Prize Fellow in Biological Chemistry
Develop an independent research programme in biological chemistry and water-based health protection at the University of Bath.
Best for:Best for early-career researchers with a PhD in chemistry or related fields and expertise in biological chemistry, proteomics, or cheminformatics.
Overview
The University of Bath invites applications for a Prize Fellow position within the Department of Chemistry and the Centre of Excellence in Water-Based Systems for Health Protection (CWBE). The successful candidate will establish an internationally leading independent research programme focusing on biological chemistry, chemical toxicology, cheminformatics, or data science. Responsibilities include conducting impactful research, delivering lectures and laboratory classes in analytical chemistry, and contributing to departmental management. This full-time, 24-month fixed-term role offers a transition to a permanent Lectureship subject to satisfactory progress.
What you'll do
- Develop and lead an internationally competitive independent research programme in biological chemistry, chemical toxicology, or cheminformatics
- Deliver high-quality teaching in analytical chemistry across both lectures and laboratory classes
- Contribute to the academic administration, leadership, and management activities of the Department and the CWBE Centre
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams including engineers, chemists, biologists, and social scientists
- Secure external research funding from UK and international funding bodies
- Publish high-impact research findings in leading peer-reviewed scientific journals
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Chemistry or a closely related discipline
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Demonstrated potential to produce high-quality publications in leading venues
- Demonstrated potential to develop an internationally leading independent research programme
- Expertise in at least one or two areas including biological chemistry, chemical toxicology, cheminformatics, or data science
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary research environments
- Strong communication and teamwork skills for interacting with engineers, scientists, and stakeholders
- Track record of or clear potential for securing significant research funding
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-09
Prepare your application including a full CV along with separate research and teaching statements of up to two pages each. Submit all required documents through the University of Bath online application portal by the specified deadline.
- CV
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
Contact
Matthew Jones· Head of Department
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