Does University of York sponsor Skilled Worker visas?
Yes — University of York holds a UK sponsor licence.
It appears on the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors (checked against the register download of 2026-07-26). A licence means the employer can sponsor eligible hires — it is not a guarantee that any particular vacancy comes with sponsorship, so always confirm with the employer for the specific role.
University of York is currently hiring on FindSponsorJobs across Scientific & QA (9).
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Research Technician
University of York
York, North Yorkshire
A research technician position is available for up to 36 months to study the regulation, mechanisms and impact of a group of viriforms known as Gene Transfer Agents (GTAs). GTAs are descended from viruses that infect bacteria/archaea (bacteriophages), but they have lost the ability to recognize their own genome and instead package and transmit any DNA found in the host cell. As a result, GTAs could play a pivotal role in promoting bacterial adaptability, evolution, and spread of AMR. Their evol…
Technician - Engineering
University of York
York, North Yorkshire
Department The School of Physics, Engineering and Technology brings physicists and engineers together to push the frontiers of knowledge, foster innovation and meet the grand challenges facing society. Our aim is to deliver world-leading research in both fundamental and applied areas whilst developing new technologies that work for the public good, in an environment where everyone can thrive. As a School, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to our culture and we strive to provide a w…
Research Trainee in Nuclear Physics
University of York
York, North Yorkshire
Department The School of Physics, Engineering and Technology brings physicists and engineers together to push the frontiers of knowledge, foster innovation and meet the grand challenges facing society. Our aim is to deliver world-leading research in both fundamental and applied areas whilst developing new technologies that work for the public good, in an environment where everyone can thrive. As a School, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to our culture and we strive to provide a w…
Research Associate in Immunology
University of York
York, North Yorkshire
Department A brief overview of the role, project and or department We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the group of Dr Ioannis Kourtzelis to work on the regulation of innate immune responses. The aim of our research is to identify macrophage - mediated mechanisms shaping health and disease. The Hull York Medical School ( ranked 10 in the UK ), the associated Department of Biology and York Biomedical Research Institute are recognised…
Research Associate
University of York
York, North Yorkshire
The Environment and Geography Department brings together researchers with diverse interests in environment and geography. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive and community-oriented department with a strong commitment to upholding our core values (embracing diversity, making a positive difference, environmental sustainability, being friendly and helpful, and always learning). The department is proud to hold an Athena Swan Silver Award. The Department wishes to recruit a Researc…
Technical Manager - Analytical Services
University of York
York, North Yorkshire
The Department of Chemistry is seeking a Technical Manager - Analytical Services (Grade 6) within the Chemistry Analytical Facility (CAF). The Chemistry Analytical Facility (CAF) delivers world-class instrumentation and specialist technical expertise to researchers within the Department of Chemistry, across the University of York, and to commercial and external academic partners. Bringing together seven complementary sub-facilities - including NMR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and the Micro-A…
Movember Research Chair/Reader in Men's Health
University of York
York, North Yorkshire
The University of York invites applications from visionary research leaders for the role of Research Chair/Reader in Men’s Health . Based within the Department of Health Sciences, this pivotal appointment will sit at the heart of the newly established, world-class Movember Institute of Men’s Health . This is a rare and significant opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a major new international research Institute at a critical moment for men’s health globally. Working alongside the Ins…
Research Fellow in Health Economics
University of York
York, North Yorkshire
The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) at the University of York is recruiting a Grade 6 or Grade 7 Research Fellow in Health Economics. CRD is a world-leading academic research department specialising in evidence synthesis and health technology assessment (HTA). Our work spans a broad range of health and public health areas, providing high-quality evidence to inform national policy and practice decisions. The successful candidate will work primarily within our Technology Assessment Rev…
Research Associate in Mycobacterial Biochemistry & Microbiology
University of York
York, North Yorkshire
The York Bioenergetics Lab (bioenergetics.site) works to understand how bacteria transduce energy to maintain themselves, grow, and power processes such as infection or biotransformation. The Lab is seeking a PDRA to further its research into Mycobacterium tuberculosis and the wider mycobacteria group. M. tuberculosis is the world’s deadliest pathogen, causing devastating disease for which treatments are poorly tolerated and extended in duration; additionally, antibiotic resistance is growing. …