Assistant Professor (Lecturer)
Build Your research and teaching career in the UK. As one of only 12 UK universities awarded funding under the UKRI Global Talent Fund, we’re recruiting ambitious Lecturers ready to combine research ambition with inspiring education aligned with national industrial strategy areas.
Whether your expertise lies in clean energy, digital technologies, life sciences, or professional and business services, you’ll access significant institutional investment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a culture that values innovation and people.
The Global Talent Fund represents the UK’s commitment to attracting the world’s best researchers. Combined with Bath’s proven track record and strategic vision, this is your opportunity to establish yourself as a leader in your field in a thriving, international community recognised for research excellence with impact and outstanding student experience.
About The Role
* Exceptional academic with high potential for national/international research impact.
* High potential impact within at least one priority area: Clean Energy Industries, Digital and Technologies, Life Sciences, or Professional and Business Services.
* Research‑intensive with expectation of significant contributions to research excellence and innovation, and teaching within your Department.
* Successful applicants required to relocate to the UK; Bath offers a reimbursement scheme for relocation and visa costs.
What We’re Looking For
* Developing track record of internationally excellent research with high potential for national/international impact.
* Clear and feasible research vision aligned with at least one priority area.
* Potential to secure funding and build interdisciplinary collaborations.
* Potential to link with external organisations to translate research into innovation and real‑world impact.
* Commitment to teaching and mentoring.
Why Bath?
We foster an inclusive and welcoming culture, ensuring every new team member feels at home from day one. You’ll experience the best of both worlds at our compact, easy‑to‑navigate campus overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath, surrounded by leafy green spaces and a vibrant community.
Our world‑leading research and collaboration thrive alongside a balanced, rewarding lifestyle. As part of our inclusive community, you’ll enjoy flexible working, excellent benefits, and real opportunities to grow.
* Freedom to shape your research agenda within our strategic priority areas.
* An international peer mentoring scheme to support you settling into life at the University and in the UK.
* Access to world‑class facilities, technical support, and interdisciplinary networks.
* Dedicated grant‑development and partnership‑building support.
* Competitive salary with annual incremental progression and generous pension.
* Tailored induction and mentoring for international researchers.
* Ongoing career, leadership, and teaching development opportunities.
* An inclusive and collegial culture that values diversity and global collaboration.
Equal Opportunity
At Bath we recognise that diversity is our strength. Our differences in background, culture, and perspective enrich our learning environment and help tackle pressing challenges facing our society. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and a strong commitment to gender equality and intersectionality, reflected in our Silver Athena SWAN award.
We encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under‑represented groups. We are an autism‑friendly university, an accredited Disability Confident Leader, and committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
How to Apply
Click ‘register Your Interest’ and complete the online application form.
* Upload your full CV, publications, funding, activities.
* Upload your completed research programme (template available).
* Provide two referees.
Further Details
* Job Description & Person Specification.
* Candidate Information Brochure.
* Download the Research Programme Template.
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.
Anonymous Shortlisting: We are constantly seeking to reduce unconscious bias in our assessment process. Personal details such as your name may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.
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