Lecturer in Bioinformatics

We have an exciting opportunity for bioinformatians. Birkbeck, University of London, is seeking a new colleague to join us as a Lecturer in Bioinformatics and expand to our teaching and research strengths in this area.

The School of Natural Sciences is looking to appoint an exceptional lecturer in bioinformatics. Key areas of interest include machine learning/deep learning approaches, systems biology, proteomics or spatial transcriptomics.

You will be part of a vibrant team of researchers in the natural sciences at Birkbeck, and with links to UCL through the ISMB, seeking to explore fundamental characteristics of living systems. You will benefit from an outstanding research environment, including access to our high-performance computing resources. 

As a core member of our academic staff, you will contribute to the School through teaching, research, and administration. You will lead an internationally recognised research programme focussed on an area of bioinformatics and will apply for external funds to support these activities.

You will make a core contribution to our MSc Bioinformatics programme and participate in other BSc and MSc programmes related to your area, as well as supervising undergraduate, MSc and PhD research students, contribute to the organisation of teaching and research activities within the School and be active in knowledge transfer and public engagement. You will also contribute to a range of activities to support the strong collaborative culture of the School.

To apply for this role, you will have a PhD in an area of bioinformatics, or a closely related subject, that would build and expand on the expertise in the School.

A sound working knowledge or R and/or Python is required for this role. You will also have a proven record of publishing high quality research and have experience in teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.

You will also have an understanding of Birkbeck, our principles of widening participation in higher education, and working with mature age, part time, and non-traditional learners from a diversity of backgrounds.

Specifically, you will:

• be committed to excellence in both research and teaching,
• be committed to providing a rich learning experience to students with a wide range of skillsets,
• have an interest in impact generating and public engagement activities, and be
• able to work collegially, with strong interpersonal, organizational and administration skills, to effectively manage teaching teams.

You will be an active researcher in an area directly relevant to bioinformatics and have experience in the design, delivery and convening of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level relevant to your background.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to give a research seminar presentation (15 minutes) and attend an interview.

This opportunity would build on prior experience in the field of bioinformatics and related areas.

Contract

Permanent, full-time contract - 35 hours a week with flexible hours. Please submit a CV for consideration. Closing date: Friday 3 July, Interview date: Friday 17 July 2026. Visa Sponsorship available. 

Salary and benefits

£44,247 rising to £60,858 per annum. Grade LLEC, quoted is on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area.

Benefits of working at Birkbeck: a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.

Enquiries

If you would like to know more about the role, please click on apply below or contact Prof Katherine Thompson, Head of Natural Sciences, at k.thompson@bbk.ac.uk.  

If you have technical issues or difficulties using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities to apply www.bbk.ac.uk/jobs. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding a bronze Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.