Job Description

Location

Egham

Salary

74,753 per annum pro rata - including London Allowance


This is the expected starting salary for this post however appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

Post Type

Part Time

Hours per Week

17.5

Weeks per Year

52

Closing Date

23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 09 September 2025

Reference

0925-205

Right to work:

Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.



Part-Time (0.5 FTE). Fixed Term (36 months)


Applications are invited for the post of Professor of Molecular Therapies in the Department of Biological Sciences. This is a part-time role at 0.5 FTE and is for the fixed term of 36 months. The position is available from 1 October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.


A unique opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to join the Department. The post holder will be expected to have an outstanding track record in the field of molecular therapies for human rare disease, specifically neurofibromatosis type 1. They should demonstrate an international reputation in research, evidenced through their excellent publication record and substantial grant income. They should show previous success with licensing of patents and be a named inventor. The post holder should have funded international collaborations that will enable research towards clinical application of molecular therapies to treat human neurofibromatosis type 1. The post holder must also demonstrate previous experience with the Human Tissue Authority, Health and Safety and research ethics. The post holder is expected to have an established track record in training the next generation of scientists with success in supervising PhD students to completion.


The post holder will be expected to contribute to the teaching in the Department through the provision of engaging lectures and practicals, particularly for students on the Biomedical Sciences degree. They should be able to evidence experience in teaching with excellent student feedback. As part of their module leadership role, the post holder will be required to liaise with clinical colleagues in local hospitals and others in the biopharmaceutical industry. They will also run undergraduate projects and provide personal tutoring to undergraduate students. The post holder will contribute to our MSc by Research post-graduate course. The post holder will be expected to contribute to administration within the Department as required by the Head of Department, including contributing to the Rare Disease Day organised by the Department.


In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

Generous annual leave entitlement Training and Development opportunities Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing. Free parking

The post is based in Egham, where the College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.


For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk


Please quote the reference:

0925-205

Closing Date:

23:59, 9 September 2025

Interview Date:

15 September 2025

This position is not eligible for hybrid working.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our

Equality and Diversity Intranet page

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