Description
UE09: 62728 pa 77386 per annum plus a taxed pensionable allowance of 3250 per annum for the duration of time as AcademicTrack Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences with Transnational Education experience (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 postholder will then move to a standard University academic openended contract at the end of year five.
Fulltime 35 hours per week
The Opportunity:
We wish to appoint an AcademicTrack 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 postholder will spend up to 12 weeks per annum on teachingrelated activities at the University of EdinburghZhejiang University (ZJE) Institute based at the Zhejiang University International Campus in Haining China ( Candidates with experience in metabolism systems biology and/or integrative physiology are encouraged to apply particularly those with prior experience of delivering transnational education in the China/East Asia context.
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 researchled academic community offering opportunities to work with leading international academics whose visions are shaping tomorrows 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 peerreviewed 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 highquality 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 in the transnational context is a requirement. The postholder 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 tenuretrack post is for five years with the expectation subject to a satisfactory formal review at the end of year three that the postholder will move to a standard University academic openended contract at the end of year five.
Applications must include a detailed CV a onepage outline of a proposed research programme and a onepage 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:
This post is fulltime (35 hours per week). We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a noncontractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular oncampus working.
The salary for this post isper 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 studentfocused culture and to contribute effectively to the wider academic community.
* Demonstration of working successfully in a transnational education context in biomedicalrelated programmes in China or wider East Asia.
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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 familyfriendly 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.
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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 Offices English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 20 May 2025.
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Interviews will be held within four weeks of the closing date.
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