Lecturer

University of Leicester; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Generous annual leave

Job summary

University of Leicester invites applications for a Lecturer (Teaching and Research) in Cancer Sciences. Based in Leicester, the role includes teaching on the MSc Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology and delivering international teaching in Chongqing, China for up to 16 weeks per year.

You will drive research in translational cancer biology, publish internationally, and supervise postgraduate researchers while expanding collaborations both domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, including practical laboratory-based teaching.
• Experience in securing or contributing to external research funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver teaching on modules within the MSc Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology programme.
• Contribute to teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate education, including practical laboratory teaching.
• Undertake high-quality research within the Division of Cancer Sciences and Leicester Cancer Research Centre.
• Supervise postgraduate researchers and develop collaborations both in the UK and abroad.

Skills

Translational cancer research

Cancer genomics

Bioinformatics

Computational biology

Teaching

Education

PhD in a relevant discipline

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an ambitious and collaborative academic to join the Department of Cancer Sciences as a Lecturer (Teaching and Research). This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the University of Leicester's strategic themes of world-changing research, research-inspired education and citizenship through a balanced portfolio of teaching, research and wider university engagement. The post is based in Leicester and has a strong international dimension through our partnership with the Chongqing Medical University Joint Educational Institute (JEI).

You will lead and deliver teaching on modules within the MSc Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology programme, supporting both undergraduate and postgraduate education. As part of this role, you will contribute to teaching delivery in the People's Republic of China as University of Leicester faculty, spending up to 16 weeks per year at Chongqing Medical University. Alongside your teaching responsibilities, you will undertake high-quality research within the Division of Cancer Sciences and the Leicester Cancer Research Centre, with a particular focus on areas that support the personalisation of cancer prevention, detection and therapy. You will be expected to develop a strong publication profile, attract external funding, supervise postgraduate researchers and build collaborations both within the UK and internationally.

About you

You will hold a PhD in a relevant discipline and have expertise in translational cancer research, cancer genomics, bioinformatics and/or computational biology. You will have a developing record of internationally recognised research outputs, clear plans for the future development of your research programme and experience of securing or contributing to external funding. You will also have experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, including practical laboratory-based teaching, and a commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience.

As an excellent communicator, you will be able to build productive relationships with colleagues, students and external partners, working effectively both independently and as part of a team. You will demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity, equity and academic excellence, alongside the ability to inspire and support students and early career researchers.

Additional information

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Jonathan McDearmid on [e-mail] and Dr Zhanhan Tu on [e-mail]

We anticipate that interviews will take place at the end of September/early October 2026.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students and thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not only our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Vacancy terms

Full-time, permanent