Research Fellow (112306)

Overview

The University of Warwick invites applications for a Research Fellow position within the School of Life Sciences. This full-time, fixed-term role is tied to a NERC-funded project titled Partners in crime: Does microbial cooperation exacerbate nitrous oxide emission from soil? The appointment runs on a fixed-term contract ending no later than 30 September 2029, with any potential extensions subject to funder approval. The position is based entirely on campus due to the nature of the work.

What you get

The salary for the Research Fellow position ranges from £36,320 to £46,970 per annum. For candidates who have not yet been awarded their PhD but are near submission or have recently submitted, employment will initially be offered as a Research Assistant at the top of level 5 within the university grade structure. Upon successful award of the PhD and upon providing evidence of this, the individual will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of level 6, barring exceptional experience that warrants a higher salary.

Requirements

Applicants should possess expertise in environmental microbiology or molecular microbiology, including RNA-based techniques. Candidates must be proficient in microbial cultivation and gas chromatography, and possess a high degree of independence to execute research tasks and produce outputs such as publications.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is Thursday, 5 November 2026, at 11:59pm UK time. Interview dates are to be confirmed.