Sherrington Building, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PT and Corpus Christi College, Merton Street, Oxford, OX1 4JF
Departmental Lecturer in Physiology
Department of Physiology, Anatomy & Genetics, Sherrington Building, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PT
Contract & job type: Fixed term for 12 months from 01 October 2026
About us
At the Department of Physiology Anatomy & Genetics (DPAG) we undertake discovery science where we reassemble physiological processes at the molecular, cellular, tissue and systems level of organisation. In so doing we provide a bridge to translational medicine, and interface between physical and life sciences. We are committed not only to innovative research and the highest standard of teaching, but also to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment.
Overview of the role
The Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics and Corpus Christi College seek to appoint a Departmental Lecturer to engage in advanced study and lecture and teach undergraduate students, to take a leading role in college teaching and admissions at Corpus Christi College, and to conduct some independent research that dovetails with the teaching remit, broadly related to physiology.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver and support teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate students (lectures, tutorials, supervision, assessment) across department and college.
- Develop course materials, including lectures, reading lists, and guides.
- Assess university examinations.
- Support student welfare, performance, and conduct, referring issues where needed.
- Organise aspects of the Physiology syllabus.
Selection criteria
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant biomedical field completed at PhD or MD level
- An aptitude for teaching and demonstrable experience in teaching, supported by a track record of subject‑relevant research
- Sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge in the subject of physiology and pharmacology to deliver and develop course materials
- Experience of creating collaborative and inclusive environments with people from different backgrounds.
Please refer to the job description for the complete responsibilities and selection criteria.
What we offer
Your wellbeing at work matters, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:
- 38 days annual leave
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle and electric car loan schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
While this is a full-time role, we welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part‑time working or other flexible working arrangements.
DPAG’s Statement of Inclusion
We, as a Department and Community, will be considerate and welcoming of all people, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socio‑economic background. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these impact us, and those around us, personally and professionally. Our policies, practices and Respectful Behaviours Framework underpin this commitment.
DPAG and Sustainability
We have signed up to The Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) and Green Impact, actively implementing and encouraging eco‑friendly practices that reduce waste, promote energy efficiency, and promote bio‑diversity. See the job description for more detail.
