Assistant / Associate / Chair (Professor) in Inflammation

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in London seeks a Clinical Associate Professor/Professor in Inflammation to advance their research and teaching in the Department of Immunology and Inflammation. Candidates should hold Full GMC registration and have a strong track record of securing research funding and publications, alongside effective communication skills. Competitive salary package offered, with opportunities for professional development and collaboration in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Sector-leading salary and remuneration package

41 days off a year

Generous pension schemes

Tailored training programmes for career growth

Qualifications

• A national/international reputation in inflammation or immunology.
• Proven track record of high-quality research publications.
• Experience supervising PhD and MD(Res) students.

Responsibilities

• Join the Centre for Inflammatory Disease and broaden research capabilities.
• Contribute to the Department's research mission.
• Participate in administration within the Department.

Skills

Full GMC registration

Ability to raise research funding

Effective communication

Experience supervising higher degrees

Expertise in inflammation or immunology

Clinical knowledge

Leadership skills

Education

Full GMC registration or eligibility

Specialist qualification or eligibility

Job description

Overview

Imperial College London seeks Clinical Associate Professor/Professor in Inflammation to join the Department of Immunology and Inflammation within the Faculty of Medicine. We are Imperial – a world-leading university for science, technology, engineering, medicine and business (STEMB), where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact. As a global top ten university in London, we use science to try to understand more of the universe and improve the lives of more people in it.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for the post of Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor in Inflammation (clinical or non-clinical) to join the Centre for Inflammatory Disease, Department of Immunology and Inflammation within the Faculty of Medicine. You will be offered exciting academic opportunities within an integrated and supportive environment and will contribute to the academic mission of the Department and of Imperial College London to deliver world-class research, education and scholarship. You will also be required to contribute to the administration within the Department. You will have a track record of successfully securing research grants, high-quality research publication and experience in teaching. Imperial is a multidisciplinary space for education, research, translation and commercialisation, harnessing science and innovation to tackle global challenges. You will be expected to broaden the Department\'s research capabilities, while complementing our existing strengths.

What we are looking for

• Full GMC (General Medical Council) registration or eligibility for registration within 6 months of the date of the appointment
• Appropriate specialist qualification or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the appointment
• A national/international reputation and expertise in the field of inflammation or immunology or related area commensurate with the grade
• An ability to raise significant research funding from a variety of sources, commensurate with your career stage
• A proven track record in conducting high quality independent research, as evidenced by high quality publications in peer reviewed journals
• Experience of supervision of higher degrees (PhD, MD(Res))
• Experience of supervising medical staff, if relevant
• Appropriate level of clinical knowledge, if relevant
• Understanding of clinical risk management, if relevant
• Experience of developing skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues
• An effective communicator, conveying ideas and concepts clearly and effectively to a range of audiences through a variety of methods and media
• Evidence of expertise in an appropriate field

What we can offer you

• Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing

Salary and terms

Salary: Assistant Professor (non-clinical): £70,718 - £80,148 per annum; Associate Professor (non-clinical): £82,969 per annum; Professor (non-clinical): £94,829 per annum. Clinical Academic scale: £109,724 to £145,477 per annum plus London Weighting of £2,162 per annum

Other information

The job description is currently with the Royal College of Physicians for their review and approval. If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Matthew Pickering, Centre Director – [e-mail]. For further information on the recruitment process please contact: Maria Monteiro, Senior Appointments Manager – [e-mail]; Telephone: [phone]. If you experience any technical issues while applying online, please email: [e-mail]. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful candidate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC (General Medical Council) registration
• Appropriate specialist qualification (e.g., MRCPCH by examination or equivalent)
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of appointment
• Portfolio Pathway/CESR applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application
• The post-holder should hold the membership of the relevant Royal College (UK) or an equivalent qualification

Experience

• A national/international reputation and expertise in the field of inflammation or immunology or related area commensurate with the grade
• An ability to raise significant research funding from a variety of sources
• A proven track record in conducting high-quality independent research
• Experience of supervision of higher degrees (PhD, MD(Res))
• Experience of supervising medical staff, if relevant
• Appropriate level of clinical knowledge, if relevant
• Understanding of clinical risk management, if relevant
• Experience of developing skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues
• An effective communicator, conveying ideas and concepts clearly and effectively to a range of audiences
• Evidence of expertise in an appropriate field

Disclosure and DBS

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.