Senior Lecturer in Analytical Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Lincoln seeks to appoint a 1.0 FTE Senior Lecturer in Analytical Chemistry on a Teaching and Research role profile. You will join a research active department focused on the research themes of Advanced Functional Materials; Innovative Analytical Methodologies; and Molecular, Cellular, Chemical and Computational Biology (M3CB). The team works with colleagues across the university, including The Bridge Advanced Materials and Engineering R&D Centre, the wider sector and with industry beyond academia. We would particularly welcome candidates with a background in chromatography and applications of analytical chemistry to forensic science. Working with us will provide a stimulating, interdisciplinary and collegiate environment in the heart of a thriving, safe and friendly city and bustling campus. We support excellence in research and teaching, and you will be part of a team that provides a portfolio of qualifications at BSc, MChem, MSc and PhD level. The post is offered full time on a Teaching and Research (TR) role profile, on an open-ended basis. 

 We are seeking a candidate who:

Has expertise in analytical chemistry with a strong focus on chromatographic techniques including GC, HPLC/UPLC and GC-MS/LC-MS including method development and validation.Has demonstrable experience in applying analytical methods in a forensic context such as toxicology, drugs, trace evidence and fire investigation among othersHas a research background and is capable of contributing to the Schools research environment including high quality publications, grant funding and the ability to contribute to REF; OR can evidence income generation through professional practice, leading to commercialisation or consultancy activitiesHas the ability to work collaboratively across analytical chemistry, forensic science, toxicology and related areasHas prior experience of teaching UG and PG student as well as supervision of research students up to PhD level.

All candidates should be excellent communicators who will complement the department’s existing teaching, and we particularly encourage candidates who could support teaching across the wider disciplines of Chemistry, Forensic Science and Forensic Biology as a potential new development.

The University of Lincoln is a forward-thinking, energetic institution, with a substantial commitment to growing science infrastructure. If you would like to be part of shaping our world-class vision and would like to know more about this opportunity please email Chemistry Department Lead Dr Guzman Gil-Ramirez [email protected], BSc Forensic Science Programme Lead Dr Dan Matthews [email protected], or Head of School Prof Steve Bevan [email protected] for more information or to arrange an informal conversation about the position.

Closing Date: 13 Jan 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £44,746 per annum Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 1 FTE.