Vacancy Type/Job category
Academic
Department
Warwick Medical School, Biomedical Sciences
Salary
£44,414 - 52,841 per annum.
Location
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) campus
Vacancy Overview
Permanent, full-time position. 36.5 hours per week.
We seek outstanding scientists investigating aspects of human reproductive biomedicine at the molecular, cellular, or tissue scales. Research areas of particular interest include tissue and organ dynamics, organoid development, embryology, endometriosis, and pregnancy disorders. Researchers with expertise in other biomedical research disciplines will also be considered.
The successful candidate will be based in the Clinical Sciences Research Laboratories (CSRL), located on our University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) campus. The CSRL provides excellent laboratory facilities and access to human tissue samples from the Tommy’s National Reproductive Health Biobank. Close interactions with the Centre for Reproductive Medicine (CRM) and Biomedical Research Unit in Reproductive Health (BRU-RH) provide access to IVF material and a robust pathway for clinical translation. Additional state-of-the-art research facilities, including advanced proteomics, microscopy, flow cytometry, genomic and bioinformatic /computational platforms, are located on the Gibbet Hill campus.
The Medical School’s Division of Biomedical Sciences has 41 principal investigators with world-class strength in mechanochemical cell biology, microbiology, immunology and reproductive biomedicine. This position is expected to add to growth in reproductive biomedicine. Our work spans discovery and translational science. Interdisciplinary research approaches are encouraged and facilitated through the Centre for Early Life, which brings together experts from across the University of Warwick, including Warwick Medical School, Warwick Mathematics Institute, and the Departments of Chemistry, Computer Science, Psychology, and Statistics. The Centre is a hub of multidisciplinary expertise, pioneering research that will lead to more successful pregnancies, better health for parents and children, and new treatments and tests.
The candidate is also expected to contribute to postgraduate supervision and teaching, alongside participating in the development and delivery of our two new undergraduate courses; MSci Integrated Science and BSc Health & Medical Sciences.
To be considered, please fill out the online application, including a curriculum vitae, the names of three expert referees and a two-page statement describing an ambitious research programme in reproductive biomedicine. For five of your publications, please provide two to three sentences describing the discovery and why you believe it to be important and influential. Medically qualified applicants who wish to maintain their clinical practice should make the case within their application for how this would enhance their scientific research.
Confidential informal enquiries regarding the position may be made to: Professors Jan Brosens (J.J.Brosens@warwick.ac.uk) or Anne Straube (A.Straube@warwick.ac.uk), Head, Division of Biomedical Sciences.
We encourage all applicants to access the brochure link for more detailed information regarding this role.
Interview Date: TBC.
Job Description
Job PurposeEstablish a long-term, self-sustaining research program in human reproductive biomedicine with the objective to become a globally recognised leader in their field. Undertake, teaching, administration and other activities in order to develop own career and profile, supporting the work of the department and developing and enhancing its reputation, both internal and external to the University of Warwick.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesResearch- Carry out independent research and act as principal investigator and project leader.
- Establish and maintain a strong program of research capable of attracting substantial external funding; publish your discoveries in refereed journals (open access) and disseminate findings at international meetings.
- Act as a mentor for team members and other academics where requested, and take on the supervision of postgraduate research students.
- Encourage and facilitate cross-disciplinary research.
- Contribute to the leadership and long-term development of our institutional profile in biomedical sciences.
- Engage in external academic activities, for example, membership of committees of academic bodies, external examining, participation in knowledge transfer, development of industrial links and other related activities, and journal editorships.
Education- Make a distinguished personal contribution to our teaching programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels including acting as a personal tutor and module lead where requested.
- Supervise UG student projects.
- Participate in curriculum planning and development processes, academic committees, and relevant examination processes.
Leadership, management and administration- Contribute to academic and administrative leadership and participate in the development of policy.
- Support our efforts to improve the way scientific research is evaluated as set out in the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).
- Perform administrative and coordination duties that are necessary for the effective operation of a successful research group.
- Participate in public engagement activities to take science to a broad range of non-specialist audiences.
- Support the department’s efforts to continue the development of a positive working environment and uphold our values in terms of equality and diversity.
Person Specification
The Person Specification focuses on the knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required to undertake the role effectively. This is measured by (a) Application Form, (b) Test/Exercise, (c) Interview, (d) Presentation.
Essential Criteria 1
Research doctorate in a discipline relevant to biomedical sciences. (a,c,d)
Essential Criteria 2
Outstanding international scientific reputation for work in human reproductive biomedicine (at one of the following three scales; molecular, cellular, tissue, organ). (a,c,d)
Essential Criteria 3
Outstanding scientific track record as evidenced by influential research discoveries and contributions. (a,c,d)
Essential Criteria 4
Demonstrated ability or strong potential to generate research income, including from both traditional and more innovative sources. (a,c,d)
Essential Criteria 5
A record of successful collaborations either within or between disciplines and across organisations. (a,c,d)
Essential Criteria 6
Proven leadership potential.(a,c,d)
Essential Criteria 7
Evidence of innovative and effective teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels. (a,c,d)
Essential Criteria 8
Ability to make significant contributions to postgraduate training. (a,c,d)
Essential Criteria 9
Willingness and capacity to make a substantial contribution to all activities within the Division of biomedical science and the wider Medical School and University, including administration, planning and public engagement. (a,c,d)
Essential Criteria 10
High-level communication skills and the ability to liaise well with colleagues. (a,c,d)
Further Particulars
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