Lecturer in Microbiology (0.6 FTE)

About LJMU

At Liverpool John Moores University, our students thrive because of the people who teach, guide, and inspire them, we truly make a difference. Every year, our commitment to exceptional education attracts talented students from across the UK and the world. This growth is fuelled by inspirational academics, professionals who bring vision, passion, and expertise to their disciplines.

Driven by our continued growth in student numbers and our commitment to delivering outstanding learning, teaching, and research opportunities for our students, we are expanding our academic community. As part of this growth, we are recruiting to a number of key academic positions that will play an integral role in shaping our university’s next chapter.

About the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences

The School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences is at the forefront of higher education in Pharmacy, Biomedical Science, Forensic Science, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science, and related areas. As a result of this expertise, the school has excellent working relationships with law enforcement agencies, pharmaceutical providers, the NHS, and industry.

From investigating human diseases, including diagnostic and treatment strategies; new methods of drug delivery; to working with police forces to provide new forensic analytical methods and techniques; the school has a wide range of expertise and areas of interest.

What we’re looking for

We are now seeking to appoint a part-time Lecturer in Microbiology to contribute to the teaching and administration of the School’s Foundation, BSc Biochemistry and Biotechnology programmes under the Biomolecular Team’s remit, as well as other relevant undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will complement existing research/teaching activities in the above areas within the school and be encouraged to contribute to research and academic citizenship activity within the School and Faculty, utilising the world-class research facilities available in the Life Science Building as well as in the James Parsons Building.

You will ideally have a PhD qualification in Microbiology or another closely related scientific discipline or be able to demonstrate the ability to create and disseminate knowledge at an equivalent level.  You should have teaching and/or research related experience in an area of Microbiology. Some experience of industrial microbiology would be welcomed.

What we offer

This is a key moment to join a welcoming, ambitious, and research-informed university community that places students at the heart of everything we do. We value and invest in our staff, offering meaningful opportunities for professional development, scholarship support, and clear internal promotion routes.  

As well as outstanding development support, we also offer:

• A low contractual 35-hour week
• Generous annual leave entitlement and Christmas period closure with the option to purchase additional annual leave
• Excellent pension scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Family friendly policies
• Car and travel loan schemes

We are also investing in our staff and students by creating a busy and thriving campus, the hubs of which are our friendly and inclusive Student Life, Redmonds, Tithebarn and Byrom Street buildings.  Our staff are visible and present for our students and this all adds to the fantastic student experience of living and studying in such a vibrant city. We see our staff as very much part of this community and value their contribution to the success of LJMU, Liverpool and the wider northwest region.

If you’re inspired by the idea of joining a growing university and bringing your expertise to a community where you can truly make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. 

Informal enquiries about the role may be made to Dr Jason W Birkett, Subject Leader in Biomolecular and Forensic Sciences. Tel: 0151 231 2041 email: J.W.Birkett@ljmu.ac.uk or Professor Satya Sarker, Director of School, Tel: 0151 231 2096; e-mail: S.Sarker@ljmu.ac.uk. For other enquiries, you may contact academiccampaign@ljmu.ac.uk. 

We would encourage applications from all individuals who meet the advert criteria, but would particularly encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse groups, LGBTQ+ groups, and disabled people. The University is proud of its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and endeavours to cultivate a staff base that is representative of society. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. 

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.