Assistant Professor – Biotechnology (University Position)

About the role

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology at the University of Cambridge is seeking an Assistant Professor to start in October 2026 (or shortly thereafter). The successful candidate will lead an internationally recognised research group and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead a research programme aligned with the department’s strategic themes of sustainability and healthcare.
• Secure external grant funding and publish high‑impact research in leading journals.
• Teach and examine across the Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology Tripos, covering a broad range of biotechnology topics.
• Supervise and mentor graduate students and post‑doctoral researchers.
• Contribute to departmental service, industry partnerships and knowledge‑transfer activities.

Required profile

• Outstanding record of original research demonstrated by publications in top international journals.
• Proven ability to obtain external research funding.
• Commitment to high‑quality teaching and willingness to teach beyond one’s immediate research area.
• Alignment with the department’s focus on sustainability and healthcare challenges.

Required skills

• Synthetic Biology
• Engineering Biology
• Biomaterials
• Bio‑interface Science
• Agritech and Plant Biotechnology
• Molecular and Cellular Biotechnology
• Computational Biotechnology
• Data‑driven and AI‑driven Biotechnology

What we offer

• Placement in a world‑leading department with an annual research income of ~£15 million.
• Strong industry collaborations and commercialisation opportunities.
• A supportive research culture and clear pathway to promotion to Associate Professor after successful probation.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities on the West Cambridge site.