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Postdoc and research fellow jobs in Birmingham

Postdoctoral research associate, research fellow and early-career fellowship posts — usually fixed-term and attached to a funded project or group.

There are 21 live vacancies across 2 institutions, including The University of Birmingham and Aston University. Advertised salaries range from £33,002 to £49,747 a year.

Institutions in and around Birmingham: Aston University, Birmingham City University, Birmingham Newman University, The University of Birmingham, University College Birmingham.

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Research Fellow

The University of Birmingham · Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences

Birmingham Fixed-term £36,636–£46,049 / year
Posted 9 Nov
Closes 6 Dec 2026
Posted 9 Nov
Closes 6 Dec 2026

Research Associate

The University of Birmingham · Department of Immunology and Immunotherapy

Birmingham Fixed-term £33,002–£39,906 / year
Posted 6 Nov
Closes in 6 days
Posted 6 Nov
Closes in 6 days

Research Fellow

The University of Birmingham · Immunology and Immunotherapy

Birmingham Fixed-term £37,369–£46,970 / year
Posted 6 Nov
Closes in 13 days
Posted 6 Nov
Closes in 13 days

Research Fellow

The University of Birmingham · Immunology and Immunotherapy

Birmingham Fixed-term £37,369–£46,970 / year
Posted 6 Nov
Closes in 13 days
Posted 6 Nov
Closes in 13 days

Research Fellow

The University of Birmingham · Cancer and Genomic Sciences

Birmingham Fixed-term £37,369–£46,970 / year
Posted 5 Nov
Closes in 3 days
Posted 5 Nov
Closes in 3 days

Research Associate

The University of Birmingham · Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences

Birmingham Fixed-term £33,002–£33,002 / year
Posted 5 Nov
Closes in 3 days
Posted 5 Nov
Closes in 3 days

Research Fellow

The University of Birmingham · School of Social Policy and Society

Birmingham · Hybrid Fixed-term £36,636–£46,049 / year
Posted 4 Nov
Closes in 9 days
Posted 4 Nov
Closes in 9 days

Research Fellow: Language Machines Project – English, Drama and Creative Studies- 108223-Grade 7

The University of Birmingham · English, Drama and Creative Studies

Birmingham Fixed-term £36,636–£46,049 / year
Posted 3 Nov
Closes in 13 days
Posted 3 Nov
Closes in 13 days

Research Fellow

The University of Birmingham · Department of Immunology and Immunotherapy

Birmingham Fixed-term £36,636–£46,049 / year
Posted 2 Nov
Closes 23 Nov 2026
Posted 2 Nov
Closes 23 Nov 2026

MOBILITY Research Fellow

The University of Birmingham · College of Medicine and Health

Birmingham Fixed-term €80,400–€80,400 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes 18 Dec 2026
Posted 1 Nov
Closes 18 Dec 2026

BHP Clinician Scientist - Clinical

The University of Birmingham · Department of Applied Health Sciences

Birmingham Fixed-term Competitive salary for an outstanding candidate; Grade: Clinical
Posted 1 Nov
Closes 18 Jan 2027
Posted 1 Nov
Closes 18 Jan 2027

Research Fellow

The University of Birmingham · Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences

Birmingham Fixed-term £36,636–£48,822 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes today
Posted 1 Nov
Closes today

Research Fellow

The University of Birmingham · School of Engineering

Birmingham Fixed-term £38,784–£38,784 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes tomorrow
Posted 1 Nov
Closes tomorrow

Research Fellow

The University of Birmingham · Department of Pharmacy

Birmingham Fixed-term £36,636–£46,049 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes today
Posted 1 Nov
Closes today

Research Fellow

The University of Birmingham · Department of Cardiovascular Sciences

Birmingham Fixed-term £36,636–£36,636 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes today
Posted 1 Nov
Closes today

Research Fellow (Sustainable Manufacturing of Functional Ceramics)

The University of Birmingham · School of Metallurgy and Materials

Birmingham Fixed-term £36,636–£46,049 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 8 days
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 8 days

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Researcher

The University of Birmingham · Mechanical Engineering

Birmingham Fixed-term £49,747–£49,747 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 6 days
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 6 days

Research Fellow

The University of Birmingham · Department of Metabolism and Systems Science

Birmingham Fixed-term £36,636–£42,254 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 9 days
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 9 days

Research Associate

The University of Birmingham · Department of Metabolism and Systems Sciences

Birmingham Fixed-term £35,608–£35,608 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 9 days
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 9 days

Research Associate

Aston University · Aston Institute for Health & Neurodevelopment

Birmingham · Hybrid Fixed-term £41,885–£46,970 / year
Posted 28 Oct
Closes 30 Nov 2026
Posted 28 Oct
Closes 30 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Membrane Protein Folding

Aston University · Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME)

Birmingham Fixed-term £41,064–£46,970 / year
Posted 12 Oct
Closes today
Posted 12 Oct
Closes today