Lecturer in Biotechnology (Research and Teaching)

University Of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Bath is seeking a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Biotechnology to contribute to teaching and research in their MSc Biotechnology degree program. The role offers an exceptional opportunity for established researchers to advance their careers within a vibrant academic department, emphasizing innovation and high-impact research.

Benefits

Free counselling services

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Staff discounts (gym, tuition fees, language courses)

Generous pension schemes

Additional annual leave

Development opportunities including Apprenticeships and LinkedIn Learning

Free museum entry

Relocation allowance and visa reimbursement

Qualifications

• Proven track record of high-impact publications in biotechnology.
• Experience in supervising postgraduate research students.
• Active research programme in health, sustainable biotechnologies, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Conduct externally funded research.
• Contribute to teaching at undergraduate and master's levels.
• Supervise postgraduate research students.

Skills

Innovation

Research

Teaching

Education

PhD in Biotechnology or related field

Job description

We are seeking an outstanding researcher as a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Biotechnology to strengthen our MSc Biotechnology degree team and contribute to undergraduate programmes.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an established researcher with an internationally competitive research programme to develop new synergies within the vibrant Department of Life Sciences and its interdisciplinary research centres. Current research strengths include: medical, microbial, and plant biotechnology, evolution of drug resistance, and development of novel drugs for health and agriculture.

The successful candidate will have an active research programme and a proven track record of innovation and high-impact publications in biotechnology, including but not limited to: health and sustainable biotechnologies, synthetic biology, and biomaterials.

Responsibilities include conducting externally funded research, contributing to teaching at undergraduate and master's levels, supervising postgraduate research students, and taking on additional roles such as acting as an Academic Advisor.

About the Department

The Department of Life Sciences is located on the main campus, close to Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics departments. It fosters a strong interdisciplinary and collaborative culture through research centres for Bioengineering, Biomedical Technologies, Drug Discovery, Mathematical Biology, and the Milner Centre for Evolution.

The University offers advanced High-Performance Computing facilities, including Nimbus (cloud-based supercomputer), Anatra (on-site cluster), and Isambard 3 (regional supercomputer). Additional facilities include the University Imaging Facility, a Chemical Characterisation Facility, molecular microbiology labs, bioreactors, culture rooms, greenhouses, and nanopore sequencing equipment.

Additional Information

For informal enquiries, contact Dr. Zoe Burke at [e-mail] or Dr. Neil Brown at [e-mail].

The role is a full-time permanent (tenured) appointment with no compulsory retirement age. Applicants should upload a full CV via the online application form.

We are also recruiting a Lecturer (Teaching Only) for the MSc Biotechnology degree.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to equality, holding a Silver Athena SWAN award. Applications from underrepresented groups are encouraged.

We are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, an accredited Disability Confident Leader, and an autism-friendly university, committed to supporting disabled staff.

What We Offer

• Free counselling services
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice
• Staff discounts (gym, tuition fees, language courses)
• Generous pension schemes
• Additional annual leave
• Development opportunities including Apprenticeships and LinkedIn Learning
• Free museum entry, local discounts, family-friendly policies
• Relocation allowance, visa reimbursement, and interest-free loans for immigration expenses

Learn more about our benefits and hear from our staff via our website and social media channels.

Further details:

• Job Description & Person Specification
• Terms and Conditions of Employment

We aim to reduce unconscious bias in our assessment process by anonymizing personal details during initial shortlisting.