Marie Curie Research Fellow - School of Physics and Astronomy Grade 9

Marie Curie Research Fellow – School of Physics and Astronomy – 106486 – Grade 9

Position Details

• University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK
• Fixed salary of £51,602.00 (additional allowances may apply)
• Grade 9 (Spot)
• Full‑time, fixed‑term contract until August 2029
• Closing date: 4 January 2026
• UK and international travel may be required
• 2 positions available

Role Summary

• Work independently and as part of a team, with strong analytical and practical abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong time‑management.
• Research to develop a national and international reputation through significant original research work and to design innovative underpinning technologies.
• Management and administration tasks may include enterprise, business engagement, public engagement and similar activities beneficial to the College and University.
• Deliver a high‑quality PhD thesis and contribute to the field of quantum technology.

• Conduct sustained research activity leading to a PhD thesis and other research outputs such as conference papers and presentations.
• Publish research that establishes a respected international reputation and/or designs innovative underpinning technologies.
• Provide internal advice on research and development.
• Referee and peer‑review academic journal articles.
• Participate in high‑value impact activities in knowledge transfer and enterprise, including business engagement and public engagement.

• At least one research output (publication paper, conference paper or presentation).

• Develop a national reputation and an international profile through original research work.
• High level peer esteem evidenced by cultivating a reputation in the UK reflected in high quality outputs, a level of innovation, impact on subject and recognition.
• At least one peer‑reviewed research publication.
• Engage in knowledge transfer and enterprise of manifest benefit to the College and University.

Informal enquiries:
Yeshpal Singh, email:

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