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The University of the West of England, Bristol invites application for vacant Research and Academic Positions, a public research university, located in and around Bristol, England.

Senior Lecturer in Games TechnologyAbout the vacancy:The Department of Computer Science and Creative Technology (CSCT) at UWE Bristol are seeking to recruit a Senior Lecturer in Games Technology. Games Technology is well-established at UWE and an area of growth for CSCT. We currently offer a BSc in Games Technology which attract…[more details]; Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:H grade salary scales: £42,155-£53,353Job reference:R05243Application closing date:11/12/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time
Senior Media OfficerAbout the vacancy:The University’s media relations team sits within the Future Students, Communications and Marketing (FSCM) department, and is responsible for raising the profile and enhancing the reputation of UWE Bristol in the media locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. The depart…[more details]; Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Temporary – Full timeSalary:F grade salary scales: £31,412-£35,333Job reference:R05171Application closing date:27/11/2022Basis:Full time
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Diagnostic RadiographyAbout us: The School of Health and Social Wellbeing runs a full time HCPC validated/SCOR  accredited BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography programme, and a range of related postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes. It will also be running a new BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Ima…[more details]; Location:Glenside CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:G Grade (Lecturer): £35,333 – £42,155 H Grade (Senior Lecturer): £42,155 – £53,353Job reference:R05229Application closing date:23/11/2022Basis:Full time
Business AnalystAbout the vacancy: We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our Estates and Facilities team.  You will be responsible for delivering a professional business analysis service through the provision of specialist advice, reporting and policy development. You will be the key liaison point for …[more details]; Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:£35,333 – £42,155 p.a.Job reference:R05093Application closing date:14/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time
External Relations Administrator (22.5 hours per week)We are looking for a part time External Relations Administrator to join the busy Library, Careers and Inclusivity Service here at University of the West of England. You’ll get to support our students undertaking a range of activities including internships, employability events and other work based l…[more details]; Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Temporary – Part timeSalary:Grade D – £23,715 to £27,131 pro rata per annumJob reference:R05189Application closing date:20/11/2022Contractual hours:22.5Basis:Part time
Cleaning VacanciesAbout us: Cleaning Services provide Cleaning across all 3 UWE Campuses, Frenchay, Bower Ashton, and Glenside. The role of a Cleaner at UWE is a varied role with no 2 days being the same which is what makes this role so desirable, from Day 1 you will be made to feel part of the team. About …[more details]; Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Permanent – Part timeSalary:A grade salary – £10.90 per hourJob reference:R05167Application closing date:04/12/2022Contractual hours:15Basis:Part time
Student Administration Team AdministratorAbout us: Student and Academic Services (SAS) is a large professional service supporting staff and students across the academic life cycle promoting the student experience. Our support services enable students to develop academically, professionally, and personally. SAS operate across all campuses d…[more details]; Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Temporary – Full timeSalary:£23,715 – £27,131 p.a.Job reference:R05204Application closing date:27/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time
Research and Knowledge Exchange Development ManagerResearch Business and Innovation (RBI) is a dynamic, friendly department with a strong team ethos. We support, develop and enhance the ambitions for research, professional development and business engagement.We are agile, bold and collaborative in our approach to delivering all of our activities. Ou…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:Grade Ha – £42,155 to £46,047 per annumJob reference:R05053Application closing date:20/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time
Research Associate in Centre for Sustainable Planning and EnvironmentsUWE Bristol are one of the largest universities in the South West and one of the largest employers in the Bristol region. We currently have an opportunity for a Research Associate in our Centre for Sustainable Planning and Environments.  *Please note that the recruitment application system…[more details]; Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Temporary – Full timeSalary:F grade salary scales: £31,412-£35,333Job reference:R05168Application closing date:04/12/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time
