Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in PET Physics

King's College London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in London seeks an exceptional lecturer/senior lecturer to lead research in PET Physics. The successful candidate will develop innovative programs, work with renowned experts, and engage in teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. A PhD and independent research experience in PET Physics are essential, alongside strong communication and grant writing skills. This position offers a full-time, indefinite contract in an inclusive academic environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field or first degree with extensive experience.
• Track record of independent research in PET Physics.
• Experience teaching and lecturing at undergraduate/postgraduate level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead research programs in PET Physics.
• Collaborate with PET experts in academic, clinical, and industrial settings.
• Build a research program utilizing the PET Centre facilities.

Skills

Independent research in PET Physics

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Experience of grant writing

Experience in teaching and lecturing

Team player in research projects

Education

PhD in relevant field

Postgraduate certificate in higher education

Job description

About Us

The KCL & GSTT PET Centre is part of King's College London's Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and performs both clinical and research PET imaging studies. As part of the UK National Total Body PET Imaging Platform (npip.org.uk), two identical Siemens Total Body PET Scanners have recently been installed at St Thomas' to complement further PET-CT, PET-MRI, nuclear medicine and radiotracer production facilities. We are embarking on an extensive research programme that will include hosting projects from clinical, academic and industry researchers from within the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences, the wider Trust and University and across the UK and internationally.

About The Role

We are looking for an exceptional lecturer/senior lecturer to develop and lead an ambitious programme of research in the field of PET Physics, with expertise and interest in PET technology, methodology and data analysis. This will involve collaborating with other PET experts in the School, including fellow academics and clinicians as well as medical physicists and clinical scientists working in the PET Centre. The post holder will be expected to build a research program that takes advantage of the Total Body PET scanners and other PET Centre facilities in tandem with building collaborations with the Research Department of Imaging Chemistry & Biology working on novel isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals and other clinical and scientific collaborators.

You’ll work as part of one of the world's largest translational radiopharmaceutical development and molecular imaging academic teams, with world‑class experts including Professor Simon Cherry – co‑leader of the team who developed the world's first clinically approved total‑body PET scanner. A pioneer in molecular imaging and PET, Professor Cherry leads on the PET Centre's innovative physics using its unique infrastructure, including two Siemens Quadra total‑body PET scanners, to generate new opportunities in total‑body PET and implement improvements in patient care.

This is a full time (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Lecturer level

Essential criteria

1. PhD in relevant field or first degree in relevant field and extensive relevant experience
2. Track record of independent research in one or more aspects of PET Physics
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills
4. Excellent knowledge and understanding of the specified fields of expertise
5. Experience of grant writing and track record of successful research funding commensurate with opportunity/career stage
6. Experience of writing and publishing papers
7. Experience teaching and lecturing at undergraduate/postgraduate level
8. Team player with commitment to both lead and assist in research projects as appropriate

Desirable criteria

1. Relevant postgraduate certificate in higher education or equivalent
2. Established network of collaborations in interdisciplinary research
3. Experience supervising junior researchers
4. Experience teaching and lecturing at undergraduate/postgraduate level
5. Membership of a professional body

Senior Lecturer level

Essential criteria

1. PhD in relevant field or first degree in relevant field and extensive relevant experience
2. Excellent track record of independent research in one or more aspects of PET Physics
3. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the specified fields of expertise
4. Experience supervising junior researchers
5. Experience of grant writing and track record of successful research funding
6. Excellent record of writing and publishing papers in high profile journals and presenting at international conferences
7. Experience in designing and delivering courses at undergraduate/postgraduate level
8. Experience of effective PhD supervision, preferably as primary supervisor

Desirable criteria

1. Relevant postgraduate certificate in higher education or equivalent
2. Established network of collaborations in interdisciplinary research

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click "Apply Now". This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further Information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

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We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.