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University of Birmingham
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Grade 9 - £56,021 - £84,644 for appointment as an Anniversary Fellow at Associate Professor equivalent (we may make some appointments at Grade 8 - £45,585 - £61,198 for candidates who are experienced at Assistant Professor/Assistant Lecturer level and who are on a sharp upwards trajectory)
Generous start up package
Full Time, Permanent
Closed date: This campaign will remain open until 2025, with the deadline for the first phase of applications being 30th January 2024.
For more information and to see Further Particulars please see here
In 2025, we will celebrate 125 years of University status by Royal Charter. One of the ways we are celebrating this 125th anniversary is by significantly investing in the future by appointing 100 new Anniversary Fellows.
Ranked in the top 100 universities globally, we are part of the Russell Group and a founding member of the Universitas 21 global network of research universities.
We are seeking research leaders, with an outstanding research track record, evidencing a developing international profile through significant original research work and a clear record of impact. In these appointments, we will provide you with the protected research time, resources, and support you need to advance your research.
Applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate high level Research in any of the following areas;
Global Health
- Applied Health
- Bioinformatics and Genetics
- Experimental Medicine
- Mental and Physical Health
Thriving Planet
- Biodiversity and Plant Sciences
- Energy, Environmental Science and Climate Technologies
- Environment, Economy and Sustainable Consumption
- Foundational Physics for Future Technologies
Connecting Cultures
- Art and Cultural Heritage Law
- Global History
- Philosophy of Religion
- Public Humanities
Life-Changing Technologies
- Advanced Computing
- Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
- Foundations and Applications of AI
- Future Communications
- Future Intelligent Technologies
- Law Tech and Regulation
Fairer world
- Equity, Inclusion and Education
- Social Care and Social Change.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Normally, a higher degree relevant to the research/teaching area (usually PhD) or equivalent qualifications.
- An excellent national reputation and a developing international profile for your research work coupled with a clear evidence of impact.
- Substantial and sustained research income generation, e.g. through research grants, contracts, research consultancy or other external funding
- High national reputation for the development of teaching and learning excellence within the discipline.
- Successful and sustained performance in significant administrative/managerial role. Value and actively embrace the diversity of our workforce, students and the environment we work in.
If you are at the equivalent of Assistant Professor/Lecturer and you are experienced and on a sharp upwards trajectory, if appointed you will be supported through an Academic Development Programme and are likely to perform at a level which allows rapid promotion to Anniversary Fellow at Associate Professor equivalent.
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We welcome applications from international applicants and can offer support for work visas. As we may be able to look at Global Talent Visa if these are Grade 9 roles and all of the academic/researcher requirements are met as an alternative to Skilled Worker Visa.
We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone on our website .