Senior Enterprise Consultant (Maternity Cover)About the vacancy: This is a one-year fixed term post to cover the post-holder’s maternity leave. It will be an opportunity to develop and build on our enterprise and entrepreneurship offer, with a focus on embedding entrepreneurial skills within the curriculum as part of an evolving enterprise ecos…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Temporary – Full timeSalary:Grade H – £42,155 to £53,353 per annumJob reference:R05191Application closing date:23/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in AviationAbout the vacancy:UWE Bristol is seeking to appoint an engaging Lecturer, to join the Department of Engineering Design and Mathematics. You will be joining a growing and ambitious department that highly values the integration of research and practice-led materials within teaching and learning, and w…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:G grade salary scales: £35,333-£42,155 & H grade salary scales: £42,155-£53,353Job reference:R05177Application closing date:28/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time
Marketing and Recruitment Events ManagerAbout the vacancy:Located within Future Students, Communication and Marketing service, getting the right applicants enrolled on the right course is key to all activities undertaken by the department and crucial in a competitive marketplace. In this role you will be responsible for managing the …[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:G grade salary scales: £35,333-£42,155Job reference:R05164Application closing date:27/11/2022Basis:Full time 
Senior Wellbeing Practitioner (Counsellor)About us: The UWE Bristol Wellbeing Service (within Student and Academic Services) are seeking a Senior Wellbeing Practitioner (Counsellor) to join our highly qualified, experienced, and committed multi-disciplinary team, working on a part-time basis of 22 hours a week.  As a multidiscipli…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Temporary – Part timeSalary:£35,333 – £42,155 pro-rata per annumJob reference:R05175Application closing date:14/11/2022Contractual hours:22Basis:Part time
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Cyber SecurityWe are currently expanding our Cyber Security activities in the Department of Computer Science and Creative Technology (CSCT) at UWE Bristol, and we are seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security.  This area is well established in CSCT, and we work with the NCSC and the Sou…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:G grade salary scales: £35,333-£42,155 & H grade salary scales: £42,155-£53,353Job reference:R05159Application closing date:27/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time
Senior Wellbeing Practitioner (Counsellor)About us: The UWE Bristol Wellbeing Service (within Student and Academic Services) are seeking a Senior Wellbeing Practitioner (Counsellor) to join our highly qualified, experienced, and committed multi-disciplinary team As a multidisciplinary team we provide Counselling and Mental Health Suppo…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:£35,333 – £42,155 p.a.Job reference:R05146Application closing date:14/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time
Project Officer – SAFETRIP NepalAbout the vacancy: This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and able research project administrator/manager to contribute to a prestigious programme of research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Global Health Policy and Systems Research (GHPSR) programme.…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Temporary – Full timeSalary:F grade – £31,412 – £35,333Job reference:R05001Application closing date:13/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time
School ManagerWe are looking for several new School Managers to join UWE Bristol, working across our newly formed academic schools, providing support to our students and programme teams. This is an exciting new role with significant opportunities to develop leadership skills and shape the delivery of key ser…[more details]Location:OtherContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:£42,155 – £46,047 p.a.Job reference:R05140Application closing date:20/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time
Graduate Tutor in Sustainable EngineeringThis role is not open to applicants who already possess a PhD or professional doctorate.The School of Engineering (SoE) is currently seeking to appoint a Graduate Tutor (GT) in Sustainable Engineering to grow its research, contribute to teaching and learning, and to support the other activities of t…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Temporary – Full timeSalary:F grade salary scales: £31,412-£35,333Job reference:R05137Application closing date:24/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Intelligent Robotic SystemsThe University of the West of England Bristol invites applications for the position of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Intelligent Robotic Systems to join the School of Engineering and the Bristol Robotics Laboratory. We are looking for a lecturer or senior lecturer who can contribute to robotics teachi…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:G grade salary scales: £35,333-£42,155 & H grade salary scales: £42,155-£53,353Job reference:R05132Application closing date:29/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Occupational TherapyAre you an Occupational Therapist looking to start a teaching career in higher education? Perhaps you’re an established lecturer and would like to join a supportive team to help shape our growing Occupational Therapy offering and develop your own academic career in the process… If so, we would like …[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:G Grade (Lecturer): £35,333 – £42,155 H Grade (Senior Lecturer): £42,155 – £53,353Job reference:R05134Application closing date:27/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Sport Rehabilitation About us: Sport Rehabilitation at UWE Bristol is located in the interdisciplinary School of Health and Social Wellbeing. We run a full time BASRAT accredited BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation and a range of related postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes, including …[more details]Location:Glenside CampusContract Type:Temporary – Full timeSalary:G Grade (Lecturer): £35,333 – £42,155 H Grade (Senior Lecturer): £42,155 – £53,353Job reference:R05129Application closing date:22/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time
