Strathclyde Chancellor’s Fellow in Biomedical Engineering

Department: Biomedical Engineering

Who we are 

Great minds. Innovative solutions. 

We are the University of Strathclyde. Our vision is innovative and groundbreaking, placing us amongst the world’s leading international technological universities. We are vibrant, dynamic and passionate about solving the challenges facing society and industry through our cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary research, education and knowledge-exchange with global partners.  

We are seeking to appoint extraordinary early career academics who complement our strategic themes.  

Our department 

The newly refurbished department of Biomedical Engineering is one of the oldest homes of biomedical education and research in the world – with a leading track record of industrial impact and clinical translation that benefits society. We are committed to delivering an outstanding student experience and provide skills to create technical solutions for real-world clinical challenges. Our research spans the areas of medical devices and diagnostics, rehabilitation engineering, and cell, tissue and organ engineering. We are recruiting within all fields of biomedical engineering, with particular focus on biomechanics (practical or computational), artificial intelligence (AI) for medical applications, or digital health engineering (including wearables). 

The opportunity 

We would love to hear from you if you have a PhD and postdoctoral research experience; an emerging publication history in high quality academic journals; and research interests which align with this area of strategic priority – particularly if you already hold an external fellowship that can be transferred to us. 

The University of Strathclyde is a socially progressive institution that strives to ensure equality of opportunity and celebrates the diversity of its student and staff community. Strathclyde is people-oriented and collaborative, offering a supportive and flexible working culture with a deep commitment to our equality, diversity and inclusion charters, initiatives, groups and networks. 

We strongly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnicity, women, LGBT+, and disabled candidates and candidates from lower socio-economic groups and care-experienced backgrounds.  

You’ll be rewarded with: 

• Growth of your research portfolio  
• Reduced teaching load and limited administrative duties over the initial years of your Fellowship 
• Support through our academic career development framework to gain feedback on your performance, meet your training needs and enhance your effectiveness – allowing you to be ready for promotion within 5-years of your appointment. 
• Mentoring, to help you establish a balance of research, teaching, knowledge exchange and citizenship responsibilities while enhancing your leadership qualities to support your long-term career. 

* Your Fellowship will normally be at lecturer level (exceptionally, at senior lecturer (Grade 9) (£58,596 - £65,814) where you have a strong track record in research leadership) for 5 years, with the expectation that you’ll meet our promotion criteria within that period and be transferred to senior lecturer (or, where you’ve been appointed as a senior lecturer, Reader) level. 

Application Procedure  

To apply, click the s1jobs APPLY button to visit Strathclyde’s vacancies portal and provide: 

• A fully completed application form 
• A cover letter 
• A CV; and 
• A 5-year Strathclyde research plan which outlines your vision, aligned to our strategic plan and highlights any existing or future opportunities for collaborative initiatives. (maximum 4 pages). 

Further Information  

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Professor Stuart Reid, Head of Department - Biomedical Engineering (stuart.reid@ strath.ac.uk).   

For more information, or to contact a Strathclyde colleague who would love to talk to you about this opportunity, visit our Global Talent website.