Lecturer / Associate Professor in the Dept of Neuroscience, Physiology & Pharmacology

UCL Eastman Dental Institute; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UCL Eastman Dental Institute is seeking a Lecturer / Associate Professor in Neuroscience, Physiology & Pharmacology. This role involves conducting cutting-edge research, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, and leading interdisciplinary studies. Candidates should possess a PhD and the ability to secure funding, joining a vibrant academic community with excellent benefits.

Benefits

41 days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme (CARE)

Cycle to work scheme

Relocation support

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience, physiology, pharmacology, or related field is essential.
• Demonstrated research and teaching excellence required.
• Ability to attract research funding from various sources.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and teaching in pharmacology, neuroscience, and physiology.
• Engage in interdisciplinary research projects.
• Develop an internationally competitive research program.

Skills

Research funding attraction

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching

Education

PhD in neuroscience, physiology, pharmacology, or related field

Job description

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Lecturer / Associate Professor in the Dept of Neuroscience, Physiology & Pharmacology, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 64496e48799e

Job Views: 8

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

About the role

The main purpose of this position is to conduct outstanding research and teaching within the fields of pharmacology, neuroscience, and physiology. We are particularly interested in applications from researchers working in new therapeutic modalities such as targeted protein degraders, protein-protein interaction disruptors, therapeutic antibodies, or de novo protein design. Applicants with expertise at the cellular and molecular levels or in areas aligned with our strategic priorities of engineering biology and artificial intelligence are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate may also become an active member of the Institute of Structural and Molecular Biology (ISMB), which promotes molecular-level research, and may benefit from core facilities at UCL including biophysics, high-throughput screening, and mass spectrometry.

Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in Neuroscience, Physiology, and Pharmacology is a key component of this role.

These appointments are subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. More information can be found on the official site.

A detailed job description and person specification are available at the bottom of this page.

For queries about the role, please contact Professor Matthew Gold.

If you require reasonable adjustments or accessible formats for the application process, contact the HR team, referencing the advert.

About you

You must hold a PhD in neuroscience, physiology, pharmacology, or a related field, demonstrating research and teaching excellence and a vision to develop an internationally competitive research program.

You should have the ability to attract research funding from sources like Research Councils and charities to support your research and laboratory development. Successful applicants will have access to UCL's externally-funded doctoral training schemes.

You are expected to lead interdisciplinary research, have enthusiasm for teaching, and aim to make a positive impact within the UCL academic community.

What we offer

We offer several benefits, including:

• 41 days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Relocation support for certain roles
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee assistance program