Associate Professor in Therapeutic Radiography in London

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Associate Professor in Therapeutic Radiography to work within our established radiotherapy research team based across both UCL and UCLH. The team is active in clinical trials and in technical and biological innovation across both discovery and translational research, and works closely with UCL’s cross‑disciplinary cancer research network of more than 1 principal investigators. Our work is supported by significant funding from CRUK, NIHR, UKRI and other cancer charities.

The successful candidate will develop an internationally leading research programme and lead our doctoral programme in Therapeutic Radiography, while shaping new educational initiatives in the field. The postholder will provide a key link between UCL’s Department of Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering and UCLH Radiotherapy and Proton Beam Therapy Departments, supporting multidisciplinary research and innovation. They will be an experienced therapeutic radiographer, offering professional research leadership and supporting wider AHP research capability. The postholder will be employed by UCL with an honorary UCLH contract and based at UCLH at least two days per week. A 12‑month probation applies.

We would be delighted to receive applications from experienced Therapeutic Radiographers who bring strong academic foundations and a proven commitment to advancing the field. You will hold a PhD or have equivalent research experience, alongside undergraduate or Master’s-level qualifications in radiography, and you will already be HCPC‑registered or eligible for registration on appointment.

Your experience will demonstrate clear research leadership: delivering impactful studies, publishing in leading international journals, presenting at major conferences, and securing competitive research funding as a principal or co‑investigator. You will also have a strong record of teaching and supervision at undergraduate or Master’s level, paired with a genuine commitment to the pastoral support and development of students and early‑career colleagues.

You will be confident working with confidential and patient data, an excellent communicator, and someone who manages your own workload effectively while showing initiative and adaptability. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, along with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, will be central to your approach.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Please ensure you upload all the following with your application:

• Full CV.
• Supporting Statement.
• Publication list. Please include a list of top five publications with a short description (words max) for each outlining their significance.
• Clinical experience (-word max).
• Teaching experience (-word max).
• A research strategy for the next 5 years (-word max).

Enquiries should be addressed to Professor Gary Royle. Any queries on the application process can be directed to Ms Taneta Darko (Senior Recruiter).

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits:

• 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