Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Analysis

This is an opportunity to join a dedicated group of academics in the Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, which runs a varied programme of research-led, accredited courses, complementing most aspects of the pharmaceutical industry, from drug discovery through to market authorisation.  Your role will be to develop and deliver industrially focused education in pharmaceutical science, Chemistry and closely related areas. You will plan, deliver, and assess a range of modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level in the above and related areas, using a variety of approaches. This will include classroom and practical work in our modern, well-equipped laboratories. It is expected that you will establish an independent programme of research and/or enterprise activity, using the latest instrumentation (e.g. Avance NEO NMRs), supported by numerous faculty and University-led competitive funding schemes, for emerging researchers, including PhD studentships. You will play an active role in the work of the department outside the classroom - for example outreach, open days and personal tutoring.

Our vision is for Kingston University to be sought after by students and staff as a place to further their ambitions and to have impact on our communities. Our students and staff will be sought after for their skills, knowledge, and ability to innovate. We will enable our students to develop the future skills and personal attributes to prosper in their careers and focus our research, knowledge exchange, and professional practice where it can have impact and drive innovation. Through our Town House Strategy, Kingston University will meet these challenges by delivering a progressive new model of education and will champion search impact and influence through our newly formed Knowledge Exchange and Research Institutes. We will partner with businesses and other external bodies to support innovation and generate and disseminate knowledge. Collaboration and innovation will underpin everything we do.

The Person

You will use your subject expertise in medicinal, organic, and analytical chemistry for the applications of drug design, development, and delivery.  You will be imparting practical scientific knowledge, and real-world skills to students making them sought after in their future careers.

The successful applicant will, therefore, have academic and preferably industrial experience in drug design, synthesis, and analysis.  In addition to your undergraduate degree, you will hold a doctorate in a relevant Chemistry-related discipline. You will also be a flexible team worker, responsive to needs of the department. On a personal level, your core motivation will be to deliver exceptional teaching, research, and support to our students.

By the end of the probation period, you must have achieved the relevant level of UKPSF recognition (if this has not already been obtained). For those new to teaching, this will be through our accredited Introduction to Learning and Teaching and for those experienced in teaching, through our Kingston Academic Practice Standards Framework.

The Faculty

You will be based within the Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences which sits within the School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy & Chemistry within the wider faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education.

Employability, practical skills, and life skills – these are the three core areas of focus in the School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry at Kingston University. We live in a world where there is so much information out there about vital subjects such as cancer biology, pharmacy, pharmaceutics, sport, and nutrition, but it is the real-world application of these areas of study that really makes our school stand out. Join us and you will become part of a team of more than 100 academics, working across functions to provide a rich and diverse educational experience. You will be part of a group that instils the importance of critical thinking, leadership skills and the personal touch for our ambitious students.

We have invested heavily in the development of new facilities, with our laboratories providing access to ultra-modern equipment and teaching facilities in areas such as biochemistry, biotechnology, cell and molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, nutrition, pharmacology, sport science (including biomechanics and an environmental testing chamber), chemical synthesis and analysis, pharmaceutics, specialist labs for pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical science and chemistry, a forensic scene-of-crime house and a pharmacy dispensing simulation suite.

As a School we are passionate about Inclusion and proud to hold a School Athena SWAN silver award. We also have colleagues within the wider School who are actively involved in equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives across the university.

Further information

This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £44,154 per annum.

Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 31 January 2025.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Baljit Thatti, Head of Department of Chemical & Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. 

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