Demonstrator - Bioscience

Birkbeck, University of London, has an excellent opportunity for a Demonstrator to join the teaching team, and support the School of Natural Sciences this Autumn 2026.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Demonstrator on one or more modules (listed below).

You will have knowledge of, and experience of, one of the required module areas and be qualified to the corresponding level of the award as required to teach (or demonstrate equivalent professional/industry level experience).

• Practical Skills for the Biosciences,
• Infectious Bacteria and Antibiotics,
• Specialist Laboratory Research Project,
• Sequence Analysis and Omics,
• Biocomputing,
• The Molecular Basis of Life,
• Laboratory Skills in Biochemistry,
• Chemistry,
• Biology,
• Evolution and Genetics.

This is your chance to be part of a bold and ambitious School at Birkbeck, University of London, situated in the heart of London's historic Bloomsbury area.

Salary:
Payment is based on an hourly rate depending on length of continuous service with the College (starting rate £24.55 per hour inclusive of pro-rata London Allowance and holiday pay) for contact hours worked. This hourly rate is based on the starting point of Grade 6, which covers preparation, teaching, administration, and other examining duties in connection with the course.

Contract:
Fixed-term, part-time contract. Please submit an application form for consideration. Closing date: Sunday, 21 June, interview date: Tuesday, 30 June 2026.

Enquiries:
If you would like to know more about the role, please click on apply below or contact Joe Alkins, Teaching and Collaborations Manager at science-tcm@bbk.ac.uk.

If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community and backgrounds. The College is committed to improving the gender and ethnic diversity of its workforce, holding a bronze Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

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