Lecturer in Rehabilitation Technology (RehabTech)

University of Leicester; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Leicester invites applications for a Lecturer in Rehabilitation Technology (RehabTech) within the School of Engineering. The post focuses on establishing an independent research and education profile in rehabilitation and healthcare technologies, contributing to the Biomedical Engineering Research Group.

You will teach across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, supervise projects, and develop new taught provision while taking on leadership, mentoring, and outreach duties

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent research/industrial experience in Rehabilitation/healthcare technologies or biomaterials.
• First degree in engineering, science or applied mathematics.
• Willingness to obtain professional teaching qualification or already hold one.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate engineering programmes.
• Supervise student projects and contribute to curriculum development.
• Engage in research, publish work, and attract funding; participate in administration, mentoring and outreach.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative work

Education

PhD or equivalent research/industrial experience

First degree in engineering/science/applied mathematics

Academic teaching qualification

Job description

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Rehabilitation Technology (RehabTech) within the School of Engineering. This role is focused on establishing an independent research and research‑informed education profile in areas aligned with rehabilitation and healthcare technologies. The post holder will primarily contribute to the Biomedical Engineering Research Group, with scope to collaborate across other research groups within the School depending on research focus and expertise.

Alongside research, the role includes teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate engineering programmes as required, supervising student projects, and contributing to the development of new and existing taught provision. The post holder will also undertake appropriate administrative duties, mentoring and outreach activities, and contribute to the effective operation and academic life of the School and wider University.

About you

You will have a good first degree in engineering, science or applied mathematics, together with a PhD or equivalent research or industrial experience in a relevant field such as rehabilitation or healthcare technologies or biomaterials. You will demonstrate a developing or established track record of high‑quality research publications and the ability to plan and deliver a substantive research programme, including the preparation of competitive funding proposals. You will also hold, or be willing to work towards, professional registration and a recognised academic teaching qualification.

You will be an effective educator with the ability to teach, supervise and assess students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and to contribute to curriculum development using appropriate and innovative teaching approaches. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and the capacity to work collaboratively within an academic environment are essential for success in this role.

Additional information

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Timothy Pearce on [e-mail].

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 but also 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 just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local communitythrough 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 or job share, permanent