Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Salary

Grade 7 £47,389 - £58,225 per annum

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Academic, Academic and Research

Date posted

01/04/2026

Job reference

SRF52800

Permanent, Full-time

Closing date: 4th May 2026

Interviews will be held: TBC

By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website UK Visas and Immigration Website.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant interdisciplinary group within an established School of Pharmacy. The post holder will have the opportunity to engage in research related to pharmaceutical chemistry, prepare and deliver teaching and assessment in areas related to pharmaceutical and cosmetic science, and undertake appropriate academic related administrative activities that support their academic development. This role sits within the Division of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry. This is a division within the Reading School of Pharmacy. Pharmacy is a department in the School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy. I

You will have:

• A first degree and PhD in a chemistry, pharmacy or equivalent discipline
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong numeracy, computer literacy and literacy skills
• Research expertise in an area aligned to pharmaceutical science
• Strong knowledge underpinning pharmaceutical chemistry
• Experience of teaching within higher education and oral communication (lectures/public speaking) to small/large groups
• A commitment to self-development and the ability to be adaptable in working practices including flexibility to teach outside own area of expertise
• An innovative approach to teaching, research and scholarship

Contact Name Professor Becky Green

Contact Job Title Professor of Biophysical Chemistry and Pharmaceutics Contact Email address ***email_hidden***

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