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A unique opportunity for individual to join as a Laboratory Technician in the Medical School at the University of Surrey. This role provides technical support to the teaching and research areas in the Anatomy facilities within the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences. The School of Medicine in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey offers a 4-year, graduate-entry bachelor’s degree medical programme. The first cohort of students started their studies in September 2024. You’ll provide technical support to academic and research staff and undergraduate students during the teaching sessions & lab placements. Role & Responsibilities  You’ll be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, responsible for the dissecting room, and the associated facilities, so you’ll need flexibility and adaptability to be able to keep up with an ever-changing environment.  You’ll also need to be physically fit and able to assist with the preparation, delivery and clear up of anatomy teaching classes. You’ll need to have experience in HTA compliance, protocols and procedures and have experience of being a person designate on a HTA Anatomy licence.  Other responsibilities include: Preparation for scheduled teaching sessions and external course providers using the facility, e.g. set up/clear down, laying out specimens (including cadavers, skeletons, bones, models, radiographs and other resources) and related administration.  Assist in the day-to-day support of the laboratory inclusive of hygienic prep of specimens, ordering of consumables, cadaver preparation, laundry of PPE and waste disposal.  Liaise with academic colleagues to ensure their teaching requirements are understood and documented ready for preparation of classes.  Assist with the disposal of the remains of cadavers according to the requirements of the HT Act 2004. Monitor and maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety procedures such as HTA, COSHH, electrical safety testing, and disposal of waste. Assume position as a fire warden and first aider.  Participate in demonstrations/workshops for visitors as part of Open Days, Offer Holder Days, Widening Participation and other events. Undertake other technical duties as required including maintaining clean and hygienic conditions, conducting regular maintenance checks, reporting faults and arranging repairs, monitoring and organising resource requirements. As directed by line manager, work in other areas within the technical team as necessary to meet the business needs.  The role may require a significant amount of manual handling and an ability to adapt to changes in the workload at peak times. You must be able to work independently and have good time management skills. A standard DBS check is required for this position. For more information or for an informal discussion please contact Katy Walker katherine.walker@surrey.ac.uk. Please submit a CV and Covering Letter to support your application. Interviews will be held 6th-8th July. What’s in it for you? We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.  Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, we also offer: 12% employer Pension Contribution Up to 40 DAYS Holiday: 25 Days annual leave + 7 University Days + Bank Holidays Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare Student discount eligibility  On site world-class leisure facilities at discounted rates On-site parking, cafes and restaurants  Further details Job Description

Location Docklands Campus Salary £53,040 to £60,752 Post Type Full Time Post Type Permanent Closing Date Thursday 25 June 2026 Interview Date Friday 03 July 2026 Reference 1171-26-A University of East London Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future. But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo. About Us The University of East London is one of the most diverse and vibrant universities in the global capital. Our Vision 2028 strategy is transforming how we prepare students for the careers and challenges of Industry 5.0, combining academic excellence with real world impact. We are committed to widening participation, driving social mobility and creating an inclusive and sustainable future for our communities. At the heart of this ambition is our Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT). CELT plays a central role in shaping the quality, innovation and impact of education across the University. Working in partnership with Schools and professional services colleagues, the team supports curriculum development, academic practice, digital and AI enabled education, and the professional development of staff. Through evidence informed practice and collaborative leadership, CELT contributes to a culture where teaching excellence and educational innovation thrive. About the Job As an Academic Developer, your purpose is to champion and elevate the quality of learning, teaching, and assessment across UEL. You will work at the interface of theory and practice, collaborating closely with School Directors of Education and Experience and professional service teams to design, deliver, and evaluate high-impact academic development initiatives. From leading university-wide symposia and mentoring staff through AdvanceHE Fellowship applications to spearheading technology-enhanced learning (TEL) and conducting published pedagogic research, you will be instrumental in shaping a culture of continuous educational enhancement. This role is hybrid, with some flexibility, two days on campus per week will be required. Essential Experience Required Higher Education Academic Development: A minimum of 4 years of proven experience within an HE academic development setting, specifically encompassing the end-to-end design, delivery, and evaluation of professional development activities. AdvanceHE Professional Recognition: Must hold Senior Fellow (SFHEA) or Principal Fellow (PFHEA) status with AdvanceHE, enabling you to confidently support and evaluate colleagues applying for professional recognition. Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL): Demonstrable experience in the effective, strategic application of digital learning technologies to enhance curriculum delivery and assessment across diverse academic settings. Cross-Institutional Collaboration: A track record of working collaboratively across traditional academic schools and professional services to influence staff, motivate change, and embed inclusive practices. Large-Scale Workshop & Event Delivery: Extensive experience designing and facilitating high-impact workshops, training programmes, or large-scale institutional events (e.g., symposia or learning lunches) for diverse professional audiences. Agile Project Contribution: Experience contributing to or leading project-based activities with rapidly shifting priorities, tight deadlines, and a need to respond to team issues flexibly and proactively. About You The ideal candidate is an inspirational educator of educators. You possess a unique blend of high-level academic credibility and dynamic interpersonal warmth, allowing you to win trust and influence colleagues across all levels of the university. You don't just understand pedagogy, you are deeply committed to the scholarship of learning and teaching, with outcomes that inform real-world practice. You have a first degree alongside a higher degree or professional teaching/coaching qualification (with a Doctorate being highly desirable). Culturally agile and resilient, you thrive in fast-paced environments where you can use your initiative and creativity to solve complex problems. Most importantly, you are an advocate for equity in education; you natively understand how to design learning experiences that cater to a diverse, multicultural student and staff body, aligning perfectly with UEL’s vision for an inclusive, careers-focused future. Benefits Package Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE. We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes: 31.08% to 35.38% pension (7.4% to 11.7% from you, depending on your grade, 23.68% from us), 35 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements. We have a subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on: Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping. Equal Opportunities As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the "diversity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive. So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today! Further Details Job Description & Person Specification To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted. At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.

Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture (Aalto ARTS) is a global leader in higher education in design, fashion, games, media, architecture, film, art education and art. We also conduct world-class research in art education, design and design thinking, digital media and visual culture, urban planning and architecture. Our graduates are innovators in and beyond their fields, drawing from over a century of tradition, a humane and forward-looking approach, and the latest technologies. Our campus in Espoo, just west of Helsinki, makes working together within and across disciplines easier than ever before. The Department of Art and Media conducts research and artistic activities across a broad range of subjects and themes. These include art education, contemporary art, curating, game design, new media, photography, visual communication design and visual culture. The Department of Art and Media has been recognized internationally for high-quality artistic outputs, media productions and art pedagogical activities, scholarship, and research. The Department has approximately 800 students and over 100 staff members and provides education in Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral levels. The Department of Art and Media invites applications for the position of Associate or Full Professor in Art, Society and Technology The successful candidate will be appointed for an Associate or Full Professor position in the Aalto University tenure track system. The employment will begin in August 2027 or as agreed, and it is located in the Department of Art and Media. The position will strengthen the department's capacity to develop socially grounded frameworks for understanding how technological transformations (digital platforms, algorithmic systems, artificial intelligence) and complex societal and systemic changes are affecting creative work, cultural production, contemporary art and civic life. Generative AI, datafication, and platform-driven economic models are already reshaping the conditions under which artists, designers, and media practitioners work. Consequently, established assumptions about authorship, compensation, and the distribution of cultural value are shifting rapidly. This professorship will offer a systemic and critically informed perspective on these transformations, drawing on transdisciplinary studies on topics such as politics, economy, digital transformation, and their impact on art and society. The Professor in Art, Society and Technology has a cross-disciplinary, and integrative understanding of how art & media, technology and work, intersect and are informed by research on themes such as political, economic and digital infrastructures. This international and comparative outlook complements the department's existing strengths in new media, visual cultures, game