Overview
Professor (GTFP) – Bath, BA2 7AY
Shape global research leadership in the UK
The University of Bath, one of only 12 UK institutions awarded UKRI’s Global Talent Fund is recruiting internationally leading Professors to help shape the future of research and innovation across four strategic priority areas. We offer exceptional institutional support, from major investment in research infrastructure to relocation assistance and opportunities to build interdisciplinary teams. This is a chance to lead transformative research with global reach in an environment that values international excellence, collaboration, and impact.
About the role:
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.
We are recruiting across four strategic areas:
- Clean Energy Industries: Hydrogen and biogas fuels, energy networks, environmental economics, green finance, ethical supply chains, and behavioural change.
- Digital and Technologies: AI and machine learning, cybersecurity, spatial intelligence, robotics, human-computer interaction, and digital transformation.
- Life Sciences: Drug discovery, diagnostics, pain research, preventative healthcare, wearable biosensors, and public health surveillance.
- Professional and Business Services: Retail innovation, fintech, smart logistics, digital policy, and inclusive growth.
What we’re looking for:
- Internationally recognised research leadership within at least one of the priority areas.
- Proven ability to secure major funding.
- Proven track record of translating research into real-world impact.
- Strategic vision and capacity to lead large-scale initiatives.
- Commitment to mentoring and institutional development.
Successful applicants will be required to relocate to the UK. Bath offers a reimbursement scheme to help towards relocation and visa costs.
Why Bath?
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.
- Freedom to shape your research agenda within our strategic priority areas
- An international peer mentoring scheme to support you settling into life at the University and in the UK
- Access to world-class facilities, technical support, and interdisciplinary networks
- Dedicated grant-development and partnership-building support
- Competitive salary with annual incremental progression and generous pension
- Tailored induction and mentoring for international researchers
- Ongoing career, leadership, and teaching development opportunities
- An inclusive and collegial culture that values diversity and global collaboration
Equal opportunity
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
How to apply
Click ‘register your interest’ and:
- complete the online application form
- upload your full CV (publications, funding, activities)
- upload your completed research programme (download the template)
- provide two referees
Be part of our success story and shape the next chapter of global research with impact at Bath.
Closing Date: 14 Oct 2025
Department: Education & Research
Salary: £75,182 to £138,905
This opportunity is open to international applicants currently living and working outside the UK (for at least the past 24 months), in accordance with the funding requirements of the UK Government’s Global Talent Fund Scheme
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