The School of Life and Health Sciences at the University of Roehampton is in a unique position to be recruiting to multiple roles within Life Sciences to support and enrich our current and future provision across the areas of biomedical science, biological science, and zoology. This is an exciting time for the School and presents the opportunity for academic and applied specialists to join a thriving community, passionate about quality education, impactful research, and making a difference.

The School offers transformative education that enables students to unlock their potential to achieve successful rewarding careers, regardless of background and circumstances. The School is committed to delivering outstanding student outcomes and providing an inter-disciplinary learning experience that fosters inspiring, supportive, collaborative learning that builds confidence and expertise ready for industry.

As an established academic provider of Life Sciences for over two decades, we are proud of our impact in many areas of society through our international research which contributed to an overall 3* rating for Roehampton Allied Health Professions Unit of Assessment in REF 2021.

Our specialist science facilities consist of state-of-the-art equipment housed in our suite of laboratories enabling leading research and sophisticated analytical testing, as well as stimulating applied learning for our undergraduate and postgraduate students. Staff and students also have access to a world class library. The School has successful partnerships with the NHS and private, independent, and third sector organisations and works closely with stakeholders to ensure the next generation of scientists are fit for the future and ready to make a positive impact in the science and health sectors of society.

We are seeking creative, student-focused, and collegiate colleagues to join our inspiring team. Individuals who put student learning, training, and success at the centre of their work, and who utilise evidence-based, research-informed, applied practice, and contemporary approaches to learning and teaching, are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will thrive in an environment where they work inter-professionally providing an outstanding student academic experience to develop high quality graduates. They will collaborate with colleagues to deliver our wider Life and Health Sciences provision and remain active in their specialism through continued professional development, practice, and research.

Why join Roehampton?

Ranked the number one modern university in London (The Times Good University Guide 2022) and in the top 10 in the UK for postgraduate satisfaction (PTES 2023), Roehampton is a supportive, inclusive community which is built on the values of engagement, partnership, and community. We provide an engaging portfolio of courses across numerous disciplines. It was ranked jointly as the number one modern university in the UK for Research (REF 2021). We are based on a beautiful 54-acre parkland campus. You can learn more about the benefits of working at Roehampton here.

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The University of Roehampton is a Disability confident employer, Athena Swan Bronze accredited and committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.