Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Infectious Diseases at Keele University

Grade 8 : £46,975 – £56,021

Grade 9 : £57,696 – £66,857

The Opportunity

The School of Life Sciences is seeking to appoint a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Infectious Diseases who will develop and maintain a leading research programme. This research programme will be internationally competitive, attract external funding, and have the capacity to generate impact. Support will be provided to develop the research vision, therefore this role would suit a senior postdoctoral researcher aiming to start their own independent research group, or a researcher in industry looking to return to academia.

Keele University is renowned for its excellence in education, high quality innovative research, beautiful campus, commitment to sustainability, strong community and excellent student experience. The School of Life Sciences comprises over 30 research groups with particular strengths and interests in microbiology, vector-borne diseases, structural biology, glycoscience and biomedical science. Infrastructure includes an insectary and a high containment laboratory (ACDP HG3). The school also has strong links across the University, especially with the Keele School of Medicine and the Harper-Keele Veterinary School.

In addition to developing a research programme the successful candidate will work alongside our teaching team to contribute to education activities within the School. In order to achieve this you will be able to incorporate your knowledge, expertise and experiences into exciting learning experiences for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

We are looking for a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer with a genuine love for knowledge discovery, a capacity for innovation, and a strong collaborative ethic. You should have a Ph.D. in a field of infectious disease, and a track record of academic achievement. You will be assessed on a range of achievements including publications, obtaining competitive funding, generating collaborations and partnerships, promoting the careers of junior scientists, professional awards, engagement and outreach activities. 

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave  
• Excellent staff pension scheme   
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development   
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery    
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site  
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. 

The University

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Please note this appointment is subject to medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the ‘View current vacancies’ link.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to the Head of School, Professor Pip Beard (p.m.beard@keele.ac.uk).  Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held on: 28^th September 2023