Senior Lecturer or Professor in Zoology/Biology (Academic Teaching and Research)

We seek an outstanding candidate for an Academic Teaching and Research Senior Lecturer or Professor position in the research area of Zoology/Organismal Biology. You will be expected to have a well-established record of obtaining research funding, producing high quality research outputs and leading an active research group in your area of research. You will contribute to the delivery of the Undergraduate and Postgraduate curriculum by preparing and giving lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and/or field courses as well as undertaking any associated management and administrative duties. The role will include developing and marking assessments to accurately measure students’ performance and providing advice and guidance to students to support academic and personal progress.
The applicant should hold a PhD (or equivalent) in a Biological or Zoological area. Evidence of the ability to obtain sustained research funding and to produce sustained high quality research outputs is essential. They should also possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to deliver teaching programmes, provide learning support and develop and run lecture and/or field courses. Evidence of a range of delivery techniques used to enthuse and engage students is essential. Experience of contribution to administrative tasks associated with teaching and learning support (e.g. course development, assessment exercises, examinations, recruitment and management of resources) and research projects are essential.

The position is available from September 1, 2025.

The School is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Silver Award which recognises 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. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always 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 support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Raymond O’Keefe Head of Division – Evolution, Infection and Genomics

Email: rokeefe@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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