Birmingham University in United Kingdom invites applications for vacant Research and Faculty Positions, one of the largest and most diverse employers in the United Kingdom.
To contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities that will involve use and demonstration of cutting-edge light microscopy, providing training and expertise. Many of the microscopes involve use of complex computer algorithms and highly specialist knowledge as they are the ‘first of their kind’.
Be the First to ApplyYou will be responsible for supervising a team in providing excellent customer service in any one of our areas/outlets. You will ensure the provision of a high quality food and beverage service, cash managing, supervising staff, cleaning and stock control within a team, along with any other duties required ensuring the smooth running of the catering service we offer to our diverse range of customers including administrative duties.
Be 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.
Be the First to ApplyThe post provides the opportunity for specialty training in Restorative Dentistry alongside research and a contribution to teaching as per any clinical trainee. The main clinical duties of the post will be in Birmingham Dental Hospital. Research is a key component of this lecturer appointment with 50% of the timetable allocated for this purpose.
Be the First to ApplyThe Functional Lead is responsible for recommending how the University’s use of the system can be optimised requiring a close alignment with the business-as-usual-elements of the University.
Be the First to ApplyThis post is part of the mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) predict portfolio which focuses on identifying accurate, reproducible biomarkers in mTBI that will predict the most common and disabling consequences of mTBI: primarily persistent post-traumatic headache, as well as cognitive dysfunction, depression, PTSD, dizziness and return to work. This will be achieved through a harmonised program of detailed clinical phenotyping of acute mTBI patients coupled with state-of-the-art multimodal biomarker evaluation (brain imaging, fluid biomarkers, steroid hormones, visual, sleep, cognitive, vestibular, cerebral physiology, and EEG).
To contribute to the advancement of knowledge by engaging in a range of activities within the EPSRC IAA project, “Cost-effective nanosecond laser drilling technology for energy storage applications such as fuel cells and batteries.” This full-time, one-year position is based at the University of Birmingham’s School of Engineering and involves close collaboration with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) and its member companies.
TrendingYou will provide technical support for research activities as required, utilising your technical skills and a wide range of techniques. You will also be expected to ensure your working area is safe and support others in following health and safety instructions.
The post-holder will work in the NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery (GSU), which improves surgical outcomes thorough collaborative research. This post is part of a new National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded grant to deliver research activities to make surgery in the NHS more sustainable.
TrendingThe School of History and Cultures is seeking a highly organised and efficient Administrator to join the School Administration team. The post holder will be line managed by the School Administration Manager and will work closely with other members of the School administration team (including the Senior School Administrator and School Head of Operations) to provide a well-integrated and comprehensive level of professional services support.
The post holder will work on a grant led by Professor Jill Bradshaw funded by NIHR (National Institute for Health and Social Care Research): COmmuNity eNgagEment and partiCipaTion of adults with learning disabilities (CONNECT). The project will be based in the Intellectual Disabilities Research Institute (IDRIS) at the University of Birmingham.
The post holder will work on a grant led by Professor Jill Bradshaw funded by NIHR (National Institute for Health and Social Care Research): COmmuNity eNgagEment and partiCipaTion of adults with learning disabilities (CONNECT). The project will be based in the Intellectual Disabilities Research Institute (IDRIS) at the University of Birmingham.
Reporting to the StARS Business Transition Manager, the StARS Training & Transition Officer will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of the StARS transformation programme, supporting key stakeholders (including product owners and end users) through business transition, alongside contributing to transition activities across the University and the development and delivery of training materials to a variety of audiences across the institution.
The project is focused on studying the mechanisms driving the early chronic kidney disease associated cardiomyopathy and investigating the novel treatment options. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, managing, executing and analysing experiments, and ensuring that key deliverables are met. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with other members of the Translational Research Cluster on Heart Failure and Arrhythmias and the Birmingham Cardiorenal Group. The post-holder will also be encouraged and supported to apply for fellowships in the cardiovascular field and to develop their independent scientific career.
Be the First to ApplyA key member of the DARO’s Charitable Partnerships team, you will identify, create and manage corporate philanthropic partnerships with local, national and global businesses.
