Birmingham University in United Kingdom invites application for vacant Research and Faculty Positions, one of the largest and most diverse employers in the United Kingdom
Assistant Professor – Data Science (Research and Education) – School of Mathematics – 102274 – Grade 8United Kingdom Posted on 08/02/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe School of Mathematics is committed to significantly expand its research and education programmes in Statistics and Data Science. The School seeks to appoint multiple Assistant Professors in Data Science to assist with the delivery of our strategic goals in these areas. The successful candidates will be expected to make significant contribution to these programmes, by conducting high-quality research in related areas and developing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate education in Data Science.
Associate Professor – Data Science (Research and Education) – School of Mathematics – 102259 – Grade 9United Kingdom Posted on 08/02/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe School of Mathematics is committed to significantly expand its research and education programmes in Statistics and Data Science. The School seeks to appoint an Associate Professor in Data Science to assist with the delivery of our strategic goals in these areas. The successful candidate will be expected to make significant contribution to these programmes, by conducting high-quality research in related areas and developing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate education in Data Science.
Assistant Professor – Statistics (Research and Education) – School of Mathematics – 102257 – Grade 8United Kingdom Posted on 08/02/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe School of Mathematics is committed to significantly expand its research and education programmes in Statistics and Data Science. The School seeks to appoint multiple Assistant Professors in Statistics to assist with the delivery of our strategic goals in these areas. The successful candidates will be expected to make significant contribution to these programmes, by conducting high-quality research in related areas and developing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate education in Statistics.
Associate Professor – Statistics (Research and Education) – School of Mathematics – 102253 – Grade 9United Kingdom Posted on 08/02/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe School of Mathematics is committed to significantly expand its research and education programmes in Statistics and Data Science. The School seeks to appoint multiple Associate Professors in Statistics to assist with the delivery of our strategic goals in these areas. The successful candidates will be expected to make significant contribution to these programmes, by conducting high-quality research in related areas and developing and delivering undergraduate and postgraduate education in Statistics.
Associate Professor (Experimental Metamaterials and Nanophotonics) – School of Physics and Astronomy – 101195 – Grade 9United Kingdom Posted on 08/01/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe successful candidate is expected to conduct an original research programme of international standing in any discipline within experimental light-matter interactions. Their research should utilise and expand the current experimental facilities to complement and enhance current research activities within the Metamaterials and Nanophotonics group
Assistant Professor (Experimental Metamaterials and Nanophotonics) – School of Physics and Astronomy – Grade 8 – 101318United Kingdom Posted on 08/01/2023You will contribute to a range of research, teaching and administration. In addition you will be expected to demonstrate academic citizenship, developing and maintaining generous, mutually respectful and supportive working relationships with all staff and students, and ensuring the way you carry out your role impacts positively on how others can carry out theirs.
Research Fellow – College of Life and Environmental Sciences – 101922 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 08/01/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLY
Social Media Intern – School of Biosciences – 99201 – Band 300United Kingdom Posted on 08/01/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are currently recruiting two students (undergraduate or postgraduate) from the school of biosciences as School Social Media Intern to assist in marketing for the School of Biosciences. There may also be an opportunity to extend this following a budget and performance review. The over-arching aim is to grow the School’s sense of community and increase engagement from internal and external stakeholders. If you want to gain digital marketing and content creation experience, whilst still focusing on your scientific based study, then this is the role for you.
Research Project Support Officer – College of Social Sciences – 59436 – Grade 6United Kingdom Posted on 08/02/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe post holder will provide excellent research support throughout the College across a complex range of activities including high quality support to funded research projects and assisting with College wide research initiatives.
Event Management Co-ordinator – Campus Services – 97777 – Band 500United Kingdom Posted on 08/02/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe Event Management Co-ordinator is responsible for managing several events per year that are predominantly academic conferences. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, setting up and managing delegate registrations and payments, setting up and managing event websites, managing speakers, liaising with service providers, hosting client meetings, and securing sponsors
ER Project Manager – External Relations – 102233 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 08/02/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThis is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing key projects within, and led by, External Relations. With a passion for getting things done, you will work across a dynamic portfolio of strategic initiatives and ensure projects are delivered effectively and efficiently. You will bring projects towards successful completion and help to unblock any challenges encountered along the way. You will be an advocate of our values and build strong relationships with colleagues across our University.
Industrial Fellow (Data Integration and Cybersecurity) – College of Engineering and Physical Sciences – 80227 – Grade 7 (80227)United Kingdom Posted on 07/31/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe Cyber Security and Data Industrial Engagement Fellow professional support services roles to be recruited within the University of Birmingham’s Centre of Excellence in Digital Systems (CEDS). The CEDS offers an Industry-on-Campus environment for close collaboration towards significant research and development projects.
Research Fellow – Birmingham Business School – 102199 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 08/01/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYTo create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities within an established research programme and/or specific research project.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Environmental Chemistry – School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences – 102161 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 08/01/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThis postdoctoral research fellow will work on the project Circular and Bio-Based Solutions for the Ultimate Prevention of Plastics in Rivers Integrated with Elimination And Monitoring Technologies (UPSTREAM).
Sales and Events Support – Campus Services – 99628Z23 – Band 400United Kingdom Posted on 08/01/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYYou will act as a point of contact to provide accurate and timely information and advice to internal and external customers and stakeholders on University processes and procedures, answering queries promptly, providing guidance and resolving queries from initial contact to resolution.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow – School of Engineering – 102151 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 08/01/2023The researcher will undertake experimental research to develop, synthesise and characterise catalytic materials for the remediation of harmful pollutants and microplastics in water streams.
