Research Fellow - School of Chemical Engineering - 106387 - Grade 7

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university in Birmingham is seeking a Research Fellow in the School of Chemical Engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to research objectives, write funding bids, and supervise students. Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant research area and demonstrate strong analytical capabilities. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range between £36,636 and £46,049, with potential progression, under a fixed term contract until August 2027.

Benefits

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Sustainability initiatives

Qualifications

• High level analytical capability is required.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly is necessary.
• Understanding of broader management processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research.
• Contribute to writing bids for research funding.
• Supervise students and provide guidance as appropriate.

Skills

Analytical capability

Communication skills

Research methods

Education

PhD or equivalent in relevant research area

First degree in area of specialism

Job description

Position Details

School of Chemical Engineering

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression once in post to £48,822

Grade 7

Closing date: 4 October 2025

Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to August 2027

Role Summary

• Work within the BRC Next Generations Therapies Theme, interfacing with the wider BRC project
• Operate within area of specialism
• Collect data suitable for inclusion into technical portfolios for submission to governance and the MHRA
• Contribute to generating funding
• Assist in the compilation of regulatory documents
• Contribute to publications

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 (Either a completed PhD or equivalent or close to completion is required; MSc may be considered)
• 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
• Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes
• Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project
• Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort
• Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day-to-day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly

Informal enquires to Liam Grover, email: [e-mail]

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