Are you an outstanding and ambitious academic in AI-driven Biology / Bioinformatics? Would you be interested in joining the research-intensive Biosciences community within the School of Natural Sciences to contribute internationally on research and deliver enagging teaching? If yes, then please read on.

The School of Natural Sciences, at the University of Kent, is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in AI in Biology / Bioinformatics to develop and deliver innovative and engaging teaching to students. You will also undertake internationally excellent research in the subject area and will be responsible for administrative and support activities, working collaboratively towards School and University aims.

The role will contribute to knowledge exchange activities in the discipline as well as learning and teaching on agreed programmes, with research-backed knowledge and expertise in AI in Biology or Bioinformatics.

The role is offered on an Education and Research (E&R) contract, appropriate for candidates with a strong research record and trajectory, contributing high quality outputs in the relevant field, and able to enhance the University’s research profile for the subject area.

As a Lecturer in AI in Biology / Bioinformatics you can expect to be involved in:

Undertaking an independent research programme, including supervision of research staff and students, contributing to the overall research strategy of the University of Kent
Delivering and contributing to the design of high quality, student-centred teaching on courses in the School of Natural Sciences
Disseminating research findings through various means including writing or contributing to internationally excellent papers in high-quality publications and presenting at conferences, furthering the research profile of the School and the external visibility and reputation of the University of Kent

What will you bring to the role?

PhD in Bioinformatics, AI, or relevant discipline, or equivalent experience/qualification
An emerging record of international excellence in research commensurate with career stage and experience of producing high quality research outputs in leading journals
Demonstrable technical competence in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

As part of the application- please submit a CV and covering letter and provide a 3-page research plan setting out the work that you would undertake at Kent.

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact quoting reference number SNS-070-26.

Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)

PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

We know applicants may use AI tools to help prepare job applications. For guidance on how to use AI responsibly and effectively, see: Using AI in your job application

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and equality at all levels.

Section

Biosciences

Location

Canterbury

Salary

£39,906 to £54,893 per annum

Grade

Grade 7 Academic to Grade 8

Post Type

Full Time

Contract Type

Permanent

Release Date

Friday 20 February 2026

Closing Date

23.59 hours BST on Sunday 29 March 2026 (unless otherwise stated*)

Reference

SNS-070-26

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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