange projects within the legal field. Do you have experience of success in one or more of the following areas? Developing and running knowledge transfer partnerships (KTPs) Law and AI adviser knowledge exchange with small and medium sized enterprises Developing CPD or micro credential knowledge exchange workshops Developing micro KTPs or knowledge exchange sprints Running knowledge exchange clinics on AI compliance, contracts or IP Developing larger successful KE funding bids You will work closely with law colleagues and the Director of the Legal Advice centre as well as colleagues in the Research Office and the Institute for Social Justice and Crime It would be beneficial, though not essential, to be a qualified solicitor, barrister or legal academic and be able to give legal advice as part of the job role This post is through the University Higher Education Innovation Fund allocation and is intended to be income generating with a return on investment expectation in line with HEIF objectives About the Team The University of Suffolk is an ambitious new institution aiming to grow our well regarded and skills focussed law courses. You will be joining a friendly, ambitious and innovative course team where we offer undergraduate and postgraduate law courses with a focus upon practitioner professional skills We have a strong Legal Advice Centre which gives students the opportunity for real world experience throughout all levels of study. The law team is in a wider School that offers a portfolio that includes law, criminology, sociology, business and education courses driven by the interests and passions of an inter-disciplinary staff team. Our School is all about making a difference in the world. This is reflected in the range of subjects we teach, our interest in social justice, and our focus on how to make life better and fairer. The law team are collegiate and student and law skills focussed with a passion for developing an innovative law curriculum About You You should be focussed on working to develop KTPs or innovative income generating knowledge exchange programmes You should be able to lead knowledge exchange projects and the portfolio of knowledge exchange work and work well with the Director of the Legal Advice centre responsible for the portfolio of legal advice related activities You will be an enthusiastic, friendly, innovative and talented knowledge exchange professional with significant legal knowledge. Ideally, you will have a proven track-record of income generation. Benefits Generous pro rata annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days. Enjoy an extra day of paid leave on your birthday, subject to qualifying/service conditions. Flexible working, including family friendly policies. Competitive workplace pension scheme (USS) – with an employer contribution rate of 14.5%, tax relief on contributions and life cover. Staff discounts at a number of local amenities in Ipswich. Discounted membership at Adastral Park Leisure and Sports Access to a range of high-quality learning and development opportunities Discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions. Cycle to Work scheme. Electric vehicle salary sacrifice. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Staff recognition annual awards. Closing Date: 19/01/2026 Interview Date/s: 30/01/2026 For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: DavidJames, Head of Business and Law d.james@uos.ac.uk Please note: We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, even if the closing date is in the future. Applications received may be reviewed before the closing date and should we receive a high number of applications for this post, or high-quality applications which demonstrate suitability, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.