Food and Beverage Assistant – Business and Operations – 42001 – Band 200United Kingdom Posted on 08/01/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYYou will be responsible for providing excellent customer service in any one of those areas/outlets. This post will involve basic food preparation, the provision of a high quality food and beverage service, cash handling, cleaning and stock control, together with any other duties
Food and Beverage Assistant – Business and Operations – 97935 – Band 200United Kingdom Posted on 08/01/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYYou will be responsible for providing excellent customer service in any one of those areas/outlets. This post will involve basic food preparation, the provision of a high quality food and beverage service, cash handling, cleaning and stock control, together with any other duties
Research Fellow – Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences – 102231 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 08/01/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are seeking a talented and motivated postdoctoral research fellow to join Prof Joanna Parish’s research group at the Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences (ICGS). This project is funded by the Medical Research Council and will be conducted in collaboration with Dr Jack Ferguson, Institute of Microbiology and Infection. The project aims to study oncogenic human papillomavirus (HPV) persistence and immune modulation in tonsil epithelia.
Chapter Study Qualitative Research Fellow I – Institute of Applied Health Research – 102223 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 07/31/2023We are seeking to appoint an autonomous and experienced qualitative/multi methods researcher to undertake research as part of the Childbirth Acquired Perineal Trauma (Chapter) Study funded by the NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research (202869).
Deputy Learning and Teaching Manager – School of Social Policy – 80443 – Grade 6United Kingdom Posted on 07/31/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe post holder has specific responsibility for the management and development of administrative support to the School’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. This entails working independently, effectively and pro-actively with senior officers and academics in the implementation and development of School and College strategies and associated related policies, systems and practices.
Food and Beverage Assistant – Business and Operations – 42593 – Band 200United Kingdom Posted on 07/31/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThis post will involve basic food preparation, the provision of a high quality food and beverage service, cash handling, cleaning and stock control, together with any other duties required to ensure the smooth running of the business and operations service we offer to our diverse range of customers.
Assistant Director – Biomedical Services Unit – 59963 – Grade 9United Kingdom Posted on 07/31/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe post holder will interact with stakeholders at all levels to ensure provision of a range of services and advice to researchers within the Colleges of Medical and Dental Sciences and Life and Environmental Sciences.
Chair of Ageing and Disease, Discovery Science – Institute of Inflammation and Ageing – 12009 – Professorial PostUnited Kingdom Posted on 07/28/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are seeking an outstanding candidate for a Discovery Science Chair position within the Ageing and Frailty theme of the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing in the University of Birmingham. The candidate will provide significant strategic leadership in the field of ageing science and diseases and inflammatory processes associated with advancing age, such as frailty, delirium and multimorbidity, which will positively enhance the profile of the institution.
Dubai Vice-Provost – Vice-Chancellor’s Office in Dubai, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences – 101562 – Professorial PostUnited Arab Emirates Posted on 07/27/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe University of Birmingham Dubai is seeking to appoint a Vice-Provost, reporting both to the Dubai Provost and to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head of College of Engineering and Physical Sciences of the University of Birmingham. The role of the Dubai Vice-Provost is to provide support to the leadership of the campus in specific subject areas and thematic priorities and to enhance cross-campus collaboration.
Project Manager – Institute of Applied Health Research – 101776 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 07/27/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are looking to build the team with a Pancreas Research Project Manager to help co-ordinate and manage a number of key projects within the team. We have industry and research funding to build an entirely novel collaborative network – COALESCE – which seeks to determine whether cancer nurse specialists from specialist and non specialist hospitals work together to improve prescribing of pancreatic enzyme therapy.
Research Fellow in Robotics and Knowledge Representation – School of Computer Science – 102170 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 07/27/2023To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities within an established research programme and/or specific research project.
Project Portfolio Officer – College of Arts and Law – 102202 – Grade 6United Kingdom Posted on 07/28/2023The Research Projects Portfolio Officer (Arts and Law) sits in College Research Operations (CRO) and provides academic facing support for the purpose of delivering externally funded research projects. This includes proactive support across the life cycle of research for a portfolio of projects, from grant start-up to reporting.
Research Fellow – Vision Impairment Centre for Teaching and Research – Department of Disability, Inclusion and Special Needs – College of Social Sciences -102123- Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 07/28/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYVision Impairment Centre for Teaching and Research (VICTAR) is based within Department of Disability, Inclusion and Special Needs, School of Education. The purpose of this role is to support ongoing research into the implementation of the Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (CFVI). The CFVI was developed by VICTAR alongside partner organisations Royal National Institute of Blind People, Vision Impairment Education Workforce (VIEW) and Thomas Pocklington Trust and was launched in March 2022.
Deputy Head of Conferences & Event Operations – Campus Services – 97776 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 07/28/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe role will support not only the event management of events, but also the delivery of all events whether they are internal, external, commercial or non-commercial.
UoB Online Administrative Officer – External Relations – 102203 – Band 500United Kingdom Posted on 07/28/2023The UoB Online Administrative Officer will be an integral role to the start-up and running of the newly established unit, as such, they will be comfortable with flexibility in their role, enjoy the opportunity to innovate and be adaptable to change.
Marketing and Student Recruitment Officer (Postgraduate) – College of Life and Environmental Sciences – 58398 – Grade 6United Kingdom Posted on 07/28/2023Working under the direction of the College Marketing Manager, the post holder will be actively involved in the planning, coordination and delivery of marketing and communications activity to support the recruitment of postgraduate students into the College of Life and Environmental Sciences.
