Associate Professor of Biomedical Science

Location: Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB

We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist with research interests in cancer, infection, metabolism or neurodegenerative disease for the post of Associate Professor of Biomedical Science. As Associate Professor, you will be expected to be a major authority in your subject area with an international reputation and a proven track record of academic leadership. Your research should be internationally competitive, reflecting a track record of outputs that are internationally recognised and world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour. We encourage interdisciplinary portfolios, where high quality research can be linked to future Impact Case Studies. You will need to evidence your track record in developing and securing external funding, and you will also have a track record of successful recruitment and supervision of PhD students. 

The role also involves contribution to teaching and learning across the Biomedical Discipline. As an Associate Professor, you will be expected to contribute to our mentoring scheme and the wider college and university professoriate. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake important leadership and / or management roles, including collaborations outside of the University with public and private partners, academic institutions, research funders, government agencies, non-government bodies and industry, in accordance with their chosen specialism.

Interview Date - 16th October 2024

Application Process          

In order to meet the Associate Professor criteria, as evidence of your academic authority, you will need to demonstrate proven achievement against two criteria:

1. Significant achievement in at least one of either

• • Research or 
  • Professional Practice or 
  • Teaching & learning

and must also demonstrate

2. High level of achievement in relation to both

• • Professional Standing and 
  • Senior leadership.

You will be expected to complete a short application online for the role through the University’s recruitment process and provide the following documentation:

(i) An up to date current curriculum vitae;

(ii) A supporting covering letter outlining your suitability to the underlying role requirement, and;

(iii) The names of two employment referees (including ideally, the last line manager)

In addition, in order to meet the Associate Professorial criteria, you will need to provide:

(iv) A written statement evidencing how you meet the criteria for the award of the title of Associate Professor. 

(v) Please also include two appropriately qualified referees (of at least Associate Professor status) in relation to the Associate Professorial title.

Further information in relation to both (iv) and (v) can be found in the conferment handbook (attached).

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
• Discounted onsite gym
• Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
• Cycle to Work scheme
• A flexible working environment
• A commitment to personal and professional development

Key contact

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 

For more information and to apply on-line, please click the above “Apply” button.

Advert Closes: Sunday 29 September 2024

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