Academic Researcher in Biomedical Science

Location: Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB

Advert Closes: Sunday 08 September 2024

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the role

We are looking for an Academic Researcher in Biomedical Science with research interests in cancer, metabolism or neurodegenerative disease. We are looking for a dedicated biomedical scientist who can push the boundaries of biomedical science and OMICS related research. The post holder should thrive in a dynamic research environment where innovation is encouraged and collaboration is key.

At University of Derby, we're dedicated to advancing knowledge and making ground-breaking discoveries that have the potential to transform healthcare and improve lives worldwide. As an Academic Researcher, you'll play a pivotal role in driving our research agenda forward and contributing to cutting-edge projects that address critical challenges in biomedicine. You will be expected to support research in relation to our REF submission themes and help us to gain international reputation. Your research should reflect interdisciplinary approaches in biomedical science research. You are also expected to work collaboratively with colleagues, internally and externally.

Interview date - 25th September 2024

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Myra Conway, Associate Provost - Innovation and Research via m.conway2@derby.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk 

This role is eligible for sponsorship by the University, however, your individual circumstances must meet the criteria set out by UKVI; this includes meeting the English Language requirement and earning a salary that meets the highest of either the going rate for the SOC code or the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£38,700 per annum).

If the role is eligible, but the offered salary is less that the going rate for the role, you may still be able to apply for a Skilled Worker visa if: 

• Your job is on the Immigration Skills List
• You’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training
• You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job 
• You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education

Please note that the University cannot confirm your eligibility for sponsorship until an offer is made and your individual circumstances have been considered.

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