Clinical Scientist Developer

The Department of Life Sciences is one of the largest in the University attracting large numbers of students on a range of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. At undergraduate level, we offer degrees in Biomedical Science, Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences), Human Physiology and Human Biosciences. There are taught postgraduate programmes in Biomedical Science, Clinical Sciences and Human Physiology. The Department resides within the Faculty of Science and Engineering and benefits from spacious, modern and well-equipped teaching and research facilities having benefitted from significant recent and on-going investment.

Ideal Candidate:
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to this part-time, fixed-term, 12-month position who is committed to developing support materials for our doctoral students who are following the Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST) programme. You will have an academic, research and/or clinical background, with expertise and experience in histopathology.

You will:

• Have a first and higher degree, or appropriate clinical experience, in a relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of the HSST.
• Have a strong track record within the area of histopathology.

Further information:
Information about the Department can be found on our homepage (https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/life-sciences/) and details of our research activities can be found at the Bioscience Research Centre homepage (https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/bioscience/).

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact the Head of Department, Prof. Carol Ainley (C.Ainley@mmu.ac.uk) or the NSHCS HSST Training Programme Director, Dr Lisa Ayers (lisa.ayers2@nhs.net). 

Interview process:
Interview date is to be determined.

To Apply:
Please submit your CV and covering letter via the online portal (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button).

Manchester Met University is committed to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We understand the importance of having a diverse workforce and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We, therefore, encourage applications from our local and international communities, in particular people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.

We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations about this throughout the application process. We also welcome conversations regarding the possibility of secondment for this period.

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