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DTP Coordinator

Durham University·Durham

OnsitePart-time131d ago

The post holder will be expected to work with Doctoral Training Partnership staff based at Durham University, and across the wider partnership, to deliver exceptional support and guidance to postgraduate award-holders. Working closely with senior staff and administrative colleagu…

Higher EducationAdministrativeAcademicProfessional / Managerial / Support Services
Durham University

Technical Specialist (Linux & Storage)

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteFull-time$39k–$46k132d ago

The Role and the Department Computing and Information Services (CIS) is the central IT support service for Durham University. CIS work with departments across the university to provide academic, teaching and administrative services that underpin the day-to-day activities of the w…

Higher EducationLaboratory, Clinical & TechnicianIT ServicesAcademic+1
Durham University

College Membership and Accommodation Administrator

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteFull-time$25k–$26k132d ago

The Role and the Department The College Membership and Accommodation Office’s purpose is to ensure that all Durham University students are allocated openly and fairly to a College for membership and to provide information and support to students seeking University managed accommo…

Higher EducationEstates & Facilities ManagementAcademicAdministrative+1
Durham University

Alumni Engagement Coordinator

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteContract$27k–$30k132d ago

The Role Grey College is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Alumni Engagement Coordinator to play a vital role alongside the Principal and other members of the College team in delivering and developing our alumni engagement plan ahead of our 70thanniversary. We are seeking a mo…

AcademicHigher EducationFundraising, Alumni, Bids & GrantsProfessional / Managerial / Support Services
Durham University

Examinations Administrator

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteFull-time$25k–$26k133d ago

The Role and the Department The Examinations and Assessment Team oversee the planning, scheduling and administration of centrally run exams and the publication of results. They sit within Student Registry, one of five offices in the Student and Academic Services Directorate, whic…

Higher EducationStudent ServicesAcademicAdministrative+1
Durham University

Enterprise Manager

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteContract$39k–$46k133d ago

The Role and the Department The role sits within the Careers and Enterprise Centre, specifically within the thriving Venture Lab team. Venture Lab is a dedicated space, team and service for students and graduates of Durham University who wish to develop entrepreneurial and innova…

Project Management & ConsultingAcademicHigher EducationProfessional / Managerial / Support Services
Durham University

Library Assistant

Durham University·Durham

OnsitePart-time$25k–$26k134d ago

The Role and the Department The Customer Services Team is part of University Library and Collections. We provide front-line (face to face and virtual) customer, visitor and enquiry services across our department. This includes visitor services at our museums and visitor attractio…

AcademicHigher EducationLibrary Services, Data & Information ManagementProfessional / Managerial / Support Services
Durham University

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteContract$39k–$46k134d ago

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in bioarchaeology with a particular emphasis on bioethics of historical anatomical skeletal legacy collections in the UK. The research project is supported by a British Academy Global Professorship awarded to Sian Hal…

Historical & Philosophical StudiesAcademic or ResearchHigher EducationAcademic+1
Durham University

Research Assistant Quantum Light and Matter

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteContract$31k–$38k135d 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. The Department is committed to advancing equality and we aim to ensure that our cultu…

Higher EducationAcademicAcademic or ResearchPhysics & Astronomy+1
Durham University

Research Grants and Contracts Manager

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteFull-time$39k–$46k135d ago

The Role and the Department The Research Operations Team is part of Research and Innovation Services (RIS) and provides comprehensive support to academic and PSS colleagues across the lifecycle of a research project. The team comprises pre- and post-award services, contracting an…

Project Management & ConsultingHigher EducationFundraising, Alumni, Bids & GrantsAcademic+1
Durham University

Technical Architect (Solutions Design)

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteFull-time$47k–$57k139d ago

The Role and the Department Computing and Information Services (CIS) is the central IT support service for Durham University. CIS work with departments across the university to provide academic, teaching and administrative services that underpin the day-to-day activities of the w…

IT ServicesHigher EducationLaboratory, Clinical & TechnicianAcademic+1
Durham University

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteContract$39k–$41k140d ago

The Role Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Computer Science with a particular emphasis on the design and performance analysis of resource allocation algorithms for entanglement distribution in quantum networks. The purpose of the …

Academic or ResearchEngineering & TechnologyHigher EducationComputer Science+5
Durham University

