Assistant Professor within the Faculty of Medicine (20 Positions)

The Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College London is seeking up to 20 new non-clinical Assistant Professors to join our world-class academic community. We welcome early-stage scientists with research strengths aligned to any of these areas, who have the ambition to establish their own group and a passion for education.

These roles offer you an exciting opportunity to develop an independent research programme building on existing strengths in one of the departments within the Faculty of Medicine. You will contribute to a research area at the highest scientific levels, disseminating your work through publishing and presenting to broad audiences to advance your field. You will lead and support the delivery and development of both undergraduate and postgraduate educational endeavours of the Faculty, teaching and examining courses at all levels through lectures, seminars, tutorials, and coursework. You will provide high-quality supervision and support for junior staff and students. You will collaborate widely with other research organisations, with colleagues across Imperial, and with clinical colleagues. You will actively contribute to academic citizenship and collegiality in accordance with Imperial Values and demonstrate commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion across your activities.

We are looking for enthusiastic, ambitious and exceptional early-stage scientists with research strengths aligned to the Faculty seeking to establish their own groups. You will have a developing national reputation in your field with evidence of contribution to the development and performance of colleagues through coaching and mentoring. Some success in grant applications and proven ability to publish high quality research in peer-reviewed journals, using your high levels of analytical capability. Experience of training students; sharing your knowledge and expertise with fresh minds. You will design, develop and deliver a range of teaching modules and programmes, applying innovative and appropriate teaching techniques. A great communicator with the ability to work and thrive in a multidisciplinary environment. An emerging leader comfortable developing and managing the performance of colleagues. Your approach will align with the Faculty's commitment to ensure an inclusive, supportive and progressive workplace culture that focuses on collaboration, community and wellbeing. You will take pride in contributing to a positive working and learning environment for all.

What we can offer you includes the opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our interdisciplinary mission to use science for humanity. Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process. Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes). Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Additional information: Campuses are at South Kensington, St Mary’s Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Royal Brompton Hospital, White City. You will be employed as an Assistant Professor in a relevant subject on an open-ended basis within the Academic Job Family, subject to a satisfactory probation review. Informal inquiries about the role can be directed to the relevant Head of Department as listed in the full job description.

We are committed to an inclusive, supportive and progressive workplace culture and to equality of opportunity for all applicants. We encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We are an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Disability Confident Leader and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Qualifications required include a PhD or equivalent, research experience, a developing national reputation in their field, evidence of contribution to the development and performance of colleagues through coaching and mentoring, experience of preparing grant applications for submission, a good publication record, teaching and training experience, management and administrative experience, and the ability to communicate well, conveying ideas clearly and effectively.