Associate Professor in Cyber SecurityCyber Security is a key priority at UWE Bristol and we are rapidly expanding our activities in this field. We have a unique opportunity for you to join us and help us build an internationally recognised research group, so if you are currently a Professor or Associate Professor looking to make a…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:I grade salary scales: £53,353-£63,673Job reference:R05089Application closing date:27/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time
Student Casework Team ManagerWe are looking for an enthusiastic individual to lead UWE Bristol’s Student Casework Team. About the role: The Student Casework Team Manager leads the work of the Student Casework Team. The team works across the institution and is responsible for supporting the formal processes through whi…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:£42,155 – £46,047 p.a.Job reference:R05119Application closing date:13/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time
Lecturer in Data ScienceWe currently offer an MSc in Data Science, we have active PhD students in this area and are expanding our undergraduate portfolio. CSCT is a rapidly expanding department with about 80 academic staff and over 1,500 undergraduate and postgraduate students.  It offers a state if the art range of p…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:G grade salary scales: £35,333-£42,155Job reference:R05082Application closing date:20/11/2022Basis:Full time
Direct Email OfficerAbout the vacancy:This is a part-time, job share role for an email marketer who wants to work across the whole brief. You’ll be involved in everything from editing copy and fine-tuning a visual layout, to segmenting audience data and reporting on engagement. The team doesn’t just send mail; we provi…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Permanent – Part timeSalary:E grade salary scales for 18.5hpw = £13,964-£15,706Job reference:R05080Application closing date:10/11/2022Basis:Part time
Professor in Criminal LawAbout the vacancy: Bristol Law School has a strong research culture with particular expertise in the areas of Global Crime, Justice, Security, Environmental Law and Sustainability. We had outstanding results in REF2021, with 75% of our research being ranked as world-leading or internationally excell…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:Professorial Payscale: £66,432 to £95,927 commensurate with skills, experience and professional standing.Job reference:R05107Application closing date:20/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time
Associate Professor in LawAbout the vacancy: Bristol Law School has a strong research culture with particular expertise in the areas of Global Crime, Justice, Security, Environmental Law and Sustainability. We had outstanding results in REF2021, with 75% of our research being ranked as world-leading or internationally excell…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:Grade I: £53,353 – £63,673Job reference:R05109Application closing date:20/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time
Freedom of Information and Information Governance OfficerAbout the vacancy: An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and professional individual to join an ambitious and values-led University, transforming futures across the globe. You will obtain and understand information from across all areas of the University, building public confidence and trust, …[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:£31,412 – £35,333 p.a.Job reference:R05102Application closing date:18/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time
Deputy Hospitality Supervisor – SubwayAre you ready for your next challenge?Do you enjoy inspiring others? If the answer to the above is yes, then we want to hear from you! UWE Bristol is seeking an experienced individual to assist in managing the day-to-day operation of our Subway franchise located at the heart of our thrivin…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Temporary – Full timeSalary:Grade C: £21,030 – £23,715 per annumJob reference:R05058Application closing date:14/11/2022Basis:Full time
Hospitality Supervisor – SubwayAre you ready for your next challenge?Do you enjoy inspiring others? If the answer to the above is yes, then we want to hear from you! UWE Bristol is seeking an experienced and passionate individual to manage the day-to-day operation of our Subway franchise located at the heart of the thri…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:Grade D: £23,715 – £27,131 per annumJob reference:R05060Application closing date:14/11/2022Basis:Full time

