"Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences"

About the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences

The School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences is at the forefront of higher education in Pharmacy, Biomedical Science, Forensic Science, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science, and related areas. As a result of this expertise, the school has excellent working relationships with law enforcement agencies, pharmaceutical providers, the NHS, and industry.

From investigating human diseases, including diagnostic and treatment strategies; new methods of drug delivery; to working with police forces to provide new forensic analytical methods and techniques; the school has a wide range of expertise and areas of interest.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a highly professional, enthusiastic and committed individual to join our academic team in Biomedical Sciences, with a specific interest in the cellular and molecular pathology of disease, with a scope broader than cancer alone. You will hold a PhD in Biomedical Sciences or related discipline, and bring demonstrable research experience in biomedical sciences and cellular and molecular pathology, along with an ability to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in relevant lectures, tutorials and seminars.

In this role, you contribute to the delivery and administration of the School’s Foundation, BSc and MSc Biomedical Science programmes, as well as other relevant undergraduate and postgraduate modules across the school. Your expertise will complement and strengthen our existing research and teaching activities in these areas.

What we offer

This is a key moment to join a welcoming, ambitious, and research-informed university community that places students at the heart of everything we do. We value and invest in our staff, offering meaningful opportunities for professional development, scholarship support, and clear internal promotion routes.

As well as outstanding development support, we also offer:

• A low contractual 35-hour week
• Generous annual leave entitlement and Christmas period closure with the option to purchase additional annual leave
• Excellent pension scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Family friendly policies
• Car and travel loan schemes

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Garry McDowell, Academic Manager (g.mcdowell@ljmu.ac.uk) or Prof Satya Sarker, School Director (s.sarker@ljmu.ac.uk). For other enquiries, please contact academiccampaign@ljmu.ac.uk.