This represents an outstanding opportunity for an established researcher, with an internationally competitive research programme, to develop new synergies facilitated by the integration of the Pharmacy & Pharmacology and Biology & Biochemistry communities into a single unitary life sciences department. The department's current research strengths include, but are not limited to, peptide-based drug discovery, development of novel antimicrobials, discovery for interaction with DNA targets, CNS active compounds, zebrafish and organoid-based drug-discovery models. 

You will have an active research programme and a proven track record of innovation and high impact publication in any aspect of medicinal chemistry, chemical biology and drug discovery, including, but not restricted to: 

• New chemical modalities 
• Biologics 
• Novel biological targets 
• Chemical probes 
• Computational chemistry 
• Natural products 

As well as conducting innovative, externally funded research, you will be contributing to the delivery and development of taught courses at undergraduate and master’s level and to supervise postgraduate research students. You should be able to take on additional support roles, including acting as an Academic Advisor. 

About the Department? 

The Department of Life Sciences at the University of Bath was established in 2022 through the merger of the former Departments of Biology & Biochemistry and Pharmacology & Pharmacy. The department 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 Drug Discovery, Mathematical Biology and Bioengineering and Biomedical Technologies as well as the Milner Centre for Evolution. 

69色情片ers within the department have access to the university’s central imaging and chemical characterisation facilities as well as the GW4 Cryo-EM facility located at nearby University of Bristol (). The department boasts a suite of environmentally controlled culture rooms as well as greenhouses, a zebrafish aquarium, Drosophila laboratory, a GridION and PromethION 2 Solo nanopore sequencing facility and a range of dedicated microscopes including confocal, 2-photon, light-sheet and TIRF. 

For informal enquires please contact Dr Amanda Mackenzie, Head of Department, (lifescienceshod@bath.ac.uk) or Professor Stephen Husbands, Head of Medicinal Chemistry (prssmah@bath.ac.uk). 

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.

What we can offer you:

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 commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

• 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
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits.

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Closing Date: 25 May 2025

Department: Education & 69色情片

Salary: £46,735 to £55,755

We are seeking a proactive, self-motivated and collegiate Lecturer in Pharmacology to assist in the delivery of our undergraduate pharmacology, pharmacy and bioscience programmes. Our Department and University has achieved an excellent reputation for teaching, and we are seeking a high quality candidate to further enhance the academic and employability skills of our students. 

This will involve teaching small groups, lecturing, delivery of practical classes and supporting students on undergraduate/postgraduate courses as well as administrative, assessment and exam duties as required. This post will support learning and teaching in the subject area of pharmacology. 

This is a full-time, fixed term contract for 12 months.

The job purpose can be summarised as follows: 

• To plan and deliver taught programmes of education and support student learning at undergraduate and postgraduate level (as appropriate). This will include preparation of teaching material, lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes assessment and marking of coursework. 
• To play a role in developing the teaching culture and student experience of the University. 
• To provide teaching-related management and administrative duties. 

Whilst it is expected that teaching will be informed by research/professional expertise, there is no research component to this role. 

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 Pharmacology 
• Excellent communication skills
• A strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, mirroring the University’s values

About the department 

The Department of Life Sciences at the University of Bath was recently formed through the merger of the departments of Biology & Biochemistry and Pharmacy & Pharmacology. It has over 90 academic staff across a broad range of disciplines including, biochemistry, cell & developmental biology, evolution, genetics, immunology microbiology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical pharmacy and structural biology. The vast majority of research within the merged departments was rated as 4* or 3* in the last (REF2021) assessment. 

Staff are encouraged to engage in continuous professional development activities, such as fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, as well as having an understanding of discipline-specific issues in relation to teaching and/or supporting learning. 

For informal enquiries please contact Prof Sarah Bailey (Head of Pharmacology Group), S.Bailey@bath.ac.uk or Dr Zoë Burke (Director of Teaching), bsszdb@bath.ac.uk . 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. 

What we can offer you:

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 commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

• 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
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits.

Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us and on X for more information.

Closing Date: 25 May 2025

Department: Education & 69色情片

Salary: £38,249 to £45,413

The highly successful Bath MPharm is now being delivered on site in new purpose-built facilities at the University of Plymouth campus, with the first cohort of students in September 2024. This venture is strongly supported by the wider pharmacy community and represents a major step forward in supporting the pharmacy workforce in the southwest of England. In September 2025, we will welcome a new cohort of Year 1 students, as well as a first cohort of Preparatory year (foundation year) students.

We are recruiting staff who will be located primarily in Plymouth but employed by the University of Bath, supporting delivery of this new MPharm degree.

