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Research Software Engineer

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteContract$39k–$46k34d ago

The Role and Department This role is for a Research Software Engineer within a High Performance Computing team in the Department of Physics, who will perform activities such as improving the performance of existing codes on large systems, implementing more efficient algorithms, a…

Physical & Environmental SciencesAcademicComputer SciencesPhysics & Astronomy+4
Durham University

Operations Administrator - Faculty Flexible Deployment

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteFull-time$26k–$27k34d ago

The Role and the Department The Faculty of Social Sciences is one of Durham University’s four Faculties and is home to a diverse community of staff and students across eight academic departments and Schools: Anthropology, Archaeology, Education, Geography, Government and Internat…

AcademicProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesHigher EducationAdministrative
Durham University

Health and Safety Business Partner (Scientific)

Durham University·Durham, Hybrid

HybridFull-time$47k–$57k34d ago

The Role and the Department This role sits within the Health and Safety Service, part of the University Secretary’s Office, which provides advice, oversight and assurance to ensure activities across the University are carried out safely. The team supports a wide range of areas fr…

Health, Wellbeing & CareHigher EducationAcademicProfessional / Managerial / Support Services
Durham University

CDF in Sport and Exercise Sciences

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteContract$39k–$46k34d ago

The University is committed to enabling all our colleagues to achieve their full potential. Durham University’s Career Development Fellowships are fixed term positions, which include structured development support for early career academics to deliver outstanding education, innov…

Academic or ResearchAcademicSports ScienceSport & Leisure+1
Durham University

Maintenance Plumber

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteFull-time$27k–$30k35d ago

Full time (35 hours) Monday to Friday Participation in an on-call rota for out of hours cover (on-call and attendance payments applicable) Overtime, subject to workload *As we have a high volume of applications for our vacancies. If you have applied for this role in the last 3 mo…

Professional / Managerial / Support ServicesAcademicEstates & Facilities ManagementHigher Education
Durham University

Vice-Principal x 4 St Cuthbert's, St Mary's, Stephenson and Ustinov

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteContract$47k–$57k35d ago

The Role and the Department Durham University is seeking interim Vice-Principals for four of its Colleges for the academic year 2026/27. St Cuthbert’s Society, founded in 1888, is Durham’s third oldest college and retains a distinctive independence from its origins as a student-l…

Senior ManagementAcademicHigher EducationProfessional / Managerial / Support Services
Durham University

IS Graduate Apprentice Analyst (DBA)

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteContract$27k–$30k39d ago

The Role and the Department The role supports the IS manager of the Database Administration (DBA) team with the management, maintenance and optimisation of effective DBA services to the University and, is part of the wider Information Services (IS) collection of teams, which unde…

AcademicAdministrativeIT ServicesHigher Education+1
Durham University

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Biosciences

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteContract$39k–$46k39d ago

The Role and Department The Department of Biosciences is composed of 68 academic staff and research fellows; around 50 research and technical support staff; over 90 Research Postgraduate students and over 500 Single Honours undergraduate students. We offer a 3-year BSc degree pro…

Other Biological SciencesBiologyAcademic or ResearchHigher Education+4
Durham University

Senior Head Chef

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteFull-time$31k–$38k40d ago

The Role The Senior Head Chef will be responsible for supervising a large kitchen team which produces three meals per day for up to 600 students and staff. The post holder will be responsible for catering for high profile clientele, private dining external functions and banquetin…

Hospitality, Retail, Conferences & EventsHigher EducationAcademicProfessional / Managerial / Support Services
Durham University

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteContract$39k–$39k40d ago

The Role and Department The Department is one of the UK's leading Mathematics departments with an outstanding reputation in teaching, research, and employability of our students. It has an active programme of internationally recognized research in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathem…

Academic or ResearchHigher EducationMathematics & StatisticsAcademic+1
Durham University

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Neurodiversity

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteContract$39k–$46k41d ago

The Department Durham University’s Global Centre for Contextual Safeguarding, in conjunction with the Psychology department (via the Centre for Neurodiversity & Development), seeks to appoint a talented individual to a fixed-term Research Fellowship. The Global Centre for Context…

AcademicPsychologyHealth & MedicalAcademic or Research+2
Durham University

Senior Strategy, Planning and Insight Officer

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteContract$39k–$46k41d ago

The Role and the Department The Strategy, Planning and Insight Office aims to be an indispensable partner in driving forward Durham University’s positioning and performance, supporting decisions on our strategy, academic business model, critical initiatives, plans and investments…

AcademicProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesLegal, Compliance & PolicyAdministrative+1
Durham University

Pre Award Research Manager

Durham University·Durham

OnsitePart-time$39k–$46k41d ago

* This role was previously advertised as "Research Grants & Contracts Manager". As we have a high volume of applications for our vacancies. If you have applied for this role in the last 3 months and not been successful, our practice is usually not to consider another application …

AcademicHigher EducationHospitality, Retail, Conferences & EventsFundraising, Alumni, Bids & Grants+3
Durham University

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computer Science

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteContract$39k–$46k42d ago

The Role and Department You will be hosted at the Department of Computer Science at Durham University. The Department hosts well-equipped labs with on-site capabilities comprising vehicle-mounted sensors (LiDAR, radar, camera, GPS/IMU), drone operations, on/off-road robotics, hig…

Aerospace EngineeringComputer SciencesAcademicEngineering & Technology+5
Durham University

Department Manager - Department of Engineering

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteFull-time$47k–$57k46d ago

The Role and the Department The Department of Engineering is seeking a Department Manager to lead the Department’s organisational and administrative functions, providing strategic support across learning and teaching, the student experience, research, finance, and impact. Working…

AdministrativeFundraising, Alumni, Bids & GrantsPR, Marketing, Sales & CommunicationHigher Education+3
Durham University

Research Assistant/PDRA

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteContract$31k–$46k46d ago

The Department of Physics at Durham University is one of the leading UK Physics departments with an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching, research and employability of our students. In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) exercise of 2021, the Department had 96% o…

Academic or ResearchAcademicHigher EducationPhysical & Environmental Sciences+1
Durham University

Assistant Professor in Tort Law

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteFull-time$47k–$57k47d ago

The Department of Durham Law School at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Assistant Professor on either the Education track or Research and Education track. We welcome applications from those with research and teaching interests in the broad f…

Higher EducationAcademicLawAcademic or Research
Durham University

Psychological Wellbeing Adviser

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteFull-time$39k–$46k48d ago

The Role and Department The Counselling & Mental Health Service is a multi-disciplinary central specialist service for student mental health and wellbeing in the University. It sits within the Student Experience Directorate. The Service provides individual and group interventions…

Health, Wellbeing & CareAcademicStudent ServicesProfessional / Managerial / Support Services+1
Durham University

Head of Finance (Professional Services & Colleges)

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteFull-time$67k–$67k48d ago

The Role and the Department Reporting to the Assistant Director (Financial Planning & Reporting), this senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing and continuously improving key elements of the University’s Financial Planning & Reporting (FP&R) function as they impact on…

Professional / Managerial / Support ServicesFinance & ProcurementAdministrativeAcademic+2
Durham University

Senior FP&A Manager

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteFull-time$47k–$57k48d ago

The Role and the Department A newly created role within the University Finance Team, for a Senior FP&A Manager, responsible for the timely preparation of Budgets and Forecasts at a Consolidated level, covering Income and Expenditure, Balance Sheet and Cashflow Reporting. Prerequi…

Professional / Managerial / Support ServicesFinance & ProcurementAdministrativeAcademic+1
Durham University

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Archaeology)

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteContract$39k–$46k48d ago

Durham University's Department of Archaeology is one of the UK's best Departments of Archaeology with an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching, research and employability of our students. We are regularly ranked one of the top three Archaeology departments in the UK (…

Historical & Philosophical StudiesAcademic or ResearchHigher EducationArchaeology+1
Durham University

Assistant Professor in Land & Trusts Law

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteFull-time$47k–$57k49d ago

The Department of Durham Law School at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Assistant Professor on either the Education track or Research and Education track. We welcome applications from those with research and teaching interests in the broad f…

Higher EducationAcademicLawAcademic or Research
Durham University

Teaching Fellow in Chinese Studies

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteContract$39k–$46k49d ago

The School of Modern Languages and Cultures (MLAC) at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Teaching Fellow in Chinese Studies. The appointment will be on a fixed term full-time (1 FTE) basis for twelve months, starting on 1st September 2026, rep…

AcademicSocial Sciences & Social CareLanguagesSociology+4
Durham University

Financial Accountant - Treasury & Cash Management

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteFull-time$39k–$46k49d ago

The Role and the Department The Financial Accountant (Treasury & Cash Management) is part of the Financial Accounting team which incorporates Treasury/ Cash Management, Financial Reporting, External Audit, Balance Sheet ownership and provides technical financial guidance to the i…

AcademicHigher EducationFinance & ProcurementProfessional / Managerial / Support Services

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