Gary Bending

The School of Life Sciences at the University of Warwick is recruiting for multiple academic positions in quantitative, systems and engineering biology (QSEB) and related life science areas. One opening is for an Assistant or Associate Professor in Quantitative, Systems and Engineering Biology , with interests including Physics of Life, Engineering Biology, Bioelectricity, Cellular Metabolisms, and Biomanufacturing. A second call seeks six Assistant Professors in biomedical microbiology and infectious disease, biomedical cellular disease or immunity pathways, environmental biology or environmental microbiology, and plant/crop science including phenomics, plant physiology, genetics/breeding, or virology. The posts are based in the School of Life Sciences at Warwick and are designed for ambitious researchers building independent, interdisciplinary programmes. The university highlights strong support for experimental and data-driven research, including single-cell technologies, microfluidics, analytical chemistry, mathematical/computational/AI modelling, and collaborations across departments such as Warwick Medical School, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, and Engineering. Successful candidates are expected to develop high-impact research with translational and societal relevance, contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and engage actively with Warwick research clusters and centres. The posts are especially attractive to researchers with strong publication records, diverse research income, and potential for industrial collaboration. Independent fellowships are welcomed for the Assistant Professor call. Funding and support include permanent academic appointments, salary ranges for each grade, a start-up package for research, access to major research infrastructure and technology platforms, and relocation/immigration support for eligible candidates, including help with visa-related costs and the health surcharge. The post also notes access to doctoral training programmes that may provide PhD students. Deadline information in the post indicates closing dates in May 2026, with the QSEB role closing on 31 May 2026 and the Assistant Professor x6 role closing on 31 May 2026. Applications must be submitted through Warwick’s Careers Portal, with a CV and cover letter; the Assistant Professor x6 role also requests three referees. The cover letter should address the criteria, research vision, funding strategy, and collaboration plans.

The University of Warwick School of Life Sciences is recruiting for 7 academic positions across life sciences, including 6 Assistant Professor roles in biomedical microbiology and infectious disease, biomedical cellular disease or immunity pathways, environmental biology or environmental microbiology, and plant/crop science, plus 1 Assistant or Associate Professor role in Quantitative, Systems and Engineering Biology (QSEB) . This is a strong opportunity for researchers working at the interface of biology, mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science, and engineering . The QSEB post especially welcomes candidates using experimental and data-driven approaches such as single-cell technologies, microfluidics, analytical chemistry, mathematical modelling, computational biology, and AI . The school highlights interests in Physics of Life, Engineering Biology, Bioelectricity, Cellular Metabolism, and Biomanufacturing , as well as research with industrial collaboration and societal impact. The appointment is a permanent full-time academic post with salary ranges of £47,389–£56,535 for Assistant Professor and £58,225–£67,468 for Associate Professor. Warwick also notes an agreed start-up package for research, plus relocation and immigration support that may help with visa-related costs and the health surcharge fee. Applicants are expected to have a PhD , an original and interdisciplinary research programme, and a clear commitment to teaching and training. The cover letter should explain how you meet the essential and desirable criteria, your future research objectives, how you will attract funding, what makes your research distinctive, and how you will build collaborations across departments. Teaching contributions are expected in areas such as Engineering Biology and Computational Biology . Deadline: 31 May 2026 at 11:55 pm UK time. Apply via the University of Warwick Careers Portal and submit a CV and cover letter. Informal queries for the QSEB role can be directed to Professor Miriam Gifford or Professor Gary Bending.