Lecturer/associate Professor/professor in Advanced

3 weeks ago


Southampton, United Kingdom University of Southampton Full time

2106122BJ

Five Faculty positions (Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor) in Molecular Biosciences encompassing Microbial Systems, Advanced Cell Biology and Plant Organism Interactions

School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Environmental & Life Sciences, University of Southampton.

Interview Date: March 20th- April 25th, 2023

Join our exciting new expansion of biosciences

We are appointing five Faculty positions. These are the second phase of 11 new appointments and you will have an exciting opportunity to influence the life sciences agenda at the University of Southampton, ranked in the top 100 in the QS World Rankings.

Our interests span microbiology, virology, glycobiology, structural biology, neuroscience, developmental biology, ecology, evolution, plants and food security with a growing portfolio in complex data analytics. We drive interdisciplinarity through the Institute for Life Sciences, host the National Biofilms Innovation Centre and the BBSRC SoCoBio DTP. We are consistently in the top two Russell Group Universities for student satisfaction (2019, 2020, 2021).

Appointments will be either as Lecturer (equivalent to Assistant Professor, salary range £40,931 to £51,805) Associate Professor (salary range £53,353 to £67,060) or Professor (maximum 2, starting salary £70,119) in the following areas:
Microbial Systems You will add synergy and/or a new dimension to our thriving research in microbial systems from the role of the microbiome in agriculture to the role of our own microbiome in immunology and mental health. We are especially interested in research questions related to biofilms and complex data analytics.
Advanced Cell Biology You will have skills in advanced imaging and experimental biology to address research questions in animals, plants or microbes.
Plant Organism Interactions You will be researching a topic that addresses food security. We are well-equipped for this work with a dedicated Plant Growth Facility and licenced Invertebrate Facility, both with environmentally controlled rooms.

These post descriptors are not comprehensive- if you are unsure if you fit, you are welcome to enquire through the contact below.

You will demonstrate a passion for education and an ability to enhance our undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum in the life sciences.

You will have a doctorate in a relevant discipline, an ability to enhance our education and to obtain peer-reviewed funding (within the BBSRC remit) and evidence of distinction in research through publications.

Interviews will take place in person in Southampton as indicated. Find out about the University and region here.

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We believe equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a welcoming, vibrant and successful organisation. Having a diverse workforce, inclusive of people of all ages and beliefs, from different racial, educational and social backgrounds opens up a wealth of possibilities, makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society. We welcome applicants that value the diversity of our community and are willing to play their part in supporting the mission of inclusivity.



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