Lecturer (Teaching) / Lab Coordinator at UCL Bio-Integrated Design (Bio-ID)

ABOUT US

The Bartlett is unrivalled in its breadth and depth of disciplines, programmes and departments. It is made up of 9 departments, which are constructed of 13 schools, Institutes, Centres and Units, providing teaching and research in a wide range of subject areas to over 4,000 students each year from across the world. The Bartlett is ranked #1 in the world for Architecture and the Built Environment and remains #1 in the UK for the eleventh year in a row, in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2025.

The Bartlett School of Architecture is a world-leading place to study, teach and research architecture. The School is a key part of UCL, a top-world-ranking university, where architecture has been taught for over 175 years. With over 400 permanent staff, across four London sites, the school enjoys a rich reputation for cultivating innovative ideas in architecture. For further information about the School, please visit www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/architecture

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Bartlett School of Architecture is seeking a Lecturer (Teaching) in Lab Bio-ID to support the delivery of teaching and research within the Bio-ID Laboratory at UCL Here East. You will deliver scientific skills teaching, practical sessions, tutorials and workshops, while supporting interdisciplinary student projects and research. You will also develop teaching materials, provide feedback and assessment, oversee laboratory health and safety, and manage the day-to-day operation of the lab, including equipment maintenance, procurement and inventory management.

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract (1.0 FTE) for a period of 12 months to provide maternity cover.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies/2021/jun/conditions-service-academic-staff for more information.

ABOUT YOU

You will have a relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience in biology, microbiology, biotechnology, biochemical engineering or a related discipline, alongside substantial hands-on wet lab experience. You will have strong knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques, experience in experimental planning and biological research methods, and the ability to deliver practical teaching and supervise students and researchers. You will also have the skills to manage laboratory health and safety, assess and authorise risk assessments, and oversee lab operations, including equipment maintenance and procurement. Strong organisational, technical and record-keeping skills, as well as a collaborative approach and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, are essential.

Application Process

• The advert will close on Monday 2nd November at 23:59 GMT, however we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended. As a minimum we will keep all adverts open for 2 weeks.

Interview Date(s) are scheduled for: TBC

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

Contact Details

• If you have any queries about the role, please contact brenda.parker@ucl.ac.uk.
• 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 HR Team at bartlett.arch.hr@ucl.ac.uk.

The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working to find out more.

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.

Our Faculty 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: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/