Lecturer (Teaching) in Bio ID (Maternity Cover)

UCL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bartlett School of Architecture at UCL is seeking a Lecturer (Teaching) in Lab Bio-ID to support teaching and research in the Bio-ID Laboratory at UCL Here East. The role is a 1.0 FTE fixed-term contract for 12 months to cover maternity leave, delivering practical sessions and supervising projects.

You will develop teaching materials, provide feedback and assessment, and oversee lab health and safety, equipment maintenance and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience in biology, microbiology, biotechnology or related discipline.
• Hands-on wet lab experience and strong knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques.
• Ability to deliver practical teaching and supervise students and researchers.
• Strong emphasis on laboratory health and safety, risk assessment and procurement oversight.

Responsibilities

• Deliver scientific skills teaching, practical sessions, tutorials and workshops.
• Develop teaching materials and provide feedback and assessment.
• Oversee lab health and safety and manage day-to-day lab operations.
• Maintain equipment, support procurement and inventory management.

Skills

Wet lab experience

Teaching

Project supervision

Record-keeping

Organisational skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

About Us

The Bartlett is unrivalled in its breadth and depth of disciplines, programmes and departments. It is made up of 9 departments, which are constructed of 13 schools, Institutes, Centres and Units, providing teaching and research in a wide range of subject areas to over 4,000 students each year from across the world. The Bartlett is ranked #1 in the world for Architecture and the Built Environment and remains #1 in the UK for the eleventh year in a row, in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2025.

The Bartlett School of Architecture is a world-leading place to study, teach and research architecture. The School is a key part of UCL, a top-world-ranking university, where architecture has been taught for over 175 years. With over 400 permanent staff, across four London sites, the school enjoys a rich reputation for cultivating innovative ideas in architecture. For further information about the School, please visit www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/architecture

About the role

The Bartlett School of Architecture is seeking a Lecturer (Teaching) in Lab Bio-ID to support the delivery of teaching and research within the Bio-ID Laboratory at UCL Here East. You will deliver scientific skills teaching, practical sessions, tutorials and workshops, while supporting interdisciplinary student projects and research. You will also develop teaching materials, provide feedback and assessment, oversee laboratory health and safety, and manage the day-to-day operation of the lab, including equipment maintenance, procurement and inventory management.

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract (1.0 FTE) for a period of 12 months to provide maternity cover.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies/2021/jun/conditions-service-academic-staff for more information.

About you

You will have a relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience in biology, microbiology, biotechnology, biochemical engineering or a related discipline, alongside substantial hands-on wet lab experience. You will have strong knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques, experience in experimental planning and biological research methods, and the ability to deliver practical teaching and supervise students and researchers. You will also have the skills to manage laboratory health and safety, assess and authorise risk assessments, and oversee lab operations, including equipment maintenance and procurement. Strong organisational, technical and record-keeping skills, as well as a collaborative approach and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, are essential.

Contact Details

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Customer advert reference: B04-07888