Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences (Teaching and Scholarship - Maternity Cover)
School of Biosciences
A position is available for a fixed-term maternity cover position as Lecturer in Biomedical Science on the Teaching and Scholarship career pathway to join our dedicated team of academic staff in the School of Biosciences.
The post holder will undertake a full teaching load, including the development, delivery and evaluation of modules/programmes in biosciences within the undergraduate and postgraduate provision within the school, supervise students and carry out administrative duties which may include student recruitment.
The successful candidate will have a PhD in a subject area or relevant industrial experience within the biomedical sciences area, teaching experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level within the biomedical sciences area and specialist knowledge within the academic subject area biomedical diseases, encompassing one or more of the following: (i) cardiovascular, (ii) respiratory, (iii) other relevant human diseases, and (iv) physiological or genetic aspects of biomedical diseases.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week), and fixed term until 16th April 2027, to cover a period of maternity leave.
Salary: £41,064 – £46,049 per annum (Grade 6). Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.
We can offer you the chance to work in a vibrant organisation, with
great benefits and opportunities for progression. We are a proud Living Wage supporter.
Please contact Professor Eshwar Mahenthiralingam
[email protected] to set up an informal, confidential discussion about the role.
Date advert posted: Friday, 3 July 2026
Closing date: Friday, 17 July 2026
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English