125th Anniversary Fellow

In 2025, we celebrate 125 years of university status by Royal Charter. To mark this milestone, we are making a significant investment in our research by appointing 125 new Anniversary Fellows and Chairs.

In these appointments, we will provide you with the protected research time, resources, and support you need to advance your research. You will also benefit from our many connections with partners in academia, industry and policy, and with our multidisciplinary community of academics. 

As someone with an outstanding track record in exemplary research, evidenced by high quality impact and funding, this permanent appointment will offer you a sustained focus on advancing your research. With a competitive salary, relocation expenses, and a sector leading start-up package to establish your research at Birmingham, this is a stand-out opportunity. 

We are seeking diverse talent from across the world to help us make new discoveries and tackle global challenges. As an emerging leader in your field, this is a unique opportunity to shape your career at a prestigious institution. You will work with the brightest minds at the forefront of different subject areas, to tackle the most pressing global challenges, have the opportunity to collaborate across our strong networks of partners, and to be mentored and supported by senior leaders at the University. 

Our University is home to a vibrant community of individuals, and we continue to seek different perspectives from a broad range of academics. We are continuing to diversify our workforce and particularly encourage applications from women, and people from minoritised ethnic groups. 

Birmingham is an outstanding place to live and carry out your research. We are a family friendly employer, focused on supporting staff to develop and grow their career with us. Find out more about our range of staff benefits. 

You will be critical in driving the excellence of our research to make an even greater difference to the world around us. By valuing and nurturing fresh perspectives, we are creating a dynamic environment for global researchers, here in Birmingham. Join us as we celebrate our 125th anniversary, and be part of our ambitious, exciting future. Learn more about our appointed anniversary researchers by visiting the 125th Anniversary Fellows and Chairs directory.

Person Specification

• Normally, a higher degree relevant to the research/teaching area (usually PhD) or equivalent qualifications. 
• Established research career within your field and able to demonstrate evidence of an emerging track record of high-quality publications and ambitious research plans. 
• Successful or growing sustained research income generation, e.g. through research grants, contracts, research consultancy or other external funding 
• National reputation for the development of teaching and learning excellence within the discipline. 
• Successful performance in significant administrative/managerial role. 
• Value and actively embrace the diversity of our workforce, students and the environment we work in.

For more information and to download Further Particulars, please visit the 125th Anniversary Fellows and Chairs website.

Appointments may be made at either Assistant or Associate Professor level, depending on your career trajectory and demonstrable breadth of research experience. Where an appointment is made at Assistant Professor level, you will be supported through our Academic Development Programme, with a clear expectation of rapid progression to Associate Professor, aligned with your experience and career trajectory. 

We welcome applications from international applicants and can offer support for work visas.