As one of only 12 UK universities awarded funding under the UKRI Global Talent Fund, we're recruiting for ambitious Lecturers who are ready to take the next step in their academic journey combining research ambition with inspiring education in areas aligned with national industrial strategy areas. Whether your expertise lies in clean energy, digital technologies, life sciences, or professional and business services, you’ll have access to significant institutional investment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a culture that values innovation and people.
The Global Talent Fund represents the UK's commitment to attracting the world's best researchers. Combined with Bath's proven track record and strategic vision, this is your opportunity to establish yourself as a leader in your field, in a thriving, international community recognised for research excellence with impact, and outstanding student experience.
This role requires an exceptional academic who has a high potential for national/international research impact, within at least one of the priority areas of:
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Clean Energy Industries: Hydrogen and biogas fuels, energy networks, environmental economics, green finance, ethical supply chains, and behavioural change.
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Digital and Technologies: AI and machine learning, cybersecurity, spatial intelligence, robotics, human-computer interaction, and digital transformation.
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Life Sciences: Drug discovery, diagnostics, pain research, preventative healthcare, wearable biosensors, and public health surveillance.
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Professional and Business Services: Retail innovation, fintech, smart logistics, digital policy, and inclusive growth.
This is a research-intensive role, with the expectation of significant contributions to research excellence and innovation as well as contributing to teaching within your associated Department. Successful applicants will be required to relocate to the UK. Bath offers a reimbursement scheme to help towards relocation and visa costs.
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A developing track record of internationally excellent research achievement with a high potential for national/international impact.
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A clear and feasible research vision aligned to at least one of the priority areas of clean energy, digital and technologies, life sciences, or professional and business services.
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Potential to secure funding and build interdisciplinary collaborations.
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Potential to build links with external organisations, such as the commercial and public sector to drive the translation of research into innovation and to deliver real-world impact.
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Commitment to teaching and mentoring.
We foster an inclusive and welcoming culture and want to ensure that every new team member feels at home from day one. Experience the best of both worlds at our compact and easy to get around campus overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath. Surrounded by leafy green spaces that inspire focused research, you’ll also be part of a vibrant, welcoming community and just minutes from the city’s culture and energy. Here, world-leading research and collaboration thrive alongside a lifestyle that’s balanced, and rewarding.
As part of our inclusive community, you’ll enjoy flexible working, excellent benefits, and real opportunities to grow. Work with policymakers, industry partners, and global communities, shape new research directions, and develop the next generation of researchers, all while thriving in a truly inspiring environment.
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Freedom to shape your research agenda within our strategic priority areas
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An international peer mentoring scheme to support you settling into life at the University and in the UK
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Access to world-class facilities, technical support, and interdisciplinary networks
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Dedicated grant-development and partnership-building support
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Competitive salary with annual incremental progression and generous pension
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Tailored induction and mentoring for international researchers
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Ongoing career, leadership, and teaching development opportunities
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An inclusive and collegial culture that values diversity and global collaboration
At Bath we recognise that diversity is our strength. Our differences in background, culture, and perspective enrich our learning environment and help us to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing our society. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award.
We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams. We are very proud to be an autism-friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. Be part of a community that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms.
Click 'register your interest' and:
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Complete the online application form
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Upload your full CV (publications, funding, activities)
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Upload your completed research programme (download the template)
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Provide two referees
Applications will remain open until all positions are filled. Recruitment will be conducted in rounds, with Round 1 closing for review in 7th December 2025, shortlisting in January 2026, and remote interviews scheduled for January / February 2026. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and depending on the number and strength of applications received, some candidates may be invited to interview ahead of this timeline.
Full details of the recruitment process and indicative timeline can be found in the Candidate Information Pack,
Be part of our success story and shape the next chapter of global research with impact at Bath.
- Job Description & Person Specification
- Download the Research Programme Template
- Candidate Information Brochure
Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.
Anonymous shortlisting: We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.