Executive Assistant to Chief Financial Officer – Finance Office – 7530 – Grade 6United Kingdom Posted on 07/28/2023You will provide high-quality and timely administrative and organisational support through a broad range of duties including complex email and diary management, organising meetings and events, undertaking complex travel arrangements, liaising with a range of internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the CFO and Deputies, and leading and supporting projects.
Cleaning Operative – Cleaning and Waste Services – 16688 – Band 200 (Full Time & Part Time)United Kingdom Posted on 07/27/2023You will provide a high quality cleaning service in all areas of University buildings across campus, including offices, public and teaching areas and student accommodation. Clean, stock and supply designated areas to a required standard to maintain hygiene and replace stock items.
Project Officer – External Relations – 100273 – Grade 6United Kingdom Posted on 07/27/2023This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting delivery of key projects within, and led by, External Relations. With a passion for getting things done, you will work across a dynamic portfolio of strategic initiatives and ensure projects are delivered effectively and efficiently.
Associate Professor (Gravitational Wave Astronomy) – 59918 – Grade 9United Kingdom Posted on 07/26/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYYou will contribute at a senior level to teaching, research, and administration. In addition you will be expected to contribute to academic citizenship, likely to be demonstrated through generous, mutually respectful and supportive working relationships with all staff and students.
Assistant Professor (Gravitational Wave Astronomy) – 101219 – Grade 8United Kingdom Posted on 07/26/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYYou will contribute to a range of research, teaching and administration. In addition, you will be expected to demonstrate academic citizenship, developing and maintaining generous, mutually respectful and supportive working relationships with all staff and students, and ensuring the way you carry out your role impacts positively on how others can carry out theirs.
Research Support Manager (Supporting the College MDS) – Research Strategy & Services Division – 80805 – Grade 8United Kingdom Posted on 07/26/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe Research Support Manager will play a critical role in developing a strong relationship with Academics and Professional Services in the Schools/Institutes that are supported by their team,
Digital Experience Lead (Web and Digital) – IT Services – 102060 – Grade 8United Kingdom Posted on 07/26/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe primary responsibility of the Digital Experience Lead (Web and Digital) is to work collaboratively within the Web & Digital team also assisting other Projects, Product Teams and the Business within the University to drive forward Accessible design to deliver quality software solutions on time and to budget that meet the needs of the organisation and users.
Biostatistician for Trials Methodology Research – Cancer Clinical Trials Unit – Grade 7 – 102212United Kingdom Posted on 07/26/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe post holder will provide statistical expertise and undertake methodological research on the design, conduct and analysis of clinical trials and allied research. Biostatisticians play a central role in the Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit (CRCTU), using knowledge and expertise in trials methodology, actively liaising with clinical investigators to ensure successful delivery of clinical trials, and having a key role in the presentation and publication of trial results and methodological research. As academic members of the University, Biostatisticians contribute to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Coordinator – Academic Services – 48463- Band 500United Kingdom Posted on 07/27/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe University’s Multi-Faith Chaplaincy is based within St Francis Hall and provides support for the University of Birmingham’s diverse student and staff community. The Chaplaincy is available to those of all faiths and none and provides spaces for the University’s vibrant faith community, including Guild of Student faith societies, for religious observance and community development activities, supported by the Chaplaincy team. The Chaplaincy is a diverse and supportive environment, welcoming of all and works in partnership with a range of internal and external partners to support faith and spirituality on campus.
Senior Print Technician – External Relations – 9041 – Band 500United Kingdom Posted on 07/27/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYTo contribute and take a strong role in all aspects of print and distribution services supporting the delivery of our print and distribution services for students, staff and the wider community.
In-House Solicitor/ Legal Counsel – Legal Services – 30084 – Grade 7 (Part Time)United Kingdom Posted on 07/26/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe role is a generalist one, and encompasses a broad range of work across a full range of the University’s activities. Those activities include commercial contracts, procurement and construction projects, charity law, regulatory/compliance matters, data protection, research projects, safeguarding, equality issues, and student-related matters.
In-House Solicitor (Data Protection and Records Management) – Legal Services – 48820 – Grade 8United Kingdom Posted on 07/26/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe role is primarily focussed on GDPR and records management, meaning that data protection compliance, and sound records management across the University, form the main elements of this role.
AV-IT Assistant – Professional Services – 34466 – Band 400United Kingdom Posted on 07/25/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYAV Assistants will play a key role within a committed AV support team to around 400 rooms varying from capacity 10 up to 500.This involve extensive customer face-to-face interactions and visits to teaching rooms while teaching is taking place, working to a uniquely tight 10-minute SLA. Problems which cannot be resolved straight away and need more complex resolution, must be fitted around teaching bookings and completed within a week. Using your knowledge and experience you will be required to attempt solutions and suggest alternatives. You will communicate complex AV and IT technical problems and requirements in an understandable fashion to non-technical staff, including department managers, academic and administrative staff.
Chair in Biostatistics and Clinical Trials – Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences – 95556 – Professorial PostUnited Kingdom Posted on 07/25/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are seeking an outstanding candidate who will provide significant strategic leadership which will positively enhance the profile of the institution. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in the world-class clinical research programme within the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Clinical Trials Unit (CRCTU). We wish to appoint a senior statistician with a track record of delivering high-quality clinical trials and methodology expertise, who has the appropriate academic stature and profile to warrant appointment at professorial level at the University of Birmingham; and with relevant experience in research, knowledge transfer and capacity building to advance the development of clinical research here.
