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The Role and the Department      

The Biosciences department provides an outstanding environment for research and education, with a broad group of academics studying the breadth of the biological sciences, from cell and molecular biology in animals, plants, and microbes; to ecology, evolution and the environment. The vision for biosciences research is to focus on fundamental and cross-disciplinary science underpinning global challenges in climate change, food security, global health, sustainable bio-manufacturing, biodiversity and replacing animal models in research. The co-delivery of research-led teaching aligned to the aspirations of exceptional students itself promotes a broad-based, sustainability-centred research strategy informed by scientific advances and national and international priorities.

Durham has a long-standing record of research in plant sciences. Our most recent research has provided insights into the regulation of embryogenesis and root development through hormonal control, vascular differentiation and development and epigenetic regulation of cell-specific gene expression in cellular differentiation. Various of our staff study plant tolerance to abiotic and biotic stresses and help to develop crop protection technologies: This includes research on signaling via second messengers, posttranslational modification and control of gene expression in abiotic stress, responses to microbial pathogens and crop protection against invertebrate pests.

Applications are invited for a Research Technician position in the group of Ari Sadanandom in the Biosciences department of Durham University, to carry out fundamental research in the field of molecular regulation of plant environmental adaptation.

The post is a key part of major 5-year BBSRC programme BB/V /1 to understand the role of the SUMO post-translational modification in guiding plant adaptation. The project is a collaboration between Liverpool, Cambridge, Nottingham and Durham Universities. To address the question of how SUMO guides cellular adaptation to drought and salt stresses, the Durham's team will conduct state-of-the art confocal and light-sheet microscopy studies in combination with single cell transcriptomics in Arabidopsis thaliana roots. Results arising from this investigation will be integrated with the phenomics, ionomics and proteomics data generated by our research partners to decipher the SUMO-code and its function in guiding plant adaptation (Arabidopsis and rice). The overall team will involve plant biologists, omics experts and informaticians across the five institutions.

How to apply     

To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above.  Where there are desirable criteria we would also urge you to provide any relevant evidence.  Please don't forget to check if there is any weighted criteria (see above).     

While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview.      

What you are required to submit:  

• A CV and covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out above    
• A copy of the most recent publications    

Contact details      

If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, Dr Miguel de-Lucas would be happy to speak to you. miguel.de-   

The Department of Physics at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the fixed term Career Development Fellowship. We welcome applications from those with research and teaching interests in any area of Physics and we are particularly eager to hear from applicants with a focus on gaining more teaching experience in a university environment.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to develop your career while providing unrivalled, tailored support for your progression at an exciting and progressive institution. For more information, please visit our Department pages at

Given the developmental nature of this role it is not anticipated that the post will be extended beyond the initial fixed term. Following the end of the term, the role-holder will be in a strong position to apply for relevant permanent academic roles, should they arise, at Durham or elsewhere.

Successful applicants are normally expected to be within 8 years of completing their PhD, although career breaks for parental leave and/or health reasons will be considered. This is because the roles are aimed at early career academics who would benefit from a structured development programme and provision of both formal and 'on the job' training. The posts are also open to those who are returning to academia after a career in another sector.

Successful applicants will, ideally be in post by October 2025.

The University provides a working and teaching environment that is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate these key principles as part of the assessment process.

Submitting your application

All applicants are asked to submit:

• A CV
• A covering letter which details your experience, strengths and potential in the requirements set out below.
• Personal Research Plan OR Scholarship Plan

Next Steps

Short-listed candidates will be invited to the University, either virtually or in-person and will have the opportunity to meet key members of the Department. The assessment for the post will normally include (a teaching presentation to staff and students in the Department followed by an interview) and we anticipate that the assessments and interviews will take place over two days in or around late September 2025.

In the event that you are unable to attend in person on the date offered, it may not be possible to offer you an interview on an alternative date.

When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.

