Opportunities to Work at SUERC

If you’re interested in applying for a fellowship, exploring SUERC as a host institution, or discussing other opportunities to work with us, we warmly welcome informal enquiries. Please contact the SUERC Director. Career opportunities at SUERC also arise from time to time and are advertised via the University of Glasgow vacancies page.

UKRI Fellowships

SUERC is proud to host and support researchers applying for a wide range of prestigious UKRI fellowships. These fellowships provide outstanding opportunities for early-career and established researchers to develop independent careers, pursue ambitious research agendas, and access world-class facilities. As the Centre of the Isotope Sciences, SUERC offers a unique environment for fellows working across Earth, environmental, archaeological, biomedical, and planetary sciences. With access to advanced instrumentation, UKRI-funded national facilities, and interdisciplinary research clusters, fellows benefit from an ecosystem designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and impact.

We actively support applications to key schemes such as: UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships (FLF) – for exceptional researchers ready to lead transformative projects across disciplines. NERC Independent Research Fellowships (IRF) – for early-career environmental scientists aiming to build international research profiles. Other council fellowships – including BBSRC, MRC, and cross-UKRI opportunities supporting mobility, career returners, and policy engagement

Fellowships hosted at SUERC are embedded within vibrant research teams and supported by experienced mentors, ensuring a strong foundation for long-term research leadership.

European Research Funding at SUERC

SUERC actively participates in major European funding programmes, including Horizon Europe and European Research Council (ERC) grants, positioning us as a global research collaborator and innovation hub.

Horizon Europe

Horizon Europe (2021–2027) is the EU’s flagship research & innovation programme, with a total budget of around €95.5 billion, fully accessible to UK-based researchers under current UK association arrangements. SUERC is eligible to participate in consortium-led or hosted projects, enabling funding for projects aligned with its research priorities such as climate resilience, carbon cycling, marine science, and environmental innovation.

European Research Council (ERC)

The ERC forms a central pillar of Horizon Europe, offering investigator-driven Starting, Consolidator, Advanced, Synergy, and Proof of Concept grants focused exclusively on research excellence. Between 2021 and 2027, the ERC has a budget of approximately €16 billion, representing ~17% of Horizon Europe’s resources. UK-based institutions like SUERC can host ERC grants—fully funded and administered through UKRI under government guarantee arrangements for UK applicants.

Leverhulme Fellowships at SUERC

SUERC welcomes researchers interested in applying for Leverhulme Trust Fellowships, including Early Career Fellowships and Research Fellowships, to be hosted at our world-class research centre.

Leverhulme Fellowships support outstanding researchers across disciplines, providing flexible funding to pursue original, curiosity-driven research. SUERC offers a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment for fellows working across Earth and environmental science, isotope geochemistry, archaeology, and health-related fields. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and national infrastructure, fellows benefit from a collaborative setting that encourages innovation and impact.

If you’re considering applying for a Leverhulme Fellowship and would like to explore SUERC as your host institution, we welcome informal enquiries.

Royal Society Fellowships at SUERC

SUERC welcomes researchers applying for a range of Royal Society fellowships, including the University Research Fellowship (URF), Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship, and International Exchanges, to consider SUERC as their host institution.

These schemes support outstanding scientists at different career stages to develop independent research programmes, build international collaborations, and address major scientific challenges. Fellows hosted at SUERC benefit from access to world-leading analytical infrastructure and national facilities, as well as strong links with both the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh.

If you’re considering applying for a Royal Society fellowship and are interested in SUERC as your host, we warmly welcome informal enquiries.