Position Details
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Birmingham, UK.
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK.
Grade: 8 or 9.
Type: Full time, Permanent.
Closing date: 4th June 2026.
Interviews Scheduled: 24th June 2026.
Full‑time starting salary ranges £47,389 to £56,535 for Grade 8, and £58,225 to £67,468 for Grade 9, with potential progression to £63,606 and £87,974 respectively.
Background
The School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences is a world‑leading department that blends innovative research with evidence‑based practice to promote lifelong engagement in physical activity, optimise health and performance, and meet societal challenges through multidisciplinary approaches.
Role Summary
The successful applicant will be based in Edgbaston and hold a position as Assistant or Associate Professor in Sport Data Science. Key duties and responsibilities include:
- Giving lectures, seminars and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Course development and innovation.
- Actively participating in examinations.
- Carrying out innovative research and publishing papers in journals, books and other outlets.
- Obtaining research grant funding.
The role requires active contribution to the School’s research portfolio and community through interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence‑driven teaching.
Qualifications
- PhD in a relevant specialist subject area.
- Postdoctoral experience.
- Strong research profile in machine learning, artificial intelligence, data mining, large‑scale data analytics, with applications to sport data science considered essential.
- Track record of securing external funding and the potential to continue to do so.
- Clear evidence of how research and scholarly activity inform and shape teaching.
- Excellent academic citizenship and ability to collaborate with colleagues and students.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace, proactively addressing barriers and upholding Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
Contact
Informal enquiries: Sang‑Hoon Yeo, s.yeo@bham.ac.uk.
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