Jobs at University of Birmingham

Develop and deliver business engagement strategy, build and manage external partnerships and funding opportunities, support internal stakeholders to operationalise collaborations, maintain CRM records, and drive income and impact through strategic planning and stakeholder engagement across the University.

Design, develop, and maintain web applications, Python middleware, and automation for BEAR research computing. Deploy and operate services on Linux/BEAR Cloud, improve CI/CD and testing, integrate systems (e.g., GitLab, ServiceNow), support users, participate in triage/housekeeping rotas, and collaborate on technical design and engineering practices to improve reliability and scalability.

Provide pre-award research support to a designated School: develop and cost proposals, negotiate agreements, conduct due diligence and risk assessment, liaise with internal and external partners, run workshops and peer review, support systems/process improvements and ensure smooth transition to post-award support.

Support creation, management and optimisation of digital content across social, web and video channels. Monitor and respond to social engagement, undertake social listening, analyse performance metrics, support SEO and training, manage enquiries and budgets, and act as a brand ambassador to ensure on-brand, inclusive communications.

Conduct and publish original sports physiology and performance research, secure external funding, supervise PhD students, and collaborate with high-performance sport organisations. Teach, design and assess inclusive curricula, enhance student employability through placements/industry engagement, contribute to departmental administration, knowledge transfer, public engagement, and support an inclusive academic community.

Support an NIHR-funded realist evaluation of unprofessional behaviour among NHS staff by analysing qualitative data, contributing to outputs (publications, presentations), attending meetings, and assisting with administrative and engagement activities under supervision.

Provide first-line enquiry management across web, email, phone, social media and in-person for prospective students and influencers. Triage and resolve or escalate queries, maintain and update the knowledge base, produce reports, act as area expert, support admissions processes and participate in recruitment events.

Join the Motivation and Social Neuroscience lab to collect and analyse behavioural and neuroimaging (fMRI/MEG) data, run large-scale online studies, contribute to manuscripts and presentations, develop/adapt methods and models, supervise/guide assisting staff or students, handle research-related administration, and collaborate with national and international partners while promoting equality and inclusion.

Provide project management support for two ERC-funded research grants, including planning, budget monitoring, reporting, stakeholder liaison, grant administration, event planning, international collaborator coordination, and communications. Manage milestones, risks, and project boards; prepare progress reports and contribute to evaluation and dissemination. Work across HR, finance, and procurement to deliver project objectives.

Provide senior administrative and operational support to the SERENE research group and Project Management Team. Manage complex systems and queries, inboxes, events, procurement, travel and visitor arrangements, small projects, data analysis and reporting, budget monitoring, compliance, and stakeholder communications. Act as Social Value Champion and contribute to process development, training, and committee secretarial duties in a hybrid campus-based environment.

Lead development of complex integration and bespoke systems, owning architecture, design, build, testing, deployment and third-line support. Provide technical leadership, mentor developers, manage suppliers/contracts, and deliver secure, tested integrations using Azure services, .NET/C#, Terraform, GitHub Actions and SQL Server within Agile projects.

Lead a professional services team providing administrative support for international students. Ensure UKVI sponsor compliance, manage SMS/CAS reporting and audits, deliver training, maintain student records and attendance/absence processes, generate reports, represent Registry on international groups, and support service improvement and stakeholder engagement.

Senior clinical academic responsible for leading and developing restorative/prosthodontic teaching programs, curriculum design, and pedagogy; contributing to departmental management, external engagement, and mentoring; providing clinical service via an honorary contract with Birmingham Community Health Care Foundation Trust and supervising clinical training.

Academic role combining research, teaching and administration in computer science. Duties include leading research (publishing, funding, supervision), designing curricula, delivering high-quality teaching, contributing to management and outreach, and mentoring colleagues and students.

Conduct and publish original computer science research (with emphasis on AI and/or cyber security), secure research funding, supervise PhD students, teach and develop inclusive curricula, contribute to departmental administration, knowledge transfer, enterprise and public engagement, and support an inclusive academic community.