Associate Professor (Reader)

Advance research excellence in the UK

As part of our pan-University Global Talent Fund initiative, we’re seeking internationally recognised academics with a track record of excellence and leadership. At Bath, you’ll have the freedom to expand your research vision, build cross-sector partnerships, and lead teams tackling major global challenges across clean energy, digital technologies, life sciences, and professional and business services. With exceptional institutional investment, a collaborative research culture, and world-class facilities, this is your opportunity to amplify your global influence from one of the UK’s most dynamic and forward-looking universities.

We are recruiting across the following four strategic areas:

• Clean Energy Industries: Hydrogen and biogas fuels, energy networks, environmental economics, green finance, ethical supply chains, and behavioural change.
• Digital and Technologies: AI and machine learning, cybersecurity, spatial intelligence, robotics, human-computer interaction, and digital transformation.
• Life Sciences: Drug discovery, diagnostics, pain research, preventative healthcare, wearable biosensors, and public health surveillance.
• Professional and Business Services: Retail innovation, fintech, smart logistics, digital policy, and inclusive growth.

This is a research-intensive role, with the expectation of significant contributions to research excellence and innovation as well as also contributing to teaching within your associated Department. 

What we’re looking for: 

• A sustained record of high-quality research and funding within at least one of the priority areas of digital and technologies, life sciences, or professional and business services.  
• Evidence of leadership in innovation and collaboration, and the capability to translate research to deliver real-world impact.   
• Strategic thinking and mentoring capability.
• Engagement with industry, policy, or global networks.

Why Bath?

We foster an inclusive and welcoming culture and want to ensure that every new team member feels at home from day one. Experience the best of both worlds at our compact and easy to get around campus overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath.

• Freedom to shape your research agenda within our strategic priority areas
• An international peer mentoring scheme to support you settling into life at the University and in the UK
• Access to world-class facilities, technical support, and interdisciplinary networks
• Dedicated grant-development and partnership-building support
• Competitive salary with annual incremental progression and generous pension
• Tailored induction and mentoring for international researchers
• Ongoing career, leadership, and teaching development opportunities
• An inclusive and collegial culture that values diversity and global collaboration

Find out more about Bath

How to apply

Click 'register your interest' and:

• Complete the online application form
• Upload your full CV (publications, funding, activities)
• Upload your completed research programme (download the template)
• Provide 2 referees 

Application Timeline

Applications will remain open until all positions are filled. Recruitment will be conducted in rounds, with Round 1 closing for review in December 2025, shortlisting in January 2026, and remote interviews scheduled for January / February 2026. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and depending on the number and strength of applications received, some candidates may be invited to interview ahead of this timeline.

Full details of the recruitment process and indicative timeline can be found in the Candidate Information Pack, available to download at the bottom of this page.

Be part of our success story and shape the next chapter of global research with impact at Bath.

Further details:

• Job Description & Person Specification
• Candidate Information Brochure
• Download the Research Programme Template

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