Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering

About us

The Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering is one of the largest Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering departments in the UK. The Department hosts internationally leading research groups cov ering a broad range of activities and spread over several sites. Our staff and students have a diverse range of interests and expertise, covering many areas of engineering, physics, medicine, physiology, computer science, and mathematics. Our focus is on excellent academic research to identify new technologies and methods for the diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases. We also offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. More information on the department’s research and teaching activities can be found at: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-physics-biomedical-engineering.

About the role

We are looking for a new Lecturer to lead their own research group. We seek applicants proposing a programme of research within Biomedical Engineering disciplines aligned with the interests of the department.

You will also develop and teach new modules, offer mentorship and support to your team, act as personal tutor for students on our taught programmes, supervise student projects and contribute to the effective running of the department. You will be expected to teach one or more subjects among biomechanics, biomaterials, medical device design and manufacture, and fluid dynamics, although your research does not need to align directly with these subjects.

About you

You will have an exciting vision for your research group and be able to communicate how this research group could flourish within UCL. You will be, or have the potential to be, an effective and approachable leader, demonstrating mentorship and support for your team. You will have a PhD level degree or equivalent in Engineering, the Physical Sciences, or relevant field, and must have experience in producing independent, original, impactful and rigorous research. You will be familiar with the research funding process and grant writing. You will have experience of supervising BSc, MSc and PhD level students and of delivering university level teaching at either BSc or MSc level, in a relevant topic.

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