Lecturer in Biological Sciences

The role

We seek to appoint three new academics at the level of Lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences (equivalent to Assistant Professor in other Universities). We are interested in supporting applicants to develop internationally outstanding research programmes that will add value to our School strategic research priorities:

• Evolutionary Biology and understanding the evolution of life
• Behavioural and Sensory Ecology and responding to anthropogenic change
• Ecology and reversing the biodiversity crisis
• Plant Sciences and transforming sustainable food production

We are particularly interested in applicants with potential to engage with industry.

The successful applicants would contribute broadly to our undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Biological Sciences. We are committed to equality of access and outcome, celebrating diversity, and providing an inclusive learning and work environment for staff and students. Through their research and teaching activities, the successful applicants would contribute to our commitment to enhance the diversity of backgrounds and cultures represented in our School, including the diversity of role models we provide for our students. 

What will you be doing?

The newly appointed academics will engage with research, teaching and administration in a growing and successful department; currently one of the leading Schools of Biological Sciences in the UK. You will build and lead a research programme to a world-leading standard and teach both undergraduates and postgraduates. You will develop expertise in authentic assessment & feedback, technology-enhanced learning, and student wellbeing.  As the role progresses, responsibilities will expand more widely across the University. There will be opportunities to create new research opportunities across the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, across the University, and with external industrial partners. 

You should apply if

You have a high-quality research portfolio that is commensurate with your experience. You have a track record of developing innovative approaches in research that tackle fundamental and outstanding questions in Biological Sciences. You have a strong commitment and aptitude for teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Your research aligns with and adds value to the strategic priorities outlined in our School Research Strategy.

A copy of the School of Biological Sciences 2022-2030 Research Strategy document is available to prospective applicants on request (lsb-admin@bristol.ac.uk). 

Additional information

Contract type: Open-ended

Work pattern: 100% time

Grade: K

Salary: £50,253 to £58,225 per annum

School/Unit: Biological Sciences

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday 8th March 2026

It is expected that the final selection process will be held in week commencing 13th April 2026

For informal queries please contact:  Jules Andrews, Senior Executive Assistant via email: pa-biology@bristol.ac.uk or tel: +44 (0)117 374 6629 

To apply for this role, please click on the 'Apply' button above.

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values. 

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

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