The University of Surrey is an international University with a world class teaching and research profile that is innovative, forward thinking and achieving notable results. Our research seeks to address global challenges, drive innovation, and deliver real-world impact. In the most recent UK Research Excellence Framework (REF2021), our research was ranked in the UK top 20 for research outputs. The University offers excellent multidisciplinary facilities within which to advance your career. In the School of Veterinary Medicine, you will have the opportunity to work with a collaborative team of researchers conducting cutting-edge research in infectious and non-communicable diseases and experts from world class veterinary institutes as well as an established network of veterinary practices through our many collaborative partnerships.
The School of Veterinary Medicine currently holds over £7m in external research support for animal and human microbiome projects. A vibrant and collaborative community of post-doctoral researchers and PhD students are currently working on microbiome projects ranging from in vitro studies of antimicrobial resistance to helminth and parasiticide interactions with the microbiome to early-life microbiome of foals. In-house technologies supported by the University include both Illumina and nanopore sequencing platforms, Luminex-read multiplex immunoassay of cytokines, Biolog metabolic fingerprinting and aerobic/anaerobic culturomics. Data processing and analysis is supported by the University’s Bioinformatics Core Facility. Examples of current projects are available at Horse Microbiome Research Group and Anthelmintic Resistance in Southeast Asia (AHR-SEA) and La Ragione Research Group.
We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Microbiome Science to further grow and sustain research in this field at the University of Surrey.
About the role
Within the School of Veterinary Medicine, you will join the Section of Infection and Immunity within the Discipline of Comparative Biomedical Sciences. In the role you will:
- Establish and lead a sustainable research group generating high quality publications and demonstrable impact
- Secure significant research income to support the work of your research group
- Mentor postgraduate research students and postdoctoral fellows
- Initiate cross-disciplinary research collaborations allowing novel, multi-disciplinary insights into animal and human health and disease
- Make high quality, research-led contributions to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the School, including on the RCVS-accredited BVMSci veterinary degree course.
About you
Our Lecturers and Senior Lecturers play an important role in advancing research and innovation and influencing the future of the veterinary profession. As such, you will have:
- An established research profile in the field of microbiome science, including an excellent and continuing publication record, and demonstration of impact
- A proven track record of external research grant income generation
- A proven commitment to delivery of inspiring, engaging learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Enthusiasm and a willingness to work flexibly in different contexts, alongside excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Experience of supervising research students
What we can offer
The University of Surrey is a prestigious UK University set in a beautiful campus in Guildford, half an hour’s journey from the centre of London. In addition to a generous salary and relocation support where eligible, we offer a vibrant and forward-thinking working environment, childcare assistance, first-class sports and leisure facilities, and access to a variety of staff development opportunities to help you fulfil your potential.
Further Information
When completing the online application form, we would welcome: a cover letter (no more than 2 pages), your CV, a brief supporting statement/ vision document (no more than 3 pages) outlining your intended five-year research plan.
Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Arnoud van Vliet, Section Lead, Infection and Immunity ([email protected]) or Dr Martha Betson, Head of Discipline, Comparative Biomedical Sciences ([email protected]).
The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We value everyone in our community and are seeking to increase the diversity. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.
Induction Commitment
We wish to create the conditions for success for our new starters in the Vet School, by facilitating their growth and development within our institution. All new starters who are on a local/Guildford contract are expected to be physically present on campus for 80% minimum of their working week during their initial four to six months of employment (the duration will vary depending on individual role).
