Associate Professor of Biomedical Science

We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist with research interests in cancer, infection, metabolism or neurodegenerative disease for the post of Associate Professor of Biomedical Science. As Associate Professor, you will be expected to be a major authority in your subject area with an international reputation and a proven track record of academic leadership. Your research should be internationally competitive, reflecting a track record of outputs that are internationally recognised and world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour. We encourage interdisciplinary portfolios, where high quality research can be linked to future Impact Case Studies. You will need to evidence your track record in developing and securing external funding, and you will also have a track record of successful recruitment and supervision of PhD students. 

The role also involves contribution to teaching and learning across the Biomedical Discipline. As an Associate Professor, you will be expected to contribute to our mentoring scheme and the wider college and university professoriate. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake important leadership and / or management roles, including collaborations outside of the University with public and private partners, academic institutions, research funders, government agencies, non-government bodies and industry, in accordance with their chosen specialism.

Interview Date - 16th October 2024

Research/Scholarship

1. In collaboration with other senior academics, participate in the development and management of the research and innovation strategy for the College.
2. Identify and grow research projects to be carried out individually or collaboratively with colleagues across the University, working in collaboration with public, commercial and international partners as appropriate.
3. Procure grants and develop income generation and bidding activities to strengthen the profile of the College and the University.
4. Collaborate with, and support staff in the College to build capacity for income generation and bidding activity.
5. Teach and contribute to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level in such a way that knowledge acquired from research translates to teaching.
6. Provide high quality undergraduate and postgraduate supervision.
7. Participate in the creation of networks and opportunities for early career researchers, research colleagues, associates and students, advising them on sources of funding, providing expert advice on their projects and contributing to the development of their careers.
8. Undertake activity to build external esteem such as the publication of research in high quality publications, presentations at conferences or editing journals that will make a contribution commensurate to 3* or above to the Research Excellence Framework.
9. Establish contacts and develop entrepreneurial links with organisations such as commercial companies, professional bodies, other academic institutions, government, and other agencies.

Leadership and Management

1. Contribute to the management, academic leadership and administration of the Department or College, to facilitate the delivery of high-quality research, knowledge transfer and/or teaching and learning.
2. Lead the Development Performance Review (DPR) process within own area of responsibility, ensuring clear performance expectations and development plans are agreed, and encourage the continuous professional development of staff.
3. Undertake a range of leadership and management activities as appropriate which may include, but is not limited to, line managing individuals and / or teams, within areas of responsibility, chairing and participating in University-level committees, leading and developing external networks, acting as a personal mentor to peers and colleagues.

Other

1. Work across the University to help build interdisciplinary team working in conjunction with other academic staff.
2. Build on a growing international reputation for the quality of research work.
3. Develop successful results in enterprise and knowledge transfer, e.g. income, intellectual property or other outputs.
4. Referee papers and grant proposals for external bodies.
5. Participate in the dissemination of research at conferences and where opportunities exist, act as Chair at conference sessions.
6. Observe and implement University policies and procedures.