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ABOUT YOU

To apply, you must have a PhD as well as an appropriate track-record of high-quality research outputs in the field of translational auditory science as well as proven and sustained record of research grant funding. You should also have clear and compelling plans for your future research; excellent oral and written communication skills and teaching ability in English; and proven ability to work successfully both independently and as part of a team.
Please review the job description before applying, paying particular attention to the essential / desirable criteria, and ensure your experience in these areas is addressed in your application.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Ear Institute is seeking a highly motivated and internationally recognised Associate Professor (Grade 9) or Professor in Translational Auditory Science (Grade 10) to undertake and advance translational auditory science and give strategic direction to the Hearing Health Theme of the NIHR-UCLH BRC as the future Deputy Director. The grade of the appointment will be determined based on the level of experience and seniority of the candidate offered the post.
Applications are welcome from all areas of translational auditory research that falls within the remit of the NIHR-UCLH Biomedical Research Centre Hearing Health Theme. We are particularly interested in applications from candidates with past research accomplishments and future research aspirations in the following areas of translational auditory science:- novel diagnostics; cochlear implants; gene therapy; ageing; dementia; tinnitus; bioinformatics; or computational neuroscience / artificial intelligence.
The successful candidate will have an international reputation in the field and a strong track record of relevant high-quality peer-reviewed academic publications and success in obtaining significant and sustained research grant funding. We seek candidates who will forge wide-ranging collaborations with the community of existing researchers at the Ear Institute and across UCL. The post holder will be expected to deliver a programme of research that integrates with the Institute’s current research profile and advances translational research related to auditory science. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to teaching and assessment at the Ear Institute for undergraduate and post-graduate Audiology programmes.
The post holder will also co-lead the application for the next BRC cycle with the Director of the NIHR-UCLH BRC Hearing Health Theme and if successful will be appointed as the Deputy Director of BRC Hearing Health theme for its next 5-year cycle.
The postholder will also promote interaction between research and teaching staff at the Ear Institute and clinicians at partner NHS hospitals.
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.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, UCL also offers some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insuranc