Lecturer B (Pharmaceutical Sciences)

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, committed to delivering life-changing education and impactful research. We are ambitious and driven by a bold vision: to establish ourselves among the world’s leading universities.

We invite applications for permanent academic posts in the expanding field of Pharmaceutical Sciences, based in our thriving School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. These positions form part of a major investment in teaching and research aligned with our institutional strategy, “Forward Thinking. And Doing.”

This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking School and play a key role in shaping the future of pharmaceutical sciences education and research at Surrey.

About the School

The School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering is one of four major interdisciplinary schools within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. We offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, and chemical engineering. As part of the University’s strategic vision, the School is advancing ambitious research and teaching initiatives to ensure our graduates are equipped for successful and impactful careers. Collegiality and cross-disciplinary collaboration are central to our ethos. Our students and staff benefit from cutting-edge learning environments, including state-of-the-art laboratories and lecture theatres located on the Stag Hill campus in Guildford. Our facilities include state-of-the-art laboratories, such as our award winning pilot plant and modern lecture theatres on our beautiful Stag Hill campus in Guildford. Our community values collegiality, innovation, and excellence in education and research.

Your Role

Successful candidates will:

• Lead or contribute to internationally recognised research in pharmaceutical sciences.
• Deliver high-quality teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, focussing on pharmaceutical sciences but with overlap into the chemistry and chemical engineering programmes.
• Supervise student (UG & PG(T)) research projects and contribute to curriculum design and assessment.
• Engage with student recruitment, support, and professional development.
• Build collaborations with industry and support development of training opportunities.

Applicants will be asked to specify which of the above areas they can contribute to, particularly in teaching, as part of the application process.

What We are Looking For

You should have:

• A PhD in a relevant field
• An established or emerging track record of high-quality research
• Teaching experience appropriate to the level of the post
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for interdisciplinary work
• Experience developing links with industry (desirable)

Informal Enquiries

To discuss the roles informally, please contact the Head of School, Professor Adrian Dobbs, A.Dobbs@surrey.ac.uk, or Dr Milan Antonijevic, MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences Programme Leader, m.antonijevic@surrey.ac.uk

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