Assistant Professor within the Faculty of Medicine

Imperial College London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Greater London is seeking up to 20 non-clinical Assistant Professors to join its Faculty of Medicine. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, ambitious early-stage scientists aiming to establish their own research groups. Responsibilities include developing independent research, teaching across various levels, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The role offers a supportive work culture, tailored career development, a competitive salary, and various benefits.

Benefits

41 days off a year

Generous pension schemes

Tailored training programmes

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, ambitious early-stage scientists seeking to establish their own research groups.
• Developing national reputation in the field with coaching and mentoring experience.
• Proven ability to publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research programme within the Faculty of Medicine.
• Lead and support undergraduate and postgraduate educational endeavors.
• Collaborate with other research organizations and colleagues.

Skills

Research Experience

Teaching and training experience

Ability to communicate well

Good leadership skills

Analytical capability

Education

PHD or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College London is seeking up to 20 new non-clinical Assistant Professors to join our world-class academic community. We welcome early-stage scientists with research strengths aligned to any of these areas, who have the ambition to establish their own group and a passion for education.

What you would be doing

These roles offer you an exciting opportunity to develop an independent research programme building on existing strengths in one of the departments within the Faculty of Medicine. You will contribute to a research area at the highest scientific levels, disseminating your work through publishing and presenting to broad audiences to advance your field. You will lead and support the delivery and development of both undergraduate and postgraduate educational endeavours of the Faculty, teaching and examining courses at all levels through lectures, seminars, tutorials, and coursework. You will provide high-quality supervision and support for junior staff and students. You will collaborate widely with other research organisations, with colleagues across Imperial, and with clinical colleagues. You will actively contribute to academic citizenship and collegiality in accordance with Imperial Values and demonstrate commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion across your activities.

What we are looking for

Enthusiastic, ambitious and exceptional early-stage scientists with research strengths aligned to the Faculty seeking to establish their own groups. You will have a developing national reputation in your field with evidence of contribution to the development and performance of colleagues through coaching and mentoring. Some success in grant applications and proven ability to publish high quality research in peer-reviewed journals, using your high levels of analytical capability. Experience of training students; sharing your knowledge and expertise with fresh minds. You will design, develop and deliver a range of teaching modules and programmes, applying innovative and appropriate teaching techniques. A great communicator with the ability to work and thrive in a multidisciplinary environment. An emerging leader comfortable developing and managing the performance of colleagues. Your approach will align with the Faculty's commitment to ensure an inclusive, supportive and progressive workplace culture that focuses on collaboration, community and wellbeing. You will take pride in contributing to a positive working and learning environment for all.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our interdisciplinary mission to use science for humanity.
• 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.

Additional information

Location: Campuses are at South Kensington, St Mary's Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Royal Brompton Hospital, White City. You will be employed as an Assistant Professor in a relevant subject on an open-ended basis within the Academic Job Family, subject to a satisfactory probation review. Informal inquiries about the role can be directed to the relevant Head of Department as listed in the full job description.

For technical issues when applying online, please email [e-mail]. Closing date: Wednesday 11th March, 23:59 hours (Midnight GMT). An online information session will be held on Monday 16th February: please register via the provided link. We are committed to an inclusive, supportive and progressive workplace culture and to equality of opportunity for all applicants. We encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We are an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Disability Confident Leader and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Equity and compliance

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

Qualifications

• PHD or equivalent

Experience

• Research Experience
• A developing national reputation in their field
• Evidence of contribution to the development and performance of colleagues through coaching and mentoring
• Experience of preparing grant applications for submission
• A good publication record / the ability to publish high quality research in peer-reviewed journals
• Teaching and training experience
• Experience of training undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Management and administrative experience
• Ability to communicate well, conveying ideas clearly and effectively
• A high level of analytical capability
• Developing skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues
• Good leadership skills
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Disclosures

Please note: This description may be subject to change and is intended to reflect the current needs of Imperial College London.