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Research roles of every level — postdocs, research assistants, research software engineers, data scientists and research managers.

There are 216 live vacancies across 37 institutions, including Queen Mary University of London, The University of Birmingham and The University of Southampton. Advertised salaries range from £15,379 to £82,060 a year.

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Research Assistant (IBD)

The University of Kent · Kent and Medway Medical School

Canterbury · Hybrid Fixed-term £32,722–£36,320 / year
Posted 2 Nov
Closes today
Posted 2 Nov
Closes today

KTP Associate: Machine Learning/Computational Modelling Engineer

The University of Bath · Chemical Engineering and Computer Science

Bath Fixed-term £35,000–£45,000 / year
Posted 2 Nov
Closes 14 Dec 2026
Posted 2 Nov
Closes 14 Dec 2026

Research Fellow

University of Warwick · Physics

Coventry Fixed-term £36,320–£46,970 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes 10 Dec 2026
Posted 1 Nov
Closes 10 Dec 2026

Research Fellow

University of Warwick · Physics / Centre for Fusion, Space and Astrophysics

Coventry Fixed-term £36,320–£46,970 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 10 days
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 10 days

Research Fellow

University of Warwick · WMS - Warwick Clinical Trials Unit

Coventry Fixed-term £35,608–£46,049 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 6 days
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 6 days

Research Fellow

University of Warwick · WMS - Warwick Clinical Trials Unit

Coventry Fixed-term £36,320–£46,970 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 13 days
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 13 days

Assistant Professor (Research Focussed) or Research Fellow

University of Warwick · WMG - Research

Coventry Fixed-term £36,320–£57,666 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 13 days
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 13 days

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

University of Warwick · Mathematics

Coventry Fixed-term £36,320–£46,970 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 2 days
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 2 days

Research Fellow

University of Warwick · WMG - Research

Coventry Fixed-term £36,320–£46,970 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 13 days
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 13 days

Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Durham · Department of Physics

Durham Fixed-term £39,560–£41,885 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 6 days
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 6 days

Research Associate

Keele University · School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy

Keele Fixed-term £39,560–£48,337 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes 30 Nov 2026
Posted 1 Nov
Closes 30 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate in onboard carbon capture and storage

University of Durham · Department of Engineering

Durham Fixed-term £39,560–£46,970 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 7 days
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 7 days

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

Movember Institute of Men's Health: Discovery Research Fellow

The University of York · Health Sciences

York · Hybrid Fixed-term £46,049–£56,535 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 10 days
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 10 days

Research Associate in Mycobacterial Biochemistry & Microbiology

The University of York · Chemistry

York Fixed-term £37,694–£46,049 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 2 days
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 2 days

Research Fellow in Health Economics

The University of York · Centre for Reviews and Dissemination

York · Hybrid Permanent £38,448–£57,666 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 3 days
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 3 days

Research Associate – The Emotional Life of Clothes

The Manchester Metropolitan University · Manchester Fashion Institute, Arts & Humanities

Manchester · Hybrid Fixed-term £36,320–£40,704 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 7 days
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 7 days

Senior Research Assistant

The Manchester Metropolitan University · Health & Education

Manchester · Hybrid Fixed-term £31,861–£35,302 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 2 days
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 2 days

Senior Research Associate

The Manchester Metropolitan University · Faculty of Health & Education

Manchester · Hybrid Fixed-term £41,885–£48,337 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 13 days
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 13 days

Research Fellow in Ecosystem Acoustics

The Nottingham Trent University · School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences

Southwell · Hybrid Fixed-term £33,739–£38,825 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 8 days
Posted 1 Nov
Closes in 8 days

Volunteer Management Data Scientist & Software Engineer - KTP Associate

The Nottingham Trent University · Nottingham Business School

Manchester · Hybrid Fixed-term £38,000–£42,000 / year
Posted 1 Nov
Closes 25 Nov 2026
Posted 1 Nov
Closes 25 Nov 2026

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