This role sits within the Philanthropy Team and reports to the Head of Legacies & Endowments, who you will work alongside to generate new gifts to the University and care for our existing donors. Legacy gifts, or gifts in wills, play a major part in supporting both students and research and you will require a broad skillset but a relationship centred approach to take on this varied role in which you will be well supported with training and development.
The SOC ACE Administrative Assistant will support the programme on a set of discrete administrative tasks on a part-time (12 days per month) basis. They will support the Director with personal business-related administration, as well as to support the Programme Manager and Senior Research Communications Officer (S-RCO) with daily administrative tasks.
The selected candidate will join a vibrant and internationally recognised research team aimed to understand the disease mechanisms of inherited cardiac conditions. They will undertake research into disease mechanisms of filamin C-associated cardiomyopathy and its translational implications on a Heart Research UK funded project. The successful applicant will work together with colleagues and employ induced pluripotent stem cell derived cardiomyocytes as a cellular model of disease.
Reporting to the Management Accountant, this role is part of a central support team to provide management information to a range of Colleges and Professional Services. It is responsible for the preparation and consolidation of monthly accounts and communication of that information to key stakeholders.
The post-holder will contribute to the development, optimisation, and application of minerals processing techniques to extract and recycle critical materials from end-of-life components and materials. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary research team with the researchers from the University of Birmingham (UoB) and with other industrial and academic partners
The Senior Research Communications Officer (S-RCO) is integral to the SOC ACE programme team. They will work closely with the Director, Deputy Director/Programme Manager, and SOC ACE researchers to ensure SOC ACE related communications support and nurture pathways to impact. The S-RCO will work in a bottom-up and horizontal manner to ensure SOC ACE researchers are front-and-centre of outreach and engagement efforts, building on these research-level communications to identify and/or respond to programme-level communication opportunities.
The Research Support Officer (Grants & Contracts) sits within the College Research Support Team and provides academic facing support to researchers in defined Schools/Institutes across all elements of pre-award research support. This includes proactive support across the life cycle of research proposals from costing/pricing, approvals, support with due diligence, the set-up of successful bids and transferred awards.
This Research Fellow post is to support two projects on unexpected infant and child deaths. The first is a case-control study of SIDS, using data on SIDS cases from the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) with control infants recruited from Birmingham families. The second is a study led by the University of Southampton looking to improve bereavement support for families after sudden infant and child death; University of Birmingham will be interviewing a range of professionals about their support for bereaved families.
The post holder will hold a Research Fellow position, working on health economics and value proposition projects within the recently awarded NIHR University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) HealthTech Research Centre (NIHR UHB HRC). The NIHR UHB HRC will deliver a national centre of excellence to support the translation of new healthcare technologies safely, effectively and efficiently into routine care for NHS patients and follow-on social care.
Be the First to ApplyThe post holder will hold a Senior Research Fellow position, leading health economics and value proposition work within the recently awarded NIHR University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) HealthTech Research Centre (NIHR UHB HRC). The NIHR UHB HRC will deliver a national centre of excellence to support the translation of new healthcare technologies safely, effectively and efficiently into routine care for NHS patients and follow-on social care.
The Data Manager provides administrative support to the multi-disciplinary collaborative Trial research group(s) engaged in conducting trials. The Data Manager is responsible for the clinical research data set for one or more clinical trial(s) protocols which are designed to improve the treatment and care of patients. Day to day principal duties include obtaining, entering and cleaning data from participating sites.
To lead, manage, monitor and measure the performance of the Estates Operations and Maintenance team in the delivery of its operational and financial objectives. To deliver exceptional customer service, reliability, resilience, and efficiency in all estates related operations – whether delivered through direct labour, contractors or project managers.
To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities within the ‘Making aid work for displaced women’ UKRI FLF research initiative.
Be the First to ApplyThe post holder will apply their specialist knowledge of data systems and programming to lead and inspire the programming team to deliver programming tasks to time, target and budget, to create and maintain the requisite quality standards and generate and maintain all required documentation, including specification versions, programming and validation efforts, in support of database build and maintenance.