Deputy Head of Careers & Enterprise (External Relations)https://www.uwe.ac.uk/about/jobsThe UWE Careers and Enterprise Team has an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Head of Careers and Enterprise: External Relations Development to join our Careers and Enterprise Leadership team. This post leads our External Relations Development team in their work with Business and Community partners a…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:Grade H – £42,155 to £53,353 per annumJob reference:R05086Application closing date:20/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time
Disability Support LibrarianLibrary Services is seeking to appoint a Disability Support Librarian which is a key role within the Learning Services team.Library, Careers and Inclusivity (LCI) brings together Library Services, Careers and Enterprise, and Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity to deliver outstanding outcomes for all…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Temporary – Full timeSalary:Grade E – £27,929 to £31,412 per annumJob reference:R05090Application closing date:10/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time
Student Administration Team LeaderAbout us: Student and Academic Services are looking for an enthusiastic individual to head up our new End Point Assessment Administration Team. This is an exciting opportunity to set up a new specialist area and develop your leadership skills. End-point assessment (EPA) is the final stage of an…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:£31,412 – £35,333Job reference:R05043Application closing date:15/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time  
Apprenticeship Hub AdministratorAbout us: Student and Academic Services are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our new End Point Assessment Administration Team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your administrative skills and expertise in an area of growing importance for UWE Bristol. End-point assessment (…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:£23,715 – £27,131 p.a.Job reference:R05044Application closing date:15/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time
Administration and Operations AdministratorAbout the vacancy: The Administration and Operations Team within the UWE Student and Academic Services have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, adaptable, and reliable individual with strong interpersonal and IT skills. The role provides an opportunity to be part of a wide range of administrati…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Temporary – Part timeSalary:£23,715 – £27,131 Pro-rata per annumJob reference:R05036Application closing date:20/11/2022Contractual hours:22.5Basis:Part time
Senior Lecturer/Programme Leader in OptometryAre you an Optometrist looking to continue your teaching career in higher education? Would you like to join a supportive team to help shape our growing Optometry offering and further develop your own academic career in the process…? If so, we would like to share this opportunity with you.UWE Bristol…[more details]Location:Glenside CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:H Grade – £42,155 – £53,353Job reference:R05039Application closing date:01/12/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time
Senior Technical Instructor – GIS and Data AnalysisAbout the vacancy: We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join the College of Health, Science and Society as a member of the Environmental Technical Team. The Environmental team is a small team of dedicated technicians providing support and training to students in a broad range…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:Grade G: £35,333 – £42,155Job reference:R05023Application closing date:23/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time
Project Manager (Construction)UWE Bristol has a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager (Construction) to join our Estates Projects Team.  We oversee the delivery of alterations, small and large refurbishments, as well as major new capital developments. The main focus of the role is to provide high quality project …[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:Grade Hb: £47,423 – £53,353 per annumJob reference:R05097Application closing date:15/11/2022Basis:Full time
Dean and Head of School – School of Health and Social WellbeingAbout UWEWe’re on a transformational journey of change, building on our success and driving forward our Strategy 2030. Our newly emerging College and School model will allow us to work, think and do beyond and across subject clusters, disciplines and skills sets. To break new ground by breaking…[more details]Location:Glenside CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:£81,763 – £96,164 Commensurate with skills and experienceJob reference:R05014Application closing date:18/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Sport Rehabilitation (Practice Placement Coordinator)About us: Sport Rehabilitation at UWE Bristol is located in the interdisciplinary School of Health and Social Wellbeing. We run a full time BASRAT accredited BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation and a range of related postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes, including a MSc …[more details]Location:Glenside CampusContract Type:Permanent – Part timeSalary:G Grade (Lecturer): £35,333 – £42,155 pro rata H Grade (Senior Lecturer): £42,155 – £53,353 pro rataJob reference:R04998Application closing date:22/11/2022Contractual hours:22.2Basis:Part time

