Lecturer in Nanotechnology

The University of Bradford is an ambitious world-leading Technology University with the School of Pharmacy & Medical Sciences in the QS World 200 rankings for Pharmacy & Pharmacology. The School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences (SPMS) benefits from a supportive and enabling culture.

We recognise that applicants from under-represented groups may not apply for jobs unless they are confident they meet all the criteria. You are welcome to contact us to discuss the role further and are encouraged to think of your strengths, skills and experiences in the broadest sense when considering your suitability. We welcome applications from people on different professional pathways and recognise that you may not have worked in academia previously.

The SPMS has recently introduced the BSc Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science programme. As an Lecturer in Nanotechnology you will lead teaching pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulation development and manufacturing, and other related subjects on this programme. You will also contribute this and other programme including the MPharm and MSc Pharmaceutical Technology and Medicine Control programmes. Your research in nanotechnology should contribute to the development of delivery systems and related innovations for pharmaceuticals and/or cosmetics. You will be an enthusiastic teacher, with an academic background appropriate to research-informed pharmaceutical and cosmetic science education and the ability and passion to teach from foundation to Masters level. Areas of teaching will include ; pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulation development, processing and packaging, pharmaceutical analysis, regulatory requirements and related subjects. You will work with colleagues to ensure excellent delivery of learning, teaching, assessment, and student experience.  

Your research interests will align with one of the Faculty of Life Sciences Research Themes: the interface between chemistry biology and materials; computation and big data science, Life course (from cells to systems), and Health, Society, People and Place. You will also have an opportunity to be housed in the Centre for Pharmaceutical Engineering Science. 

The post holder will join a truly innovative School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, with a fully integrated and award-winning Pharmacy degree programme delivered using Team-based Learning which attracts students from a widening participation background. Therefore, you will have a commitment to our widening participation agenda to enable all students to achieve their potential.

In return we offer:

• 25 days holiday (Grade 8) and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family-friendly policies
• Great campus facilities including:
• Unique fitness centre
• Eye clinic
• Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
• Counselling & mental health services
• On site nursery
• Food & drink outlets
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts

Find more information about the benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email Anant Paradkar A.Paradkar1@bradford.ac.uk

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