Prize Fellow in Biological Chemistry

Chemistry Guide; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Bath invites applications for a Prize Fellow in Biological Chemistry within the Centre of Excellence in Water-Based Systems for Health Protection. The role involves developing an independent research programme and teaching analytical chemistry in lectures and labs.

The successful candidate will contribute to Centre and Department leadership while expanding expertise in proteomics, cheminformatics, AI, and data science. PhD required; funding success anticipated.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with a strong research record.
• Ability to develop an independent, externally funded research programme.
• Experience in teaching analytical chemistry and working in interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop an internationally leading independent research programme in Biological chemistry, toxicology, or cheminformatics.
• Teach analytical chemistry in lectures and laboratory classes, maintaining high teaching standards.
• Support administration, leadership, and management of Department and Centre activities.

Skills

Biological chemistry

Chemical toxicology

Cheminformatics

Data science

Proteomics

Artificial intelligence

Education

PhD degree

Job description

About the role

Join our thriving Centre of Excellence in Water-Based Systems for Health Protection and Department of Chemistry as a Prize Fellow in Biological Chemistry.

The Centre of Excellence in Water-Based Early-Warning Systems for Health Protection (CWBE) is a £13m interdisciplinary research centre, established in 2024 with funding from Research England’s Expanding Excellence in England (E3) scheme, together with contributions from the University of Bath and partners.

We are working to transform public and environmental health management, establishing the first Urban Living Lab facility; a state-of-the-art digital water sensing platform, training base and ideas hub. Our ambition is to provide a practical roadmap for a UK early-warning system, co-produced with regional and national stakeholders to serve as a sentinel and multigenerational testing site for research and innovation. This platform will enable testing of public health and environmental interventions focused on increasing community resilience to disease, pollution and climate change impacts.

We are looking to recruit a Prize Fellow:

• To develop an internationally leading independent research programme in the broad areas of Biological chemistry; Chemical toxicology; Cheminformatics/data science.
• To teach aspects of analytical chemistry in both lectures and laboratory classes, maintaining the University’s high standards in teaching and learning, and its inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• To contribute, with support, at an appropriate level to the administration, leadership, and management of the Department’s and Centre’s activities.

About you

At Bath we offer an exceptional environment for research teaching and learning and we wish to support you in reaching your potential for internationally leading research, in the broad field of water-based epidemiology. Applications are invited for a Prize Fellow position in the Department of Chemistry to join the multidisciplinary CWBE team, working on wastewater-based early warning systems for public health protection.

The successful candidate will develop an independent research programme aligned with the CWBE mission while expanding the Centre's existing capabilities in one or more of the following areas: Biological chemistry, Chemical Toxicology, Cheminformatics and Data Science. We are particularly interested in strengthening our expertise in proteomics, as well as in cheminformatics, artificial intelligence, and data science. Applicants should have expertise in at least one or two of these areas demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary environment. The role will involve close interaction with engineers, chemists, biologists, and social scientists, making strong teamwork and communication skills essential.

You should hold a PhD and be able to demonstrate the potential to develop an internationally leading research programme, to acquire significant funding from UK and international sources, and to produce high-quality publications.

Application Requirements & Selection Process:

£47,389 to £56,535. Grade 8