Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Chemical Biology Chemistry

About the role

• You will develop an internationally leading independent research programme in the area of Chemical Biology.
• You will teach core organic chemistry in both lectures and laboratory classes (Yrs 1-2), more specialised units in the final year of the programmes and potentially contribute to our PGT course on Drug Discovery (joint with the department of Life Sciences here in Bath), maintaining the University’s high standards in teaching and learning, and its inclusive and supportive learning environment. 
• You will be supported to contribute at an appropriate level to the administration, leadership, and management of the Department’s activities as the role develops.

About you

In our department 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 chemical biology. 

We would be interested to hear from you if your research interests lie in chemical biology in the widest sense (a non-exhaustive list would be biocatalysis, chemical proteomics, robotics/digital chemistry, biopolymers). This could be an experimental and/or computational position. 

If you have experience interacting with and complementing existing research within a department this would be advantageous.

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.

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

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, so we 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.

Salary: Starting from £46,485, rising to £55,295 per annum

Contract Type: Full Time, Open Ended

Closing date: Sunday 03 November 2024