Senior Lecturer in Bioinformatics

FTE: 1 FTE (working 37 hours per week)

Duration of Contract: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Salary: UH8 £45,413 pa to £57,422 pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience

Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield 

Main duties and responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for teaching and research in the field of bioinformatics, across programmes. You will contribute to the design and delivery of learning and teaching materials (including examinations). The post holder will co-ordinate and support the development of modules in degree programmes and undertake the role of module lead whilst liaising with Programme and Year tutors and those in other Subject Groups. You will develop research opportunities and scholarly activities in the field of bioinformatics and support students as a personal tutor and research project supervisor.

Skills and experience required

Experience in the field of bioinformatics is required, including the ability to write code to perform non-trivial computing tasks. Relevant teaching and research experience, including contributing to successful research grant awards and/or publications are desirable but not essential. Proficiency in English Language, ability to plan and manger own activities effectively along with relevant IT skills is essential. 

Qualifications required

Educated with an undergraduate degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in a science subject, and a PhD or equivalent in Bioinformatics or a related area.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries:

Dr Andreas Kukol, a.kukol@herts.ac.uk or Dr Ralph Rapley, r.rapley@herts.ac.uk

Closing Date: 10 August 2025
Interview Date: TBC

Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts

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