Independent Postdoc Fellow - Mobility Fellowship

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Birmingham invites applications for the MOBILITY Fellowship, a five-year postdoctoral scheme providing salary support and a research budget to help exceptional researchers build a track record for independent funding.

Fellows will be embedded in a STEM research environment with a senior mentor and are expected to develop an independent programme, lead funding bids, publish outputs, and secure an independent fellowship within 36 months.

Qualifications

• PhD in a STEM discipline is required or imminent.
• Competitive research track record (publications/awards) expected.
• A research proposal ready for major funding submission within 12 months.
• Strategic plan to strengthen external funding competitiveness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance an independent research programme with mentorship.
• Lead or contribute to research funding bids and fellowship applications.
• Collect, analyse and interpret research data using appropriate methods.
• Publish outputs and present findings at seminars, conferences, and posters.
• Contribute to development of new models, techniques and methods.
• Guide postgraduate students and support staff where relevant.
• Support departmental research activities and administration.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion within the community.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Workload management

Equality Act knowledge

Education

PhD in STEM

Job description

The University of Birmingham invites applications for the MOBILITY Fellowship, a five-year postdoctoral scheme providing salary support and a research budget to help exceptional researchers build a track record for independent funding.

Fellows will be embedded in a STEM research environment with a senior mentor and are expected to develop an independent programme, lead funding bids, publish outputs, and secure an independent fellowship within 36 months.