Lecturer in Medical Sciences

We are seeking to appoint talented individuals to 2 Lecturer positions, with research interests in immunology. These researchers will have an excellent track record of published research, a capacity for innovation and collaboration across the medical sciences, a passion for communicating their subject to the next generation of scientists and medical and dental students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and evidence of ability to secure grant income. Evidence of the ability to develop commercial impact from research would be of additional interest.

School/Section

Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

Division

Institute of Medical Sciences

Duration of Post

Substantive

Applications are particularly welcome from immunologists with interests within one of the following areas of the medical sciences where we have internationally recognised strengths: arthritis and musculoskeletal science; cardiovascular disease, stroke and metabolic health including obesity; neuroscience including neurodevelopment; women’s health; developmental biology; genetics; cancer; molecular and medical microbiology. Research with a focus on precision medicine would be of additional interest.

We anticipate that applicants will employ one or more of a variety of discovery or translational models, including human, animal and in-vitro.

Candidates will expect to contribute actively to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and develop new teaching. They will have, or work towards, Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) under the UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching, or equivalent.

The successful candidates will be based within the Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS) (http://www.abdn.ac.uk/ims/ ) and have the capacity to synergise with existing areas of research interest across the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, with evidence of multidisciplinary approaches and collaboration.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 7, £41,526 - £49,552 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Bhattacharya, Head of School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition (e-mail: [email protected] ) or Professor David Blackbourn, Director of the Institute of Medical Sciences (e-mail: [email protected] ).

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa.  At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser ([email protected]) for further information

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number:  IMS241A

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 21 July 2022

The School of Medicine Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.