Salary
Grade 7 £47,389 - £58,225 per annum
Contractual hours
35
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Academic, Academic and Research
Date posted
01/04/2026
Job reference
SRF52800
Permanent, Full-time
Closing date: 4th May 2026
Interviews will be held: TBC
By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website UK Visas and Immigration Website.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant interdisciplinary group within an established School of Pharmacy. The post holder will have the opportunity to engage in research related to pharmaceutical chemistry, prepare and deliver teaching and assessment in areas related to pharmaceutical and cosmetic science, and undertake appropriate academic related administrative activities that support their academic development. This role sits within the Division of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry. This is a division within the Reading School of Pharmacy. Pharmacy is a department in the School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy. I
You will have:
• A first degree and PhD in a chemistry, pharmacy or equivalent discipline
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong numeracy, computer literacy and literacy skills
• Research expertise in an area aligned to pharmaceutical science
• Strong knowledge underpinning pharmaceutical chemistry
• Experience of teaching within higher education and oral communication (lectures/public speaking) to small/large groups
• A commitment to self-development and the ability to be adaptable in working practices including flexibility to teach outside own area of expertise
• An innovative approach to teaching, research and scholarship
Contact Name Professor Becky Green
Contact Job Title Professor of Biophysical Chemistry and Pharmaceutics
Contact Email address rebecca.green@reading.ac.uk
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
