Research Fellow in Supramolecular Synthesis School of Chemistry 907230 Grade 8

Birmingham - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Position Details

School of Chemistry College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Location: University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham UK

As this vacancy has limited funding the maximum salary that can be offered is Grade 8 47389 (pro rata)

Grade 8

Full Time Casual - total of 4 months (work 2 months have a 2 month gap then work for another 2 months).

Closing date:23 March 2026

Please note: You are only eligible to apply to this role if you are a non-student casual. If you are a non-student applicant you will need to put N/A or random numbers in the mandatory student information sections.

Background

TheSchool of Chemistryseeks to attract outstanding inspirational and talented people supporting them to succeed and celebrating their success. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The School of Chemistry holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award in recognition of its work in promoting womens careers in higher education. The University of Birmingham is a member institution of the Race Equality Charter a Disability Confident Employer and contributes to the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index. We supportflexible working and studying.

Our research is driven byfour core themesEnergy Sustainability Environment and Health - complemented by interdisciplinary Interest Groups serving as catalysts for emerging ideas.
This dynamic structure makes our School an exciting place to work and collaborate.

Major University investment in our subject enabled the 2024 opening of our state-of-the-artMolecular Sciences Building. We recently completed the strategic expansion of our academic staff and we continue to invest in teaching and learning excellence.

As part of ourcollegiate community you will demonstrate academic citizenship by cultivating generous respectful and supportive working relationships. You will positively influence how others succeed reinforcing the collaborative spirit that defines our culture.

The post holder will create and disseminate knowledge through initiating and conducting original research and through publication as appropriate to the disciplinary area.

Role Summary

Initiate and conduct original research which has measurable outcomes and is reflected in a growing national and often incipient international reputation
Plan design and co-ordinate research activities and programmes
Contribute to the development of research strategies
Publish results of own research
Supervise PhD students
Contribute to the Department/School through management/leadership
Develop and make substantial contributions to knowledge transfer enterprise business engagement public engagement activities widening participation schools outreach or similar activities at Department/School level or further within the University

Main Duties

To plan and carry out research using appropriate methodology and techniques. This may include where appropriate to the discipline:

Pursue personal research including developing research ideas and winning support including financial support
Plan publish and/or execute high quality research
Project manage research activities and/or supervise other research staff
Present findings in high quality publications and conference proceedings
Develop novel methodologies and techniques appropriate to the type of research being pursued
Supervise and examine PhD students both within and out with the University
Provide expert advice to colleagues and students within discipline
Contribute to the administration/management of research across the Department/School
Develop and make substantial contributions to knowledge transfer enterprise business engagement and public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University
Contribute to some administrative activities within the University typically relating to research
Apply knowledge in a way that develops new intellectual understanding *

* This indicative responsibility may also be included in a research role at a lower grade.

Person Specification

Normally a higher degree relevant to the research area (PhD or near to completion) or equivalent qualifications
Extensive research experience and scholarship within subject specialism
Experience and achievement reflected in a growing reputation
Extensive experience and demonstrated success in planning undertaking and project managing research to deliver high quality results
Extensive experience of applying and/or developing and devising successful models techniques and methods
Extensive experience and achievement in knowledge transfer enterprise and similar activity

Informal enquiries toProfessor Mike Hannon

Use of AI in applications:We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and for the written elements of your application to accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience. Such applications will unlikely be progressed to interview.

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 ideasinnovationand debate at the heart ofUniversitylife. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN Race EqualityCharterand 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 everyonehas the opportunity tosucceed. We are also committed to sustainability which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyoneon our website.

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DescriptionPosition DetailsSchool of Chemistry College of Engineering and Physical SciencesLocation: University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham UKAs this vacancy has limited funding the maximum salary that can be offered is Grade 8 47389 (pro rata)Grade 8Full Time Casual - total of 4 months (work...