Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Cancer Genomics

Job title:

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Cancer Genomics

Company:

University of Manchester

Job description

We seek a HCPC registered clinical scientist for a 0.2 FTE secondment position as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Cancer Genomics. The applicant must ensure that they have discussed this secondment opportunity with their line manager prior to submitting an application.The post holder will contribute to the delivery of the MSc Clinical Science Genomic Sciences programme, which forms the academic component of the NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP) in Genomics. They will be expected to act as unit lead for the 20 credit ‘Cancer’ module which forms part of the NSHCS curriculum for Genomics trainees, therefore expertise in this area of practice is essential. Please see NSHCS curriculum below for full details.Module: S-G-S4 – Scientist Training Programme | Curriculum Library | NSHCSThe role will involve design and delivery of the ‘Cancer’ unit including preparing and giving lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops as well as undertaking any associated administrative duties. As unit lead the post holder will also invite expert speakers from within academia and the NHS to contribute to teaching, and will develop and mark assessments to accurately measure students’ performance. Providing advice and guidance to students to support academic and personal progress is also expected. The post holder will be fully supported by the Programme Director and existing team of experienced clinical scientists and academics who currently deliver the programme. Training will be provided as required dependant on the candidate’s level of experience.
The applicant should hold a minimum of an MSc (or equivalent) in genomics or a related discipline and should be Health and Care Professionals council (HCPC) registered. The applicant should possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge including up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge in their subject area. Evidence of a range of delivery techniques used to enthuse and engage students is desired, but not essential. As is, experience of contribution to administrative tasks associated with teaching and learning support (e.g. course development, assessment exercises, examinations, recruitment and management of resources).It is envisaged that the post holder will work remotely for the majority of the academic year with travel to Manchester only required for one week per year when students are on campus. All travel and accommodation expenses will be fully funded by the University of Manchester.The School is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit:Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out moreHybrid working arrangements may be considered.Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to .Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:Professor Raymond O’Keefe (Head of Division – Evolution, Infection and Genomics)rokeefe@manchester.ac.ukorDr. Emma Jenkinson (Programme Director – MSc Clinical Science (Genomic Sciences))Email: emma.jenkinson@manchester.ac.ukGeneral enquiries:Email:Technical support:This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

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Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 06:46:45 GMT

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