Senior Lecturer/Reader within the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (3 posts available)

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking ambitious scientists for senior lectureship positions in biotechnology. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic research group within a state-of-the-art facility, contributing to both high-quality research and teaching. Candidates will engage in innovative projects spanning areas like enzyme discovery and microbial engineering, while enjoying a supportive environment that encourages collaboration and professional growth. With a market-leading pension scheme and exceptional employee benefits, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of engineering biology.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Strong background in biotechnology with a focus on engineering biology.
• Experience in leading research groups and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a research group in biotechnology.
• Contribute to teaching and expand collaborations in the field.

Skills

Research in engineering biology

Biosynthesis and enzyme discovery

Structural biology

Microbial engineering

Education

PhD in Biotechnology or related field

Tools

Mass spectrometry

Protein crystallography

Gene sequencing

Automated robotics platforms

Job description

We seek to appoint three outstanding and ambitious scientists to senior lectureship / reader positions based within the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB) at the University of Manchester (UoM).

The successful candidate will join a dynamic research environment with state-of-the-art facilities to develop their research group and expand collaborations. In addition to high-quality research, you will be expected to contribute to teaching. We are open to high-quality applications from across the broad engineering biology and biotechnology landscape. Specific areas of interest include but are not limited to natural product biosynthesis and enzyme discovery; structural biology and mechanistic enzymology; and microbial engineering.

Alongside your CV, please include a two-page research statement detailing your future research plans as a senior group leader.

The MIB is a flagship UoM Research Institute that has played a pivotal role in the development of engineering biology and related biotechnology research, both in the UK and globally. Our research spans fundamental bioscience discoveries and technology development, through to commercial impact and real-world applications. MIB houses state-of-the-art research laboratories and an impressive range of specialist facilities, including automated robotics platforms, NMR, fast-reaction/laser facilities, mass spectrometry, protein crystallography, high-throughput analytical platforms, gene sequencing, computation, and small-scale fermentation. These facilities are managed by dedicated senior technical experts who offer specialist services and training, enabling our staff to conduct the highest quality interdisciplinary research at the forefront of biotechnology.

What you will get in return:

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working. You can find out more here.

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs, or applications from recruitment agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from agencies should be directed to [e-mail]. Any CVs submitted by agencies will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:

Prof Anthony Green (MIB Director)

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This vacancy will close at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document, which contains the person specification criteria.