Senior Lecturer / Reader in Epidemiology (Teaching and Research)
Job Number
BU03661
School/Department
North Wales Medical School
Grade
9 (Reader)
Salary Information
Contract Duration
Permanent
Responsible to
Pro Vice-Chancellor for Medicine and Health and Dean of Medicine
Closing Date
09-03-2025
As part of our commitment to the continued expansion of medical, pharmaceutical and health sciences at Bangor University, the North Wales Medical School seeks to appoint a Senior Lecturer/Reader in Epidemiology to help deliver its research and impact strategy. The successful candidate will develop exciting areas of new research in epidemiology, to enhance current initiatives in clinical trials, health economics, medicines-related research, or primary and community care.
The postholder will contribute to the development, leadership and delivery of teaching within the newly formed North Wales Medical School undergraduate programme, with an average 0.2 FTE commitment for which the postholder will be responsible to the Dean of Medicine. The post-holder will also contribute to driving the success of other undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, including formal taught modules, small study groups and co-ordination/delivery of Masters research projects as well as PhD supervision.
On appointment, the post-holder is expected to lead on the recruitment of a permanent Lecturer scientist post in Health Data Science to provide further support for the development of biomedical research and teaching programmes within the NWMS. Candidates will possess a PhD or equivalent, have an analytical background gained in a related discipline (e.g. epidemiology, statistics, mathematics, engineering, data science), will have extensive research experience (including high impact publications, grant income and collaborations), and be an experienced educator.
The post is full-time and permanent, and the successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as practical. Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis. The post is subject to a satisfactory standard Disclosure & Barring Service check. The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this role.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
* To establish a research portfolio based on winning competitively-awarded funding in Epidemiology to enhance current initiatives across the North Wales Medical School.
* To maintain and grow a world-class profile of publications in peer-reviewed journals of international standing.
* To contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, including a 0.2 FTE contribution to the development, leadership and delivery of teaching and student project supervision within the newly formed North Wales Medical School undergraduate programme.
* To provide pastoral and academic support to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
* To undertake administrative duties as designated by the Head of School.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Conduct internationally-excellent or world-leading research within the North Wales Medical School and in collaboration with relevant partners within and outside the University.
* Management of research projects, with an emphasis on grant capture and research output of a quality and quantity to contribute positively to future Research Excellence Framework submissions.
* Supervision of PhD level research students to completion, and undertake PhD examining in the UK and internationally.
* Appropriate levels of contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and the development of teaching plans, policies and activities within the School.
* Lead curriculum development and design within the subject area.
* Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate projects, and the planning, preparation and delivery of high-quality lectures and tutorials.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
* PhD or equivalent doctoral qualification in a subject area relevant to Epidemiology.
* Three years substantial teaching experience.
Experience/Knowledge Research
* Evidence of record of lead authorship of research published in high quality referred journals.
* Record of management of research groups and a portfolio of research activity.
* Evidence of having supervised PhD students to completion.
* Evidence of success in securing external funding, from recognised research bodies.
Teaching
* Experience of teaching at higher education level with evidence of successful student learning outcomes.
* Experience of innovative approaches to course design, module development, learning and teaching and assessment practice.
Skills/Abilities
* Expertise in analysis of large datasets.
* Ability to lead research groups and facilitate, improve and inspire the work of colleagues.
* Excellent verbal and written skills.
General
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.
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