Organisation/Company: UNIVERSITY OF SURREY
Research Field: Biological sciences, Medical sciences
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country: United Kingdom
Application Deadline: 13 Mar 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
The University of Surrey is an international university with a world-class teaching and research profile and an enterprising spirit. Inventive and forward thinking, our heritage shows a recurring theme of doing things differently – and achieving notable results. The Times Higher Education 2024 rated Surrey 86th in the world for impact and the REF 2021 33rd for overall research quality. For student satisfaction we are ranked 11th in the UK and were shortlisted for the University of the Year title by Times Higher Education awards 2024.
As a result of our strategic plan and future vision, the School of Veterinary Medicine in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is recruiting an exceptional person to the following full-time academic position to continue to add to the successes that the School, Faculty, and University. In particular, this role will enhance our 100 strong team of teaching and research staff in the School of Veterinary Medicine.
The role
We are currently seeking applications from exceptional individuals with expertise ranging from molecular & cellular sciences to clinical sciences to deliver our ambitions to expand and develop the Faculty’s research strategy within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. The post holder will be working within the One Health Cardiology Research Group led by Prof Kamalan Jeevaratnam reporting to Head of Discipline (Comparative Biomedical Sc) and Prof Jeevaratnam. Additionally, there will be an expectation to be involved in working together with other members of the department to drive the ‘One Health-One Medicine’ research strategy for non-communicable disease research.
We have appointed several individuals in the field of cardiovascular research (clinical and basic scientists), musculoskeletal biology, and tissue engineering as part of the departmental research focus. It is envisaged that the successful candidate’s expertise ideally should fit with or complement these areas of research but not necessarily overlap. We are keen to appoint a candidate (i) that will bring synergistic expertise but with a focus on electrophysiological expertise (ii) whose research portfolio will benefit from existing expertise within the department.
The post holder is expected to work collaboratively with Prof Jeevaratnam in bid submissions and also pursue an independent research portfolio that is supported by external funding and evidenced by high-quality publication.
There will be an expectation to contribute to the teaching of preclinical sciences (e.g. genetics, physiology, molecular biology, cellular sciences etc) at postgraduate and undergraduate level and selected subjects in the later years of the veterinary medicine programme.
About you
You will have a PhD in a related field and prior solid postdoctoral research experience with key outputs in cardiac electrophysiology. Evidence of collaborative research network locally and internationally is essential. Candidates with a degree registrable with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons or the General Medical Council are particularly welcomed but not essential.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to play a leading role in helping shape the department's cardiac electrophysiology research programme as well as deliver on an innovative curriculum. Individuals with fellowship positions or successful bids are desirable but not essential.
What we can offer
The University of Surrey is a prestigious UK University set in a beautiful campus in Guildford, half an hour’s journey from the centre of London. In addition to a generous salary and relocation support where eligible, we offer a vibrant and forward-thinking working environment, childcare assistance, first-class sports and leisure facilities, and access to a variety of staff development opportunities to help you fulfil your potential.
Further Information
To apply please submit a CV and cover letter. You will also be asked to address some brief questions to help us assess your suitability for the position.
The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We value everyone in our community and are seeking to increase diversity. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.
Induction Commitment
We wish to create the conditions for success for our new starters in the Vet School, by facilitating their growth and development within our institution. All new starters who are on a local/Guildford contract are expected to be physically present on campus for a minimum of 80% of their working week during their initial four to six months of employment (the duration will vary depending on individual role).
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