"Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology"

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology

University of Portsmouth

Location:	Portsmouth
Salary:	£41,064 to £56,535 per annum, Lecturer/Senior Lecturer
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent
Placed On:	6th February 2026
Closes:	5th March 2026
Job Ref:	REC00004596

The School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences are seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology, ideally qualified to PhD level (Senior Lecturer) or Postgraduate level (Lecturer) and with relevant postgraduate experience. While the disciplinary background is flexible (e.g. Pharmacology, Physiology or a related science), expertise that bridges fundamental Pharmacology with translational or clinical application - such as drug discovery, development or clinical evaluation would be particularly welcomed.

The successful candidate will have a record of publication in peer-reviewed journals and, ideally, experience of securing research funding and will contribute actively to the School’s strong teaching and research profile.

The postholder will teach across a range of programmes including BSc (Hons) Pharmacology, MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy and BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, and will demonstrate a commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching, learning and assessment. You will be collaborative, motivated, and keen to contribute to a supportive academic environment.

We are looking to appoint either a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer. Please specify in your application whether you are applying for the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer role. Both roles have a separate job description.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Karen Ball, Head of School, via email: karen.ball@port.ac.uk

For the full job description and to apply for this role please visit the University of Portsmouth website

Interview Date: 20 March 2025

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• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
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