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Space Security

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteContract$39k–$46k141d ago

The Role and Project Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) in Space Security. This position is made possible by an EPSRC NESCA funded project: ‘Geopolitical Analysis and Space Domain Awareness (SDA)’. The post-holder will conduct research with the …

Higher EducationHuman & Social GeographyAcademic or ResearchSocial Policy+5
Durham University

Advanced Technician

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteContract$27k–$30k141d ago

The Digitisation Technician is responsible for creating digital images and photography of material from the Huang Kam Chak Yee Collection. The Huang Kam Chak Yee Collection is a recent donation to the Oriental Museum with a particular focus on Chinese women’s lives from the 18th …

AcademicHigher EducationLibrary Services, Data & Information ManagementProfessional / Managerial / Support Services
Durham University

PDRA in Quantum Light and Matter

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteFull-time$39k–$46k142d 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. The Department is committed to advancing equality and we aim to ensure that our cultu…

Academic or ResearchHigher EducationPhysical & Environmental SciencesMathematics+3
Durham University

Professor of Cultural and Natural Heritage

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteFull-time$74k–$74k142d ago

Location: Department of Archaeology, Durham University, Durham, UK Durham is an incredible place to define your career. The University is located within a beautiful historic city, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and surrounded by stunning countryside. Our talented scholars …

Historical & Philosophical StudiesHigher EducationArchaeologyAcademic+1
Durham University

Director of Student Marketing, International Office

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteFull-time146d ago

Durham University is seeking a strong strategic leader for the role of Director of Student Marketing. This senior position plays a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the University's strategy for the recruitment of both home and international students. They will oversee a ste…

Senior ManagementHigher EducationPR, Marketing, Sales & CommunicationAcademic+1
Durham University

Vice-Principal

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteContract$47k–$57k146d ago

Please note: the interview date for this post will take place on Friday 13th February 2026 The Role and Department Josephine Butler College is seeking to appoint a Vice-Principal to a 1 year fixed position to cover the maternity leave of the current Vice-Principal Harriet Tebbs. …

Senior ManagementHigher EducationAdministrativeAcademic+1
Durham University

Student Records Administrator

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteFull-time$25k–$26k146d ago

The Role and the Department The Student Records Administrator is based in the Student Records Team in Student Registry and provides a high level of customer service to staff and students, ensuring that information held about students and their programmes of study is accurate and …

Higher EducationAdministrativeAcademicStudent Services+1
Durham University

PhD Scholarships in Finance at Durham University Business School

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteContract$21k–$21k146d ago

The PhD (Finance) program at Durham University provides rigorous research training that prepares students to become leading experts in their chosen field. Faculty members in the Finance Department conduct research across a broad range of finance fields and publish regularly in le…

Higher EducationPhDsAccountancy & FinanceAcademic+1
Durham University

60th Anniversary Doctoral Excellence PhD Studentships

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteContract$21k–$21k147d ago

Academic Year 2026-27 For 60 years, Durham University Business School has championed world-leading and world-changing doctoral research with the ambition to tackle the world’s toughest challenges through the collective strength of business, science and society. To celebrate the o…

EconomicsHigher EducationManagementBusiness & Management Studies+5
Durham University

Learning and Teaching Administrator

Durham University·Durham, Hybrid

HybridFull-time$25k–$26k147d ago

The Role and the Department The Learning and Teaching Administrator is responsible for the provision of a professional, efficient administrative service, supporting a wide range of teaching, learning and assessment activities from the point of student enrolment through to graduat…

Higher EducationAdministrativeAcademicStudent Services+1
Durham University

Research Assistant/Postdoctoral Research Associate

Durham University·Durham

OnsiteContract148d ago

The Role We are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant (RA) or Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) on a part-time basis to support a project investigating prehabilitation for cancer populations in collaboration with the Cancer Treatment Outcome Programme at the Country Durham…

Academic or ResearchSport & LeisureHigher EducationSports Science+4
Durham University

Cyber Security Analyst (Vulnerability Management)

Durham University·Durham, Hybrid

HybridFull-time$27k–$30k148d ago

The Role and the Department The Computing and Information Services (CIS) has an annual operational budget in excess of £27m, including multi-million-pound programmes of change within year, and approximately 172 staff. The Senior Leadership Team report directly to the Chief Inform…

Higher EducationAcademicProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesProject Management & Consulting+1

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