National AI Awards 2025Discover AI's trailblazers! Join us to celebrate innovation and nominate industry leaders.

Nominate & Attend

Lecturer in Biotechnology (Teaching) (AP12827) - Bath, BA2 7AY

University of Bath
Bath
3 days ago
Create job alert

Lecturer in Biotechnology (Teaching) (AP12827) - Bath, BA2 7AY

TheDepartment of Life Sciencesis seeking to appoint  a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Biotechnology to strengthen the team that delivers our highly successful MSc Biotechnology degree, while contributing to our undergraduate programmes.  The role is offered as a full-time permanent (tenured) appointment. There is no compulsory retirement age.  

This represents an outstanding opportunity for a lecturer join the vibrant department of Life Sciences and its interdisciplinary research centres. Current research strengths include, but are not restricted to, medical, microbial, and plant biotechnology, the evolution of drug resistance, and the development of novel drugs for health and agriculture.

Please note that we are also currently recruiting a Lecturer (teaching and research) for the MSc Biotechnology degree.

We are seeking:  

  • A collegiate, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with a commitment to excellence in higher education and providing a high-quality experience for our students 
  • Demonstrable depth and breadth of knowledge and expertise in Biotechnology
  • Excellent communication skills 

About the Department 

The Department of Life Sciences at the University of Bath is located on the main University campus, in close proximity to the Departments of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics. There is a strong interdisciplinary and collaborative culture across departments, fostered by a number of research centres including those for Bioengineering and Biomedical Technologies, Drug Discovery, Mathematical Biology and Milner Centre for Evolution.

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Zoe Burke, Director of Teaching ( ) or Dr Neil Brown, MSc Director of Studies ( ).  However, please ensure your application is submitted via the University website. 

Alongside completion of the online application form, you should also upload a full Curriculum Vitae. 

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 and 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.

We\\\'re very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accreditedDisability Confident Leader;autism friendly university, committed tobuilding disability confidence and supporting disabled staff

What we can offer you:

We\\\'re continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

  • Free counselling services through Health Assured
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
  • Staff discount at Team Bath gym
  • Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
  • Staff discount on language courses
  • Generous employer contributory pension schemes
  • Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
  • A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
  • Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
  • Local discounts and more
  • Afamily-friendly workplace 
  • An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
  • Relocation allowance
  • Visa reimbursementandInterest-Free Loanto help with the cost of some immigration expenses

Find out more about our benefitsand watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following usXandLinkedIn.

Closing Date: 27 Jul 2025

Department: Education & Research

Salary: £38,249 to £45,413

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Head of Research and Engineering Operations - £65k - ID41150

Associate Director, Clinical Medical Writing

Business Development Manager at Biomatter Designs

Lecturer in Chemical Engineering (CARMA) (KK12779) - Bath, BA2 7AY

Lecturer in Data Science in Haematology

Lecturer in Biomechanics

National AI Awards 2025

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

How to Present Biotech Concepts to Non-Scientists: A Public Speaking Guide for Job Seekers

In today’s biotechnology job market, your ability to explain complex science clearly is just as important as your lab skills. Whether you're applying for a research role, pitching to investors, or collaborating with marketing teams, you'll often need to present technical information to people without a scientific background. This blog explores how biotechnology job seekers can develop and deliver compelling presentations that make sense to non-scientists. From structuring your content to designing effective slides and using storytelling to bring data to life, these techniques will help you stand out in interviews and on the job.

Biotech Jobs Employer Hotlist 2025: 50 UK Companies Actively Hiring Right Now 

Bookmark this guide – we refresh it every quarter so you always know who’s really expanding their life‑science teams. The UK biotechnology scene is on a tear in 2025. Venture & follow‑on funding hit £3.5 billion last year, up 94 % on 2023, and Q1 2025 alone brought in another £924 million of equity for scaling therapeutics, diagnostics & deep‑tech platforms  bioindustry.org. Meanwhile, Westminster’s new industrial strategy pledges a record £86 billion for science & tech, with life sciences top of the eight “high‑growth” priority sectors . The consequence? Hiring is white‑hot. From big‑pharma giants to gene‑editing start‑ups, employers need research scientists, QC analysts, bioprocess engineers, bioinformaticians, regulatory specialists & commercial leads – right now. Below you’ll find 50 organisations that have posted UK vacancies or announced head‑count growth during the past eight weeks. They’re grouped into five bite‑size categories so you can jump straight to the type of employer – & mission – that excites you. For every entry you’ll see: Main UK hub Example recent vacancy Why it’s worth your time (tech, culture, impact) Use the internal search on BiotechnologyJobs.co.uk to pull up live roles, or set a free alert so fresh openings land in your inbox.

Return-to-Work Pathways: Relaunch Your Biotechnology Career with Returnships, Flexible & Hybrid Roles

Returning to work after a career break can feel like stepping into a new frontier—especially in a fast-evolving sector such as biotechnology. Whether you’ve paused your professional journey for parenting, caring responsibilities or another life chapter, the UK’s biotech industry now offers a variety of return-to-work pathways designed to help you transition back smoothly. From formal returnships and part-time contracts to hybrid and fully flexible roles, these programmes acknowledge the value of your transferable skills and life experience. In this guide tailored for parents and carers, you’ll discover how to: Grasp the current demand for biotech talent in the UK Translate your organisational, communication and resilience skills into the laboratory and beyond Tackle common re-entry challenges with practical solutions Refresh your scientific and technical knowledge through targeted learning Access returnship and re-entry programmes specifically in biotech Find roles that fit around family commitments—be they flexible, hybrid or full-time Balance work with caring duties Navigate applications, interviews and networking in the biotech world Learn from inspiring returner success stories Get quick answers in our FAQ section Whether you’re keen to step back into a research lab, quality control, regulatory affairs or bioinformatics team, this article will map out the steps and resources you need to reignite your biotechnology career.