Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Analysis

The Role

This is an opportunity to join a dedicated group of academics in the Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, which runs a varied programme of research-led, accredited courses, complementing most aspects of the pharmaceutical industry, from drug discovery through to market authorisation.  Your role will be to develop and deliver industrially focused application of Chemistry to Pharmaceutically relevant challenges/diseases. You will plan, deliver, and assess a range of modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level in the above and related areas, using a variety of approaches. This will include classroom and practical work in our modern, well-equipped laboratories. It is expected that you will establish an independent programme of research and/or enterprise activity, using the latest instrumentation supported by numerous faculty and University-led competitive funding schemes, for emerging researchers, including PhD studentships. You will play an active role in the work of the department outside the classroom - for example outreach, open days and personal tutoring.

The Person

You will use your subject expertise in medicinal and analytical chemistry for the applications of drug design and development, with a particular focus on approaches that target prevalent worldwide illnesses.  You will be imparting practical scientific knowledge, and real-world skills to students making them sought after in their future careers.

The ideal applicant will therefore have academic, and preferably industrial experience in drug design, synthesis, and analysis.  In addition to your undergraduate degree, you will hold a doctorate in a relevant medicinal chemistry/pharmaceutical chemistry related discipline. You will also be a flexible team worker, responsive to needs of the department. On a personal level, your core motivation will be to deliver exceptional teaching, research, and support to our students.

The Faculty

You will be based within the Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences which sits within the School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy & Chemistry within the wider faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education.

Further information

This is a full time, permanent position with a salary of £44,154 - £47,896 per annum depending on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Interviews are expected to be held on 31st March 2025.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Baljit Thatti, Head of Department of Chemical & Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. 

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