Lecturer in Neuroscience

The role

The School of Physiology, Pharmacology, and Neuroscience at the University of Bristol is seeking to appoint to a fixed term Lecturer position on our teaching-focussed pathway (PW3). The successful applicant is expected to have a track record of teaching neuroscience at undergraduate level. The successful applicant will join a collegial, supportive department with an innovative teaching environment and a passion for excellence in research and teaching. 

The School holds a departmental Silver Athena SWAN Award. We are committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit and are constantly striving to create and sustain a diverse and inclusive culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and we particularly encourage application from groups who are under-represented in STEM. We are also happy to consider flexible working options.

The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences is currently undergoing reorganisation. On 1st August 2025 the responsibility for the Neuroscience degrees will move to the newly formed School that will incorporate Psychology and Neuroscience and this post will be line managed through the new school from then.

What will you be doing?

• You will assume responsibility for development and delivery of teaching along with an appropriate share of teaching administration.
• You will supervise third year research projects and provide academic and pastoral support for undergraduate students.
• You will be expected to interact effectively with other academic colleagues within and across subject areas and with external partners.
• You will be committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

You should apply if

• You have experience of high-quality teaching at undergraduate level.
• You should be an enthusiastic educator who is committed to enhancing the quality of teaching and the student experience.
• You should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to innovate in your teaching.

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Dawn Davies dawn.davies@bristol.ac.uk

Contract type: Open ended (Fixed funding until 31/07/2026)

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday 1st June 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing 16th June 2025

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

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