Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

University of Reading - School of Pharmacy

Location:	Reading
Salary:	£47,389 to £58,225 per annum. Grade 7
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On: 2nd April 2026
Closes: 4th May 2026
Job Ref: 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.

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.

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