125th Anniversary Fellows and Chairs

In celebration of our 125th anniversary, we are recruiting 125 leading researchers.

Become one of our anniversary researchers

We are looking for diverse talent from across the world to help us make new discoveries and tackle global challenges. You can look forward to a sector-leading package and relocation assistance, so you can make the vibrant city of Birmingham your new home.

125th Anniversary Fellows and Chairs | University of Birmingham

Shape your future at Birmingham

At Birmingham, you’ll join a global community of researchers working across disciplines to address the world’s biggest challenges. 

  • We are a Russell Group university ranked in the global top 100, with 92 percent of research rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021). 
  • We have invested £1 billion over the past decade in research and infrastructure to support excellence. 
  • We are one of only 12 leading UK institutions delivering the Government’s £54m fund to attract top international researchers.
  • Our 2030 strategy aims to double research income and position Birmingham among the world’s top 50 universities.

Begin your next chapter

Applications are currently open and will close on Sunday 11 January 2026.

125th Anniversary Fellow

125th Anniversary Chair

  • Why global talent matters

    Professor Rachel O’Reilly, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research), outlines why attracting global talent is essential for the UK to innovate, compete, and lead in a changing world.

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Our anniversary researchers

Our anniversary researcher community is vibrant and accomplished. Read their stories and discover how Birmingham has helped shape their research and careers.

We are investing in people in line with our ambition to be a top 50 global university, recruiting a diverse mix of talent to add strength in critical areas of research.

Professor Rachel O’Reilly
University of Birmingham Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research)

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