Senior Lecturer in Microbial Genomics and Bioinformatics

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2025. We are ranked 30th university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 and Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success. University status awarded in or after 1992.

The School of Medicine and Biosciences continues to deliver high-quality, internationally recognised research through strategic academic and industry partnerships and competitive international collaborations. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering multidisciplinary research across a range of scientific domains.

The Centre for Innovation in Genomics and Microbiome Sciences (CIGMiS) undertakes research aimed at addressing complex, systems-level questions in microbiome science. Its work spans fundamental investigations, such as elucidating the genetic makeup of microbiomes and pathogens and their interactions to applied research, including the development of novel therapies, technological and methodological innovations, and contributions to public health policy.

The Role: We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Lecturer with expertise in Microbial (meta)genomics and Bioinformatics. The successful candidate will bring a strong academic background and a commitment to developing and delivering an innovative postgraduate programme and short courses. We particularly welcome applicants with a demonstrated passion for postgraduate teaching and supervision in areas such as computational genomics, metagenomics, and bioinformatics. S(he) will also support the New Genomics Services at CIGMiS, UWL.

The majority of academic staff will undertake a balance of research and teaching. This balance will be discussed and agreed with individuals during annual appraisal in line with operational needs, Centre, School and University strategy and with consideration of the individual’s career goals and development plans.

Essential criteria include: A PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., microbiology, genomics, bioinformatics); Proven experience in teaching and postgraduate programme development; A track record of research in microbiome science, metagenomics, whole genome sequencing, big data analysis, machine learning, and AI.

How to Apply: To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter. Further information about the application process can be found here. Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process. For informal enquiries about the position please contact Prof Hermine Mkrtchyan at Hermine.Mkrtchyan@uwl.ac.uk.

Additional Information: Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant field with a demonstrable track record of research within the field.