Two faculty positions in Computational Biology, University of Cambridge

[Mark J Dunning]

Hi all,

I've been asked by a contact to advertise two positions at Cambridge...so here it is. Please email Prof. Stephen Eglen (sj...@cam.ac.uk) with any questions

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https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50414/

Closing date: 28 March 2025.

Assistant/Associate Professor in Computational Biology

Applications are invited for two Assistant/Associate Professorships in Computational Biology to commence on 1 April
2026 or shortly thereafter. One post is to be held in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics
(DAMTP) and the other is a joint post between DAMTP and the Department of Genetics. Applicants should hold a PhD or
equivalent and be able to demonstrate an outstanding research track record within the broad area of Computational
Biology. Applications are particularly encouraged from those in areas that complements and extends pre-existing
strengths across Computational Biology at the University of Cambridge. An ability to teach in either the
Mathematical Tripos or Natural Science Tripos is essential. Experience in encouraging and supporting applicants and
students from groups underrepresented in STEM subjects, including women will be an advantage.

This is one of two faculty positions in support of our MPhil in Computational Biology hosted in DAMTP. Applicants
will be expected to give undergraduate and masters-level lectures, in particular contributing to the redesign of
the MPhil in Computational Biology. The expected teaching load is likely to be two 24-hour courses per year, plus
examination of those courses. Applicants will also take feedback from students and provide career or pastoral
advice to them, as well as performing other usual departmental duties, e.g. interviewing students. They will be
expected to investigate new areas of research, seek out new funding opportunities and submit grant applications.
They will also be required to write papers for publication, attend conferences, network with national/international
colleagues and give presentations.

Appointment will be made at an appropriate point on the scale for University Assistant or Associate Professors.
Appointment as an Assistant Professor will normally be for a probationary period of five years with appointment to
the retiring age thereafter, subject to satisfactory performance. Appointment as Associate Professor will typically
require a demonstrable history of exceptional achievement. We will assign the two successful candidates to the two
positions (based in DAMTP or DAMTP/Genetics) by considering their relevant research profiles and teaching
experience.