Based at the High Temperature Research Centre, Ansty, the post holder will undertake activities that support research and development, capability acquisition and research projects within HTRC. They will be responsible for supporting the research activities of the groups working within the Centre by providing characterisation, validation and laboratory support.
To 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.
You will provide a comprehensive professional HR service across a range of University areas; giving expert advice and guidance on all aspects of employee related issues, including individual support, consultation and coaching to managers/teams. In addition, you will either lead or support initiatives and projects across the University in support of HR and University priorities. This will include driving the developing of process efficiencies and enhancing the delivery of the HR function.
This is a strategic and proactive role to lead, manage and deliver a coordinated asset and condition improvement programme which will enhance and improve the overall condition of the Estate, ensure statutory compliance and improve accessibility. The role will reduce backlog maintenance by identifying, minimising and controlling risks to both the physical infrastructure and those who use the University Estate. It will work collaboratively with project leads across multiple teams to ensure project deliveries are on time and to budget.
TrendingYou will learn to provide end-to-end HR service administration support within the HR Operations Team in the Central Staff Hub. You will also learn to provide advice and guidance that is professional and customer focused at all times within our agreed service standards. This role operates from within an integrated HR service structured to enable focused tasks and embedded knowledge which supports colleagues across our community, to better meet the needs of the University.
TrendingTo create and contribute to the creation of knowledge and policy impact by undertaking a specified range of activities within the ‘Making aid work for displaced women’ UKRI FLF research initiative.
Be the First to ApplyThe Centre for Human Brain Health (CHBH) and the School of Psychology wish to appoint a leading senior academic with expertise in human neuroimaging, human electrophysiology, translational and/or cognitive neuroscience. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with an outstanding track record of leading major research programmes and/or an appetite and credibility for taking on substantive leadership roles in the Centre and the wider neuroscience research at the University of Birmingham.
To 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.
You will provide technical expertise, support and guidance in research support. You may supervise a number of technical staff but even where you do not directly supervise staff you will still be expected to act as a role model and coach others as appropriate. You will need an in-depth understanding of the research questions, techniques and experimental protocols. You will be able to use your in-depth knowledge to advise on procedures, diagnose and resolve problems, and proactively suggest solutions to issues which arise. You may need to operate out of normal working hours to accommodate experimental procedures. In order to flexibly use resource you may be offered the opportunity to work in different areas of the department or wider university.
To 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.
To 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. Specifically, the post will support the new EPSRC Manufacturing Research Hub in Robotics, Automation & Smart Machine Enabled Sustainable Circular Manufacturing & Materials (RESCu-M2) led by the University of Birmingham with partners from Loughborough, Sheffield, Strathclyde, Brighton, and Leeds Universities plus the Manufacturing Technology Centre.
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work in the area of cytocompatible polymer synthesis. The aim of the project is to develop polymeric coatings for mammalian cells to enhance cell functions and facilitate cell-cell interactions. The project will be hosted in the Arno lab, in the School of Chemistry at the University of Birmingham and is part of an EPSRC funded project. However, there will be the opportunity to visit collaborators in industry and abroad.
This apprenticeship is an exciting opportunity to work within the College of Social Sciences and College of Arts and Law and is designed to provide a wide range of facilities experience. You will learn to support the effective running of the busy College facilities department providing support across all College facilities comprising a broad variety of activities. The role is necessarily broad in scope and the post-holder will have the opportunity of experiencing and learning about every aspect of the College facilities including space management, building maintenance and health and safety. The role will include day-to-day facilities assistance, office duties, and basic project administration with scope to learn new areas as the apprenticeship progresses. The apprenticeship is linked to professional registration with the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management.
The post-holder will contribute to running of the RETINA-TBI study along with the research team of research nurses, technicians and students, and collect, analyse and publish research data.
The Clinical Research Contracts: Development Partner is an exciting role that offers the opportunity to support our world-leading clinical research within a dynamic health ecosystem. This encompasses the University, local NHS Trusts, Clinical Trials Units, Birmingham Health Partners, Industry collaborators, and our technology transfer company, UoB Enterprise. The role is part of a well-resourced team in the RSSD Research Support Hub (College of Medicine and Health), where you will support a diverse contracts portfolio, primarily focused on clinical trials.