Student Administration Team AdministratorAbout us: Student and Academic Services (SAS) is a large professional service supporting staff and students across the academic life cycle promoting the student experience. Our support services enable students to develop academically, professionally, and personally. SAS operate across all campuses d…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:£23,715 – £27,131 p.a. (pro-rata for part time)Job reference:R04989Application closing date:20/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time
Student Data and Systems OfficerAbout us: The Student Data and Systems (SDS) service supports learning and teaching at UWE and helps enhance the student experience.  It is an exciting time to join the SDS community, as UWE is part way through our Student Journey Programme, a major initiative to bring transformational change t…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:£27,929 – £31,412 p.a.Job reference:R04930Application closing date:20/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full time  
Research Associate in Information Processing in Fungi Bacteria ConsortiaWe are seeking a Research Associate to join the Unconventional Computing Laboratory, UWE, Bristol, to participate in the EC H2020 funded project FUNGATERIA: Enlisting synthetic fungal-bacterial consortia to produce multicellular mycelium-based engineered living materials (ELMs) with computational ca…[more details]; Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Temporary – Full timeSalary:F grade salary scales: £31,412-£35,333Job reference:R05225Application closing date:04/12/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full timeResearch Associate in Information Processing in Fungi Bacteria Consortia R05225Job profileResearch Associate in Information Processing in Fungi Bacteria Consortia R05225:Send to a friendResearch Associate in Information Processing in Fungi Bacteria Consortia R05225:Apply online  
Research Associate in Optimization of Soft Robots Shapes MechanicsWe are seeking a Research Associate who would be capable of modelling the mechanics of a soft bodied worm like a robot and optimising its shape and mechanics using evolution algorithms. The successful candidate will join the Unconventional Computing LaboratoryUWEBristol, to participate in the EC…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Temporary – Full timeSalary:F grade salary scales: £31,412-£35,333Job reference:R05138Application closing date:20/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full timeResearch Associate in Optimization of Soft Robots Shapes Mechanics R05138Job profileResearch Associate in Optimization of Soft Robots Shapes Mechanics R05138:Send to a friendResearch Associate in Optimization of Soft Robots Shapes Mechanics R05138:Apply online  
Technical Instructor Geographical and Information Systems and Remote SensingWe are seeking applicants with experience of Geographical and Information Systems and Remote Sensing to act as a Supporting Technician to join the College of Arts, Technology and Environment.  This technical role is within Technical Services as a member of the Learning Support Team, which …[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:£31,412 – £35,333 p.a.Job reference:R04976Application closing date:27/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full timeTechnical Instructor Geographical and Information Systems and Remote Sensing R04976Job profileTechnical Instructor Geographical and Information Systems and Remote Sensing R04976:Send to a friendTechnical Instructor Geographical and Information Systems and Remote Sensing R04976:Apply online  
Future Quest Graduate InternUWE Bristol are one of the largest universities in the South West and one of the largest employers in the Bristol region. We currently have an opportunity for a Future Quest Graduate Intern the EDI Department within our Library, Careers and Inclusivity (LCI) service. About the vacancy: UWE is t…[more details]Location:Frenchay CampusContract Type:Temporary – Full timeSalary:Grade B – £21,030 per annumJob reference:R05226Application closing date:16/11/2022Contractual hours:37Basis:Full timeFuture Quest Graduate Intern R05226Job profileFuture Quest Graduate Intern R05226:Send to a friendFuture Quest Graduate Intern R05226:Apply online  
The Students’ Union at UWE Opportunities‘The Students’ Union at UWE is a student-led organisation made up of up to 100 permeant staff and up to 200 casual student staff.  We are here to give UWE Bristol students opportunities, build their community and represent their voice during their time at university.Whether that’s helping stude…[more details]Location:OtherContract Type:Permanent – Full timeSalary:This can be found on each specific vacancy via ‘The Students’ Union UWE website. Part time or Full Time Opportunities available.Job reference:R04534Basis:Part time’The Students’ Union at UWE Opportunities R04534Job profile’The Students’ Union at UWE Opportunities R04534:Send to a friend  
Temporary AdministratorsWith the start of a busy new term, we are looking for temporary administrators to join our temp bank at UWE Bristol to help with a wide range of jobs. So if you would like to join our lively university doing a role that can make a real difference, please do get in touch!

To be successful you will nee…[more details]; Contract Type:Temporary – Full timeSalary:This can range from C grade at £20,761 (Assistant and reception type roles), D grade at 23,715 (Most administration roles) and E grade at £27,929 (Specialist and Project Officer type roles).Job reference:R02952Contractual hours:37Basis:Full timeTemporary Administrators R02952Job profileTemporary Administrators R02952:Send to a friendTemporary Administrators R02952:Apply online

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