"Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science"

About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

About the Role:

You will join our School of Life Sciences, working with academics teaching and conducting world-class research in Biomedical Science, Forensic Science, Crime and Investigative Science, and Animal and Environmental Biology, based in our Faculty of Science and Engineering. We seek expertise in teaching and research on pharmacology, toxicology and drug development for human disease. We also require the appointee to be flexible and willing to teach where possible across the disciplines in the School of Life Sciences (biomedical Science, forensics and crime and animal and environmental science).

We are a forward-looking and enthusiastic School with a vision that combines commitment to a strong and active research culture with excellence in learning and teaching.

With a PhD or professional doctorate in a related discipline, you will have teaching and research experience which will be applicable to the core mission of the School of Life Sciences and which will enhance the student and staff experience.

You will ensure high standards of teaching, whilst adhering to quality assurance standards, and provide an excellent student experience.

You will be committed to research and prepared to work as part of multi-disciplinary teams, as well as developing your personal research activities. Your research will align to the School’s research strategy (https://aru.ac.uk/science-and-engineering/life-sciences/research). You will possess excellent communications skills and a flexible approach to work.

We are fully committed to Athena SWAN, equality and diversity principles. We are keen to promote women in science and are keen to accommodate staff with family or caring responsibilities.

For informal enquiries please contact Professor Christopher Parris, Head of School of Life Sciences at Chris.parris@aru.ac.uk, or Rebecca Jones, Deputy Head of School at rebecca.jones1@aru.ac.uk

We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.