Lecturers and Senior Lecturers in Neuroscience (E&R)

Following recent major strategic investment, the University of Exeter is substantially expanding its neuroscience research capacity. Building on the success of our expansion in 2022, and the appointment of excellent neuroscience academics, the department of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences has secured additional investment to continue this growth and expand our neuroscience research capacity further. We now have a further four opportunities for talented and passionate academics to undertake research aimed at understanding the underlying mechanisms of brain disease and translating this to improve patient treatment and care.

World-leaders in neuroscience, our research is driven by fundamental and clinically important questions in neuroscience. Our progressive research and outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate education are underpinned by our current expertise in neurogenomics, neurophysiology, neuroendocrinology, neurodevelopment and stem cell biology, and clinical and cognitive neuroscience, as well as cutting-edge innovation in technology.

About the role

Our expansion offers permanent academic opportunities at Lecturer and Senior Lecturer as part of the Medical School within our new Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. This is an exciting time to join the University of Exeter, and you will be an integral part of the development and shaping of the future of neuroscience research and education at Exeter. We welcome applicants from all areas of neuroscience and are particularly keen to hear from individuals and teams working in areas that complement and strengthen our existing expertise. If you are looking to be part of a dynamic and ambitious research environment, the University of Exeter can offer you all this, with a backdrop of Devon and Cornwall’s outstanding beauty.

About you

We are looking for people who are as passionate about their future as we are about ours. If you are excited by the opportunity to apply your expertise in novel approaches to investigate neurological and psychiatric disease and teach on our leading research-inspired undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, we would love to hear from you.

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate excellence in both research and education.

For a Lecturer post you will have:

• A PhD or equivalent in and have an independent, internationally-recognised research programme in a relevant active field of research
• A strong record in attracting funding for research, or demonstrate potential to attract such funding
• An active approach to inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research
• Enthusiasm for delivering high quality undergraduate programmes
• Strong connections and funded projects with business and community partners
• Involvement in projects which develop impact.

For Senior Lecturers, in addition to the above, you will possess:

• A strong potential for research leadership
• A track record in refereed publications and success in significant grant capture
• Relationships with external organisations and funders/ and knowledge and experience of key sectors or business challenges

To find out more about neuroscience at Exeter please visit our website here, or contact us for an informal chat at neurosciencecareers@exeter.ac.uk

We will offer generous set up packages for academics that transfer significant research grants to the University.

Please review the job description and person specification before applying. If you would like to apply for both Lecturer and Senior Lecturer please indicate this in your application – only one application is necessary.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).  

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

The University of Exeter has a number of new and exciting career opportunities available. Click here to see the latest opportunities in the Living Systems Institute.