Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science

Anglia Ruskin University; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global university in Cambridge seeks an experienced academic to teach in Biomedical Sciences and conduct relevant research. The ideal candidate holds a PhD and has strong teaching and research experience. This role values diversity and offers an agile working environment with various benefits, including generous leave and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Occupational pension schemes

Training and development opportunities

Travel to work scheme

Competitive relocation package

Qualifications

• PhD or professional doctorate in a related discipline required.
• Experience in teaching and research applicable to Biomedical Science.
• Commitment to quality assurance and high teaching standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support students in the School of Life Sciences.
• Conduct research aligned with the School's research strategy.
• Collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research experience

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility in teaching

Education

PhD or professional doctorate in a related discipline

Job description

About ARU

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK's Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK's leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

About the Role

You will join our School of Life Sciences, working with academics teaching and conducting world-class research in Biomedical Science, Forensic Science, Crime and Investigative Science, and Animal and Environmental Biology, based in our Faculty of Science and Engineering. We seek expertise in teaching and research on pharmacology, toxicology and drug development for human disease. We also require the appointee to be flexible and willing to teach where possible across the disciplines in the School of Life Sciences (biomedical Science, forensics and crime and animal and environmental science).

We are a forward-looking and enthusiastic School with a vision that combines commitment to a strong and active research culture with excellence in learning and teaching.

Requirements and Qualifications

With a PhD or professional doctorate in a related discipline, you will have teaching and research experience which will be applicable to the core mission of the School of Life Sciences and which will enhance the student and staff experience. You will ensure high standards of teaching, whilst adhering to quality assurance standards, and provide an excellent student experience. You will be committed to research and prepared to work as part of multi-disciplinary teams, as well as developing your personal research activities. Your research will align to the School's research strategy. You will possess excellent communications skills and will demonstrate a flexible approach to work.

Equality, Diversity and Working Arrangements

We are fully committed to Athena SWAN, equality and diversity principles. We are keen to promote women in science and are keen to accommodate staff with family or caring responsibilities. Flexible working requests are welcomed. All staff are encouraged to work in an agile manner adopting work patterns which best suit the needs of the individual and the institution.

How to Inquire / Contact

For informal enquiries please contact Professor Christopher Parris, Head of School of Life Sciences at [e-mail], or Rebecca Jones, Deputy Head of School at [e-mail]

Additional Information

Find out more about working with us and how we recruit. We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.