Associate Professor/Professor in Biomedical Science at Northumbria University

Working within the Department of Applied Sciences, this role involves both teaching and research. The successful candidate will be part of the academic team that teaches an aspect of biomedical science to undergraduate and postgraduate students, on campus, across our suite of ‘bioscience’ degrees and our International Medical Pathway programme, delivered in partnership with St. George’s University, Grenada. This post will involve designing, developing, and delivering innovative and research-informed teaching and supporting our students to achieve their future career aspirations.  In parallel, you will be part of the Department’s research future, through your own academic excellence through high quality publications and income generation from funding applications to external bodies such as UKRI, charities and commercial partners.

Further information is available in the Professor and Associate Professor job description.

About the team

The Department of Applied Sciences, specialises in biological and chemical sciences, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students on professionally accredited degrees in the disciplines of Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Food Science & Nutrition and Forensic Science.  We have over 80 academics researching in these areas, working with 60 PDRAs, research fellows and PhD students, and a thriving undergraduate population of approximately 1,500 students.

About you

As a senior academic you should be able to demonstrate your existing academic leadership, strong standing with external bodies and networks in your field, and a detailed broad-based plan for future external funding acquisition. Appointment at this level requires the post holder to provide inclusive academic leadership through active contributions to their discipline, to the Departmental community, and the wider University.

To apply for this position, you must hold a first degree and be qualified to doctoral level in a relevant discipline to biomedical science, with specialist knowledge gained through research activity, professional practice, or consultancy. A proven ability to deliver high quality teaching is essential, together with externally recognised research outputs of a quality that are internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance, and rigour as well as a track record of successful research funding.

We are particularly keen to hear from academics with expertise in haematology, immunology, or neuroscience.  Our BSc Biomedical Science degree is IBMS accredited and, therefore, IBMS registration would be desirable.

Further information is available in the Professor and Associate Professor person specification.

For an informal discussion about the post, particularly on whether your subject or experience would be a good fit for us, please contact Dr Sophie Carr, Head of Department: Applied Science; email: sophie.carr@northumbria.ac.uk