Job Description

Job number

NAT01953

Faculties

Faculty of Natural Sciences

Departments

Department of Life Sciences

Salary or Salary range

Competitive

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Open ended

Posting End Date

6 Oct 2025

Join one of the world's top universities as Assistant/Associate Professor in any area of Life Sciences.

About the role

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Imperial College London, one of the world's foremost centres for research and teaching in the Natural and Physical Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, and Business, invites applications for up to 3 permanent faculty member positions at Lecturer/Senior Lecturer level, starting in the 2025-26 academic year.



The appointee will conduct research, teach and mentor students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels

in any area of Life Sciences

, at the following scales:



Molecules and cells

Tissues and organisms

Ecology, sustainability and planetary health


To help assign review panels, in your application, please indicate in which of the streams above you would like to be considered. As we are looking for candidates in all areas of Life Sciences, please choose the stream you feel is closest to your research, even if it is not an exact match or even if you feel your research would fit into several of these scales.



Multi-disciplinary approaches are particularly welcome. AI/ML approaches are of growing importance in all areas and we encourage pioneers of these methods to apply. The positions are open to candidates whose research and teaching is focused on seeking solutions for global challenges across the breadth of Life Sciences.



Imperial is a multidisciplinary space for education, research, translation and commercialisation, harnessing science and innovation to tackle global challenges. Appointees are expected to broaden the Department's research capabilities, while complementing our existing strengths:



https://www.imperial.ac.uk/life-sciences/research/research-themes/



We are committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We especially welcome applicants who are women or from any under-represented groups.

What you would be doing

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Research

To develop a broad range of research within the department. To supervise, train and mentor research staff and students. To manage research projects. To publish research in peer reviewed journals. To attend and present work at national and international conferences. To collaborate and strengthen links with colleagues within the Department of Life Sciences and across all departments. To play a role in the national and international research community and/or learned societies.

Education

To teach at all levels - undergraduate, masters and higher research degrees - through lectures and seminars To examine courses at all levels - undergraduate, masters and higher research degrees - exam setting, coursework setting, marking and viva style examinations To mentor students of all levels, undergraduate, masters and higher research degrees through personal tutorials, and supervision. To contribute to curriculum development. To contribute to the enhancement of teaching within the field.

Contribution to the running of the department and college

To participate in the planning and objective setting process for the department and campus To show initiative in managing your individual performance and academic group To contribute to the leadership of academic teams, the department, Faculty, College, and national/international initiatives commensurate with the grade of your post and as directed by the Head of Department. To work collaboratively with all members of the department and other parts of the college. To attend relevant academic or management committees

Full information on duties, responsibilities and criteria can be found in the .

What we are looking for

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Essential requirements

A PhD (or equivalent) in Life Sciences or a related discipline. A proven track record in conducting high quality independent research, as evidenced by high quality publications in peer reviewed journals. Experience of training undergraduate and postgraduate students Experience of preparing grant applications for submission Experience of developing skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues An effective communicator, conveying ideas and concepts clearly and effectively to a range of audiences through a variety of methods and media. An ability to raise significant research funding from a variety of sources, commensurate with your career stage.

What we can offer you

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The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our interdisciplinary mission to use science for humanity. Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for clinical staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process. Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes). Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Please see our Further Particulars for more information about the College and the benefits available to staff.

Further information

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Salary:

Assistant Professor: 70,718 - 80,148 per annum

Associate Professor: Minimum starting salary of 82,969 per annum

This is a full time and open-ended role based at the Imperial College South Kensington Campus.

Closing date:

Monday 6 Oct 2025 at 23:59 hours

Open Information session: Wednesday 10 Sept 2025, 11:00am:

1-hour open meeting with candidates to answer any question they may have before the closing of applications.

Shortlisting: 7th Oct-7th November 2025

Short Online Presentations to Department: 17 - 28 November 2025

Interviews (by invitation): 2 December - 12 December 2025

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Professor Mark Isalan, m.isalan@imperial.ac.uk.



Should you have queries about the application process, please contact Maria Monteiro, Senior Appointments Manager, Email: m.monteiro@imperial.ac.uk; Telephone 0207 594 5498.


We are committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We are an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Disability Confident Leader and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Available documents

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Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk. We're here to help.


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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.



Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.



As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.



This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.


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Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.



Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.