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UCL is one of the world's top universities. At its establishment in 1826, UCL was radical and responsive to the needs of society, and this ethos continues today. UCL's excellence extends across all academic disciplines; including one of Europe's largest and most productive hubs for biomedical science interacting with several leading London hospitals and a track record of translating medical innovations. The post will be within the UCL Division of Surgery and Interventional Science (DSIS), which is provides a cross-disciplinary environment where clinicians, engineers, scientists and allied health professionals strive for innovative approaches to enhance patient benefit.

About the role

The successful candidate will have a strong track record and passion for teaching in higher education. As research and teaching are closely linked within the Division, applicants should also have research experience relevant to the programme’s subject areas, such as medical innovation and translation, biomedical/biotechnology enterprise. Other • The advert will close on 12 November 2026 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 scheduled for: TBC • If you have any queries about the role, please contact Prof Gavin Jell at g.jell@ucl.ac.uk • If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact the HR Team on l.oppong@ucl.ac.uk • 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. Closing an advert early: In the event we get a high number of applications, we may close the advert early before the published closing date. As a minimum we will keep all adverts open for 2 weeks.

About you

A Doctorate in a relevant area of biotechnology, medical innovation or business management. Candidates close to PhD completion (e.g. within a month of submission, waiting for viva etc will be considered for Grade 7 Experience in research, translation and/or teaching in the field Medical Innovation and/or Enterprise in the fields of biotechnology and medical innovation Experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels A recognised qualification in teaching and learning in higher education (e.g. UK Higher Education Academy or similar) Involvement in professional activities external to the workplace would be advantageous

What we offer

As 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 Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

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We particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in UCL’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and – for Grade 9 and 10 roles – women.

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