  The Role and Department   

You will join the InsectNeuroLab in the Department of Biosciences, Durham University ( ) that uses mosquitoes and other insects to study sensory neuroscience and sensory ecology. You will be responsible for the maintenance on mosquito and fly stocks and the insectary space. You will also contribute to ongoing experimental work. The role requires experience in research work, ideally with insects, knowledge of relevant Health and Safety regulations and be able to work on set tasks as part of a team. The role involves a diverse array of activities (e.g. maintaining mosquito colonies, maintaining insectary clean and organised, assisting in setting up mosquito crosses, assisting in the experimental work of lab members, liaising with and coordinating work with lab members, ensuring there is sufficient stock of necessary laboratory supplies, participation in lab meetings and other meetings/activities with the team, participation in research experiments, etc).

This is a part-time role (0.4FTE), open-ended from the 03/11/25.

To be considered for this role, here are the skills/experience we're looking for:

Qualifications/Experience

1. Five GCSEs at least Grade C or level four (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics or equivalent experience.

2. Science qualification (Biology, Animal Science, Zoology, Psychology, Chemistry, Botany or equivalent) and an understanding of how academic research works.

3. Experience of working in a technical environment setting up resources, tools and equipment to meet teaching and research outputs or having relevant qualifications for the role.

4. Experience of working in a team.

5. Experience of managing time to meet deadlines.

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

6. Good spoken and written communication skills.

7. Good digital skills including experience in using digital devices and apps including the internet, email, digital communication tools, Microsoft 365 applications, digital booking systems.

8. Committed to training/continuing professional development.

9. Ability to solve problems as part of a team and resolve straightforward issues.

10. Ability to provide advice and guidance to a range of colleagues and customers.

11. Patience and attention to details

12. Ability to perform set tasks to completion

13. Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team

14. A "can do" attitude and a willingness to expand their knowledge

15. Ability to maintain working environment by monitoring usage and re-ordering consumables

16. An understanding of the needs to work within Health and Safety Policies, and an understanding of the essentials of good laboratory practice

The Role and the Department

This key role is new within the University and is responsible for the vision, direction, objectives and timelines to drive the Finance Digital Strategy. The position will provide senior-level leadership and data expertise, supporting the Reporting team and working collaboratively with our skilled wider Business Intelligence and CIS teams. We need a confident communicator who can translate technical analysis into clear business narratives and provide project management and oversight to drive success.

This role is all about shaping the way the University uses financial data to grow. You'll have the ability to influence and design systems, processes, and insights that directly influence the University's continued success, while building a culture where data is integral to decision-making. There are a number of imminent key projects which you will be able to direct and shape, as well as oversee the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of the tools and processes once in place. You will work at all levels of the organisation, collaborating with senior management but also selling your vision and objectives to wider colleagues.

An existing reporting team, consisting of 2 FTE, will be reporting into you and work alongside you to achieve your objectives. This is a critical, exciting yet challenging role and one which you will be able to own and shape in order to meet the University's need for enhanced financial data and decision-making in its changing and complex external environment.

Key Objectives for the Role:

Leading on the development of reporting structures and software platforms that combine financial and non-financial data and spearheading the use of PowerBI and Microsoft Fabric as key data tools for financial analysis and performance understanding.

Leading on the improvements to the University's budgeting and forecasting processes using new platforms as required together with the embedding of existing tools and methodologies.

Leading the development of data strategy, reporting frameworks, and insight tools that empower teams to make informed, data-led decisions.

Working closely with technical teams to transform raw data into accessible and meaningful outputs through the creation, maintenance and continuous improvement of a Finance data lakehouse.

Building dashboards, reports, and data visualisations that translate numbers into stories and opportunities that drive decision making and continuous improvement to processes.

Partnering with the Head of Business Intelligence to deliver the strategic planning and delivery of data services, analytics and knowledge management, data-driven decision-making cultural change and data policy as affects Finance.

Acting as the bridge between technical specialists, Finance senior management and budget holders, making sure data and assumptions used are both reliable and relevant.

Championing a culture of data fluency across the organisation by coaching teams and promoting self-service reporting.

Provide expert strategic data insight and intelligence leadership and advice into the digital service and wider University, including strategic digital programmes.

Engage with Finance and wider University teams to actively promote the value of high-quality data and the skills to best utilise information; to improve the timely, accurate recording of data and ownership of information to provide first class insightful valued analysis.

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 Mathematics, Statistics and Probability. The research culture is vibrant, with many visitors, seminars, international conferences, and workshops. We aim to provide a supportive and friendly environment with a strong sense of community.

