Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Biomedical, Pharmaceutical Science

London, England, United Kingdom

12/10/2024

Turning Passion into Purpose.

London South Bank University are excited to be recruiting for the post of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Biomedical, Pharmaceutical Science. The post holder will become a staff member in the School of Applied Sciences, Division of Human Sciences and join the biomedical science subject group team. This vibrant School, with over 1200 students and 80 staff, aims to provide world-leading education underpinned by outstanding fundamental and applied research

This position will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to carry out core activities in three areas: learning and teaching; research, knowledge transfer and professional impact; and administration, management, leadership, and citizenship. The post-holder will be an academic staff member contributing to both the academic portfolio and the growing research / enterprise opportunities in the Division of Human Sciences.

About You:

We are looking to hear from candidates who have the following skills and experience:

• PhD in Molecular/Cell Biology or relevant field.
• A solid technical experience of cell and molecular biology relevant methods.
• Extensive academic teaching experience in Biomedical Science, Pharmaceutical Science, across levels 4 to 7.
• Be familiar with the UK higher education system.
• Competence in the use of ICT for teaching and administrative purposes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Research active with REFable outputs in the field of cell and molecular biology and cancer.
• Experience in writing research grants (Lecturer), winning research grants (Senior Lecturer).
• A teaching background in bioinformatics and solid technical knowledge in the analysis of big data is highly desirable.
  
  

The ideal candidate will also have a strong track record of promoting diversity and inclusivity in teaching to support all students.

A full list of key responsibilities and the required skills and experience for this role can be found on the attached Candidate Pack attached.

Benefits of Working With Us:

As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 35 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working. Full details on the range of benefits we offer can be found here .

How to Apply:

The person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack attached. Applications are by CV and covering letter and must be submitted via the "Apply Online" button below.

For an informal conversation ahead of applying, please contact the hiring manager for this position:

• Steve Hunter
• hunter@lsbu.ac.uk
• Head of Division Human Sciences
  
  

Key Dates:

• The closing date for applications is 23:59 Tuesday 7 th January 2025
• Interviews - 6 th / 7 th February 2025
  
  

Exact dates for interviews will be confirmed closer to the time. Please kindly note that interviews may be slightly later than the date advertised.

We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

Depending on the individual circumstances of the candidate this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route. More details on this can be found within the candidate pack.

If you have any questions related to your application, please email the recruitment team staffrecruitment@lsbu.ac.uk

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.