Durham University Vacancies: Postdoc & Academic Jobs

Last Updated on April 25, 2026 by Scholar Idea

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 RangeDepartmentActions
Department Manager – Department of Engineering£47389 – £56535 per annumDept. of Engineering
Research Assistant/PDRA.£31,236 – £46,049Physics – Astronomy and Astrophysics
Assistant Professor in Tort Law£47,389 – £56,535 per annumLaw
Psychological Wellbeing Adviser£38,784 – £46,049 per annumSSWD – Counselling and Mental Health Service
Head of Finance (Professional Services & Colleges)Salary in the region of £67,468 per annum *Appointment may be made above this range for exceptional candidates with significant relevant experienceFinance – Financial Planning
Senior FP&A Manager£47,389 – £56,535 per annumFinance – Financial Planning
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Archaeology)£38,784 – £46,049 per annumDept. of Archaeology
Assistant Professor in Land & Trusts Law£47,389 – £56,535 per annumLaw
Teaching Fellow in Chinese Studies£38,784 – £46,049 per annumMLAC – Department of Chinese / Japanese

Postdoc & Academic Jobs

Financial Accountant – Treasury & Cash Management£38,784 – £46,049 per annumFinance – Financial Services
Senior Finance Manager£47,389 – £56,535 per annumFinance – Financial Planning
Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Sciences (Education)£47,389 – £56,535 per annumDept. of Sport & Exercise Sciences
Reception Helpdesk Assistant£ 25,025 – £25,571 per annumSED – Sport & Physical Activity
Technical Manager£38,784 – £46,049 per annumDept. of Finance
Postdoctoral Research Associate£38,784 to £46,049 per annumDept. of Mathematical Sciences
Research Assistant£31,236 to £37,694 per annumDept. of Psychology
Assistant/Associate Professor in MSc Law and FinanceGrade 8 £47,389 – £56,535 per annum Grade 9 £59,966- £67,468 per annumLaw
Business Development Coordinator£27,319 – £30,378 per annumSED – Sport & Physical Activity
Reception Helpdesk Assistant£16,087.50 – £16,438.50 which is pro rata the full time salary of £25,025 – £25,571ACS – Event Durham

Research Assistant£15,618 per annum which is pro rata to the full time salary of £31,236 per annumDept. of Psychology
Teaching Fellow in Comparative Politics£38,784 – £46,049 per annumSGIA
Assistant Professor in Commercial Law£47,389 – £56,535 per annumLaw
Partnership Manager, SCENE Commercialisation Programmes£38,784 – £46,049 per annumRIS – Commercialisation & Economic Development
Postdoctoral Research Associate in gas-phase ion spectroscopy£38,784 – £41,064 per annumDept. of Chemistry
Assistant Professor in Human Geography£47,389 – £56,535 per annumDept. of Geography
Assistant Professor in Physical Geography£47,389 – £56,535 per annumDept. of Geography
Postdoctoral Research Associate£38,784 to £46,049 per annumDept. of Computer Science
Senior Research Contracts Manager£47,389 – £56,535 per annumRIS – Research Operations
Research Contracts Manager£38,784 – £46,049 per annumRIS – Research Operations
Assistant / Associate Professor (Research & Education)Grade 8 £47,389 – £56,535 per annum Grade 9 £59,966- £67,468 per annumDept. of Earth Sciences