Lecturer in Biomedical Science

Biological Sciences
Location:  St John’s Campus
Salary: 
£37,100 to £41,732
per annum
Post Type:  Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Advertised On:  Tuesday 20 February 2024
Closing Date:  Friday 15 March 2024
Interview Date: 
Thursday 11 April 2024
Reference:  SSE2402

The School of Science and the Environment is seeking an experienced biomedical scientist for appointment as Lecturer in Biomedical Science.  We aim to ensure that all students in the School receive an outstanding student experience, and successful applicants will demonstrate how they will contribute to this aspiration in a very practical, flexible, and innovative way.

The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and motivated team and contribute significantly to an outstanding student learning experience across the range of courses delivered by the Department of Biological Sciences, with an emphasis on Biomedical Science.  They will deliver inspirational teaching and outstanding pastoral care and undertake high quality original research leading to peer-reviewed publications. As with all School of Science and the Environment staff, the successful applicant will be expected to fully engage with recruitment and outreach activities, which will involve evening and weekend working from time to time.

Applicants will demonstrate how their research interests will enhance the Worcester Biomedical Research Group, one of the School’s three research groups. We particularly welcome applicants with experience of research in Leukaemia, Neurochemistry or Cardiac Physiology. 

The School has a diverse portfolio, across Biological Sciences (Biomedical Science, Forensic & Applied Biology, Human Nutrition and Biology, including human biology, animal biology and biochemistry) and will launch Medical Sciences for entry in September 2021 and September 2022, respectively.  The School has three active research groups: Worcester Biomedical Research Group; Pollen and Aerobiology Research Group; Sustainable Environments Research Group and is making a strong return in Units of Assessment 5 and 14 in the forthcoming Research Excellence Framework.

What’s in it for you? 

• Annual incremental increase up to £41,732, with the opportunity to progress to £45,585
• 47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)
• Attractive Teachers Pension Scheme
• Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• In-house training and development support
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

Informal queries in relation to this role are welcome, and should be directed to Keith Unwin, Head of Biological Sciences via email at [email protected]    

We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels

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