Senior Lecturer in Cardiovascular Regenerative Medicine

The role

The Bristol Medical School seeks to appoint a new member of academic staff. You should have experience in leading high-level independent research, seeking research funding relevant to cardiovascular research and evidence of a significant publication record. A commitment to undergraduate teaching on our popular M.Sc. programmes is also essential. Applicants whose research and teaching experience complements Bristol’s existing outstanding portfolio in translational research in multiple health science areas including cardiovascular, endocrinology, neuroscience, musculoskeletal, cancer, regenerative and renal medicine are particularly encouraged to apply. 

What will you be doing?

As the successful applicant you will lead research in cardiovascular medicine (ideally, that is translational in its nature or objectives), attract research grants, publish in high-quality papers, and collaborate with members of the Bristol Heart Institute research and the wider Bristol research community. As the post-holder you will also supervise postgraduate students, and where relevant undergraduate project students. You will also be expected to make a positive contribution to the general research culture of the Bristol Medical School and the wider University to maximise the impact of their research with external stakeholders and to conduct public engagement activities where relevant. As the successful applicant you will also be expected to play a role in the leadership, management and delivery of our taught postgraduate Masters programmes (https://www.bristol.ac.uk/medical-school/study/postgraduate/) and, where appropriate, contribute to other postgraduate and undergraduate programmes. 

You should apply if

You have:

• In depth knowledge of cardiovascular regenerative medicine, cell biology, molecular biology, and tissue engineering
• Experience of developing and delivering teaching on undergraduate and/or postgraduate taught programmes through tutorials, lectures, workshops, case-based learning, and practicals
• Demonstrable supervision of student research (undergraduate SSC and/or research project students and postgraduate research students: MSc, MRes and PhD)
• Relevant experience of online teaching
• Contribution to pastoral care of students through personal tutoring and mentoring
• A track record of contributing to research resulting in good quality publications in international peer-reviewed journals
• A keen interest in translating their research to clinical benefit to patients
• Research interests that are compatible with the ongoing research programmes across the School and University
• Experience of helping to secure significant external funding to maintain the sustainability of research programmes

Why join the University of Bristol?

• Our long-standing track record of excellence in cardiovascular research
• Extensive research facilities dedicated to cardiovascular research
• Flag-ship training programmes such as the Bristol Heart Institute PhD programme in cardiovascular research
• Our collegial approach and manageable, city-centre precinct make working and living here a pleasure 

Additional information

Contract type: Open ended with funding for 3 years

Work pattern: Full or Part time

Grade: L / Pathway 1

School/Unit: Bristol Medical School

Shift pattern: 100% time / tbc

This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on 04/01/2023

For informal enquiries please contact Paolo Madeddu: mdprm@bristol.ac.uk 

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