The Department currently has 116 permanent members of staff, following a process of significant growth. The Department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award. Athena SWAN is a national initiative that recognises the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression, and success for all in academia. The Department also supports the London Mathematical Society Good Practice Scheme, whose aim is to support mathematics departments to embed equal opportunities for women within their working practices.

Durham University is committed to the Concordat to support the career development of researchers. For further information please visit the Research Staff web pages on

The Role

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mathematics with a particular emphasis on probability, statistical mechanics, and mathematical physics. The position will be associated with Dr. Tyler Helmuth's EPSRC NIA grant "Self-Organized Criticality and Asymptotic Freedom in Random Forests".

The successful applicant will be expected to conduct and disseminate research under the direction of the PI, and to develop and contribute their own research ideas and experience to the project.

The Role and the Department

Durham University Business School, one of the longest established business schools in the UK, is a multi-disciplinary School characterised by academic excellence, internationally-rated research and superb student support services. The School's diversity and international standing is reflected in the student intake (with over 110 nationalities); accreditation by AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS; and high positions in the UK and European Business School rankings. Further information on the School can be found at .

The Business School hosts the editorial office of the (JMS). JMS, which is governed by the (SAMS), is a leading international academic journal. It has one of the highest impact factors in management and business studies and is listed in the Financial Times' top 50 journals.

The JMS editorial office is responsible for the publication of the Journal of Management Studies and handles well over 1,500 submissions per year. In addition, the office organises events and workshops worldwide and promotes the Journal's activities and published papers on social media. It also provides administrative support to the Society for the Advancement of Management Studies.

The postholder will work as an integral part of the Editorial Office team, focusing on the processing of JMS submissions from initial submission through to acceptance. They will maintain an up-to-date knowledge of editorial processes and ensure these are reflected in current practice and documentation. They will also coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on annual journal processes such as the Editorial Review Board, Strategic Advisory Board, and awards. The postholder will be a key point of contact for enquirers, authors, and reviewers, and will provide a professional and efficient administrative service for the Journal of Management Studies and its governing organisation, SAMS.

How to apply

To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. Where there are desirable criteria we would also urge you to provide any relevant evidence. Please don't forget to check if there is any weighted criteria (see above).

While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview.

What you are required to submit:

· A CV

· A covering letter which shows examples of how you meet all of the essential criteria within the Person Specification and where possible the desirable criteria.

Contact details
If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, Margaret Turner (Managing Editor) would be happy to speak to you, please contact her at

MATERNITY COVER
Appointment to this post is fixed term to cover the substantive post holder's maternity leave and is not anticipated to be extended.

When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.

The Role

This role is for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in organofluorine chemistry with an emphasis on the development of new fluorination reactions using elemental fluorine (F₂ ). This role is funded through a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship as part of a larger fellowship. This project will study the ability of elemental fluorine to selectively fluorinate organic molecules of interest to decrease the cost and increase the scalability of critical fluorination reactions. The project will develop the unique F₂ handling facility present at Durham and employ it in collaboration with industrial stakeholders to investigate the utility of F₂ as an electrophilic fluorinating reagent.

The successful applicant will be expected to work with the PI to develop the F₂ handling facility, explore substrate activation modes alongside probing the regio- and stereoselectivity of fluorination reactions using F₂ . They will be expected to interact with both academic and industrial partners to discuss research progress in the forms of oral and written reports as well as dissemination of results through publications in specialised and general chemistry journals. They will work alongside the current members of the Brittain group with opportunities to mentor and train junior group members. The candidate will be supported directly by the PI who will be on-hand to help the candidate deliver the technical aspects of the project as well as bespoke personal and career development support. They will benefit from taking part in regular group meetings, the departmental seminar schedule and engage with scientists from across industry and academia. Tailored mentoring will be provided by the PI, research group, the Department as well as Durham University (e.g. Durham Centre for Academic Development (DCAD), Durham Careers & Enterprise Hub)

This post is fixed term for 3 years with a probationary period of 1 year. The fixed nature of this role is due to the fixed nature of the funding.

The post-holder is employed to work on research/a research project which will be led by another colleague. Whilst this means that the post-holder will not be carrying out independent research in his/her own right, the expectation is that they will contribute to the advancement of the project, through the development of their own research ideas/adaptation and development of research protocols.

Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post by no later than March 2026.

The Role

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in gas-phase spectroscopy with a particular emphasis on anion photoelectron spectroscopy (imaging) both in the time and frequency domains. The research project aims to exploit these methods to develop an understanding of electron-driven chemistry of water.

The successful applicant will work on a specific EPSRC-funded research project entitled "Photoelectron Spectroscopy of the Electron-Water Reaction" that aims to probe electron-driven chemistry in water clusters using anion photoelectron imaging. The post-holder will be expected to develop and use molecular beam methods and mass-spectrometry to generate cold isolated anionic cluster, to use laser spectroscopy (both nanosecond and femtosecond), to perform photoelectron imaging of the anions, to analyse and interpret the results, and to disseminate the results as needed. This project builds on and extends recent work from the Verlet group in this area, details and publications of which can be found at . This specific project aims to advance our understanding of the very first steps in electron attachment exploiting a new methodology to access electronic resonances. In the frequency domain, photoelectron spectroscopy will offer insight into the dynamics of the resonance from a static perspective, while time-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy will track the autodetachment to internal conversion and dissociative electron attachment products in real-time.

Key responsibilities:

• To understand and convey material of a specialist or highly technical nature to the team or group of people through presentations and discussions that leads to the presentation of research papers in conferences and publications.
• To prepare and deliver presentations on research outputs/activities to audiences which may include: research sponsors, academic and non-academic audiences.
• To publish high quality outputs, including papers for submission to peer reviewed journals and papers for presentation at conferences and workshops under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder.
• To assist with the development of research objectives and proposals.
• To conduct individual and collaborative research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• To work with the Principal Investigator and other colleagues in the research group, as appropriate, to identify areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the research portfolio.

• To deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the Principal Investigator and offering creative or innovative solutions.

• To deliver training in research techniques/approaches to peers, visitors and students as appropriate.
• To be involved in student supervision, as appropriate, and assist with the assessment of the knowledge of students.
• To contribute to fostering a collegial and respectful working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect.
• To engage in wider citizenship to support the department and wider discipline.
• To engage in continuing professional development by participation in the undergraduate or postgraduate teaching programmes or by membership of departmental committees, etc. and by attending relevant training and development courses.

This post is fixed term for approximately 2 years (depending on start date), due to the funding availability that ends on 31 December 2027, and may be extendable depending on further funding.

The Role

We are seeking a recent PhD astrophysics graduate to work on the analysis and interpretation of data from cosmological hydrodynamics simulations of galaxy formation, particularly from the COLIBRE project. The appointee will work both independently and in collaboration with interested members of the Institute for Computational Cosmology.

Responsibilities:

• To understand and convey material of a specialist or highly technical nature to the team or group of people through presentations and discussions that leads to the presentation of research papers in conferences and publications.

• To prepare and deliver presentations on research outputs/activities to audiences which may include: research sponsors, academic and non-academic audiences.

• To publish high quality outputs, including papers for submission to peer reviewed journals and papers for presentation at conferences and workshops under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder.

• To assist with the development of research objectives and proposals.

• To conduct individual and collaborative research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder.

• To work with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and other colleagues in the research group, as appropriate, to identify areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the research portfolio.

• To deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and offering creative or innovative solutions.

• To liaise with research colleagues and make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding to form relationships for future research collaboration.

• To plan and manage own research activity, research resources in collaboration with others and contribute to the planning of research projects.

• To deliver training in research techniques/approaches to peers, visitors and students as appropriate.

• To be involved in student supervision, as appropriate, and assist with the assessment of the knowledge of students.

• To contribute to fostering a collegial working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect.

• To engage in citizenship to support the department and wider discipline.

• To engage in continuing professional development by participation in the undergraduate or postgraduate teaching programmes or by membership of departmental committees, etc. and by attending relevant training and development courses.

• To communicate and collaborate with the industrial collaborators.

In addition, you will carry out one or more of the following:

• Analysis and interpretation of data from cosmological hydrodynamics simulations of galaxy formation, particularly from the COLIBRE project
• Develop software for the analysis of simulation data
• Contribute to further developments of the COLIBRE code

This post is fixed term for 12 months from the start date.

Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post before April 2026.