Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Physiology

The Department of Life Sciences is one of the largest in the University attracting large numbers of students on a range of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. At undergraduate level, we offer degrees in Biomedical Science, Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences), Human Physiology and Human Biosciences. There are taught postgraduate programmes in Biomedical Science, Clinical Sciences and Human Physiology. The Department resides within the Faculty of Science and Engineering and benefits from spacious, modern and well-equipped teaching and research facilities having benefitted from significant recent and on-going investment.

Ideal Candidate:

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who is committed to providing an excellent learning experience for our students and contribute to the research ambitions in the Department of Life Sciences. You will have an academic, research and/or clinical background, with expertise and experience in life sciences.

You will:

• have a first and higher degree in a relevant discipline
• be confident in teaching life science subjects at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 
• Have a strong track record in research within the area of physiology

Further information: 

Information about the Department can be found on our homepage (https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/life-sciences/) and details of our research activities can be found at the Bioscience Research Centre homepage (https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/bioscience/).

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact the Head of Department, Prof. Carol Ainley (C.Ainley@mmu.ac.uk) or the Deputy Head of Department, Dr Gethin Evans (gethin.evans@mmu.ac.uk).

Interview process: 

Interview date is to be determined however this will be a 2 stage process. The first stage will involve a presentation and interview with a panel. Following this, there will be a second stage interview for selected candidates with the Head of Department of Life Sciences and Faculty of Science and Engineering Pro-Vice Chancellor.

To Apply:

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Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring and particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in the University workforce.

We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations about this throughout the application process.

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