Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Clinical Genetics/Pharmacology

University of East London

We’re the University of East London (UEL), founded in 1898 and proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and crafting a balanced, inclusive, and green future. But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

About Us

Based at our Stratford campus, the School of Health, Sport and Bioscience brings together UEL’s innovative research and teaching. We have a successful and expanding portfolio of taught undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The School of Health, Sport and Bioscience brings together UEL’s innovative research and teaching in the subject areas of Bioscience, Sport, Allied Health Professions (Professional Health Sciences), Nursing and Health Studies. From the recent REF the majority of our research has been judged at international excellence with some world-leading outputs. Current key research themes focus on the management of chronic diseases and the development of new therapies. Such research is carried out in close collaboration with international and national partners, including local NHS Trusts. 

The School has invested heavily in the Department of Bioscience based in Stratford Campus and our laboratories are modern and suitably equipped to provide a high quality, internationally excellent teaching, and research environment. We offer a range of opportunities to our students through our links with employers, local NHS Trusts, professional bodies, and other organisations. 

Our strong research profile in the Bioscience area is focused around three distinct research groups: The Medicines Research Group, with an active programme around rational drug design, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and antimicrobial phytopharmaceuticals, pre-clinical in vitro toxicity testing and addiction neurobiology; Infection and Immunity Group, working on genomic sequences and relevance of various human and animal parasites, immunological mechanisms of disease focused on the study of disease mechanisms of major economic and health impact; Clinical Research Group, currently focusing on translational and clinical applied health research in arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. In addition, we have a growing interest in the exploitation of our research and are keen to develop research into biotechnology. We also engaged in an active programme to improve our student experience and success rates, our NSS responses and our league table standing.

About the Job

We are further investing in the Department employing new Lecturers or Senior Lecturers teaching our Foundation, BSc, and MSc courses to diversify our current academic provision. A strong focus and commitment to the enhancement of teaching, student experience and progression is thus required from any appointees. 

We are seeking new colleagues (3 posts) to join our Bioscience Department lecturing in Biochemistry and Biotechnology and Pharmacology courses as well as core modules taken by the students across Bioscience. 

Working as part of a dynamic team, you will teach and further develop our BSc and MSc modules, and contribute to the design and delivery of our existing and new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will also contribute to the School’s research and knowledge exchange agenda or core service and administrative duties as well as liaise with and provide support to the local placement hosts and collaborative partners, and work with our feeder colleges and schools. You will be encouraged and supported to either join one of the ongoing research programmes or to initiate your own and to embrace our ethos of research-informed teaching.

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Genetics/Pharmacology, Part-Time/Full-Time (Three posts: 2 x 1.0 FTE and 1 x 0.5 FTE)

About You

The ideal candidates will have a PhD (or equivalent) qualification in a relevant discipline, as well as experience of teaching and/or student supervision in higher education together with a strong commitment to the student experience. Work experience and expert knowledge in a relevant profession are essential.

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise and teaching experience in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Clinical Genetics, Biotechnology, or Pharmacology. A clinical background would be ideal for the candidates applying for the clinical genetics post. 

Benefits Package

Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• 31.08% to 35.38% pension contribution (7.4% to 11.7% from you, 23.68% from us)
• 35 days holiday, plus 3 days over Christmas and bank holiday
• 3 times base salary life assurance
• Cashback healthcare scheme
• Discounts on Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out, and weekly shopping 

Equal Opportunities

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity achievements, including: zero gender pay gap, members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

Want to know more? Candidates are encouraged to seek further information from Dr Sophia Semerdjieva(s.i.semerdjieva@uel.ac.uk) for Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Clinical Genetics posts, and Dr Mukhlesur Rahman (m.rahman@uel.ac.uk) for the Pharmacology post.

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.