Lecturer in Biomedical Science; FTE

Position

Lecturer in Biomedical Science (Part‑time, Fixed‑Term)

• Salary: £46,471 to £51,606 per annum inclusive of London Weighting
• Location: Stratford Campus, School of Health, Sport and Bioscience, University of East London
• Contract: 28 months, fixed‑term until 30 June 2028
• Hours: 14.4 hours per week (0.4 FTE)
• Closing Date: Friday 6 March 2026
• Interview Date: Monday 30 March 2026
• Reference: 0361-26-A

We are seeking to appoint a part‑time academic staff member to join the Department of Bioscience. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of teaching on our BSc (Hons) and MSc Biomedical Science programmes, with a particular focus on Microbiology, Academic Skills in Biomedical Sciences, and the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.

• Deliver lectures, practical sessions and assessment for BSc (Hons) and MSc Biomedical Science courses.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
• Develop and update course material, including laboratory protocols and teaching resources.
• Engage with students to promote a positive learning experience and support academic development.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of teaching quality and student assessment practices.

• Good honours degree and a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences or a related discipline such as Microbiology.
• Relevant teaching and laboratory experience in biomedical settings.
• Experience in teaching and/or supervising students in higher education.
• Strong commitment to enhancing the student experience.
• PhD (or equivalent qualification) in a biomedical science discipline is desirable but not essential.

• Competitive salary (DOE).
• 20% pension (4% employee contribution, 16% employer contribution).
• 25 days holiday plus 3 days over Christmas, plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working for most positions.
• Flexible working arrangements available.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• 3 times base salary life assurance.
• Cashback healthcare scheme.
• Discounts on Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping.

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and a proud member of Stonewall. We are committed to our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

Interested candidates should contact Dr Mukhlesur Rahman (Subject Area Lead, Department of Bioscience) for any queries or informal discussion about this appointment:

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

To contact the recruitment team, please phone  x 4600 or e‑mail