Trial Administrator – Cancer Research (UK) Clinical Trials Unit – 97793 – Band 500United Kingdom Posted on 07/26/2023Trial Administrators are responsible for the administration and collection of clinical research data for one or more cancer trial protocols. They provide secretariat services to multi-disciplinary collaborative research group(s) engaged in clinical trials designed to improve the treatment and care of patients with cancer. Post holders work closely with the Trial Coordinator, ensuring the smooth process of trial administration, whilst providing support to colleagues, both inside and outside the unit, and give day to day operational guidance to Data Managers.
Senior Facility Technician – School of Chemistry – 102093 – Band 500United Kingdom Posted on 07/26/2023Senior Facility Technician (Mass Spectrometry)
Senior Education Support Manager (Quality & Compliance) – College of Life and Environmental Sciences – 98800 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 07/26/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe post holder will possess a broad understanding of how academia operates as a business and will be responsible for the management and optimisation of administration for all learning, teaching, compliance and quality administrative processes. They will work with all members of the LES Education Services team, lead on defined Education projects and make a major contribution to strategic discussions, developing policy and procedure to ensure consistency of practice and delivery of the College strategy.
Governance Support Administrator – Governance Office – 55709Z23 – Band 500United Kingdom Posted on 07/26/2023This is an excellent opportunity to work and contribute to decision making at the heart of the University by providing proactive and high quality administrative support for the governance team. This post will have administrative responsibility for the Governance Team including meeting support, support for away days for the University Executive Board and other leadership forums, and being the first point of contact for the University Council in the team.
Project Officer – Engineering – 102133 – Grade 6United Kingdom Posted on 07/26/2023This role is based within the School of Engineering (College of Engineering and Physical Sciences). The School, which is the largest in the College is a multi-department School comprising the disciplines of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering.
Clinical Trials Monitor – Cancer Clinical Trials Unit – 39652 – Grade 6United Kingdom Posted on 07/26/2023The Monitor is responsible for on-site monitoring of CRCTU trials throughout the UK, the Republic of Ireland and other European countries, to ensure that a trial is run following the trial protocol and in accordance with current regulatory, ethical and quality standards. In addition to performing on-site monitoring, the Monitor supports the trial management team by advising on levels of monitoring, reviewing trial documents, assisting in the development of the trial’s quality management plan and providing advice on issues noted during in-house monitoring.
Project Support Manager (IIDSAI) – College of Engineering and Physical Sciences – 102221 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 07/25/2023The IIDSAI Project Support Manager will act as a key, senior member of the IIDSAI Operations Team, supporting and leading on a variety of small-to-medium sized initiatives and projects.
Clinical Research Fellow – Institute of Microbiology and Infection – 101323 – Clinical postUnited Kingdom Posted on 07/24/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThis post is key to delivery of the clinical translational research strategy of the oral-gastrointestinal theme of the recent Birmingham NIHR Biomedical Research Centre renewal grant (£30m). Our work is an exciting collaboration between MDS and the Dental School with Professor Iqbal (GI) and Professor Chapple (Dental) being co-leads.
Research Fellow – Biosciences – 96084 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 07/24/2023To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities within an established research programme and/or specific research project.
Library Services Assistant Manager – Academic Services – 34527 – Band 500United Kingdom Posted on 07/25/2023Library Customer Support is the largest team within Library Services, with approximately 150 substantive and casual staff, working in 6 libraries and resource centres. Library Services Assistant Managers have a key role within the team, managing frontline staff and taking responsibility for the efficient operation of services and libraries.
Postgraduate Research Administrator – Life and Environmental Sciences – 9686 – Band 500United Kingdom Posted on 07/25/2023
Research Fellow in Cyber Security – Trusted Execution – Computer Science – 102185 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 07/24/2023
Assistant Professor in Space Environment Engineering – School of Engineering – 102111 – Grade 8United Kingdom Posted on 07/25/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe School of Engineering seeks to appoint a motivated and highly research-active engineer to the Space Environment and Radio Engineering (SERENE) research group in Ionospheric Data Assimilation. The successful candidate will create and disseminate knowledge by initiating and conducting original research, producing publications, and establishing robust links with industry and government. Given SERENE’s active work on operational ionospheric data assimilation models in the UK, Europe, and North America, we require the candidate to have demonstrable experience in ionospheric modelling and using state-of-the-art data assimilation systems.
Participation Development Officer – UoB Sport – 42310 – Band 500United Kingdom Posted on 07/25/2023To deliver an efficient and effective support service to all participation programmes, particularly in the programming of physical activities for all ages and abilities, focussed especially on Campus Leagues (for UoB staff and especially students) and social sport activities.
Specialist Research Technician – School of Engineering – 102145 – Grade 6United Kingdom Posted on 07/24/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe role is for a radio frequency (RF) technician to establish, develop, maintain, and operate a new high frequency measurement facility being established at the University of Birmingham called the Midland’s Millimetre-wave Measurement Facility. The facility will specialise in performing free-space millimetre-wave measurements across a diverse range of applications including 5G+ antennas, radar scattering of UAVs and metamaterial characterisation. The facility will be used by both University of Birmingham researchers and external users from academia and industry.
Outreach Coordinator – External Relations – 56191 – Band 500United Kingdom Posted on 07/24/2023This is an exciting role in a busy and fast-paced team. This permanent post will play a key role in supporting the University’s widening participation and outreach agenda and will provide specific support for the University’s Mentoring Scheme and residential Summer Schools.
Philanthropy Manager – Development and Alumni Relations Office – 53850 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 07/24/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYJoin us in the ambitious ‘Birmingham In Action’ campaign, which commits to raising over £600 million of charitable funding and 1.25 million volunteer hours positioning the University as one of the world leaders in University development. To fulfil our exciting campaign ambitions, we are recruiting a Philanthropy Manager to help grow our philanthropic funding and to take our campaign to the next level.
