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 compliment 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) who's research portfolio will benefit from existing expertise within the department.
The post holder in 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 subject in the later years of the veterinary medicine programme.
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.
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., 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 the diversity. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to play a leading role in helping shape the department 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.