Lecturer in Health Sciences

Are you interested in developing health research in a new medical school? Do you have novel and fundable research question addressing important gaps in knowledge? Have you research experience involving the UK healthcare services and/or the Health Research Authority? Do you have experience of applying for external research funding and managing clinical research projects? If so, we would welcome your application.

We are seeking an inspirational researcher, educator and role model to contribute to research and teaching across the School’s medical programme and contribute to the research output of the Kent and Medway Medical School by generating and publishing international-quality original research.

As Lecturer in Health Sciences you can expect to be involved in:

Deliver and contribute high-quality health related research through successful funding applications, publications, research networking and wider public dissemination and engagement of research activitiesDeliver and contribute to the design of high-quality undergraduate level learning and teaching activitiesCollaborate with colleagues in the School taking on appropriate management and administrative responsibilities; contributing by participating in meetings, working groups, committees and other activities

What will you bring to the role?

A primary degree or equivalent in a subject relevant to health or medical researchDemonstrate a developing or established international research presence in the field of health-related researchDemonstrate the capacity to develop new research questions building on the strengths of the current research at KMMS and the partner universities.An understanding/experience of the healthcare services in the UK and the research governance requirementsPossess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in disciplinary area to work within a new BM BS teaching programme

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributionsCorporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number KMMS-258-25-R.

Closing Date: 10 Aug 2025

Section: Academic

Salary: £38,205 to £42,978 per annum