Position Summary
The Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CEB) is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor from October 2026 or soon thereafter. The successful candidate will be designated as an Associate Professor once probation has been successfully completed.
The Department operates on the West Cambridge site and has an annual research income of approximately £15M. It has an international reputation for advancing molecular science and technology at the intersection of biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, and is setting the pace for scientists, engineers, industrialists and entrepreneurs to solve complex global challenges across healthcare, energy and the environment. The Department has forged significant industry partnerships and has pioneered the commercialisation of its cutting‑edge research, recognising the vital relationship between knowledge transfer and economic growth.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will develop and lead a research group of international standing while contributing to the teaching needs of the Department. Teaching and research duties will be split approximately 30:70. The candidate will be expected to teach and examine widely across the Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology Tripos, which incorporates significant biotechnology content, and will be required to teach in areas outside their research expertise if necessary.
Strategic Themes and Research Areas
- Synthetic and Engineering Biology
- Biomaterials
- Bio‑interface Science and Technology
- Agritech and Plant Biotechnology
- Molecular and Cellular Biotechnology
- Computational, Data and AI‑driven Biotechnology
The overriding criterion is research excellence. Applicants from both theoretical and experimental research areas will be considered, provided they can strengthen one or both of the Department’s core strategic themes of sustainability and healthcare.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have an excellent track record of conducting original research, evidenced by publications in leading international journals, and should be supported by external grant funding. Experience in supervising and examining at undergraduate and graduate levels, and willingness to promote a positive research culture within their group and the wider Department, are also required.
Benefits
Flexible working arrangements are welcomed.
The University offers a range of relocation and accommodation benefits to eligible employees.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Women and candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply, as they are under‑represented at this level in the Department and School.
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