Senior Library Assistant – Library Services – 48515S23 – Band 400United Kingdom Posted on 07/24/2023You will act as a key point of contact for the full range of library customers (internal and external). You will provide advice to colleagues within the Library and the wider University. When senior staff are not on site you will use your initiative and take responsibility for the service. Postholders will usually work in one of three functional areas: Enquiry Services, Stock and Circulation or Front of House. In order to flexibly use resource you may be offered the opportunity to work elsewhere in the department or the wider University.
Research Technician in Oral Biology – (School of Dentistry) – 102154 – Band 500United Kingdom Posted on 07/23/2023We are looking for a research technician to assist in an exciting project exploring the link between gum disease and chronic kidney disease. These two diseases are both inflammatory in nature and detecting both diseases early means that patients are treated earlier and with less burden of disease to them. You will be helping with preparation of samples that have been collected from patients and that are stored in our biobank. You will need to have skills in saliva preparation and management of biobank records. In addition, there will be a requirement for you to be involved in data entry of information from the clinical report form and advancement of assays with primary neutrophils isolated from patients.
Digital Education Developer – Higher Education Futures Institute (HEFI)- Academic Services – Grade 6 – 9382United Kingdom Posted on 07/22/2023The Higher Education Futures institute (HEFi) was established in 2018 to support staff involved in teaching and supporting learning in all aspects of their professional education practice. HEFi integrates digital education support and academic professional development within one team. You will be a member of a College HEFi Digital Team as well as the wider HEFi Digital community and will contribute to delivering digital learning strategy across the institution.
Prospect Research Officer – Department of Insights and Operations -Development and Alumni Relations Office – Grade 6 – 80228United Kingdom Posted on 07/21/2023We are looking for a Prospect Research Officer to join our highly successful prospect research team, working in partnership with our fundraising team to manage their prospect pools and portfolios.
Senior Outreach Officer – External Relations – 95110 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 07/21/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe Outreach team are responsible for supporting the entry to the University of students from underrepresented groups. We also work with the Student Recruitment and Admissions team to develop, promote and fulfil the University-wide recruitment and admissions policy and strategy for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Research Fellow – School of Biosciences – 102181 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 07/21/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThis fixed-term, full-time (100%) BIFoR FACE synthesis researcher (analysis/statistics and/or mechanistic modelling) post is funded for 3 years with a possibility of extension for further 2 years. The post holder may synthesise the diverse data collected at the BIFoR’s Free Air Carbon Enrichment (FACE) experiment, assimilating these data into models for carbon assimilation, propagate this assimilation into climate models, and/or exploring the effects of compounded stressors (e.g. extreme events such as droughts) on carbon sequestration.
Projects and Experience Officer – Academic Services – 53068 – Grade 6United Kingdom Posted on 07/21/2023This is an exciting opportunity to join Careers Network (CN) as we build on the successes of two key institutional undergraduate employability programmes: the Birmingham Project (BP) and The Birmingham Award (formerly known as the Personal Skills Award).
Research Fellow in Experimental Ophthalmology – Institute of Inflammation and Ageing – 101987 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 07/19/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe postholder will be instrumental in deploying Pro-Curo, the University of Birmingham’s (UoB) recently adopted Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), for biobanking of existing ophthalmic samples at the BMEC UoBRL and for tracking of new samples from NHS clinical and surgical facilities at BMEC, to storage facilities in the BMEC UoBRL according to the UoB’s Code of Practice for Research and Quality Management Systems (QMS) reflecting applicable regulations, standards and university policies.
Recruitment and Operations Administrator – Worklink – 95873 – Band 400United Kingdom Posted on 07/20/2023Worklink is the University of Birmingham’s on campus student casual work agency. The purpose of this role is to support Worklink in developing and maintaining a student casual work service, working to place students across a range of University departments and roles on campus and provide end-to-end administration support for student casual workers.
Senior Administrator – Research Strategy and Services Central – 102173 – Band 500United Kingdom Posted on 07/19/2023As a senior administrator within the Research Strategy and Services Division you will provide support for a broad range of administrative duties, some of which may be complex, such as supporting an office move for the Division. You will be responsible for supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge across the Operations and Executive Support team for the RSSD. You will be able to use your wide range of skills, both technical and administrative, and have the opportunity to lead on specific tasks within a team. In order to flexibly use resource, you may be given the opportunity to work in different areas of the department or wider University.
Associate Professor in Oral Biology – School of Dentistry – 100192 – Grade 9United Kingdom Posted on 07/19/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe successful candidate will demonstrate a clear vision for the direction of their future academic work and the leadership qualities required to establish, build, and sustain an internationally competitive focus in Oral Biology and related subject areas.
Apprentice Administration Officer – College of Life and Environmental Sciences – 99178 – Apprentice Band 300United Kingdom Posted on 07/19/2023This apprenticeship is an exciting opportunity to work within the College of Life and Environmental Sciences. The apprentice will learn to support the effective running of the Schools within the College working closely with the School Operations Managers and Head of School PA’s. The role will primarily be responsible for providing a wide range of duties encompassing day-to-day office duties including finance and HR support, health and safety and compliance tracking, event support and marketing, including e-learning/web resource updating.
Nursery Practitioner – Maples Day Nursery – 48167 – Band 300United Kingdom Posted on 07/18/2023You will provide high quality care, learning and development for all children attending the Nursery. You will ensure that children are safe, happy and stimulated with their individual needs met, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS).
