Working for us
At IDS we aim to ensure that our core values based on respect, resourcefulness, excellence and inclusivity are reflected in the environment we work in.
Working at IDS offers a unique and exciting opportunity. IDS is home to researchers, knowledge workers, support staff and about 200 students.
IDS has a community feel and a level of staff involvement that we are very proud of. With community days, lunch-time seminars, research days, annual reviews, a staff council and research and teaching forum, there are various spaces to share ideas and take part in IDS life. We also have a social side to life here that includes our restaurant, common rooms, our own IDS Band and an annual pantomime.
We are situated on the University of Sussex campus at Falmer in the tranquil and beautiful setting of the South Downs.
Latest jobs at IDS
See the latest Jobs at IDS. Please note that we are unable to keep speculative CVs on file so do not send anything unless you are responding to a particular advertisement. Please do browse through any of the current jobs before deciding whether to apply.
In order to be fair and consistent to all applicants, we request that your application is made via this site. A completed application form is required for each appointment as the Appointing Committees will be different.
For non-UK/Irish nationals
IDS aims to create a sustainable, resilient and equitable institution. We are committed to eliminating discrimination and to embedding and supporting equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, in our work and in all our activities. Promoting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion is central to our values and vital to our success.
We want to attract high calibre staff from a diverse pool from around the world to further our strategic vision and goals and continue to enhance our international standing.
To support us in attracting the best talent from around the world we will fund visa and relocation expenses as outlined in the policies below.
IDS Visa Expense Policy Nov 2023
IDS Relocation Expenses Policy 2023
View our current vacancies
We want to support you in your decision to come to work for IDS. We have put together a booklet about relocating to the UK and to Brighton and hope you will find it useful.
Relocating to the UK and Moving to Brighton
Our vision is of equal and sustainable societies, locally and globally, where everyone can live secure, fulfilling lives free from poverty and injustice.