Research Fellow - NMR - School of Chemistry - 108102 - Grade 7
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£39,900
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SOC 2111 (73% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £39,900, and THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2114 (Physical scientists) or SOC 2162 (Other researchers, unspecified discipline). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2111 Chemical scientists Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £33,400 Clears | £37,500 Clears | £39,900 Clears |
2162 Other researchers, unspecified discipline Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £34,900 Clears | £39,200 Clears | £43,600 Clears |
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About the role
Position Details
School of Chemistry
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression once in post to £48,822
Grade: 7
Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to September 2029
Closing date: 20th October 2026
UK and International travel may be required for this role
Background
As Research Fellow, you will apply nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and imaging to generate new knowledge and understanding of how ions are stored electrochemically in carbonaceous materials. As part of an interdisciplinary team within the group of Professor Melanie Britton at the University of Birmingham, and in collaboration with scientists from the Schools of Chemistry and Metallurgy and Materials, you will work to deliver the objectives of an Leverhulme Trust Research Grant “A unified model of electrochemical ion-storage in carbon”.
Role Summary
- The role involves:
- Working within the project team for the Leverhulme Trust-funded EPSRC “A unified model of electrochemical ion-storage in carbon”.
- Leading experimental materials research to develop and apply experiments to probe local structure using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and imaging, and develop local-structure-property relationships.
- Working across the discipline boundaries of materials chemistry, electrochemistry and NMR spectroscopy with the support of the wider project team.
Main Duties
The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.
- To develop and apply nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) methodology with application to electrochemical ion storage and characterising porous materials
- To design and perform electrochemical ion storage experiments
Person Specification
- First degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering or cognate discipline.
- PhD (or near to completion) in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR).
- Experience with experimental NMR techniques and methods for charactering materials and an ability to contribute to developing new methods.
Informal enquiries to Phoebe Allan, email: [email protected]
Use of AI in applications: We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and for the written elements of your application to accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience. Such applications will unlikely be progressed to interview.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Chemical scientists (SOC 2111) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~19k in sample- Middle half £32,084–~45,604
- Median £38,844
- Minimum £41,700
- Going rate £39,900
- New entrant £33,400–35,900
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