Lecturer

About us

UCL Institute of Ophthalmology (IoO) invites application for a Non-clinical Lecturer.

UCL Institute of Ophthalmology conducts cutting-edge research, attracting principal investigators, post-doctoral fellows and MD/PhD students of the highest international calibre to a stimulating research environment. The Institute is committed to a multi-disciplinary research portfolio that furthers an understanding of the eye and visual system linked with clinical investigations targeted to specific problems in the prevention and treatment of eye disease.

About the role

The Institute of Ophthalmology invites applications for a Lectureship in developmental biology, genetics and/or omics. The successful candidate will contribute to our research priority pillars—Ocular Development and Ageing, Disease Mechanisms, Genomic and Translational Medicine, and Visual Neuroscience—advancing fundamental discovery and its translation into improved understanding and treatment of eye disease.

The post holder will be expected to make a substantial contribution to teaching, including leading the development of at least one new module closely related to the postholder’s expertise/research interests or developing a short course.

This position is available from 01 December 2026.

About you

Applicants should be on a trajectory to be an internationally leading investigator with a significant research profile through first/senior authorship of high-quality original research publications in refereed journals and demonstrate evidence of successful competitive grant funding awards.

The postholder will be expected to attract funding from Research Council and charity sources to support their research program and build their research team.

Application Process

Please ensure you attach your CV and provide a personal statement outlining how you meet the criteria to support your application.

The deadline for applications is on midnight 7th July.

What we offer

Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure and bank holidays as well as enhanced parental pay and more. Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working to find out more.

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