About the role
We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist with research interests in Cancer, Infection, Metabolism or neurodegenerative disease for the post of Professor of Biomedical Science. This post will support the scope of Biomedical and Clinical Theme, which covers research across the College of Science and Engineering and the College of Psychology, Health and Social Care.
This opportunity is available at Professor (level 4) (National and or emerging international portfolio), knowledge and research outputs. 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 excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour. We encourage interdisciplinary portfolios, where high quality research can be linked to future Impact Case Studies. Evidence of a track record in developing and securing external funding. 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 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, international academic institutions, research funders, government agencies, non-government bodies and industry, in accordance with their chosen specialism. In addition to the above, you will also have experience of successful leadership of a Research Institute, Centre, Group or equivalent unit. Your research will reflect evidence of world-leading scholarship with a strong portfolio of academic leadership that will have value internally and externally. Strong external measures of esteem including leadership of relevant research and professional networks on a national and international level. You will also have external bidding portfolio that captures funding from a range of sources including consultancy, knowledge exchange.
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Professor Myra Conway, Associate Provost in Innovation and Research via m.conway2@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
As well as competitive pay scales, we offer generous holiday entitlement. We also offer opportunities for further salary progression based on performance, and the opportunity to join a contributory pension scheme.
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How to apply
You can apply by submitting an online application. Once you have signed in or registered with us you will be able to begin your application. If you are creating an account for the first time, please ensure you provide an email address that you access regularly as this will be our main means of contacting you regarding your application.
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Additional information about the application process
In order to meet the Professorial criteria, you will need to demonstrate proven achievement against two criteria:
Significant achievement in at least one of either
- Research or
- Professional Practice or
- Teaching & learning
and must also demonstrate
High level of achievement in relation to both
- Professional Standing and
- Senior leadership
As well as completing our online application form, please provide the following documentation:
- An up to date current curriculum vitae;
- A supporting covering letter outlining your suitability to the underlying role requirement, and;
- The names of two employment referees (including ideally, the last line manager).
In addition, in order to meet the Professorial criteria, you will need to provide:
- A written statement evidencing how you meet the criteria for the award of the title of Professor;
- Details of four appropriately qualified referees (of at least Professor status) in relation to the Professorial title.
You can upload these documents whilst completing your online application.
Further information can be found in the conferment pack.
Please email recruitment@derby.ac.uk if you have any questions.
If you require any assistance, including the provision of any documentation in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team at recruitment@derby.ac.uk.
Please note all applications must be submitted online by Midnight GMT on the closing date of the vacancy.
Important information
This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the criteria set out by UKVI; this includes meeting the English Language requirement and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£38,700 per annum).
If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less that the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if:
Your job is on the Immigration Salary List
You’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training
You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job
The role you are applying for is a postdoctoral position
Please note that the University cannot confirm your eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.
For more information, visit Applying from Overseas.
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In addition, adaptive working involves intentionally designing workspaces to support a range of activities and disciplines, providing the right environment for meaningful in-person connections and effective collaboration. This includes ensuring that employees have access to the necessary equipment and resources from their first day at the university.
Adaptive working encompasses different modes of working such as site-based, remote or hybrid working. It is a broad framework within which all staff can operate effectively according to their role.
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The University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion. However you identify, we actively celebrate the knowledge, experience and talents each person brings. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds; therefore we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who will help our leaders and teams be more reflective of our student population.
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