Job Description

Ref Number

B04-06953

Professional Expertise

Teaching, Teaching Support and Examination Support

Department

UCL BEAMS (B04)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

54,931-64,644

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

On site

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

21-Jan-2026

About us

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The Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering is one of the largest Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering departments in the UK. The Department is proud to host internationally leading research groups covering a broad range of activities and spread over several sites. Our staff and students have a diverse range of interests and expertise, covering many areas of physics, engineering, medicine, physiology, computer science, and mathematics. Our focus is on excellent academic research in identifying new technologies and methods for diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases using medical imaging, physiological monitoring, and the development of implanted devices. We also offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in these fields.

About the role

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Applications are invited for a fixed-term Lecturer (Teaching) position to strengthen the teaching provision for our department's undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Duties involve multiple aspects of the delivery and organisation of the department's various programmes, including classroom teaching, assessment setting and marking, running laboratory sessions, supervision of practical work and research projects, personal and academic tutoring, and monitoring student progress, achievement and attendance. These activities will predominantly revolve around Python programming, Artificial Intelligence, image or video analysis and processing, and/or computer vision - each geared towards (bio)medical applications. You will also contribute to the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculums, and assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work.


This is a fixed-term role with a duration of 36 months. We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research, Teaching and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.

About you

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The successful applicant will have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Biomedical Engineering or a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) subject, with experience of applying this knowledge to biomedical engineering contexts.


The applicant will have experience of teaching using problem-based learning and laboratory-based learning, and experience of teaching undergraduate and/or postgraduate students. They will be able to demonstrate knowledge and practical experience of using a broad range of subjects, including Python programming, AI, image or video analysis and processing, and/or computer vision. In addition, they have knowledge of how these techniques are deployed in (bio)medical applications. Expertise in and experience with MATLAB would be desirable.



The applicant will have excellent organisation and time management skills, adaptability, and the ability to learn new topics quickly. They will have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail. They are keen to work collaboratively and as part of a team.



Your application should include a

CV and a Cover Letter

: In the Cover Letter please evidence how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the .



A job description and person specification can be accessed when you click on apply along with information on UCL's benefits. If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or you have any queries about the role or the application process, details are available when you click on "Apply".

What we offer

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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/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.


The advert will close on 9 Jan 2026 at 23:59 GMT, however we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended. Interview Date(s) are expected to be in period: 21 and 23 Jan 2026, times TBC The successful applicant should be available to immediately. 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 at medphys.hr@ucl.ac.uk.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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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.


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


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