Be the First to ApplyThe role of the Nursery Practitioner is to ensure that all children attending The Elms Day Nursery 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. This role will entail light domestic duties as and when required in the playrooms.
Be the First to ApplyThe role of the Nursery Practitioner is to ensure that all children attending The Elms Day Nursery 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. This role will entail light domestic duties as and when required in the playrooms.
The postholder will lead the design and realization of targeted ion irradiation experiments, benchmarking with ongoing neutron irradiation campaigns where relevant and depending on material availability, and thereupon the characterization and testing of selected austentitic stainless steels.
To undertake research on synthesis and characterisation of photodegradable materials for capture and selective release of biomarkers in biological fluids, development of analytical methods for measurement of biomarkers, and benchmarking against current gold standard methods such as ELISA.
The role holder will be based in Edgbaston. The key duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to: giving lectures and seminars and supervising undergraduate / post-graduate students, course development and innovation, taking an active part in examinations, carrying out innovative research and writing papers on topics relevant to the specialist subject area (this will include journals, books and other material), and obtaining research grant funding.
Responsible for managing a portfolio of trials associated with a clinical specialty and the staff working on those trials in addition to actively coordinating trials. Contribute to the design, conduct, analysis, publication and presentation of clinical trials research.
The post holder will contribute high quality teaching to our suite of successful programmes which includes the BA in Digital Media and Communications launched on the University’s Edgbaston campus in September 2023, the MA in Digital Media and Creative Industries launched on the Edgbaston campus in September 2024, and the MA in Digital Media and Communications to be launched on the Edgbaston campus in September 2025. The post holder will also play an active role in the development of our Digital Media and Communications provision on the University’s Dubai campus, including optional travel opportunities to that campus.
The post holder will contribute high quality teaching to our suite of successful programmes which includes the BA in Digital Media and Communications launched on the University’s Edgbaston campus in September 2023, the MA in Digital Media and Creative Industries launched on the Edgbaston campus in September 2024, and the MA in Digital Media and Communications to be launched on the Edgbaston campus in September 2025. The post holder will also play an active role in the development of our Digital Media and Communications provision on the University’s Dubai campus, including optional travel opportunities to that campus.
You will provide technical support for research activities as required, utilising your technical skills and a wide range of techniques. You will also be expected to ensure your working area is safe and support others in following health and safety instructions.
TrendingThis role is key to supporting the provision of and access to the University’s library collections. Working as part of a team you will undertake a range of operational duties in support of the acquisition, lifecycle management, discovery and access to electronic resources and print serials. You will provide accurate and timely information and advice to colleagues relating to the work of the team and resolve queries.
The University of Birmingham is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to contribute to the creation of knowledge, in terms of chemistry and welding impact on the radiation tolerance and mechanics of fusion-grade ODS steels, by combining ion irradiation experiments at reactor-relevant temperatures with an in-depth microstructural characterization and mechanical testing of the irradiated materials.
The Research Fellow will play a crucial role within the “New Frontiers in Fine-Grained Approximation Algorithms” project, funded by an EPSRC New Investigator Award. As a key contributor, they will work in close collaboration with Dr. Rajesh Chitnis (University of Birmingham) and his collaborators, engaging in cutting-edge research in fine-grained approximation algorithms.
TrendingThe DSE is a strategic role at College level, working across our four Schools in the College and reporting to the College DoE. The role supports academic leadership, oversight, and direction for every aspect of student experience across the undergraduate and postgraduate taught range at our Edgbaston campus.
You will provide strategic, managerial and technical leadership in digital accessibility to all areas of the University of Birmingham. Leading on the implementation of the University’s Digital Accessibility Policy, you will ensure compliance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the “PSBAR”) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (the “WCAG”).
The Microscopy Specialist Technician will be responsible for providing a full support to customers on multiple technologies. This will include giving specialist advice about the offering and match that to the user requirement. The specialist will use advanced skills to support maintenance and in-depth training of the equipment offering at the facility for users.
