Associate Professor of Molecular Cell Biology

University of Oxford; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK seeks an Associate Professor in Molecular and Cell Biology. This full-time, permanent position involves leading research, delivering high-quality teaching, and contributing to university management. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in molecular biology and a passion for inspiring students. A competitive salary package is offered, plus benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence in molecular and cell biology.
• Ability to engage and enthuse students from all backgrounds.
• Experience in securing competitive research grants.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a research group.
• Offer high-quality teaching through lectures and tutorials.
• Play an active role in management and decision-making.

Skills

Competence in molecular and cell biology

Engaging teaching ability

Track record in research

Education

PhD in Biology or related field

Job description

We are seeking a researcher and teacher with outstanding potential to bring exciting new perspectives in the area of molecular and cell biology at the University of Oxford. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic new Department with a culture that values, innovation, collegiality, and scholarship.

This post is offered by the new Department of Biology in partnership with Keble College.

Associate Professor is the main academic career grade at Oxford. Associate Professors have responsibility to lead a successful programme of research and being an enthusiastic and engaging teacher. Associate Professors are appointed jointly by a University department/faculty and an Oxford college, and you will have a contract with both.

You will establish or maintain your own research group, fostering a collaborative, supportive atmosphere and encouraging research achievement. You will support your own research through competitive grants, and will offer high-quality, innovative teaching through lectures, practical classes and tutorials. In both the Department and College, you will play an active role in management and decision-making.

We seek individuals with a track record that demonstrates competence in the field of molecular and cell biology, and the ability to engage and enthuse students at all levels and from all backgrounds, and a commitment to promoting the subject within and beyond academia. Topics of research interest might include, but are not restricted to, genome stability, DNA repair and replication, stem cell biology, ageing and senescence, cell cycle, and other fundamental cellular mechanisms in an organismal context.

The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

The post is full time and will become permanent on successful completion of a five-year review. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Human Resources Team ([e-mail]), as appropriate.

Applications must be made online by the deadline of 12 midday (GMT) on Monday 13th October.

You will be required to upload a CV, including a full list of publications; a supporting statement and a research proposal setting out your plans and priorities for the next 5 years. The full details of how to apply are in the job description.

We expect to hold the interviews in November 2025.

Contact Person :

HR

Vacancy ID :

180328

Contact Number :

Closing Date & Time :

13-Oct-2025 12:00

Contact Email :

[e-mail]

Pay Scale :

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (TF-UNIVERSITY)

Salary (£) :

Grade 30S: Combined salary £55,755 - £74,867 per year plus benefits.