Assistant/Associate Professor in Computational Biology

Applications are invited for two Assistant/Associate Professorships in Computational Biology to commence on 1 April 2026 or shortly thereafter. One post is to be held in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) and the other is a joint post between DAMTP and the Department of Genetics. Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent and be able to demonstrate an outstanding research track record within the broad area of Computational Biology. Applications are particularly encouraged from those in areas that complements and extends pre-existing strengths across Computational Biology at the University of Cambridge. An ability to teach in either the Mathematical Tripos or Natural Science Tripos is essential. Experience in encouraging and supporting applicants and students from groups underrepresented in STEM subjects, including women will be an advantage.

This is one of two faculty positions in support of our MPhil in Computational Biology hosted in DAMTP. Applicants will be expected to give undergraduate and masters-level lectures, in particular contributing to the redesign of the MPhil in Computational Biology. The expected teaching load is likely to be two 24-hour courses per year, plus examination of those courses. Applicants will also take feedback from students and provide career or pastoral advice to them, as well as performing other usual departmental duties, e.g. interviewing students. They will be expected to investigate new areas of research, seek out new funding opportunities and submit grant applications. They will also be required to write papers for publication, attend conferences, network with national/international colleagues and give presentations.

Appointment will be made at an appropriate point on the scale for University Assistant or Associate Professors. Appointment as an Assistant Professor will normally be for a probationary period of five years with appointment to the retiring age thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance. Appointment as Associate Professor will typically require a demonstrable history of exceptional achievement. We will assign the two successful candidates to the two positions (based in DAMTP or DAMTP/Genetics) by considering their relevant research profiles and teaching experience.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

Please ensure that in the Upload section of the online application you provide:

• A document containing your Curriculum Vitae (CV), research publications list, and a brief narrative (300 words maximum per output) on each of the three outputs you consider most significant. The Departments are committed to the responsible use of bibliometrics; applicants are asked not to include raw citation counts, Journal Impact Factors, the H-index or similar metrics in their applications.
• A statement of research of no more than two pages, outlining your current and future research plans, with an emphasis on how these fit within the current research profile of the Departments.
• A one-page statement focusing on (i) your teaching experience and interests, (ii) your contributions to and/or vision for open research and improving research culture (see https://www.arrc.group.cam.ac.uk) (iii) what Equality Diversity & Inclusion means to you.
• Contact details of three academic referees. Please ensure that your referees are contactable at any time during the selection process and are made aware that they will be contacted by the Mathematics HR Office Administrator to request that they upload a reference for you to our Web Recruitment System; please encourage them to do so promptly.

Informal enquiries about the position may be made to Professor Stephen Eglen (DAMTP) or Professor Gos Micklem (DAMTP/Genetics) by email: Professor Eglen sje30@cam.ac.uk / Professor Micklem gm263@cam.ac.uk.

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Faculty of Mathematics HR Team at LE45169@maths.cam.ac.uk.

Complete applications are due by Midnight 28 March 2025, and interviews will be conducted in person in Cambridge the week commencing 12 May 2025

Please quote reference LE45169 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. We particularly welcome applications from women and/or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our departments. The University of Cambridge values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. 

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