University of Cambridge
Research Professor in the field of Bacteriology
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Research Professor in the field of Bacteriology
Department/location
Department of Medicine
Salary
Grade 11: £71,566; Grade 12: £82,932; or Clinical: £113,565 - £150,569
Reference
RC50977
Closing date
11 October 2026
Strengthening Cambridge's leadership in bacteriology research
Bacterial infection and antimicrobial resistance remain among the most pressing global health challenges of our time. At Cambridge, the Department of Medicine has a longstanding international reputation in infection and immunity research, with strengths spanning bacterial pathogenesis, antimicrobial resistance, host-microbe interactions, genomics, metagenomics, mycobacterial disease, respiratory bacterial infection and vaccinology.
We are seeking an exceptional Research Professor in the field of Bacteriology to build on this established strength and help shape the next phase of bacteriology research at Cambridge. Based within the Cambridge Institute of Therapeutic Immunology and Infectious Disease, the successful appointee will establish and lead an internationally recognised research programme that complements and strengthens existing expertise across CITIID, the Department of Medicine and the wider School of Clinical Medicine.
The role offers access to world-class research infrastructure, including containment level 3 laboratories, NHS microbiology links, and collaborations across the University and with partners including the Wellcome Sanger Institute.
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This opportunity is open to both clinically qualified and non-clinically qualified candidates.
Where the successful appointee is clinically qualified, agreed clinical duties may form part of the role, subject to the necessary contractual, professional-registration and approval arrangements.
The successful appointee will bring an outstanding record of research leadership in bacteriology or a closely related field, with experience of securing significant external funding, leading collaborative programmes, mentoring researchers and students, and contributing to a positive and inclusive research culture.
Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant subject or demonstrate equivalent professional or research standing. Clinically qualified applicants must hold appropriate professional registration, a licence to practise and specialist registration in a relevant field, or equivalent registration in another country, as appropriate to the role.
Salary: Grade 11 or Grade 12, or clinical scale where applicable, depending on experience, standing and the approved level of appointment.
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Further information about the responsibilities of the role, selection criteria and application process is available in the downloadable Further Particulars.
How to apply
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Applications should be submitted online through the University of Cambridge recruitment system and should include:
- A covering letter explaining your motivation for applying and how you meet the selection criteria;
- A statement setting out your current and future research plans and academic vision for the role;
- A curriculum vitae;
- A list of publications.
Please include details of your three referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Professor Duncan Richards, Head of the Department of Medicine: dbr27@cam.ac.uk.
Please quote reference RC50977 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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