About usThe Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering is one of the largest Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering departments in the UK. The Department is proud to host internationally-leading research groups covering 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 physics, engineering, medicine, physiology, computer science, and mathematics. Our focus is on excellent academic research in identifying new technologies and methods for diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases using medical imaging, physiological monitoring, and the development of implanted devices. We also offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.We run a thriving Biomedical Engineering undergraduate programme, and have recently had cutting edge revision to the diet approved. The programme is taught by a community of teaching-focused and research-focused staff, with their synergetic skill sets.About the roleApplications are invited for a Lecture (teaching) position, to contribute to the teaching provision in our Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate degree programmes. Duties involve multiple aspects of the delivery and organisation of the department’s biomedical engineering, and potentially other, programmes, including classroom teaching, running laboratory sessions, supervision of practical work, planning, tutoring, and assessment. You will work closely with academics in the Department, and with appointed postgraduate teaching assistants (PGTAs). You will also contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum and will assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
This is a 3 year fixed term position.
We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
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for more information.For more information about this role, please contact r.yerworth@ucl.ac.uk.About youThe successful applicant will have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Biomedical Engineering or a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) subject, with experience of applying this knowledge to biomedical engineering contexts.The applicant will have experience of teaching using problem-based learning and laboratory-based learning, and experience of teaching undergraduate and/or Masters students.They will be able to demonstrate knowledge of, and practical experience of using a broad spectrum of subjects as applied to biomedical engineering (e.g. CAD, finite element modelling, mechanical testing of materials, analogue and digital electronics, application of mathematics). The applicant will have excellent organisation and time management skills, and adaptability, with the ability to learn new topics quickly. They will have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail. The role will require the applicant to run parallel practical/seminar sessions, to the same format and standard as the module lead and mark formative and summative coursework and exams. They will also supervise student projects and serve as personal tutor to a group of undergraduates.Your application should include a CV and a Cover Letter: In the Cover Letter please evidence how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description. Please upload this in the cover letter attachment section of the application form. By including a Cover Letter, you can leave blank the 'Why you have applied for this role' field in the online application form, which is limited in the number of characters it will allow.What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
Immigration loan
Relocation scheme for certain posts
On-Site nursery
On-site gym
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Discounted medical insurance
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The advert will close on 15th September 2025 at 23:59 GMT, however we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended.
Interview Date(s) are expected to be in period 19 - 24 September 2025.
The successful applicant should be available to immediately.
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