Research Support Officer (EPS & MDS) – Research Strategy & Services Division – 44531 – Grade 6United Kingdom Posted on 07/18/2023The Research Support Officer sits within the Research Support Team for the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences comprises seven academic Schools working across the frontiers of science and engineering in education, research and translating knowledge.
Experimental Officer in Computational Metabolomics – Grade 7 – 97117United Kingdom Posted on 07/18/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe bioinformatics post will be part of the Phenome Centre Birmingham (PCB) team and contribute to fulfilling the research objectives of the centre with a focus on the development, implementation and application of computational approaches for metabolic phenotyping in human health and toxicology.
Outreach Officer – College of Engineering and Physical Sciences – 43247 – Grade 6United Kingdom Posted on 07/19/2023The Outreach Officer is a key role for the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. The post holder will deliver our Outreach Strategy, inspiring young people to study maths and other STEM subjects, promoting diversity and supporting widening participation. They will lead on a range of projects, events and activities that celebrate STEM and the University of Birmingham as a destination of choice. They work closely with schools, managing effective relationships.
Senior Education Support Administrator – College of Social Sciences – 31227 – Band 500United Kingdom Posted on 07/19/2023We have a number of exciting opportunities for experienced administrators to join our diverse and vibrant Education support teams supporting students and staff across the University. We are passionate about providing service excellence and these roles will offer you the scope to contribute by proactively identifying ways of enhancing the student experience, providing expert guidance and advice and supporting the successful delivery of academic programmes.
Chair of Microbial Genomics – Institute of Microbiology and Infection – 102018 – Professorial PostUnited Kingdom Posted on 07/17/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are seeking an outstanding candidate in the field of Microbial Genomics to provide significant strategic leadership in our genomics research and positively enhance the profile of the institution. We welcome applications from researchers with complimentary strengths to those already present in the IMI and in particular those with world-leading strength in functional genomics, genomic epidemiology and statistical genomics, and evolutionary and population genomics. We also welcome applications from across the microbial spectrum from viruses to bacteria and fungi.
Chair of Respiratory Infection Biology – Institute of Microbiology and Infection – 102019 – Professorial PostUnited Kingdom Posted on 07/17/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are seeking an outstanding candidate in the field of Infection Biology to provide significant strategic leadership and positively enhance the profile of the institution. We welcome applications from both clinical and non-clinical researchers with complementary strengths to those already present in the IMI. We particularly encourage those with world-leading strength in studying the infection biology of respiratory pathogens and those studying pathogen-microbiome or host-pathogen interactions. We also welcome applications from across the microbial spectrum from viruses to bacteria and fungi.
Head of Account Management – External Relations – 53890 – Grade 8United Kingdom Posted on 07/18/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe post holder plays a key role in delivering Creative Media financial targets through exceptional client service. Taking responsibility for client relationships across Design, Media, Digital and Print.
Post Award Officer – Research Strategy and Services – 81746 – Grade 6United Kingdom Posted on 07/17/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe Post Award Officer, Research Strategy & Services will be responsible for the financial management and administration of a portfolio of research projects, including responsibility for funder claims, reporting and forecasting, associated with the academic area(s) that they support.
Assistant Professor in Biomedical Sciences (Dubai) – School of Biomedical Sciences – 102152 – Grade 8United Arab Emirates Posted on 07/17/2023TRENDINGAs an Assistant Professor in Biomedical Science, you will make a substantial contribution to the management, development and delivery of the BSc Biomedical Science and Foundation programme on our Dubai campus. Through excellent teaching you will inspire students, be informed by discipline-based research as well as contribute to the leadership, management and administration of the programme in Dubai. We are looking for candidates with extensive teaching experience at undergraduate level in the Biomedical Sciences that can teach and assess across a range of biomedical disciplines including immunology, cancer biology and human physiology.
Sports Assistant – Campus Services – 55517 – Band 300United Kingdom Posted on 07/17/2023You will be responsible for lifeguarding and dry side facilities management duties, assisting the Facility Managers in the effective day-to-day management and operation of facilities, ensuring services are delivered safely.
Education Support Team Manager – College of Arts and Law – 51430 – Grade 6United Kingdom Posted on 07/17/2023There are two Education Support Team Manager vacancies within the College of Arts and Law (CAL). One role is based in the CAL Quality Team, and the other held in the School of History and Cultures (SHaC). Both of these exciting opportunities are based within the College of Arts and Law, Education Support Team.
Research Fellow – Institute of Inflammation and Ageing – 102138 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 07/17/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe post holder will use in vitro organotypic slice cultures, in vivo models of stroke and ageing and immunohistochemical techniques to assess the development of inflammation and fibrosis in cerebrospinal fluid clearance and drainage pathways.
Senior College Administrator and PA – College of Arts and Law – 54918 – Band 500United Kingdom Posted on 07/17/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYAs a senior administrator and personal assistant within the College Hub you will provide support for a broad range of administrative duties, some of which may be complex and require a high degree of initiative.
Research Fellow in Computational Screening of Wide Band Gap Conducting Oxides – School of Chemistry – 102142 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 07/17/2023This post will bring opportunities for career development, enable you to realise your ambitions in research and teaching, and enhance your leadership and management skills. You will initiate, conduct and disseminate original research, which will have measurable outcomes reflected in your growing national reputation.
Academic Support Administrator – Birmingham Business School – 56366 – Band 400United Kingdom Posted on 07/17/2023The role is integral to the delivery of key professional services, which include but are not limited to; departmental support enquiries, secretariat support for departmental meetings and research group meetings, event organisation and administration, purchasing of goods and services, managing bookings for UK and international travel, data collation, analysis, and distribution.
