Lecturer in Biotechnology

University of Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Reading invites applications for a Lecturer in Biotechnology to contribute to teaching on our MSc Biotechnology, delivered in partnership with Henley Business School, and to develop an independent research program.

The appointee will strengthen our Division of Biomedical Sciences & Biomedical Engineering, build industry collaborations, and address Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Infection and Neurobiology while advancing translational biotech applications.

Qualifications

• PhD or DPhil in a relevant discipline.
• Track record of high-quality biotechnology research with industrial exploitation and publications or patents.
• Willingness and ability to teach effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching on MSc Biotechnology and related programmes.
• Develop and lead an independent research programme at Reading.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering and Henley Business School.

Skills

Biotechnology research

Publications

Patents

Teaching

Industrial collaborations

Education

PhD or DPhil in a relevant discipline

Job description

Job profile for Lecturer in Biotechnology

Lecturer in Biotechnology

work_outline Basis Full time

Whiteknights Campus 18/09/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Grade 7£47,389 - £58,225 per annum(1.0 FTE) Contractual hours 35 Basis Full time Region South Job category/type Academic and Research Date posted 20/08/2026 Job reference SRF54174 Attachments attachment SRF54174 - Lecturer Biotechnology-JDPS.pdf

Job description

Full time, permanent contract

Closing date: 23:59, 18 th September 2026

Interviews will be held: (12 th & 13 th October 2026) Day 1 of the interview process will include a research presentation delivered to the school and a Teaching & Learning roundtable with a small number of staff and students which will include a pre-task sent to you in advance. Day 2 will be a formal interview.

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration WebsiteUK Visas and Immigration Website .

The School of Biological Sciences seeks to appoint a highly motivated and successful biomedical scientist ready to take up a post within the Division of Biomedical Sciences & Biomedical Engineering. The town of Reading occupies a critical, high-growth position within the Thames Valley biotechnology sector having carved out a distinct identity as the region's commercialisation and tech-integration powerhouse, particularly in the life sciences. The appointee will play a pivotal role in expanding our School’s growing footprint with this important biotechnology landscape and will contribute to the division’s research by building on one of the existing strengths within the school, which are focussed on Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Infection, and Neurobiology. They will also deliver teaching on our taught programmes, particularly our MSc in Biotechnology which, taught in conjunction with colleagues in the Henley Business School, blends biology with business, focusing on how to take drugs to market and the "business of health".

The successful candidate will have a strong background having been part of a team in a biomedical research environment leading to industrial exploitations. Their background is likely to have been within, or involved extensive collaboration with, the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sectors and we welcome applications from candidates currently working in industry. They will bring their own, independent research programme to Reading and make a significant contribution by adding something new to the established areas of research excellence within the Division of Biomedical Sciences & Biomedical Engineering.

When submitting your application, we kindly ask that you provide a Curriculum Vitae containing the following:

• A full, unabridged list of scientific publications, including patents
• One page appendix detailing your proposed future research

You will have:

• A PhD or DPhil in a relevant discipline
• A track record of high-quality biotechnology research leading industrial exploitations and publications in international peer-reviewed journals and/or patents
• A willingness and ability to teach effectively

Informal contact details

Contact Name: Simon Clarke

Job Title: Head of Division of Biomedical Science & Biomedical Engineering

Email address: [e-mail]

Alternative Contact Name: Phil Dash

Job Title: Head of School of Biological Sciences

Email address: [e-mail]

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.