Assistant Professor; Lecturer

About the role

This role requires an exceptional academic who has a high potential for national/international research impact within at least one of the priority areas of clean energy, digital technologies, life sciences, or professional and business services.

• Clean Energy Industries:
  Hydrogen and biogas fuels, energy networks, environmental economics, green finance, ethical supply chains, and behavioural change.
• Digital and Technologies: AI and machine learning, cybersecurity, spatial intelligence, robotics, human-computer interaction, and digital transformation.
• Life Sciences:
  Drug discovery, diagnostics, pain research, preventative healthcare, wearable biosensors, and public health surveillance.
• Professional and Business Services:
  Retail innovation, fintech, smart logistics, digital policy, and inclusive growth.

This is a research-intensive role, with the expectation of significant contributions to research excellence and innovation as well as contributing to teaching within your associated Department. Successful applicants will be required to relocate to the UK. Bath offers a reimbursement scheme to help towards relocation and visa costs.

• A developing track record of internationally excellent research achievement with a high potential for national/international impact.
• A clear and feasible research vision aligned to at least one of the priority areas of clean energy, digital and technologies, life sciences, or professional and business services.
• Potential to secure funding and build interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Potential to build links with external organisations, such as the commercial and public sector, to drive the translation of research into innovation and to deliver real-world impact.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring.

• We foster an inclusive and welcoming culture and want to ensure that every new team member feels at home from day one.
• Experience the best of both worlds at our compact and easy to get around campus overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath.
• Access to world-class facilities, technical support, and interdisciplinary networks.
• Dedicated grant‑development and partnership‑building support.
• Competitive salary with annual incremental progression and generous pension.
• Tailored induction and mentoring for international researchers.
• Ongoing career, leadership, and teaching development opportunities.
• An inclusive and collegial culture that values diversity and global collaboration.

At Bath we recognise that diversity is our strength. Our differences in background, culture, and perspective enrich our learning environment and help us to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing our society. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award.

We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under‑represented groups. Bath is an autism‑friendly university and an accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

Applications will remain open until all positions are filled. Recruitment will be conducted in rounds, with Round 1 closing for review on 7th December 2025, shortlisting in January 2026, and remote interviews scheduled for January/February 2026. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and depending on the number and strength of applications received, some candidates may be invited to interview ahead of this timeline.

We do not assess immigration or right to work status until the offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.

We are constantly seeking to reduce unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.