Academic-Track Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences (Zhejiang)
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh,
United Kingdom
Research and Science
Skilled Worker
Job posted on May 6, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description
UE09: £62,728 pa - £77,386 per annum, plus a taxed pensionable allowance of £3,250 per annum, for the duration of time as Academic-Track Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences (Zhejiang).
CMVM / Deanery of Biomedical Sciences / Biomedical Sciences Teaching Organisation
Fixed Term (Tenure Track): 5 Years tenure track, subject to a satisfactory formal review at the end of year three, the expectation is that the post-holder will then move to a standard University academic open-ended contract at the end of year five.
Full-time, 35 hours per week
The Opportunity
We wish to appoint an Academic-Track Senior Lecturer to support and develop teaching and research linked to the undergraduate Dual Award Honours programmes in Integrative Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Informatics jointly developed with Zhejiang University, China. The post-holder will spend up to 12 weeks per annum on teaching-related activities at the University of Edinburgh-Zhejiang University (ZJE) Institute based at the Zhejiang University International Campus in Haining, China (http://zje.intl.zju.edu.cn/). Candidates with experience in metabolism, systems biology and/or integrative physiology are encouraged to apply.
The ZJE Institute is the largest and most successful transnational research and education partnership of the University of Edinburgh and one of the leading Joint Institutes in China. As a member of the team based at the University of Edinburgh you will be part of an exciting, vibrant research-led academic community offering opportunities to work with leading international academics whose visions are shaping tomorrow’s world.
The appointee will be expected to develop and maintain an independent research programme that complements research priorities across the Research Institutes hosted in Edinburgh Medical School, College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine and the ZJE Institute, including in educational research. Establishing collaborative research programmes at the ZJE Institute is strongly encouraged. Your collaborative research achievements will be evidenced by publications in leading international peer-reviewed journals and the ability or potential to obtain external grant funding.
The appointee will be involved in the strategic development and delivery of the Dual Award Undergraduate programmes in that are delivered, in English, at the International Campus of Zhejiang University at Haining in China by staff based at the University of Edinburgh, Zhejiang University and the ZJE Institute. The appointee will be expected to spend up to 12 weeks per annum in China. The appointee will develop a teaching portfolio depending on their expertise and experience and may also contribute to postgraduate and other undergraduate programmes at ZJE and the University of Edinburgh.
The post is aimed at individuals with an established reputation for quality research in their discipline and a proven commitment to the development of high-quality university level learning and teaching. The post requires a degree and a PhD in a subject relevant to Biomedical Sciences. Experience in teaching in a Higher Education Institution is a requirement. The post-holder will be mentored towards gaining research grant support and in the further development of teaching and wider academic leadership, management, engagement and knowledge exchange.
The post is available with immediate effect, and it is expected that successful applicants will be in post by no later than 1st September 2025. The tenure-track post is for five years with the expectation, subject to a satisfactory formal review at the end of year three, that the post-holder will move to a standard University academic open-ended contract at the end of year five.
Applications must include a detailed CV, a one-page outline of a proposed research programme and a one-page statement explaining teaching experience and vision. In addition to the formal interview, all interviewees will be required to give a presentation to the panel. Further information will be provided along with the invitation to interview. Applicants who wish to discuss specific issues about the post should contact the ZJE Director of Undergraduate Programmes, Dr John Menzies: john.menzies@ed.ac.uk.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week). We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
The salary for this post is £62,728 - £77,386 per annum.
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
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As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 3 June 2025.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews will be held within four weeks of the closing date.
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
Our Undergraduate programmes take a thematic and progressive approach which is embedded in a research-led teaching environment. We offer BSc(Hons), BMedSci(Hons) and BVetSci(Hons) degrees in Biomedical Sciences disciplines and a BSc(Hons) in Medical Sciences. Our Postgraduate taught MSc and MSc by Research programmes offer flexible learning opportunities through part-time online and full-time on-campus delivery. The Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute (ZJE) offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at the International Campus of Zhejiang University in Haining, Zhejiang in China.
To find out more visit http://www.bmto.ed.ac.uk
APPLY NOW
UE09: £62,728 pa - £77,386 per annum, plus a taxed pensionable allowance of £3,250 per annum, for the duration of time as Academic-Track Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences (Zhejiang).