Research Nurse – Cancer Research (UK) Clinical Trials Unit – 101004 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 07/14/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThis specialist research nurse role is to support the delivery of early phase clinical trials within the early phase oncology trials teams, with a focus on Neuro-oncology.
College Education and Reporting Team Manager – Engineering and Physical Sciences – 99605 – Grade 6United Kingdom Posted on 07/13/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe College Education and Reporting Team Manager is based within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Education Support Team. The post holder will provide a critical contribution to the successful delivery of College student administration with specific reference to student reporting, process improvement, compliance, and quality.
Project Officer – External Relations (Birmingham Global) – 42915 – Grade 6United Kingdom Posted on 07/13/2023TRENDINGThe role will support the delivery of the University’s global engagement strategy through defined projects and workstreams. This will include providing project support for the University’s engagement with strategic regions, university partners and networks (notably Universitas 21).
Education Support Administrator – College of Social Sciences / College of Medical and Dental Sciences – 44833 – Band 400United Kingdom Posted on 07/13/2023We have a number of exciting opportunities for administrators to join our diverse and vibrant Education support teams supporting students and staff across the University. We are passionate about providing service excellence and these roles will offer you the scope to contribute by proactively identifying ways of enhancing the student experience, providing guidance and advice and supporting the successful delivery of academic programmes.
Associate Professor in Genetics and Bioinformatics – Biosciences – 47427Z23 – Grade 9United Kingdom Posted on 07/13/2023The School of Biosciences invites applications for a maternity leave cover post from people with a strong teaching profile demonstrating excellence in developing and delivering teaching and learning experiences in genetics and bioinformatics. The post holder will lead highly successful Masters programmes in Bioinformatics delivered on campus and in Distance Learning (DL). They will play a central role in the delivery of taught material in genetics and bioinformatics topics across a diverse range of Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes.
Research Development Officer (Supporting Colleges EPS, LES, MDS, CAL & CoSS) – Research Strategy and Services Division – 101532 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 07/12/2023The Research Development Officer (RDO) sits within the Research Support Team and provides support to researchers in defined Schools/Institutes across all elements of pre-award research support including proactive research development and partnership building in support of research proposals.
Early Years Advisor – Campus Services – 10793 – Grade 6United Kingdom Posted on 07/12/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe role of the Early Years Teacher is to ensure children attending the Elms Day Nursery receive high quality care, are kept safe and have a rich stimulating play experience that meets their individual needs.
Chair of Gene Regulation – Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences – 102025 – Professorial PostUnited Kingdom Posted on 07/12/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are seeking an outstanding scientist to complement our internationally recognised clinical and discovery research into the molecular mechanisms and therapies of cancers. Within the Institute, the Section of Gene Structure and Function brings together scholars of genome biology studying gene regulation, chromatin biology and epigenetics underlying cancer and development.
Biostatistician – Cancer Research (UK) Clinical Trials Unit – 80975 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 07/13/2023The post holder will provide statistical expertise and advice on the design, conduct and analysis of Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit’s (CRCTU) clinical trials and allied research. Biostatisticians play a central role in the Unit, actively liaising with clinical investigators, contributing to the design and conduct of clinical trials, being responsible for interim and final analysis of clinical trial data and having a key role in the presentation and publication of results. As academic members of the University, Biostatisticians contribute to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Data Manager – Cancer Research (UK) Clinical Trials Unit – 99119 – Band 400United Kingdom Posted on 07/13/2023Data Managers will provide proactive and important support for the effective delivery of research in the University. You will be involved in all aspects of data collection, management and verification, and accurate input and reporting, including undertaking regular checks to validate and verify information.
Post Award Officer – Research Strategy and Services – 82156 – Grade 6United Kingdom Posted on 07/12/2023The Post Award Officer, Research Strategy & Services will be responsible for the financial management and administration of a portfolio of research projects, including responsibility for funder claims, reporting and forecasting, associated with the academic area(s) that they support.
Chair in Regulatory Science and Innovation – Institute of Applied Health Research – 101781 – Professorial PostUnited Kingdom Posted on 07/11/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are seeking an outstanding candidate who will provide significant strategic leadership of the Birmingham Health Partners Centre for Regulatory Science and Innovation and positively enhance the profile of the institution. The post holder will be expected to have an excellent international reputation, based on an extensive track record of innovative research which has a major quantifiable influence in the subject area. The post holder will also make a significant contribution to teaching and learning, contribute at a high level to leadership and management activity and act as a role model in respect of citizenship.
Research Fellow – School of Biosciences – 95184 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 07/12/2023You will engage in both internal and external (national and international) collaborations and will have the opportunity to gain additional expertise in comparative transcriptomics, population genetics and comparative physiology
Deputy Director of Operations (Dubai) – Dubai Professional Services – Management Team – 97072 – Grade 9United Arab Emirates Posted on 07/10/2023TRENDINGReporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Deputy Director of Operations is responsible for leading, directing and developing the campus Professional Services’ operations and administration to support delivery of the campus’ strategic objectives.
Executive Assistant and Project Support Officer – Executive Office – 81726Z23 – Grade 6United Kingdom Posted on 07/10/2023We are looking for an EA and Project Support Officer to join our friendly team in the University’s Executive Office for a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. The team works together, along with colleagues who provide dedicated EA and PA support, to provide exemplary professional administrative and project support to members of the University’s senior management team.
