Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (Research and Education) in Air Quality University of BirminghamSchool of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES) Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK Grade(s): Grade 8 or Grade 9Employment type: Full‑time, PermanentClosing date: 1 February 2026 Salary: Grade 8 – £47,389 to £56,535 per annum (potential progression to £63,606) Grade 9 – £58,225 to £67,468 per annum (potential progression to £87,974) Development Programme: New Assistant Professors will undertake a 5‑year development programme, at the end of which they are expected to be promoted to Associate Professor. Background We are seeking to appoint an Assistant or Associate Professor in Air Quality in the School of Geography, Earth & Environmental Sciences (GEES) at the University of Birmingham. The post will reinforce existing research and teaching activity in the world‑renowned Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) research theme. We welcome applications from candidates with research activity and interests within the broad remit of air quality to complement and expand our pre‑existing strengths. Potential areas of research include, but are not limited to, earth observation, atmospheric modelling, health impacts, and air quality data science and AI. The role is a three‑legged contract requiring excellence in research, education and administration. Synergies with other research themes within GEES will be considered, including links to urban resilience, health inequalities, and research on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Role Summary The role holder will be based in Edgbaston. Key duties and responsibilities include: Giving lectures and seminars and supervising undergraduate and post‑graduate students Course development and innovation Taking an active part in examinations Carrying out innovative research and publishing papers on topics relevant to the specialist subject area (including journals, books and other material) Obtaining research grant funding The successful applicant will have a PhD in a relevant specialist subject area, as well as post‑doctoral experience, and a track record in teaching at a higher education institution. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent and inclusive teaching and learning at all levels (undergraduate, postgraduate, supervising postgraduate taught and doctoral projects) and to communicating the relevance and impact of their research to stakeholders. Qualifications & Expectations PhD in a relevant field and post‑doctoral experience Evidence of an emerging or established track record in publishing high‑quality research with impact Emerging portfolio or clear potential for external research funding Commitment to delivering inclusive teaching and learning at all levels Ability to engage internationally and build on existing global partnerships Administrative competence appropriate to the appointment grade Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength. We are committed to addressing barriers experienced by some groups and hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Centre focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work. We are also committed to sustainability. For further information visit https://www.birmingham.ac.uk or contact Nicholas Kettridge, email: n.kettridge@bham.ac.uk. #J-18808-Ljbffr