Professor of Anatomy & Surgical Education — Research Leader

Salary: Minimum starting salary for Associate Professor: £82,969 per annum. Minimum starting salary for Professor: £94,829 per annum.

Location: Charing Cross Hospital

About the role

The Department of Surgery and Cancer at Imperial College London invites applications for the post of Associate Professor or Professor of Anatomy and Surgical Education. This appointment offers an outstanding opportunity to join a world‑leading team whose interdisciplinary research ranks it as one of the global premier academic departments of surgery. You will make a significant contribution to the Department's research and education strategies. You will be based in the Division of Surgery, Department of Surgery and Cancer.

What you would be doing

Teaching is a key component of this post, and you are expected to undertake in excess of 200 contact hours undergraduate teaching and close collaborative work with Human Anatomy Unit and other teachers of anatomy across the Faculty. In addition, you will be expected to maintain a core research programme primarily in anatomy, emerging preservation models of clinical education. An interest in fostering interdisciplinary research would be particularly welcome, especially where this complements other established research activities within the Department. Example topics include world‑leading programmes in simulation science, surgical technology, surgical education, medical robotics, new therapeutic methods and novel imaging approaches.

What we are looking for

You will be expected to have a proven track record in education and research including a track record of publications at the highest level and evidence of the ability to attract major competitive grant funding, commensurate with the level of appointment. The Department strives to continuously improve its culture and makes all opportunities equitably available to all staff. Work flexibility is considered, on discussion between the academic and line manager to ensure staff are supported and provided with the best environment to achieve their potential. Full information on duties, responsibilities and criteria for both posts can be found in their Job Descriptions.

What we can offer you

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.

Further Information

This position is available on a full‑time open‑ended basis. Closing date: 20 August 2026, 23:59 hours (Midnight BST).

If you require any further details about the role, please contact Professor George Hanna, Head of the Department of Surgery and Cancer at Imperial College London (g.hanna@imperial.ac.uk). For discussion of the Educational aspects of the post, please contact Professor Amir Sam, Head of Imperial College School of Medicine at Imperial College London (a.sam@imperial.ac.uk).

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