Assistant/Associate Professor within Life Sciences in London

We are Imperial – a world-leading university for science, technology, engineering, medicine and business (STEMB), where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

We invite applications from scientists to lead a cutting-edge research and teaching program in two streams:

• Immunology
• , including but not limited to cellular immunology
• Infection, Bacteriology or
• Microbiology

Applicants should specify in their application their preferred stream from those listed above, which will be used to determine review panel allocation.

• These are permanent faculty member positions at the
• Assistant/Associate Professor level

, starting during the academic year. You will conduct research, teach and mentor students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Imperial is a multidisciplinary space for education, research, translation and commercialisation, harnessing science and innovation to tackle global challenges.

Appointees are expected to broaden the Department’s research capabilities, while complementing our existing strengths:

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all.

We especially welcome applicants who are women or from any under-represented groups.

• Duties and responsibilities (commensurate with the level of appointment)
• Research
• To develop a broad range of research in 1.

Immunology or 2.

Infection, Bacteriology or Microbiology within the department..

• To supervise, train and mentor research staff and students.
• To manage research projects.
• To publish research in peer reviewed journals.
• To attend and present work at national and international conferences.
• To collaborate and strengthen links with colleagues within the Department of Life Sciences and across all departments.
• To play a role in the national and international research community and/or learned societies.

Education

• To teach at all levels – undergraduate, masters and higher research degrees – through lectures and seminars
• To examine courses at all levels – undergraduate, masters and higher research degrees – exam setting, coursework setting, marking and viva style examinations
• To mentor students of all levels, undergraduate, masters and higher research degrees through personal tutorials, and supervision.
• To contribute to curriculum development.
• To contribute to the enhancement of teaching within the field

Essential requirements (commensurate with the level of appointment)

• A Ph D (or equivalent) in Immunology or a related discipline.
• A developing national/ international reputation in your field of research
• A proven track record in conducting high quality independent research, as evidenced by high quality publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Experience of training undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Experience of preparing grant applications for submission
• Experience of developing skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues
• An effective communicator, conveying ideas and concepts clearly and effectively to a range of audiences through a variety of methods and media.
• An ability to raise significant research funding from a variety of sources, commensurate with your career stage.

Please see the Job Description for more details on the key duties and essential requirements for this position.

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for academic 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 43 days off a year including public holidays and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various and resources designed to support your personal and professional .