Job Description

Applications are invited for the post of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Structural Biology in teaching and research in the Division of Molecular and Cellular Function (MCF) (https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/about/structure/school-biological-sciences/). We are looking for outstanding scientists that are addressing fundamental aspects of structural, molecular, cell or developmental biology that complement the current research within the Division and have strong track record of publishing high quality outputs. Candidates will have interests and experience in discovery research with a focus on the structure and dynamics of proteins and their complexes. We seek to appoint a future research leader in structural biology of complex protein systems within the School of Biological Sciences (SBS) and wider faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH).
The role will support our strategic efforts to strengthen structural biology research in Manchester into a community that spans many disciplines, and the role will consolidate links between FBMH and Faculty of Science and Engineering/Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (FSE/MIB) (https://www.mib.manchester.ac.uk/) in this area, evidenced by the recent formation of the cross-faculty University of Manchester (UoM) Structural Biology interest group and appointments in structural biology in SBS (Pliotas, Zacharchenko, Politis).
The purpose of this post is to undertake high quality research and also excellent teaching. Hence, the ability to enhance teaching activities within our UG/PG programmes will also be expected.
The School/Faculty is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School/Faculty holds a Silver Award, which recognizes their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. All appointment will be made on merit. For further information, please visit:
https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/about/equality/
What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to .
Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Professor Graham Pavitt (MCF Head) and Dr Christos Pliotas (MCF Structural Biology Lead)
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General enquiries:
Email:
Technical support:
0161 850 2004
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

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