About Us
We’re here to inspire the extraordinary
Durham is a university like no other. Our people and our students come from over 120 countries to create a world-leading place to work and learn.
But what makes Durham University special is that here you’ll discover much more than a workplace that will inspire you to do outstanding things. You’ll also find a welcoming environment where you can be yourself, whoever you are and whatever your background.
An international family
With over 4,000 people in 26 departments across four faculties, together with around 22,000 students, we’re an international community.
All of our students belong to one of 17 colleges, which each provide a unique, supportive environment to inspire them to become the best they can be.
Our academics and thought leaders conduct boundary-breaking research that makes an impact across the globe. And 90% of our research is classed as world-leading or internationally excellent, according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.
A member of the Russell Group
We’re a member of the Russell Group of 24 leading, research-intensive UK universities. We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses delivered by our Faculty of Arts and Humanities, our Faculty of Business, our Faculty of Science, and our Faculty of Social Sciences and Health.
Our degree programmes are informed by research undertaken by our staff in partnership with policymakers, industry, the public sector and communities around the world.
Our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant
Durham University understands the commitment and sacrifices our Armed Forces and their families make for the sake of our nation. We respect that, we are grateful for that and we are unequivocally committed to supporting the entire Armed Forces community. As an employer, we work to attract and retain former Regular serving personnel, encourage Reserve activity and actively support military spouses, Reservists, Veteran employees and their families. This is a lasting commitment to acknowledge and understand those who serve or who have served in the Armed Forces, and their families. Our Human Resources policies are designed to further engender support and understanding across our organisation to achieve respect and fairness for all from the Armed Forces community. We are proud of the pledge we have made to the Armed Forces Covenant.
A good place to be
We’re not just proud of our amazing city and our region - we care about it. We work hard to look after our local surroundings, and we’re committed to always being a good neighbor.
Read more about our Greenspace Movement and about our biodiversity strategy
Latest jobs
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Assistant Manager, Customer Services
You will be passionate and committed to delivering an excellent visitor experience.
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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Earth Sciences
Work on project funded by the European Research Council, uot;Storage and Eruption of Mushy Magma Systemsuot; (STEMM...
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Bridging Fellow in Medical Humanities
Applications are invited for the role of Bridging Fellow in Medical Humanities.
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IS Senior Manager (Integration)
The role will lead an Integrations team responsible for the delivery of effective IT platforms and solutions ...
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Employer Services Manager
Employer Services Manager Permanent - Part time (17.5 hpw) £37,099 - £44,263 per annum (pro rata) ...
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Associate Professor in Literature of Long Eighteenth Century
The Department of English Studies seeks to appoint an Associate Professor in Literature of the Long Eighteenth Century ...
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Assistant Professor-Willmore Fellow in Applied Mathematics
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Durham University seeks to appoint a postdoctoral researcher as a Willmore Fe...
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Finance Manager
Finance Manager Permanent - Full time (35hpw) - Hybrid working options £37,099 - £44,263 per annum...
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Associate Professor in Politics or International Relations
The School of Government and International Affairs at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to ...
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Mechanical Design Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design, development, manufacture and test of a range of astronomical, space-ba...
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Geomorphology, Remote Sensing and Geomatics
The Department of Geography at Durham comprises 68 academic staff ...
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Prospect Research Manager
The Prospect Research Manager will lead on the development and delivery of the philanthropy research strategy ...
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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Faculty of Business
The successful candidate will be situated within the Strategy and Innovation group in the Centre for Strategy, Technological Innovation ...
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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Faculty of Business
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Operations Management with a particular emphasis on supply chain resilience ...
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Head of the Academic Quality Service
Head of the Academic Quality Service Permanent - Full time (35hpw) £57,696 - £64,914 per annum...
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computer Science
Applications are invited for a PDRA in Computer Science with a particular emphasis on Mathematical and Complexity-theore...
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International Relations Manager
The International Relations Manager will lead on the identification and development of new relationships with international sponsors ...
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Position offers an exciting opportunity to develop interdisciplinary skills in biosciences and physical sciences in an ...
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Advanced Technician
The post holder will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day technical functions and operations within Psycholo...
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Senior Experimental Officer (Bioanalytics)
The Department seeks to appoint an Experimental Officer providing Bioanalytics/metabolomics expertise in the Department ...