studies, transdisciplinary art studies, art education and contemporary art by situating research within wider social contexts. Responsibilities and goals The professor is expected to carry out, lead and supervise research, to engage in educating students at all degree levels, and to contribute to curriculum development. Professors of the Aalto University also participate in university administration and service. A particular expectation for this professorship is to build networks with researchers and practitioners within Aalto University and internationally. At all levels of the tenure track system, the professor is expected to conduct high-quality research with societal impact as well as to teach at the doctoral, master’s and bachelor’s levels, to be an active member of the international research community, and to demonstrate academic leadership. Your experience The candidates for the Associate or Full Professor position are evaluated based on the criteria established by the School of Arts, Design and Architecture. For this professorship, a successful candidate is expected to have: A doctoral degree in a relevant field. Broad and advanced professional knowledge, including a strong track record and expertise in carrying out and leading research. Strong and consistent publication record. Substantial experience in crossdisciplinary and international networks in versatile collaborations with relevant partners.  Success in applying for significant external research and/or project funding. Excellent track record in teaching and supervision in higher education, including doctoral education. Pedagogical training is a merit. Experience in academic leadership roles or other relevant responsibilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. These criteria are meant to support the holistic evaluation of candidates who are evaluated on the overall combination and balance across the dimensions relevant to the field and the type of the professorship. Particular emphasis is given to their potential to complement the existing research expertise of the school. The position will require working at the Aalto University campus in Finland. What we offer  The professor will be part of an inspiring and supportive community of experienced professionals and highly motivated students. The professor will also have the opportunity to use the department’s extensive research and artistic networks both nationally and internationally. Aalto University also offers great artistic and technical infrastructure and workshops. The salary will be defined based on the candidate’s qualifications and level of the position and will follow the Aalto University salary system. In addition to the salary, Aalto University offers its employees occupational health care and excellent learning and development opportunities. Ready to apply? To apply, please submit your application materials through our recruitment system on August 31, 2026 at 23:59 (Eastern European time UTC +3) at the latest (see a link to the recruitment system at the end of this application announcement). The following application materials should be submitted in English and in PDF format (please note that the maximum size per document is 5 MB). Existing Aalto employees and visitors, please apply by using your existing Workday user account; for instructions see here. An application letter, including motivation for the position and statement describing the candidate’s vision for the professorship. This letter should describe how the candidate locates themselves within the intersections of art, technology and society, and what partnerships and forms of collaboration will enable them to actualize their vision (max. 3 pages). Curriculum vitae. Please use the template available at the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity (TENK) website. Teaching portfolio compiled according to Aalto guidelines. List of publications, in which the five most significant publications are highlighted and the candidate’s role in them is described. Please use the template available at the Research Council of Finland website. Research portfolio, including a self-reflection on the merits, long-term vision of the candidate´s own research (max. 10 pages), see instructions from the policies and procedures document, page 25. In the second stage of the recruitment process, the selected candidates will be invited to a site visit in early 2027. During the site visit, the candidates will be interviewed and asked to give a teaching demonstration for which instructions will be provided in advance. The shortlisted candidates may also be asked to deliver additional materials before the site visit. During the evaluation process, external reviewers will be asked to provide individual assessments of the shortlisted candidates. For more information For more information about the position, please contact the departmental-committee chair, Professor Paula Hohti (paula.hohti@aalto.fi). For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Partner Katja Korpinurmi (katja.korpinurmi@aalto.fi). About Finland Finland is an excellent place to live – it is a safe, politically stable, and well-organised Nordic society. Finland is consistently ranked high in terms of the quality of life: World Happiness Report 2026: Full Rankings & Key Findings. For more information about living in Finland, please visit the university website: Working in Finland | Aalto University Check out our virtual campus experience: Aalto University – virtual campus tour! More about Aalto University: Aalto.fi youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/ www.facebook.com/aaltouniversity instagram.com/aaltouniversity To view information about Workday Accessibility, please click here. Please see more of our Open Positions here.