Technical Manager (Research) – School of Engineering – 102088 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 07/10/2023The Technical Manager (Research) has a critical role in creating a world-class experimental environment, to support quality in research. The post reports to the Senior Technical Services Manager and works in full collaboration with the Technical Services Management Team, leading in all research focused activity, and supporting across all aspects of the Technical Service. Collaborating with academics, the post-holder forms an essential link for information flow between the Technical and Academic Teams. Interpreting requests and designing packages of support, they will schedule and allocate their team of specialist technicians to meet deadlines and achieve quality research outcomes.
Apprentice Senior Library Assistant – Library Services – 56034 – Apprentice Band 400United Kingdom Posted on 07/07/2023TRENDINGDuring this apprenticeship you will learn to act as a key point of contact for the full range of library customers (internal and external). You will learn to provide advice to colleagues within the Library and the wider University. Postholders will usually work in three functional areas: Enquiry Services, Stock and Circulation or Front of House.
Nursery Practitioner – Elms Nursery – 42626 – Band 300United Kingdom Posted on 07/05/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe role of the Nursery Practitioner is to ensure that all children attending The Elms and Oaks Day Nurseries receive high quality care, are kept safe, and receive rich and stimulating play experiences which meet their individual needs and support all aspects and components of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
Research Fellow – School of Chemical Engineering – 102036 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 07/06/2023To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking activities within the established research programme of the Centre for Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Centre (CFCHR), focusing on ceramic materials processing.
Research Fellow in Reaction Kinetics – School of Chemistry – 100710 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 07/06/2023We are looking for an exceptional researcher to work on the HILTRAC project (Highly Instrumented Low Temperature Reaction Chamber), funded by the European Research Council (ERC). The HILTRAC project is developing a new UK capability for measuring chemical reaction rate coefficients at low temperatures, ranging from 30 K to 250 K, using a highly instrumented approach. A combination of laser induced fluorescence, infrared frequency comb spectroscopy, and time-of-flight mass spectrometry will be used to monitor chemical reactions occurring in a uniform supersonic flow, achieved using a pulsed Laval nozzle. The HILTRAC apparatus will be capable of lending significant insight into reactions occurring in areas of the interstellar medium. Several targeted chemical reactions will be studied, all of which fall under the broad umbrella of organosulfur reactions.
Associate Professor in Lifestyle and Health (Research and Education) – College of Life and Environmental Sciences – 101861 – Grade 9United Kingdom Posted on 07/05/2023We are seeking to appoint a full-time Associate Professor in Lifestyle and Health who will substantially contribute to research, education, and administration. The role holder will be expected to show excellent academic citizenship, likely to be demonstrated through generous, mutually respectful, and supportive working relationships with all staff and students.
Research Fellow (Polymer Group) – School of Metallurgy and Materials – 101971 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 07/05/2023This post is based in the Polymer Group in The School of Metallurgy & Materials at The University of Birmingham (UoB). The post relates to a new Horizon Europe project – ViSS (Viable, safe and sustainable PHBV value chain for food packaging applications).
Clinical Research Fellow – Psychology – 101844 – Clinical SalaryUnited Kingdom Posted on 06/28/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYApplications are invited for a part-time 0.2 or 0.3 FTE 1.5-year clinical research fellow position with Dr Clayton Hickey and Prof Jennifer Cook in the Centre for Human Brain Health (CHBH), School of Psychology at the University of Birmingham
MMF Regulatory Manager – Advanced Therapies Facility – 101854 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 06/28/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThis post is based within the Medicines Manufacturing Facility (MMF), which forms part from the College of Medical and Dental Sciences’ Research Office. The MMF is a key facility helping to deliver high quality clinical and translational research programmes that are central to the College of Medical and Dental Sciences’ and Birmingham Health Partners’ research strategies, as well as to researchers within academia, the NHS and industry throughout the UK and internationally.
Research Fellow – School of Biosciences – 102001 – Grade 7United Kingdom Posted on 06/28/2023We seek a highly motivated postdoctoral scientist to join our dynamic group investigating mitochondrial genetics and function. The candidate will mainly use biochemical and genetic approaches to dissect machinery involved in mitochondrial DNA transmission and maintenance.
Associate Clinical Professor in Oncology – College of Medical and Dental Sciences – 81425 – Clinical PostUnited Kingdom Posted on 06/13/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYWe are seeking highly motivated individuals committed to further develop their skills as academic leaders in the areas of medical or clinical oncology to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for you to play a significant role in developing research in clinical trials, translational medicine and/or discovery science projects through close collaboration with academic staff across Birmingham Health Partners.
Research Fellow Natural Language Processing – School of Government – 101731 – Grade 8United Kingdom Posted on 05/23/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe Fellow is expected to primarily contribute to the Centre’s research area in understanding and modelling causal relationships in natural language. Understanding causal language is crucial for advancing the fields of NLP and AI more broadly, as it allows for more accurate and nuanced interpretation of human communication.
Research Fellow Computational Social Science – School of Government – 101732 – Grade 8United Kingdom Posted on 05/17/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThe Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Government (CAIG) at the University of Birmingham invites applications for a Research Fellow with a strong background in Natural Language Processing. This is a 3-year position.
Senior Research Fellow Computational Social Science – School of Government – 101727 – Grade 9United Kingdom Posted on 05/17/2023BE THE FIRST TO APPLYThis position is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled researcher to play a pivotal role in the Centre’s mission to expand the role of AI and data science in the social sciences.
Senior Research Fellow Natural Language Processing – School of Government – 101730 – Grade 9United Kingdom Posted on 05/17/2023This position is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled researcher to play a pivotal role in the Centre’s mission to expand the role of AI and data science in the social sciences.