"Faculty Position in Computational Biology"

Faculty Position in Computational Biology

University of Cambridge - Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £47,389 to £59,966

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 11th November 2025

Closes: 12th December 2025

Job Ref: LE47769

Applications are invited for an Assistant/ Associate Professorship in Computational Biology to commence on 1 April 2026 or shortly thereafter. This is a joint post between the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (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 faculty position is 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.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

You will need to upload:

• A Curriculum Vitae (CV), research publications list, and a brief narrative (300 words maximum per output) on each of the three outputs you consider most significant.
• A statement of research of no more than two pages.
• A one-page statement focusing on your teaching experience and interests.
• Contact details including an email address of three academic referees.

Additional details are available on our job opportunities page.

Informal enquiries about the position may be made to Professor Stephen Eglen (DAMTP) or Professor Gos Micklem (DAMTP/Genetics) by email: Professor Eglen sje30@cam.ac.uk Professor Micklem gm263@cam.ac.uk

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Faculty of Mathematics HR Team at LE47769@maths.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference LE47769 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. This is a readvertisement of a position first advertised in March 2025 (reference LE45169). Previous applicants need not apply.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Complete applications are due by Midnight (UK Time) on 12 December 2025.

Interviews will provisionally be conducted in Cambridge during the week commencing 26 January 2026.