Assistant Professor (Lecturer)

Build Your research and teaching career in the UK

As one of only 12 UK universities awarded funding under the UKRI Global Talent Fund, we're recruiting for ambitious Lecturers who are ready to take the next step in their academic journey combining research ambition with inspiring education in areas aligned with national industrial strategy areas. Whether your expertise lies in clean energy, digital technologies, life sciences, or professional and business services, you’ll have access to significant institutional investment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a culture that values innovation and people. 

The Global Talent Fund represents the UK's commitment to attracting the world's best researchers. Combined with Bath's proven track record and strategic vision, this is your opportunity to establish yourself as a leader in your field, in a thriving, international community recognised for research excellence with impact, and outstanding student experience.

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 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.

What we’re looking for: 

• 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.

Why Bath?

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. Surrounded by leafy green spaces that inspire focused research, you’ll also be part of a vibrant, welcoming community and just minutes from the city’s culture and energy. Here, world-leading research and collaboration thrive alongside a lifestyle that’s balanced, and rewarding.