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Explore the latest Durham University vacancies. Find Postdoc, research fellowships, and faculty roles at one of the UK's most historic research universities.
Durham University vacancies
Durham University offers a unique research environment within its historic collegiate system, blending tradition with cutting-edge global innovation. Consequently, the pursuit of Durham University vacancies is a priority for many high-achieving international scholars. In addition to its stunning UNESCO World Heritage campus, the university provides extensive support for early-career researchers and doctoral candidates. Furthermore, with the recent expansion of the Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics, the institution is actively recruiting for several technical and academic roles. Specifically, this guide highlights the most significant vacancies and funding opportunities currently open for the current intake.
Durham University vacancies
| Salary Range | Department | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics | £47,389 - £56,535 per annum | SGIA |
| Research Technical Professional retraining and reskilling opportunity with a Daphne Jackson RTP Fellowship hosted by Durham University | Subject to the grade of the post | Social Sciences Faculty Off. |
| Associate Professor in Tort Law | £59,966- £67,468 per annum | Law |
| Food Service Assistant | £24,479 per annum (Pro Rata) | Grey College Catering |
| Early Years Nursery Practitioner | £25,844 - £26,633 per annum | HR & OD - Nursery |
| Student Support Officer | £31,236 - £37,694 per annum | Science Faculty Off. |
| Economic Development Senior Manager | £47,389 - £56,535 per annum | RIS - Commercialisation & Economic Development |
| Data Operation Specialist - Nomis | £38,784 - £46,049 | Dept. of Geography |
| Early Years Nursery Practitioner | £18,460 - £19,023.57 which is pro rata to the full-time salary of £25,844 - £26,633 per annum | HR & OD - Nursery |
| Early Years Nursery Practitioner | £7,384 - £7,609.42 which is pro rata to the full-time salary of £25,844 - £26,633 per annum | HR & OD - Nursery |
| General Assistant | £ 24,479 per annum (Pro Rata) | Grey College Catering |
| Cafe Assistant | £24,479 (pro rata) | Maiden Castle Cafe |
| Vice-Principal | £47,389 - £56,535 per annum | University College |
| Lecturer (Teaching) in Conservation | £38,784 - £46,049 per annum | Dept. of Archaeology |
|---|---|---|
| Student Enrichment Assistant | £10,010 - £10,228.40 which is pro rata to the full-time salary of £25,025 to £25,571 | Josephine Butler College |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate (Quantum Light and Matter) | £38,784 to £46,049 per annum | Physics - Centre for Advanced Instrumentation |
| JMS Marketing Officer | £31,236 - £37,694 per annum | Faculty Administration & Operations |
| Head of Student Accommodation Services | £59,966 - £67,468 per annum | COO's Office |
| PDRA - Atmospheric and Inter-farm Aerodynamics of Multi-gigawatt Wind Farms | £38,784 to £46,049 per annum | Dept. of Engineering |
| Work based learning and Employer Services Senior Manager | £47,389 - £56,535 | Careers & Enterprise |
| Assistant or Associate Professor in Observational Astronomy | Grade 8 £47,389 - £56,535 per annum Grade 9 £59,966- £67,468 per annum | Physics - Astronomy and Astrophysics |
| Assistant or Associate Professor in Particle Physics Phenomenology | Grade 8 £47,389 - £56,535 per annum Grade 9 £59,966- £67,468 per annum | Physics - Astronomy and Astrophysics |
| Assistant or Associate Professor in Computational Astrophysics or Cosmology | Grade 8 £47,389 - £56,535 per annum Grade 9 £59,966- £67,468 per annum | Physics - Astronomy and Astrophysics |
| Purchasing Practitioner | £25,844 - £26,663 per annum | Procurement |
| Maintenance Plumber | up to £30,378 per annum | EO - Maintenance Services |
| Admin Apprentice | £24,752 to £25,025 per annum | Durham Energy Institute |
|---|---|---|
| Learning and Teaching Administrator - Faculty Flexible Deployment | £25,844 - £26,936 per annum | Social Sciences Faculty Off. |
| Senior Development Manager | £47,389 - £56,535 per annum | DARO - Development Team |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | £38,784 to £46,049 per annum | Physics - Astronomy and Astrophysics |
| Professor in International Arbitration | £73,711 - £87,840 per annum | Law |
| Teaching Fellow in Ethics and Political Philosophy | £38,784 per annum | Dept. of Philosophy |
| Head of Principal Giving | £59,966 - £67,468 per annum | DARO - Development Team |
| Assistant Professor (Research & Education) | £47,389 - £56,535 per annum | Dept. of Psychology |
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