Impact Lecturer in Microbiology

Salary on appointment will be £48,822 per annum, with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum. As part of our continued investment in the School of Biological Sciences (BIO) at UEA, we seek to recruit a talented and motivated Lecturer. This appointment will add to a thriving research area within BIO and foster interdisciplinary collaborative work across the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and our partner institutes on the Norwich Research Park. Successful candidates will be expected to develop an internationally competitive research programme that complements existing research strengths within the School.

The specific research areas for this post are microbiology with a specific focus on developing non-academic impact. More information about our Research Themes can be found at: https://www.uea.ac.uk/biological-sciences/research/research-themes. Applications from candidates whose research is interdisciplinary across these themes are very welcome.

You must have a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area or equivalent experience. You will also have experience of producing research with impact beyond academia. An ability to provide academic leadership and supervise PhD students would be advantageous.

This post is available from 1 January 2027 on a full-time, fixed term basis for three years with a possibility to extend subject to funding.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applicants with the protected characteristics of disability, race (Black, Asian and minority ethnic), and sex (female), for this post, as they are currently underrepresented at this level within the School. Appointment will be made on merit and all applicants will be scored against the same criteria.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days, can be found on our benefits page.

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.