Assistant Professor in Molecular Microbiology

Location/campus: South Kensington Campus - On site only

About the role:

The Department of Infectious Disease at Imperial College London is seeking an outstanding academic for the post of Assistant Professor in Molecular Microbiology in any area of bacterial or fungal infection, immunity, microbiota, drug resistance or similar field. Infectious Disease is one of eight departments within the Faculty of Medicine. The Department provides a world-class research environment where scientists from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds work together to generate new knowledge and address the unmet clinical needs for infectious disease control on a global scale.

The Department has six sections, including the Section of Molecular Microbiology which will host the new appointment. The Section is a key constituent of Centre for Bacterial Resistance Biology (CBRB) and studies fundamental biological mechanisms underpinning bacterial and fungal physiology, pathogenesis, microbiota, innate immune responses to bacterial and fungal infections and antimicrobial resistance. The Section of Molecular Microbiology and the CBRB jointly represents one of the largest concentration of scientists working on microbial infection biology in Europe, and provides an excellent training environment for undergraduates, Masters and PhD students, as well as post-doctoral research fellows.

What you would be doing:

You will be expected to bring or develop a research programme in bacterial/fungal infection biology. You will have a track record of publications and funding in relevant areas and will be expected to work collaboratively across the Section, Department, the wider Faculty of Medicine and other Faculties of Imperial College, as well as the CBRB. Relevant areas of research are broad and include but are not limited to: fundamental bacteriology or mycology, bacterial or fungal pathogenesis, host-microbe interactions, host immunity to pathogens, microbiota, co-infection and/or antimicrobial resistance. Other fields of bacterial or fungal infection biology relating to human disease will also be considered.

You will also be expected to contribute to teaching responsibilities. The Department hosts two Masters of Science courses, in Molecular Medicine and in Molecular Biology and Pathogenesis of Viruses; runs two streams of the MRes in Biomedical Research (Molecular basis of human disease and Bacterial pathogenesis and infection), and also contributes to undergraduate courses in Medicine and Medical Biosciences Sciences. You will be expected to contribute teaching sessions to some of these courses and to host project students in your laboratory. 

What we are looking for:

• You should have, or be developing, a national and an international reputation in a relevant research area.
• It is essential that you hold a PhD or equivalent in molecular microbiology or appropriate related field.
• You will have a publication record that demonstrates significant contributions to your field and the ability to independently publish high quality research in peer reviewed journals. 

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to build your career at a world-leading institution.
• Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for academic staff.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture.

Further Information

The post is on a full time, open-ended basis. Hybrid working may be considered for this role and will be discussed at interview. Staff working in roles that are suitable for hybrid working will normally be expected to work at least 60% of their time onsite.

For informal discussions about the post, please contact Prof Ramesh Wigneshweraraj email: s.r.wig@imperial.ac.uk

Closing Date: 04^th August 2025

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