Associate Professor of Biomedical Science

at  University of Derby

JOB DETAILS

Department
Innovation and Research
Responsible to
Associate Provost - Innovation and Research
Location
Kedleston Road, Derby Campus
Salary
£56,021 to £68,857 per annum
Closing date
Sunday 29 September 2024
Contract type
Permanent
Post type
Full-time
Adaptive working type
Hybrid
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location with the opportunity to work remotely available in line with our Adaptive Working Framework.
Reference
0200-24
About the University
We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.
The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.
We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.
Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.
About the role
We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist with research interests in cancer, infection, metabolism or neurodegenerative disease for the post of Associate Professor of Biomedical Science. As Associate Professor, you will be expected to be a major authority in your subject area with an international reputation and a proven track record of academic leadership. Your research should be internationally competitive, reflecting a track record of outputs that are internationally recognised and world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour. We encourage interdisciplinary portfolios, where high quality research can be linked to future Impact Case Studies. You will need to evidence your track record in developing and securing external funding, and you will also have a track record of successful recruitment and supervision of PhD students.
The role also involves contribution to teaching and learning across the Biomedical Discipline. As an Associate Professor, you will be expected to contribute to our mentoring scheme and the wider college and university professoriate. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake important leadership and / or management roles, including collaborations outside of the University with public and private partners, academic institutions, research funders, government agencies, non-government bodies and industry, in accordance with their chosen specialism.

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Subject specific qualifications / knowledge

EXPERIENCE

• Significant evidence of research, scholarship, teaching, and leading-edge practice at a national and international level
• Experience of leading research teams or groups, developing research proposals and managing research projects
• Proven experience of generating and managing research income
• Substantial record of high-quality publications at national and international levels
• Experience of effective supervision of research students to completion and mentoring junior colleagues
• Experience of participating and creating networks and opportunities for early career researchers, research colleagues and students

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• High level analytical capability to facilitate conceptual thinking, innovation, and creativity
• Excellent interpersonal skills evidenced by collaborative working within a team and with external partners (nationally and international)
• Proven ability to demonstrate leadership, to manage, motivate and develop a team
• Ability to use skills of persuasion and influencing to develop successful relationships at all levels
• Mentorship skills with the ability to coach colleagues in a range of learning and teaching techniques, education, professional practice and where appropriate research
• Ability to devise, advise on and manage research programmes
• Track record of published research in peer reviewed journals / professional journals

QUALIFICATIONS

• Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education or equivalent qualification

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of collaborating with partners outside of the sector such as industry or commerce

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
• Discounted onsite gym
• Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
• Cycle to Work scheme
• A flexible working environment
• A commitment to personal and professional development

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Key contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Myra Conway, Associate Provost - Innovation and Research via m.conway2@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk.
Achieve your academic ambitions, apply today at University of Derby

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