Research Fellow Birmingham Law School 106801 Grade 7

The University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Birmingham seeks a Research Associate to contribute to specific projects and drive forward research objectives. This full-time, fixed-term role offers a salary of up to £42,254 and involves developing research proposals, analysing data, and supervising students. Exceptional analytical and communication skills are essential alongside relevant academic qualifications. Join us to engage in impactful research contributing to sustainable polymer solutions.

Qualifications

• First degree in area of specialism and normally a higher degree relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications.
• High level analytical capability.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research.
• Contribute to writing bids for research funding.
• Analyse and interpret data.
• Disseminate research findings for publication.
• Supervise students on research-related work.

Skills

High level analytical capability

Ability to communicate complex information clearly

Fluency in relevant models techniques or methods

Ability to assess resource requirements

Education

First degree in area of specialism

Higher degree relevant to research area

Job description

Description

Position Details

Birmingham Law School

Location : University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range 36636 to 46049 with potential progression once in post to 48822

As this vacancy has limited funding the maximum salary that can be offered is Grade 7 salary 42254.

Full Time Fixed Term contract up to January 2028

Closing date : 14th December 2025

Background

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.

This position will be working on Aleks Cavoskis grant Mission Biodegradability : Foundations For The Sustainable Future Of Formulated Polymers.

Role Summary

• Work within specified research grants and projects and contribute to writing bids
• Operate within area of specialism
• Analyse and interpret research findings and results
• Contribute to generating funding
• Contribute to licensing or spin out deals with demonstrated commercial success (such as revenues asset or company sales IP generated) and / or public understanding of the discipline or similar

Main Duties

The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research with assistance of a mentor if required
• Contribute to writing bids for research funding
• Analyse and interpret data
• Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding
• Disseminate research findings for publication research seminars etc
• Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline
• Contribute to developing new models techniques and methods
• Undertake management / administration arising from research
• Contribute to Departmental / School research-related activities and research-related administration
• Contribute to enterprise business development and / or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University often under supervision of a project leader
• Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods such as scientific experimentation literature reviews and research interviews
• Present research outputs including drafting academic publications or parts thereof for example at seminars and as posters
• Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research
• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
• Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture

Person Specification

• First degree in area of specialism and normally a higher degree relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications
• High level analytical capability
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly
• Fluency in relevant models techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones
• Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively