Lecturer in Biotechnology (Teaching)

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

Job summary

The Department of Life Sciences at a leading UK university seeks a Lecturer in Biotechnology to deliver its MSc program and contribute to undergraduate teaching. This full-time, permanent role offers an opportunity to engage in vibrant interdisciplinary research and teaching within a supportive academic environment.

Benefits

Free counselling services

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Staff discount at Team Bath gym

Generous employer contributory pension schemes

Generous annual leave allowance

Personal and professional development opportunities

Relocation allowance

Visa reimbursement

Interest-Free Loan for immigration expenses

Qualifications

• Demonstrable depth and breadth of knowledge and expertise in Biotechnology.
• A collegiate individual with commitment to high-quality education.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the MSc Biotechnology degree and contribute to undergraduate programs.
• Strengthen interdisciplinary research in medical, microbial, and plant biotechnology.

Skills

Communication

Expertise in Biotechnology

Enthusiasm

Self-motivation

Commitment to excellence

Job description

The Department of Life Sciences is seeking to appoint a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Biotechnology to strengthen the team that delivers our highly successful MSc Biotechnology degree, while contributing to our undergraduate programmes. The role is offered as a full-time permanent (tenured) appointment. There is no compulsory retirement age.

This represents an outstanding opportunity for a lecturer join the vibrant department of Life Sciences and its interdisciplinary research centres. Current research strengths include, but are not restricted to, medical, microbial, and plant biotechnology, the evolution of drug resistance, and the development of novel drugs for health and agriculture.

Please note that we are also currently recruiting a Lecturer (teaching and research) for the MSc Biotechnology degree.

We are seeking:

• A collegiate, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with a commitment to excellence in higher education and providing a high-quality experience for our students
• Demonstrable depth and breadth of knowledge and expertise in Biotechnology
• Excellent communication skills

About the Department

The Department of Life Sciences at the University of Bath is located on the main University campus, in close proximity to the Departments of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics. There is a strong interdisciplinary and collaborative culture across departments, fostered by a number of research centres including those for Bioengineering and Biomedical Technologies, Drug Discovery, Mathematical Biology and Milner Centre for Evolution.

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Zoe Burke, Director of Teaching ( [e-mail] ) or Dr Neil Brown, MSc Director of Studies ([e-mail]). However, please ensure your application is submitted via the University website.

Alongside completion of the online application form, you should also upload a full Curriculum Vitae.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader ; autism friendly university , committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff .

What we can offer you:

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn .

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