Assistant/Associate Professor in Pathogen Genetics

About the role

The Department of Genetics at the University of Cambridge is inviting applications for an Assistant or Associate Professorship in Pathogen Genetics. The post is available from 1 October 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. Candidates should have a track record of fundamental or applied research on the genetics of pathogens or host-pathogen interactions and a strong commitment to teaching.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out research on pathogen biology, including molecular and cellular mechanisms of infection, immunity and resistance, dynamics within hosts and populations, and evolution and population genetics, using genetic and genomic approaches (experimental, computational or theoretical).
• Teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level and contribute to teaching and other academic activities in the Department.
• Develop innovative teaching in the School of Biological Sciences, for example in genetics, pathogen biology, mathematical biology or evolution.

Required profile

• A PhD in a relevant subject area.
• Evidence of research excellence in published work, including pre-prints.
• Vision and ability to attract grant funding for an internationally leading research programme, with a track record commensurate with experience.
• Aptitude and enthusiasm for teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Candidates with research programmes focused on computational and/or experimental approaches to pathogen biology that fit with the Pathogen Dynamics Unit and the wider infection biology community are particularly welcomed.

What we offer

• Starting salary of £47,389 to £59,966 for Assistant Professorships and £63,606 to £67,468 for Associate Professorships, depending on the level appointed.
• Access to laboratory and office space, containment facilities, imaging, genomics and high-performance computing.
• An environment with strengths in pathogen biology, genome biology, evolution and population genetics, and computational and mathematical biology.

Applications are submitted online through the University's recruitment system by 27 November 2026, quoting reference PC51175. Shortlisted candidates are interviewed in January 2027. The application requires a CV, a list of publications and a two-page research statement, plus a one-page teaching and open science statement.