Lecture (Teaching) in Medical Electronics

at  University College London

ABOUT US

The Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering is one of the largest Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering departments in the UK. The Department is proud to host internationally leading research groups covering a broad range of activities and spread over several sites. Our staff and students have a diverse range of interests and expertise, covering many areas of physics, engineering, medicine, physiology, computer science, and mathematics. Our focus is on excellent academic research in identifying new technologies and methods for diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases using medical imaging, physiological monitoring, and the development of implanted devices. We also offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
We run a thriving Biomedical Engineering undergraduate programme, and have recently had cutting edge revision to the diet approved. The programme is taught by a community of teaching-focused and research-focused staff, with their synergetic skill sets.

ABOUT YOU

The successful applicant will have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering, with an Electronic focus.
The applicant will have experience of teaching electronics using problem-based learning and laboratory-based learning, and experience of teaching undergraduate and/or Masters students.
They will be able to demonstrate advanced level knowledge of, and practical experience of designing and building electronics as applied to biomedical engineering. The applicant will have excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to analyse existing processes to improve efficiency. They will have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail.
The role will require the applicant to coordinate and deliver three modules, teaching Medical instrumentation and Clinical Engineering. They will also supervise student projects and serve as personal tutor to a group of undergraduates. In addition, the post holder is expected to coordinate the undergraduate tutor provision, and/or be a year lead, or undertake equivalent duties.
Your application should include a CV and a Cover Letter: In the Cover Letter please evidence how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description. Please upload this in the cover letter attachment section of the application form. By including a Cover Letter, you can leave blank the ‘Why you have applied for this role’ field in the online application form, which is limited in the number of characters it will allow.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Applications are invited for a Lecture (teaching) position, specialising in biomedical electronics and medical instrumentation, to contribute to the teaching provision in our Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate degree programmes. Duties involve multiple aspects of the delivery and organisation of the department’s biomedical engineering, and potentially other, programmes, including classroom teaching, running laboratory sessions, supervision of practical work, planning, tutoring, and assessment. You will work closely with academics in the Department, and with appointed postgraduate teaching assistants (PGTAs). You will also contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum and will assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.

• This is a permanent position.
• This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.
• We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
• The post holder must be available to be on site, full time, for in-person teaching, during term time. This role is eligible for hybrid working outside of UCL term time, with a minimum of 40% on site.

For more information about this role, please contact r.yerworth@ucl.ac.uk
Interview dates TBC
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research, Teaching and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insuranc