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The School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering is one of five large interdisciplinary Schools within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Surrey. We have ambitious research and teaching plans as part of the University Strategy “Forward Thinking. And Doing” to ensure that our students are fully prepared for future careers.  Collegiality and interdisciplinary research and teaching are key features of the School. The School boasts amazing learning spaces with state-of-the-art laboratories, including a new pharmaceutical sciences teaching laboratory, and lecture theatres on the Stag Hill campus in Guildford.

As part of our ongoing development and expansion within the School we are seeking to appoint a permanent Lecturer in any area of pharmaceutical or formulation sciences. This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably motivated individual to help shape the future of pharmaceutical sciences research and teaching provision within the School.

The role

The primary focus of the role will be to develop a personal research portfolio within pharmaceutical or formulation sciences and in line with the Faculty's research strategy, to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and to participate in School and Faculty administration. You will be responsible for lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes and project supervision, as well as academic duties including student assessment, marking and pastoral support.

About you

The successful candidate will have a strong background in pharmaceutical or formulation sciences.  You will have a PhD in an appropriate field and an emerging track record of high quality publications and income generation.  You will be expected to delivering high quality lectures, workshops and practical sessions for undergraduate and particularly taught masters students on programmes across the School, as well as providing pastoral care to students.  You will also have excellent communication skills and will be expected to conduct administrative duties, contributing to the general life and work of the University. 

How to apply

To apply, please attach your CV, a cover letter briefly evidencing your suitability against the essential criteria for the role and a max. 2 page summary of current and future research plans (including potential collaborations at the University).

For informal enquiries, please contact the Head of School, Professor Adrian Dobbs on A.Dobbs@surrey.ac.uk 

The University of Surrey reserves the right to close this vacancy early based on Volume and Calibre of applications

Further details

Job Description

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.

In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.