CMVM / Deanery of Biomedical Sciences / Biomedical Sciences Teaching Organisation
Fixed Term (Tenure Track): 5 Years tenure track, subject to a satisfactory formal review at the end of year three, the expectation is that the post-holder will then move to a standard University academic open-ended contract at the end of year five.
Full-time, 35 hours per week
The Opportunity
We wish to appoint an Academic-Track Senior Lecturer to support and develop teaching and research linked to the undergraduate Dual Award Honours programmes in Integrative Biomedical Sciences and Biomedical Informatics jointly developed with Zhejiang University, China. The post-holder will spend up to 12 weeks per annum on teaching-related activities at the University of Edinburgh-Zhejiang University (ZJE) Institute based at the Zhejiang University International Campus in Haining, China (http://zje.intl.zju.edu.cn/). Candidates with experience in metabolism, systems biology and/or integrative physiology are encouraged to apply.
The ZJE Institute is the largest and most successful transnational research and education partnership of the University of Edinburgh and one of the leading Joint Institutes in China. As a member of the team based at the University of Edinburgh you will be part of an exciting, vibrant research-led academic community offering opportunities to work with leading international academics whose visions are shaping tomorrow’s world.
The appointee will be expected to develop and maintain an independent research programme that complements research priorities across the Research Institutes hosted in Edinburgh Medical School, College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine and the ZJE Institute, including in educational research. Establishing collaborative research programmes at the ZJE Institute is strongly encouraged. Your collaborative research achievements will be evidenced by publications in leading international peer-reviewed journals and the ability or potential to obtain external grant funding.
The appointee will be involved in the strategic development and delivery of the Dual Award Undergraduate programmes in that are delivered, in English, at the International Campus of Zhejiang University at Haining in China by staff based at the University of Edinburgh, Zhejiang University and the ZJE Institute. The appointee will be expected to spend up to 12 weeks per annum in China. The appointee will develop a teaching portfolio depending on their expertise and experience and may also contribute to postgraduate and other undergraduate programmes at ZJE and the University of Edinburgh.
The post is aimed at individuals with an established reputation for quality research in their discipline and a proven commitment to the development of high-quality university level learning and teaching. The post requires a degree and a PhD in a subject relevant to Biomedical Sciences. Experience in teaching in a Higher Education Institution is a requirement. The post-holder will be mentored towards gaining research grant support and in the further development of teaching and wider academic leadership, management, engagement and knowledge exchange.
The post is available with immediate effect, and it is expected that successful applicants will be in post by no later than 1st September 2025. The tenure-track post is for five years with the expectation, subject to a satisfactory formal review at the end of year three, that the post-holder will move to a standard University academic open-ended contract at the end of year five.
Applications must include a detailed CV, a one-page outline of a proposed research programme and a one-page statement explaining teaching experience and vision. In addition to the formal interview, all interviewees will be required to give a presentation to the panel. Further information will be provided along with the invitation to interview. Applicants who wish to discuss specific issues about the post should contact the ZJE Director of Undergraduate Programmes, Dr John Menzies: john.menzies@ed.ac.uk.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week). We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
The salary for this post is £62,728 - £77,386 per annum.
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
- Demonstrable leadership in research, evidenced by a track record of publication.
- Demonstrable leadership in teaching, evidenced by design/delivery of biomedical courses and/or teaching and learning programmes.
- Leading, managing and motivating staff and ability to plan and lead projects, ensuring the delivery of required outcomes.
- Ability to foster and embed a strong student-focused culture, and to contribute effectively to the wider academic community.
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As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A competitive salary,
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 3 June 2025.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews will be held within four weeks of the closing date.
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
Our Undergraduate programmes take a thematic and progressive approach which is embedded in a research-led teaching environment. We offer BSc(Hons), BMedSci(Hons) and BVetSci(Hons) degrees in Biomedical Sciences disciplines and a BSc(Hons) in Medical Sciences. Our Postgraduate taught MSc and MSc by Research programmes offer flexible learning opportunities through part-time online and full-time on-campus delivery. The Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute (ZJE) offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at the International Campus of Zhejiang University in Haining, Zhejiang in China.
To find out more visit http://www.bmto.ed.ac.uk