Lecturer in Chemistry

Grade 7a Salary £37,474 - £43,414

Full time, fixed term until 31^st July 2025

The Opportunity

This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a team of staff in Keele University’s Faculty of Natural Sciences. The Faculty is responsible for the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences.

The School is seeking to appoint a full-time Lecturer in any area of chemistry, initially on a fixed-term basis until 31^st July 2025. The successful candidate will undertake teaching, research, administration and other activities assigned by the Head of School in an appropriate area chemistry.

You will possess a degree or equivalent qualification in chemistry or a related discipline and a PhD in chemistry. You will be expected to show significant achievement in research and will have the potential to develop and/or maintain an internationally competitive program of research in any area of chemistry that complements existing research in the School. In addition, you will have the ability to deliver teaching in your cognate area, as you will be expected to play a significant role in teaching and administration as part of the Chemistry teaching team. In particular, you will be expected to offer high quality teaching and mentoring on the Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry programmes. The role will also include supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research projects. The post will suit candidates who wish to pursue an independent academic career in the future.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave  
• Excellent staff pension scheme   
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development   
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery    
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site  
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

Flexible Working

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. 

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience.  With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 10,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research.  Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN charter, and values equality and diversity across our workforce.  The School of Chemical and Physical Sciences currently holds a Bronze award.

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Occupational Health

Please note this appointment is subject to medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

Informal Enquiries

For informal inquiries about the post please contact Professor Mike Watkinson (m.watkinson@keele.ac.uk). Applications to this address will not be accepted. Full applications must include a CV, publications list, a two-page research proposal and a cover letting outlining your suitability for the post and research ambitions.

Closing Date 6^th March 2023

Interviews will be held on: 14^th April 2023