Professor / Associate Professor in Cellular Imaging

Northumbria University, Newcastle, is a research rich, business focused professional university with a growing global reputation for academic excellence. Colleagues are passionate about the principles and applications of Science and Technology in all its forms and strive for excellence in research, teaching and innovation.

Cellular and Molecular Sciences are an integral part of the Department of Applied Science’s research portfolio which was a significant part of the University’s success in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 exercise, placing Northumbria in the top 50 UK universities for research power. Our REF 2021 submission, for which results are still awaited, once again had a significant contribution from academics working in this area. 

The Department has particular strengths in biochemistry, chemistry, cell biology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology and neuroscience, as well as a history of interdisciplinary research, often in collaboration with industry and with UKRI co-funding. The Department has state-of-the art facilities for research, including recently refurbished, well-equipped laboratories for biochemistry and molecular biology, microbiology and tissue culture. This is complemented by a multi-Omics facility including genomics (Illumina, Oxford Nanopore and Pacific Biosciences platforms), metabolomics and proteomics (Thermo Orbitrap ID-X Tribid and Q-exactive Mass Spectrometers) allied to dedicated high-performance computing. 

Having established Departmental facilities to provide state of the art omics and mass spectrometry to colleagues and as external services, we are looking for outstanding candidates that can demonstrate a track record in cell imaging research, to lead on establishing cellular imaging capacity to a similar extent. Our current microscopy techniques include fluorescence, laser capture, polarised light, confocal and infra-red microscopy, with an expectation of significant future investment. In addition, we have numerous subject-specific research projects on image analysis using drones-based cameras, multispectral cameras, and photogrammetry. It is expected that the successful candidate’s expertise will extend and complement the Department’s research portfolio and provide leadership of cross/transdisciplinary research within the Department.

Supporting 80 academics, 20 research fellows and 40 PhD students, the multi-disciplinary breadth and depth of the Department provides extensive opportunities for forming collaborative working relationships for new colleagues. Details of our research groups and themes can be found here . 

Working within the Department of Applied Sciences, your role will involve both teaching and research. As a senior academic colleague, you will assist the Department Leadership Team to maintain, enhance and improve the University’s national and international reputation in your academic field. You must demonstrate continuing academic attainment and achievement. You will also provide academic leadership (of your subject and associated colleagues), through active contribution to your discipline and to the life and work of the Department and the wider University. 

To be successful in this role you will have externally recognised research outputs of a quality that are internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour, and demonstrable success in securing research funding. You should also demonstrate academic leadership experience, strong standing with external bodies and networks in your field and a detailed plan for future external funding acquisition.

For informal enquiries about this post, please contact Professor Justin Perry ([email protected] ).

To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply Now', and submit a covering letter, CV including research /education statements, and grants and publications list. Please highlight your highest quality research outputs up to a maximum of 4.  In addition, candidates are asked to provide copies of the top 2 research outputs (Journal / book chapter /practice-based portfolio). Where possible candidates are asked to combine all of these documents into a single file.

Northumbria University takes pride in, and values, the quality and diversity of our staff. We welcome applications from all members of the community.The University holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award in recognition of our commitment to improving employment practices for the advancement of gender equality and is a member of the Euraxess  network, which delivers information and support to professional researchers.

We welcome applications from the UK and across the world. Visit our web pages for details about the Relocation Assistance Scheme . 

Please note this vacancy will close on 13/02/2022