Lecturer B / Senior Lecturer in Biotechnology

University of Surrey; Guildford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Guildford seeks a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Biotechnology to develop and deliver the MSc course. The role requires a Doctoral qualification and offers a salary of £47,389 or £58,225 depending on experience. Responsibilities include curriculum development, lectures, and contributing to research activities. Flexible working options and generous benefits provided.

Benefits

Generous pension

Flexible working options

Access to world-class leisure facilities

Supportive family-friendly benefits

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification in a relevant field is essential.
• Teaching qualification preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience in biotechnology and engineering biology with interests in applied microbiology and bioprocess engineering.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to curriculum development and delivery of MSc Biotechnology.
• Deliver lectures, tutorials, and supervise laboratory classes.
• Engage in the School's research activities and collaborate with academics.

Skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Computer literacy and knowledge of discipline-specific software

Excellent planning and organisational skills

Education

Doctoral qualification in Biotechnology / Biochemical Technology / Engineering Biology

Teaching qualification and/or membership of an appropriate professional body

Job description

Overview

Function: The activities involved in the post are to participate in curriculum development, establish and deliver our new MSc course in Biotechnology, and contribute to the delivery of lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops, as well as supervision of hands-on laboratory classes on the main aspects of biotechnology and related fields. The successful candidate is expected to be involved in the School's research activities (publishing, securing funding, and building industry partnerships) and to collaborate with leading national and international academics and researchers. The role also involves participation in the broader academic community through department and school-wide administration and strategic planning. These roles will be offered at either Lecturer B or Senior Lecturer level depending on experience; salary starts at £47,389 for Lecturer B and £58,225 for Senior Lecturer. This is a one-year fixed-term post dedicated to the set up and delivery of the MSc Biotechnology.

Responsibilities

• Active participation in curriculum development, establishment and delivery of the MSc course in Biotechnology.
• Delivery of lectures, conduction of tutorials, seminars and workshops, and supervision of hands-on laboratory classes in biotechnology and related fields.
• Academic mentorship to advise and support students and guide them into their future careers as biotechnologists.
• Engagement in the School's research activities (publishing, securing funding, building industry partnerships) and collaboration with national and international academics and researchers.
• Participation in departmental and school-wide administration and strategic planning.
• One-year fixed-term post aligned with set up and delivery of the MSc Biotechnology.

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification in Biotechnology / Biochemical Technology / Engineering Biology or closely related applied subjects.
• Teaching qualification and/or membership of an appropriate professional body would be advantageous.
• Experience within the broad landscape of biotechnology and engineering biology, with interests including applied microbiology, bioprocess engineering, and biotechnology of biologically active compounds (e.g. antibiotics, recombinant proteins, vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, enzymes, food and feed additives).
• Knowledge of topics such as downstream bioprocessing, environmental or industrial biotechnology, biocatalysis and biotransformation, and biomaterials is desirable.

Key Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to create and maintain effective research collaboration
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer literacy and knowledge of discipline-specific software
• Excellent planning and organisational skills

About the Employer

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and aim to be among the best universities in the world, achieved through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to make a real difference. In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate, flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, travel schemes and supportive family-friendly benefits including an on-site nursery.