Are you a medical geneticist with a passion for teaching?

About the role

The Faculty of Biomedical Sciences is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Medical Genetics. You will contribute to teaching across a range of programmes, and your enthusiasm for your subject will extend to providing excellent teaching and mentoring at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate levels, informed by excellent scholarship and your own research experience. You will benefit from a positive and collegial work environment that values ​​and promotes excellence in all academic activities. The School promotes collaborative research and supports the development of real-world impact.

You will lead the teaching of genetics and genomics for our biomedical sciences programmes. You will contribute to teaching through lectures, practical applications, tutorials and workshops. You will provide pastoral care to the teacher group and contribute to academic administration as required. You will also have a strong research background and be equipped to contribute to faculty research activities and develop your own research proposals.

For more information about the College of Biomedical Sciences, please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools

Due to the nature of the role, we are unfortunately unable to accommodate working from home.

This is a full time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate may be required to hold ATAS certification before undertaking this research.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role, please contact:

Gail Reese, via email at gail.rees@plymouth.ac.uk

What we are looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has a strong interest in teaching and can contribute to our research deliverables.

• Qualifications/Education: You will have a degree and PhD in a related field
• Experience: You will have recent teaching and research experience
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are required

For more information about the position and person specifications, please refer to the job description.

about us

The University of Plymouth received a TEF (Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework) Gold Award, and the School of Health received a Silver Athena Swan Award.

The Faculty of Health has received four Athena Swan Silver Awards, which recognize our commitment to supporting gender equality in higher education.

Application process

Please apply online, explaining how you meet the essential criteria set out in the Knowledge, Qualifications, Training and Experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

After the vacancy closing date, you will be notified of the outcome of your application in due course.

Expected interview date: The week beginning Monday, December 1, 2025

Closing date: 12 midnight, Monday 10 November 2025

Our offer

Staff recruited into the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS Pensions Scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

When you join us you will get:

• Generous annual leave: 35 days annual leave plus Bank holidays and closing days
• Generous retirement scheme
• Cycle to work and electric car diagram
• Employee assistance program
• Development opportunities
• Promote family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

View a summary of our comprehensive benefits here.

A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply.