Assistant/Associate Professor in Computational Biology, University
of Cambridge

Applications are invited for two Assistant/Associate Professorships in
Computational Biology to commence on 1 April 2026 or shortly thereafter.

https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50414/

One post is to be held in the Department of Applied Mathematics and
Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) and the other is a joint post between DAMTP
and the Department of Genetics. Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent
and be able to demonstrate an outstanding research track record within
the broad area of Computational Biology. Applications are particularly
encouraged from those in areas that complements and extends pre-existing
strengths across Computational Biology at the University of Cambridge. An
ability to teach in either the Mathematical Tripos or Natural Science
Tripos is essential. Experience in encouraging and supporting applicants
and students from groups underrepresented in STEM subjects, including
women will be an advantage.

This is one of two faculty positions in support of our MPhil in
Computational Biology hosted in DAMTP. Applicants will be expected to give
undergraduate and masters-level lectures, in particular contributing to
the redesign of the MPhil in Computational Biology. The expected teaching
load is likely to be two 24-hour courses per year, plus examination
of those courses. Applicants will also take feedback from students
and provide career or pastoral advice to them, as well as performing
other usual departmental duties, e.g. interviewing students. They
will be expected to investigate new areas of research, seek out new
funding opportunities and submit grant applications. They will also be
required to write papers for publication, attend conferences, network
with national/international colleagues and give presentations.

Appointment will be made at an appropriate point on the scale for
University Assistant or Associate Professors. Appointment as an Assistant
Professor will normally be for a probationary period of five years with
appointment to the retiring age thereafter, subject to satisfactory
performance. Appointment as Associate Professor will typically require
a demonstrable history of exceptional achievement. We will assign
the two successful candidates to the two positions (based in DAMTP or
DAMTP/Genetics) by considering their relevant research profiles and
teaching experience.

"F. M. Jiggins" <fmj1001@cam.ac.uk>

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