Assistant Professor (Research and Education)

Durham University; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking an Assistant Professor in biotechnology to enhance its research and teaching in cell and molecular biology. The successful candidate will contribute to cross-disciplinary research and provide outstanding educational experiences for students. This role offers the opportunity to develop a flourishing career in an esteemed academic environment while embracing a healthy work/life balance.

Benefits

Generous maternity leave scheme

Flexible working considerations

Support networks for women and minorities

Qualifications

• Proven ability in research and teaching at the university level.
• Experience in cell and molecular biology or biotechnology.
• Demonstrated capacity for cross-disciplinary research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research that complements existing staff projects.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Enhance the department's research output and student experience.

Skills

Research in biotechnology

Teaching in biological sciences

Cross-disciplinary approaches

Interest in cell and molecular biology

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

The Department of Biosciences at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Assistant Professor in biotechnology. We welcome applications from those with research and teaching interests that are consistent with research priorities in the Department and whose research is complementary to other staff in the Department. We particularly welcome applications that complement and build on our core research and teaching strengths in cell and molecular biology, and who have an interest to translate fundamental science to biotechnological innovations.

The Department of Biosciences is consistently ranked in the top 10 UK Biological Sciences Departments in University league tables.

We aim to appoint outstanding new academic staff to i) strengthen research in cross-disciplinary approaches to fundamental biological questions, potentially with impact on the bioeconomy and ii) to provide students with an outstanding educational and training experience through a contribution to our taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Research in the Department is focused around four key themes - animal cells & systems; biomolecular interactions; ecology, evolution & environment; and molecular plant sciences (https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/biosciences/research/)

This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching while allowing you unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive institution. For more information, please visit our Department pages at https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/biosciences/

We offer 3-year BSc degree programmes in Biological Sciences and Biochemistry and a 4-year MBiol, while also contributing to Natural Sciences. Our research and teaching are supported by outstanding research infrastructure in advanced bioimaging (including super-resolution, confocal and electron microscopy), genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, high-performance computing and field research. We promote research at the interface with other disciplines.

The Department of Biosciences is particularly interested in receiving applications from women and candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds. The University is home to several networks that support researchers (e.g., women@DU, DU BAME, WHEN, and a vibrant departmental community of recent hires). Durham University offers a generous scheme for maternity leave as well as a nursery run by the University. As an employer committed to promoting the very best talent, we also encourage applications from researchers who may have taken career breaks for family or other reasons, or who may need to consider flexible working. For more information, please visit our Department pages at https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/biosciences/

As one of the UK's leading universities, Durham is an incredible place to define your career while enjoying a high quality work/life balance. We are home to some of the most talented scholars and researchers from around the world who are tackling global issues and making a difference to people's lives.

The University sits in a beautiful historic city where it shares ownership of a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Durham Cathedral.A collegiate University, Durham recruits outstanding students from across the world and offers an unmatched wider student experience.