Lecturer (Teaching)

About us

UCL Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology was established on 1st August 2013 and is formally comprised of two research departments: The MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL (MRC CTU) and the Comprehensive Clinical Trials Unit at UCL (CCTU), which are UKCRC registered trials units. The Institute is a centre of excellence for the conduct of all phases of clinical trials, meta-analysis, and epidemiological studies, across a range of diseases. Key areas of focus for the Institute are continuing to deliver innovations in trial methodology to improve outcomes for patients and training and developing the next generation of trialists. The ICTM education team look after the institute’s taught and research programmes.

This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 40% on site.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic person to undertake the role for 12 months to cover a period of maternity leave.

About the role

As the successful candidate you will be a key member of the Institute’s Education Team, with significant responsibility for the education programme. You will work with colleagues to manage the programme and also to develop and expand it as opportunities arise. You will be committed to updating your knowledge of education and training methods and of clinical trials. You will provide support and mentorship for students enrolled on the Institute’s education programmes. In carrying out the above duties, you will be expected to adhere to UCL policies including Financial Regulations. Any new appointee would also have the responsibility to carry out their duties in a resource efficient way and actively support UCL’s Sustainability Strategy, policies and objectives within the remit of their role.

About you

As the successful candidate you will have sound experience of teaching or training in fields related to clinical trials or life sciences preferably within Higher Education and/or a research-intensive environment. You will be experienced in the development and delivery of original innovative educational material including digital education, the use of virtual learning environments and using multi-media tools.

You will be enthusiastic about education and training, while able to work collaboratively and flexibly within, and across, teams within ICTM and the wider faculty.

You will have a postgraduate qualification in a discipline relevant to clinical trials/methodology, for example life sciences or statistics, or a postgraduate qualification in another discipline. A postgraduate certificate in education and /or accreditation in teaching would be an advantage.

Further information about the Institute is available via the MRC CTU at UCL website: https://www.ctu.mrc.ac.uk/

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, to arrange an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Angela Meade (a.mead@ucl.ac.uk).

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.