The Senior Research Data Scientist and Manager will collaborate closely with researchers from many different academic disciplines and will provide expert knowledge and skills to analyse, visualise, explore, and extract knowledge from all kinds of research data. This role is primarily technical, however a minority of the post holder’s time will be spent line managing a small team of other Research Data Scientists in collaboration with the Research Software Group (RSG) Leader.
You will contribute to a range of education-related activities with particular emphasis on the postgraduate level. In addition, you will be expected to demonstrate academic citizenship, developing and maintaining 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 carry out theirs.
The Senior Research Data Scientist (RDSc) will collaborate closely with researchers from many different academic disciplines and will provide expert knowledge and skills to analyse, visualise, explore, and extract knowledge from all kinds of research data. They will provide training in their areas of expertise as well as promote the associated best practices.
TrendingWe are looking to recruit suitably qualified and experienced Teaching Fellows on Casual Appointed contracts for our 10, 6 and 4-week Presessional English courses for summer 2025. Post holders will be responsible for teaching English for Academic Purposes to postgraduate, undergraduate or Foundation Presessional students as either Class Teachers or Language Support Teachers.
The post holder will work on the NEURONE2024+ project funded by the UK Fusion Futures programme and led by the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA). The aim of the NEURONE programme is to develop and deliver an industrially scalable fusion-grade advanced steel capable of operating at 650°C in a fusion breeder-blanket environment.
The role holder will be based in Edgbaston. The key duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to: giving lectures and seminars and supervising undergraduate / post-graduate students, course development and innovation, taking an active part in examinations, carrying out innovative research and writing papers on topics relevant to the specialist subject area (this will include journals, books and other material), and obtaining research grant funding.
TrendingThe role holder will be based in Edgbaston. The key duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to: giving lectures and seminars and supervising undergraduate / post-graduate students, course development and innovation, taking an active part in examinations, carrying out innovative research and writing papers on topics relevant to the specialist subject area (this will include journals, books and other material), and obtaining research grant funding.
TrendingAcademic Development Programme – new Assistant Professors will undertake a 5-year development programme, at the end of which they are expected to be promoted to Associate Professor. The programme consists of a variety of development opportunities and the time to reflect and develop.
TrendingYou 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.
The purpose of the role is to develop and apply mathematical models and computational algorithms to understand how perturbations to dynamic brain networks impact upon seizure likelihood. With an emphasis on the emerging field of digital twins for personalised health, the ultimate aim is to enable translation of this understanding into more accurate, diagnosis, prognosis and management of epilepsy.
TrendingTrainees will undertake three 4-month placements in Professional Services, followed by a year-long placement. Placement portfolios are structured to give exposure to a variety of roles and perspectives, both within central departments (such as student services, marketing, business engagement and human resources) and academic structures (the Colleges and Schools that are home to our academic departments).
TrendingIn 2025 we will celebrate 125 years since a Royal Charter was granted by Queen Victoria to create our University. We are proud to announce that one of the ways we are celebrating this important milestone is by making a significant investment in our research, appointing 100 new Anniversary Fellows and 25 new Anniversary Chairs.
TrendingIn 2025 we will celebrate 125 years since a Royal Charter was granted by Queen Victoria to create our University. We are proud to announce that one of the ways we are celebrating this important milestone is by making a significant investment in our research, appointing 100 new Anniversary Fellows and 25 new Anniversary Chairs.
TrendingThis is an exciting time to be an engineer at the University of Birmingham. Following the creation of the School of Engineering in 2016, which brought together the disciplines of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electronic, Electrical & Systems Engineering, we are in Phase 2 of our renaissance. We are investing significantly in people and infrastructure – our new £65m signature building and our £28m UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN) Centre of Excellence for Digital Systems have recently opened their doors. In addition, our world-leading £26M National Buried Infrastructure Facility opened in 2020.
We are recruiting two Clinical Research Fellows as PhD students in the area of paediatric oncology. The appointees will be registered on the ‘The Azaylia Childhood Cancer PhD Programme’, with funding available for up to 4 years. The two appointees will undertake project-specific research and training in this area as part of an
