Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Chemistry
We are inviting applications for a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor position in the School of Chemistry at the University of Bristol, proudly rated #1 in the UK for chemistry research.
The role
Are you a passionate chemist eager to make a global impact through innovative research and teaching? We seek applicants developing international leadership in their research field with a strong publication record. For the Associate Professor appointment, evidence of independent grant funding success is expected, and we would anticipate supporting you for Professorial promotion in the near future. We especially invite applicants with expertise in:
* Synthetic biology
* Chemical biology
* Biophysics or biophysical tools
* Biocatalysis
We will offer positions at Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor contingent upon skills, qualifications, and experience.
What will you be doing?
* Deliver an ambitious, internationally leading research portfolio.
* Develop portfolios of funding to resource your research programme.
* Collaborate positively and supportively with colleagues across the University and externally.
* Play a key role in developing and delivering our education programme at undergraduate and postgraduate taught levels.
* Contribute to our postgraduate research training programmes as appropriate.
You should apply if
* Relevant PhD degree (or professional equivalent) and postdoctoral research experience.
* Undertaking and building internationally competitive research programs with a clear track to international leadership for the Associate Professor appointment.
* Experience in developing funding applications to resource your research programs (evidence of attracting substantial funding for the Associate Professor appointment).
* Significant publications in high-impact academic journals or books.
* Experience in delivering high-quality teaching at university level at undergraduate or postgraduate levels.
* Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences.
* Initiative and creativity in problem-solving.
* Contribution to broader organisational and management processes.
We encourage applications from women and candidates from Global Ethnic Majority backgrounds as these groups are currently underrepresented in our community.
Why choose us?
* Top-Ranked Research: Be part of the UK's leading chemistry research institution including world-leading clusters and Centres for Doctoral Training.
* Vibrant Community: Engage with a diverse and collaborative community of around 1,000 students and staff, including over 250 postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers.
* Cutting-Edge Facilities: Shared and open access to >£35M of centralised and fully supported scientific instrument and analysis facilities.
Additional information
For informal queries about the role please contact Craig Butts: hos-chem@bristol.ac.uk / 0117 4552279
Contract: Open Ended
Grade: L
School: School of Chemistry
Advert close date: This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 30th September 2025.
Inclusive environment
The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Science
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* Higher Education
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