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Research Associate - Department of Metabolism and Systems Sciences - 108135 - Grade 6

The University of Birmingham • Bournbrook, Birmingham

Salary
£36k – £36k
Posted
29 October 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Government Authorised Exchange Temporary Worker (A rating)
Role overview

The University of Birmingham is hiring a Research Associate - Department of Metabolism and Systems Sciences - 108135 - Grade 6 in Bournbrook, a full-time scientific & qa role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is £36k – £36k. The University of Birmingham holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Government Authorised Exchange route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Description Position Details Department of Metabolism and Systems Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine and Health University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK As this vacancy has limited funding the maximum salary that can be offered is Grade 6, salary £35,608. Grade:6 Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to July 2028 Closing date: 18 th November 2026 Background We are seeking a motivated Research Associate to join the Department of Metabolism and Systems Science (MSS) a…
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  • Employer: The University of Birmingham — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Government Authorised Exchange
  • Advertised salary: £36k – £36k
  • How this salary compares: about 15% below the £41,941 median across 1,209 scientific & qa roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Bournbrook, Birmingham · Full-time
  • Similar roles nearby: 26 other live scientific & qa roles in Bournbrook — browse them
  • Posted: 29 October 2026
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