Academic position in Human Genetics and Genomics

King's College London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in London is seeking candidates for faculty positions including Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and Professor in human genetics. Successful candidates will lead innovative research, secure funding, and contribute to education in a collaborative environment. Essential criteria include a PhD in human genetics, a strong publication record, and experience in teaching and mentoring. The salaries range from £53,947 to £83,414 per annum, including a London Weighting Allowance.

Qualifications

• PhD qualification is essential for all roles.
• Experience in securing external research funding is mandatory.
• Strong publication record in high-impact journals is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovative research programs focusing on genetic mechanisms.
• Mentor students and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education.
• Secure funding and publish impactful scholarly articles.

Skills

Communication skills

Research funding

Teaching experience

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

PhD in human genetics or related field

Job description

Salary

Lecturer: £53,947 - £63,350 per annum;

Senior Lecturer: £65,091 per annum;

Professor: £83,414 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance

About the role

Successful candidates will lead their own innovative research programs, focusing on the identification and manipulation of genetic mechanisms in human health and disease. Each group leader will be entrusted with leading their research teams and fostering a collaborative and positive research culture. They are expected not only to secure funding and publish impactful scholarly articles but also to lead initiatives with impact beyond academia, influencing public health policy, enhancing health service delivery, and promoting broader societal benefits.

They will be expected to contribute to the vibrant academic community within the department and more broadly across the college. A key aspect of these faculty positions involves education and mentoring, where they will shape the next generation of scientists through their contributions to both undergraduate and postgraduate education.

This is a full time post and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

About You

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Lecturer

Essential Criteria

• PhD in human genetics or a closely related field.
• Demonstrable success in securing external research funding and clear plan for ongoing research success and sustainability.
• Original peer-reviewed research publications, first or senior author in high‑impact journals, showing significant contributions to human genetics.
• Clearly articulated vision for high‑quality human genetics education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present research findings to both scientific and non‑scientific audiences.
• Experience of delivering teaching and assessment
• A commitment to a positive working environment, supportive of staff and student wellbeing and experience

Senior Lecturer

Essential Criteria

• PhD in human genetics or a closely related field.
• Established track record of securing external research funding with a clear pipeline and strategy for ongoing research funding.
• Strong publication record in peer‑reviewed journals, including as senior author in high‑impact journals, showing significant contributions to human genetics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a research team, fostering a positive research culture and establishing an innovative research environment.
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academic (or equivalent) alongside extensive teaching delivery and curriculum development/innovation experience.
• Evidence of a national profile in the field, and growing international recognition.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present research findings to both scientific and non‑scientific audiences.
• Experience in managing, mentoring and training early‑career researchers and/or postgraduate students.

Professor

Essential Criteria

• PhD in human genetics or a closely related field.
• International recognition in human genetics research and education, with a well‑established network of national and international collaborators.
• Sustained track‑record in securing competitive external funding, with evidence of large scale and long lasting programmatic funding.
• Strong publication record, including as senior author in high‑impact journals, showing significant and sustained contribution to human genetics.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, in the context of the leadership and management of a research team, and more widely in shaping the strategy and policy of a Department or equivalent
• Sustained evidence of mentoring and training early‑career researchers and postgraduate students.
• Fellow of Higher Education Academy (or equivalent), with extensive experience as an educator including evidence of ongoing professional development, development of curricula and innovative delivery/assessment methods
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present research findings to both scientific and non‑scientific audiences.

£53,947 to £83,414 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance