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 (11), Engineering (1), Healthcare & Nursing (1).
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Research Associate
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…
KTP Assoc. - Machine Learning Scientist: Electrochemical Product Authentication
University of York
York, North Yorkshire
The Department of Mathematics at the University of York is a vibrant community of over 50 academic staff and a flourishing cohort of postdoctoral researchers and visiting scholars. We pride ourselves on a research environment that is both world-leading and deeply collaborative, consistently ranking among the top mathematics departments in the United Kingdom for research impact and excellence. This Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a collaboration between Eluceda Ltd, a high-tech detection…
Research Associate/Research Fellow in Safe AI Systems
University of York
York, North Yorkshire
Department This role will give you the opportunity to help achieve the safe and responsible uptake of AI and Autonomous Systems (AI/AS) in application domains including automotive, healthcare, maritime and rail. You will be part of the Centre for Assuring Autonomy (CfAA) that pioneered approaches to assuring AI and autonomous systems. Role This role offers the opportunity to both accelerate the adoption of these core ideas and to further advance them. Building on our Guidance on the Safety Assu…
Research Officer in environmental TEM
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 Fellow in Atmospheric Aerosol Composition
University of York
York, North Yorkshire
Department This role will focus on investigating the atmospheric chemistry and organic aerosol formation from nitrogen containing organic species, with a particular focus on amines emitted during carbon capture, one of the key technologies in the UK Government's ambition to be a Clean Energy Superpower. This role will be based at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) within the Wolfson Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratories at the University of York. The role also includes the contribu…
Research Associate - Creative Future Visioning
University of York
York, North Yorkshire
Research Centre & Department The Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity (LCAB) is a research centre of academics from a wide range of disciplines collaborating to increase knowledge of how the relationship between humanity and the natural world is changing, and how we might maintain and develop a sustainable Earth and bring about positive change. The position is linked to the Department of Biology , and will be line managed by Lindsey Gillson with mentorship from Guy Schofield , Marian…
Research Associate
University of York
York, North Yorkshire
An exciting opportunity exists for a Research Associate in Time-Resolved Electron Diffraction to join Dr Derek Wann ’s group in the Department of Chemistry at the University of York, UK. This full-time position is available for up to 30 months in support of Dr Wann’s tenure as Head of Department. It is hoped that the successful applicant can use the position as a springboard to applying for further funding either independently or collaboratively. Department The Department of Chemistry is one of…
Technician: Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry and Elemental Analysis Facility
University of York
York, North Yorkshire
Department The Department of Chemistry seeks a Technician (Grade 5) to provide technical support across the Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry and Elemental Analysis (CME) services within the Chemistry Analytical Facility. The Department of Chemistry at the University of York is one of the UK's leading Chemistry departments and we are renowned internationally for our research. This is combined with a commitment to teaching and outstanding student satisfaction, and we have been recognised consist…
Research Associate in Structural and Mechanistic Enzymology of Bacteriophage
University of York
York, North Yorkshire
Department The Department of Biology is recognised as one of the leading and most accomplished departments at York, with a global reputation for excellence in both teaching and research. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where staff and students can thrive, contribute their best, and achieve their full potential. We take great pride in holding the Athena Swan Gold Award . A postdoctoral position is available to investigate the structure and infection mechanisms of bacteriop…
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of York
York, North Yorkshire
Project We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join the project RANGIFER: Reindeer antler and outland connectivity in Viking-age Europe. This ambitious initiative explores Viking-Age trade, resource exploitation, and cultural connectivity across Europe by analyzing the raw materials used to craft one of the era’s most ubiquitous artifacts: the hair comb. As the PDRA on this project, you will travel to museum collections across Europe to sample antler and bone…
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of York
York, North Yorkshire
Department This is an opportunity to join a large, dynamic research group developing genetic methods for the control of pest insects, especially mosquitoes. The specific project, funded by the Wellcome Trust, aims to develop ‘refractory insects’ - mosquitoes that are less able to transmit specific pathogens, in this case alphaviruses such as chikungunya virus. We are exploring several potential approaches, here primarily focusing on expression - in transgenic mosquitoes - of “dominant negative”…
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of York
York, North Yorkshire
Almost half of the world’s population is at risk of contracting dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever, and Zika viruses. These diseases are predominantly transmitted by the mosquito Aedes aegypti and disproportionately affect low- and middle-income countries. Dengue alone is estimated to cause around 390 million infections each year. We want to help change that. This Wellcome Trust-funded project aims to overcome a major bottleneck in the development of homing gene drive technology in Aedes aegypti…
Patient-Public Involvement and Engagement Manager
University of York
York, North Yorkshire
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Support Service (RSS) Hub hosted by the University of York is seeking a Patient-Public Involvement & Engagement (PPIE) Manager. The NIHR RSS provides seamless access to support, advice, research design and collaboration from pre-application to post-application for researchers working across the remit of NIHR in England. This is provided through eight Hubs and specialist centres for Public Health and Social Care across England who c…