Lecturer within Manchester Institute of Biotechnology

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious early career scientist for a lectureship at a prestigious research institute. This role offers the chance to engage in cutting-edge research in engineering biology and biotechnology, with access to state-of-the-art facilities. The successful candidate will not only develop their independent research portfolio but also contribute to teaching in a vibrant academic environment. The institute is committed to equality and diversity, providing a supportive atmosphere for all staff. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field while enjoying a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Strong background in biotechnology and engineering biology.
• Experience with high-throughput analytical platforms and mass spectrometry.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research portfolio in biotechnology.
• Contribute to teaching and mentoring at the university.

Skills

Research in engineering biology

Natural product biosynthesis

Enzyme discovery

Structural biology

Mechanistic enzymology

Microbial engineering

Education

PhD in Biotechnology or related field

Tools

Mass spectrometry

Protein crystallography

Gene sequencing

Automated robotics platforms

Computational tools

Job description

We seek to appoint an outstanding and ambitious early career scientist to a lectureship position based within the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB) at the University of Manchester (UoM). The successful candidate will join a dynamic research environment with state-of-the-art facilities to develop their independent research portfolio and foster new collaborations. In addition to high-quality research, you will be expected to contribute enthusiastically to teaching. We are open to high quality applications from across the broad engineering biology and biotechnology landscape. Specific areas of interest include but are not limited to: natural product biosynthesis and enzyme discovery, structural biology, mechanistic enzymology and microbial engineering.

Alongside your CV, please include a two-page research statement detailing your future research plans as an independent group leader.

The MIB is a flagship UoM Research Institute that has played a pivotal role in the development of engineering biology and related biotechnology research, both in the UK and across the globe. Our research spans fundamental bioscience discoveries and technology development, through to commercial impact and realization of real-world applications. MIB houses state-of-the-art research laboratories, and an impressive range of specialist facilities including automated robotics platforms, NMR, fast-reaction/laser facilities, mass spectrometry, protein crystallography, high-throughput analytical platforms, gene sequencing, computation and small-scale fermentation. These facilities are run by dedicated senior technical experts who offer specialist services and training and enable our staff to conduct the highest quality interdisciplinary research at the forefront of biotechnology.

The Manchester Institute of Biotechnology are strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The School of Natural Sciences holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women and other underrepresented groups for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

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Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Anthony Green

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.