Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering

UCL Eastman Dental Institute
London
1 week ago
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About the role

We are looking for a new Lecturer (Assistant Professor) to lead their own research group within the department. We seek applicants proposing a programme of research within Biomedical Engineering disciplines aligned with the interests of the department.


You will also develop and teach new modules, offer mentorship and support to your team, act as personal tutor for students on our taught programmes, supervise student projects and contribute to the effective running of the department. You will be expected to teach one or more subjects among biomechanics, biomaterials, medical device design and manufacture, and fluid dynamics, although your research does not need to align directly with these subjects.


• This is a permanent position.


• This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.


• We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.


• This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 40% on site.


• This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. Please visit

(By including a Cover Letter, you can leave blank the 'Why you have applied for this role' field in the online application form, which is limited in the number of characters it will allow.)

About you

You will have an exciting vision for your research group and be able to communicate how this research group could flourish within UCL. You will be, or have the potential to be, an effective and approachable leader, demonstrating mentorship and support for your team. You will have a PhD level degree or equivalent in Engineering, the Physical Sciences, or relevant field, and must have experience in producing independent, original, impactful and rigorous research contributions in your field. You will be familiar with the research funding process and grant writing. You will have experience of supervising BSc, MSc and PhD level students and of delivering university level teaching at either BSc or MSc level, in a relevant topic.


Your application should include:


• a full CV including publications.


• a Cover Letter. Please evidence how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description.


• a Research Proposal (maximum length 2 pages). Please describe your vision and research topic, how you will build your team and how you will start to fund your research programme. a Teaching Proposal (maximum length 2 pages). Please outline how you would contribute to teaching in our department. Summary of publications (maximum length 1 page). Please include your 6 most important papers, explaining your contribution and impact of each paper.


The Cover Letter, Research Proposal, Teaching Proposal and summary of publications should be compiled into a single document. The minimum acceptable font size is 11 and margins in all directions must be at least 2cm. Your application may be rejected if these documents are not provided or the above size restrictions are not respected.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:


• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)


• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme


• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)


• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan


• Immigration loan Relocation scheme for certain posts


• On-Site nursery


• On-site gym


• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service


• Discounted medical insurance

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