Job Description

About us
is dedicated to excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, with a strong reputation for innovation in teaching and curriculum development. Our work is grounded in scientific and educational research that shapes future healthcare practice.
Part of the UCL Faculty of Medical Sciences, UCL Medical School is one of six Divisions and Institutes within the Faculty. UCL has been educating doctors and scientists in since 1834.UCL is 9th in the world for Medicine and No.1 in London (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025). We are top in the UK for research power in Life and Medical Sciences (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
Our prestigious MBBS programme is known for producing graduates who go on to become influential clinicians, educators, and researchers across the globe.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic leadership in the design, development, and delivery of UCL's MBBS programme, with a particular focus on shaping the future UCL Doctor as a clinician fluent in research-informed practice.
As a key member of the Medical School leadership team, the postholder will lead and support research into pedagogical practices within the MBBS programme, generating evidence to enhance teaching and learning across the curriculum. They will take a central role in curriculum-focused educational research and oversee student research activities, including guidance on ethics applications.
The postholder will coordinate the UCLMS research portfolio related to MBBS-facing educational scholarship in preparation for the REF 2029 submission and will be encouraged to pursue external research funding. The role also includes contributing to a range of leadership activities across the Medical School to strengthen its research and educational impact.
Appointment details:

• The post is grade 9, the annual salary for which ranges from 68,284 - 76,244 per annum (including London Allowance). The pro rata salary at 0.8FTE ranges from 54,627.2 to 60,995.2 per annum (including London Allowance)
• This position is offered on a part-time basis (0.8 FTE), equivalent to 29.2 hours per week.
• The appointment is available from February 2026 and is permanent.
• This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 40% on site.

About you
You will be an experienced academic with a strong background in medical education and pedagogical research, holding a higher academic degree (MD, MS, PhD, or equivalent) and ideally a postgraduate qualification in education such as FHEA. You will have experience in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, a proven record of high-quality research and publication, and a commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary working. Skilled in leadership, organisation, and communication, you will be able to manage diverse priorities, support colleagues, and contribute to a positive academic culture. Above all, you will uphold the highest ethical and professional standards in research and education.
Application process:

• The advert will close on 04/01/2026 at 23:59 GMT, however we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended.
• Interviews are scheduled for 02/02/2026
• A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
• Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet each essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
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Contact details:

• If you have any queries about the role, please contact Faye Gishen at
• If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact the UCLMS Staffing team at

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

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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.
Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here:
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