Lecturer B / Senior Lecturer in Biotechnology

Fixed-Term until 31/08/2027

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The role

This is a one-year fixed-term post in the first instance, with a focus on supporting the delivery of our recently established MSc Biotechnology. The post will be based within the Molecular Systems Biology Section with the following key activities: 

• Active participation in delivering lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops, and supervision of hands-on laboratory classes for our new MSc course in Biotechnology. 
• Academic mentorship to support students through their academic journey and guide them into the start of their future career.

The successful candidate will be involved in the research activities of the School (publishing, securing funding, and building industry partnerships) and collaboration with leading national and international academics and researchers. 

The role also involves participation in the broader academic community through involvement in departmental & school-wide administration and strategic planning.

Please note that these roles will be offered at either Lecturer B or Senior Lecturer level depending on your experience.

The salary range for a Lecturer B starts at £47,389 and Senior Lecturer starts at £58,225.

About you

This position would be suitable for early to mid-career researchers with academic experience after completion of their PhD, and who could demonstrate:

• Significant research and teaching experience in biotechnology / biochemical engineering. 
• Knowledge and familiarity of the field of biotechnology sufficient to deliver biotechnology related topics at the level of post-graduate teaching. 
• Research background evidenced by high-quality publications in reputable international journals, commensurate in quantity for the discipline and experience.
• A track record of high-quality teaching and positive student feedback.
• Enthusiasm for modern teaching methods and reflective teaching practices including blended learning and teaching, face-to-face and on-line teaching, and the use of case studies, simulations and/or problem-solving approaches.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to connect well with students, colleagues, and academic and industrial contacts.
• Experience or potential to attract research funding from national and international funding agencies and from industry.

Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification in Biotechnology / Biochemical Technology / Engineering Biology or closely related applied subjects.
• Teaching qualification and/or membership of an appropriate professional body would be advantageous. 
• Experience across biotechnology and engineering biology, including areas such as applied microbiology, bioprocess engineering, RNA therapeutics, & the development, production or application of biologically active compounds, including antibiotics, recombinant proteins, vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, enzymes, & food or feed additives.
• Knowledge of topics such as downstream bioprocessing, environmental or industrial biotechnology, biocatalysis & biotransformation, and biomaterials is desirable.

Key skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to create effective research collaboration
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills

How to apply

Please apply via the University website, submitting a CV and cover letter that describe your suitability for the post, including your relevant experience, teaching expertise, and a statement of current & future research interests.

Informal enquiries should be made to Prof Claudio Avignone Rossa: c.avignone-rossa@surrey.ac.uk 

Interviews will be held the 12th or 13th August.

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