PhD Student jobs in Birmingham

You will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary community of researchers deeply embedded in international efforts through LIGO, LISA, Einstein Telescope, Cosmic Explorer, and the European Pulsar Timing Array.

You will have access to cutting-edge resources, opportunities for research visits, and international conference participation.

Position Details Birmingham Law School Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Fixed salary of £51,602 Grade: 7 (Spot) Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to August 2029 Closing date: 31st January 2026 UK and International travel will be required for this role Background The role will be salaried as an Early Career Researcher and will include a fully funded PhD...

You will be teaching a combination of Study Skills modules (at Level 3) and/or Business modules (at Level 4), as part of our partnership with University of Suffolk (UoS), helping adult learners from diverse backgrounds achieve long-term success. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.

Position Details Department of Inflammation and Ageing, School of Infection, Inflammation and Immunology, College of Medicine and Health Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £45,943 to £77,196 Clinical Full-time, Fixed Term contract for up-to 1 year Closing date: 28th January 2026 Background The Department of...

You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices.

You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable)

Position Details School of Metallurgy and Materials 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 Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to 31 March 2028 Closing date: 3 March 2026 Background We are looking for a research fellow with expertise in...

You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices.

You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable)

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 Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to December 2027 Closing date: 11th November 2025 Background A unique opportunity for a successful applicant to...

You will hold a Master's degree in relevant subject area (PhD desirable)

You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area

You will have successful track record of teaching adult learners from diverse backgrounds on HE programmes

You will have proven experience of providing individual and group study skills support in response to identified learning needs

Position Details School of Social Policy and Society Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Competitive salary for an outstanding candidate Clinical Full Time, Permanent Closing date: 8th January 2026 Please note: We are advertising for an Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry (106600) or a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry (106601), however there is...

You will hold a Master's degree in relevant subject area (PhD desirable)

You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area

You will have successful track record of teaching adult learners from diverse backgrounds on HE programmes

You will have proven experience of providing individual and group study skills support in response to identified learning needs

Position Details School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Grade 8 Full time starting salary is normally in the range £47,389 to £56,535 with potential progression once in post to £63,606 Grade 9 Full time starting salary is normally in the range £58,225 to £67,468 with potential progression once in post to...

Position Details School of Physics and Astronomy 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 Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to August 2027 Closing date: 27th January 2026 Background Light-matter interactions, where light interacts with...

You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices.

You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable)

Position Details School of Social Policy and Society Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £71,694 to £145,478 Clinical Full Time, Permanent Closing date: 8th January 2026 Please note: We are advertising for an Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry (106600) or a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry...

You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, that will equip students with an understanding of database systems, internet technologies, data, cyber security, networking, and business information systems.

You will undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices.

You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices.

You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable)

Position Details School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Grade 8 Full time starting salary is normally in the range £47,389 to £56,535 with potential progression once in post to £63,606 Grade 9 Full time starting salary is normally in the range £58,225 to £67,468 with potential progression once in post to...

Position Details School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Grade 8 Full time starting salary is normally in the range £47,389 to £56,535 with potential progression once in post to £63,606 Grade 9 Full time starting salary is normally in the range £58,225 to £67,468 with potential progression once in post to...

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