Phd jobs in United Kingdom

The Department of Chemistry at Bath has a vacant fixed-term Computational/Physical Chemistry Lectureship position (teaching only), available from September 2025 to August 2027 to cover a staff member supported through a secondment. The successful candidate will prepare and deliver teaching material, assess coursework, act as an academic advisor, run small group teaching activities, and supervise undergraduate laboratory classes. This role involves significant responsibility and offers an opportunity to contribute proactively and creatively to the department's teaching development. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of high-quality teaching in chemistry.

Both the Department and the University are committed to a supportive and inclusive working environment. The Department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award and aims to further improve equality, diversity, and inclusivity. Applications from women and under-represented groups are particularly encouraged.

• You will hold an undergraduate degree and a postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject area, actively working towards completing a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience.
• You have a commitment to excellence in education and providing the highest quality experience for students.
• You demonstrate depth and breadth of understanding of subject matters appropriate to the teaching to be delivered.

For informal discussions about the role, contact Professor Matthew Jones, Head of Department (mj205@bath.ac.uk), Dr Fiona Dickinson, Head of Physical Chemistry (fd287@bath.ac.uk), Dr Ben Morgan, Head of Computational Chemistry (bjm42@bath.ac.uk), or Dr Gan Shermer, Director of Teaching (g.shermer@bath.ac.uk). Applications should be submitted via the University website.

This full-time, fixed-term role lasts until 31st August 2027.

The University values diversity and is committed to equality, holding a Silver Athena SWAN award. We welcome applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, especially from under-represented groups, and believe diversity enhances our environment. We are dedicated to a safe, inclusive, and supportive community, including being signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, an accredited Disability Confident Leader, and an autism-friendly university.

Our benefits include:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discounts at Team Bath gym, on postgraduate tuition fees, and language courses
• Generous pension schemes and annual leave with discretionary days
• Personal and professional development opportunities, including Apprenticeships and LinkedIn Learning
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum, local discounts, and family-friendly policies
• Relocation allowance, visa reimbursement, and interest-free loans for immigration expenses

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

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