Funded by the UK Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), and awarded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the £54 million Global Talent Fund has been designed to enable research universities to rapidly recruit and embed teams of international researchers by covering both their relocation and research costs.
The University of Bath is delighted to be one of only 12 UK research-focused higher-education institutions to be awarded a £4.35 million share of the fund. Grants start in the 2025/26 academic year and will run for five years.
With this funding, we plan to recruit up to 15 ambitious, international researchers in four research areas that align with some of our key research strengths and ambitions:
This is an exciting opportunity to excel in our research community and become an integral part of our commitment to creating Research with Impact and Innovation with Impact.
We're seeking exceptional international researchers to join us through our Global Talent recruitment campaign.
Our current opportunities are:
Alex Zhao, our dedicated Talent Advisor for Global Talent Acquisition, is leading outreach for this campaign, connecting directly with potential candidates worldwide. You can contact Alex at zz713@bath.ac.uk
For any general questions, please email globaltalent@bath.ac.uk
We also invite you to browse our full list of vacancies at any time.
Our digital research supports the development of scalable, data-driven solutions that boost productivity and public services. These include:
Bath is the UK’s leading centre for pain research, shaping global guidelines for personalised care, especially in paediatric and adolescent pain.
We are investing in augmented human research, combining engineering, physiology, and psychology to develop personalised healthcare technologies for home care and elite sport.
Integrating social sciences ensures robust evaluation and scalability, and we plan to develop our existing research in this area, led by our Institute of the Augmented Human. Additionally, we are expanding work in harm reduction and illicit drug detection, with prototype tools already attracting international interest.
Our School of Management is internationally recognised for research in entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable business. We aim to strengthen this area by supporting interdisciplinary research that connects business expertise with technological and scientific innovation in:
Discover why the University could be an excellent fit for you as you develop your research career.
We're proud of our community and work culture. To understand why, we invite you to learn about:
Located on hills overlooking Bath, the University campus offers the best of both worlds—a serene, self-contained working environment featuring loads of green space and stunning views, with a vibrant city centre just a short walk or bus ride away.
Learn what it’s like to work here, from some of our colleagues.
How we'll help you to develop your career, now and in the future.
Join the University and we will support you to progress toward a long-term academic career through integration into our updated academic career progression framework, which:
We provide clear, transparent progression routes aligned to our institutional mission and global ambitions.
We support early-career academics by providing structured mentoring to help them settle into our research community.
We are a committed signatory of the Concordat for the Career Development of Researchers and actively encourage a minimum of 10 pro-rata days for professional development. We also provide structured opportunities for skills growth and long-term progression.
Our ambition is to create opportunities where individuals can truly thrive and fully realise the impact of this investment. We aim to maximise the benefits for both the people involved and our institution, fostering sustainable growth and meaningful outcomes at Bath.
We are committed to attracting and retaining world-class researchers by offering a relocation experience that is inclusive, welcoming, and tailored to the needs of international talent.
We offer a highly competitive visa and immigration reimbursement package, benchmarked among the most generous in the sector.
We are developing a new concierge service for international staff that provides personalised relocation support through every step of relocating, so they can settle in quickly and integrate into life in Bath.
We provide information for current and prospective staff and visitors on immigration matters, including the available support.
We are expanding our International Staff Network, empowering new colleagues to connect, contribute, and make an immediate impact.
Bath is a vibrant and historic city that's a perfect backdrop to a lively calendar of year-round events, great shopping and loads of cafés and restaurants.
The University campus is situated on a hill on the east side of the historic city of Bath in the South West of England.
Frequently voted as one of the UK’s most beautiful cities, Bath was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 for its hot springs, Roman archaeology, Georgian buildings, and natural landscape setting. Its good looks have earned the city roles in a number of big- and small-screen productions, including:
Although Bath's heritage is impressive, the city is far from stuck in the past. The city centre has a variety of restaurants, shops, independent cafes, pubs, theatres, cinemas, museums and parks.
Bath also hosts an array of festivals and events, so there's always something going on.
If you love the outdoors, you can hire a bike and follow one of the local cycling paths, or follow the Bath Skyline Walk, which offers spectacular views over the city.
Bath is very well-connected by train, and you can reach the following cities in two hours or less:
You can drive to Bristol Airport in less than an hour or catch a coach directly from the city centre to Heathrow Airport in less than two and a half hours.
We're highly ranked in independent league tables.
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