About the role:

We are recruiting one Lecturer or Senior Lecturer post (teaching-focussed) to be part of the Plymouth-based MPharm teaching team. You will provide high quality teaching and assessment on this new MPharm degree course, support individual learners and contribute to the successful delivery of this new school of pharmacy. You will be an excellent teacher and have a collegiate approach to working with academic and professional services colleagues. You will be joining a small but dynamic team based in Plymouth and will be expected to collaborate with colleagues at the University of Bath. 

The University are willing to show flexibility in working practices and so applications from suitably qualified candidates seeking a role which offers hybrid working, full or part time working, job sharing and other forms of flexible employment are welcome. Please note, while the roles will be mainly based out of Plymouth, occasional travel to the Bath will be required. 

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will take up the role in August or September 2025. 

Find out more about joining the University of Bath MPharm at the University of Plymouth. 

Additional information:

There is one post available at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer. We will appoint at the appropriate spine point in grade 7, 8 or 9 depending on experience. 

The FTE we are looking to appoint to is 1.0 in Pharmacology / Biological Sciences

Applications from suitably qualified candidates seeking a role which offers full or part time working, job-sharing and other forms of flexible employment are welcome.

Interviews are tentatively planned to take place in Plymouth on 11 June and 12 June although an additional date may be identified. Candidates would only need to attend 1 date and are invited to give their preference as part of the application.

For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Lyn Hanning, Head of Pharmacy (Plymouth) L.Hanning@bath.ac.uk or +44 (0)1225 383780 or Sarah Bailey, Head of Pharmacology group sb304@bath.ac.uk

What we are looking for:

• An inspiring teacher in pharmacology / biological sciences
• A track record of delivering high quality teaching, learning and assessment
• Ability to support individual learners with the provision of excellent pastoral care
• A passion for this exciting and innovative project and producing the pharmacists of the future
• Ability and willingness to contribute to the day-to-day running of the department.

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.

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We consider ourselves to be an inclusive 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 our teams. 

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to .

Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us and on Twitter for more information.

Closing Date: 18 May 2025

Department: Education & 69色情片

Salary: Salary for a Lecturer (Grade 7) is £38,249 rising to £45,413 (Grade 8) is £46,735 rising to £55,755 per annum. Salary for a Senior Lecturer (Grade 9) is £57,422 rising to £66,537 per annum.

The highly successful Bath MPharm is now being delivered on site in new purpose-built facilities at the University of Plymouth campus, with the first cohort of students in September 2024. This venture is strongly supported by the wider pharmacy community and represents a major step forward in supporting the pharmacy workforce in the southwest of England. In September 2025, we will welcome a new cohort of Year 1 students, as well as a first cohort of Preparatory year (foundation year) students.

We are recruiting staff who will be located primarily in Plymouth but employed by the University of Bath, supporting delivery of this new MPharm degree.

About the role:

We are recruiting a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer post (teaching-focussed) to be part of the Plymouth-based MPharm teaching team. You will provide high quality teaching and assessment on this new MPharm degree course, support individual learners and contribute to the successful delivery of this new school of pharmacy. You will be an excellent teacher and have a collegiate approach to working with academic and professional services colleagues. You will be joining a small but dynamic team based in Plymouth and will be expected to collaborate with colleagues at the University of Bath. 

The University are willing to show flexibility in working practices and so applications from suitably qualified candidates seeking a role which offers hybrid working, full or part time working, job sharing and other forms of flexible employment are welcome. Please note, while the roles will be mainly based out of Plymouth, occasional travel to the Bath will be required. 

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will take up the role in August or September 2025. 

Find out more about joining the University of Bath MPharm at the University of Plymouth. 

Additional information:

There is one post available at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer. We will appoint at the appropriate spine point in grade 7, 8 or 9 depending on experience. 

The FTE we are looking to appoint to is 0.5 in Pharmacy Practice. Applications from suitably qualified candidates seeking a role which offers full or part time working, job-sharing and other forms of flexible employment are welcome.

Interviews are tentatively planned to take place in Plymouth on 11 June and 12 June although an additional date may be identified. Candidates would only need to attend 1 date and are invited to give their preference as part of the application.

For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Lyn Hanning, Head of Pharmacy (Plymouth) L.Hanning@bath.ac.uk or +44 (0)1225 383780.

What we are looking for:

• An inspiring teacher in pharmacy practice 
• A track record of delivering high quality teaching, learning and assessment
• Ability to support individual learners with the provision of excellent pastoral care
• A passion for this exciting and innovative project and producing the pharmacists of the future
• Ability and willingness to contribute to the day-to-day running of the department.

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.

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We consider ourselves to be an inclusive 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 our teams. 

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to .

Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us and on Twitter for more information.

Closing Date: 18 May 2025

Department: Education & 69色情片

Salary: Salary for a Lecturer (Grade 7) is £38,249 rising to £45,413 (Grade 8) is £46,735 rising to £55,755 per annum. Salary for a Senior Lecturer (Grade 9) is £57,422 rising to £66,537 per annum. Pro rota per annum.