Associate Professor/Professor in Plant Sciences BJ)

Seven Faculty positions in Biological Sciences Including Microbial Biofilms, Plant Sciences, Neuroscience, Computational Biology, Advanced Cell Models and Biological Sciences

As part of an ambitious and ongoing plan for strategic growth in Biosciences at the University of Southampton, we are recruiting seven new Faculty members. You may be an early career researcher looking to take that first step to independence or a leader in your field excited by the opportunity to shape the life-science agenda at the University of Southampton; a top 100 University in the QS World Rankings.  Whatever stage of career, you will join a friendly, highly collegial, supportive and collaborative research environment.  

Our research themes span molecular and precision bioscience, cell and developmental biology, neuroscience, microbiology, plants and food security, and ecology and evolution, with our research ranked in the top 10 for impact (REF2021).   

MICROBIAL BIOFILMS (Associate Professor/Professor) You will be a microbiologist with experience in the biology and mechanisms of microbial biofilms as relevant to their structure, function, or interactions within complex microbial communities. Affiliated to the National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC) at Southampton, the ideal candidate will have leadership experience and contribute to enhancing NBIC’s reputation as a leading and internationally recognised centre for biofilm research and innovation. 

PLANT SCIENCES (Associate Professor/Professor) With expertise in plant biochemistry, physiology or developmental biology your research will address fundamental questions in the field, potentially addressing today's key societal challenges. You will join a growing team of researchers investigating areas from fundamental plant science to the interactions of plants with their environment.  

NEUROSCIENCE (Lecturer/Associate Professor) We are recruiting two neuroscientists with research interests in molecular and cellular neuroscience, and systems neuroscience.  You will join a growing community of interdisciplinary researchers who seek to understand neurological function and/or the development of neurological disorders.  

COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY (Lecturer/Associate Professor) You will have expertise in the field of computational biology with research interests aligned to the School’s research themes. Applicants with experience in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are particularly encouraged to apply.  

ADVANCED CELL MODELS (Lecturer/Associate Professor) You will have expertise in the development and/or application of advanced cell models, e.g. iPSCs, organoids, tissue engineering, mechanobiology to address key questions in biosciences. You will integrate into a growing community of experts, including the SSCRNet, SoCRATES.  

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (Lecturer/Associate Professor) In an open-call we welcome applications from academics whose research complements that ongoing within the School. You will integrate into a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment that fosters research and education across Biological Sciences. 

Successful applicants will benefit from membership of the IfLS and access to the University’s High-Performance computer cluster (IRIDIS). 

We are proud to hold an Athena SWAN Silver Award and the Race Equality Charter Bronze Award 2022. Due consideration will be given to applicants who have had career breaks.  To find out more about our practical support for inclusion contact our Chair of Equality Diversity and Inclusion, Dr Judith Lock 

Find out more about the School here.  

Enquires to Head of School, Professor Phil Williamson are warmly encouraged.

Discover more about how The University is investing in key impact themes and looking to change the world for the better by visiting our campaign site

Closing Date: 30 Sep 2024

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: Associate Professor Level 6 - £57,696 to £72,018. Professor Level 7 - Competitive: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience Full Time Permanent