Professor Epithelial Stem Biology & Cancer

Professor Epithelial Stem Biology & Cancer

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Job details
Posted 12 December 2025
Salary Professorial range and subject to negotiation.

Location:

Glasgow
Job Type: Research and Teaching
Reference: 189213
Expiry: 07 January 2026 at 23:45

To take a senior leadership role by conducting internationally leading research, with specific interests in cancers of epithelial origin, the role of epithelial stem cells in tissue homeostasis, and development of cutting‑edge in vitro/in vivo animal and human‑derived models of disease. To deliver research‑led education and demonstrate excellence in teaching that supports the strategic objectives and priorities of the School/College in line with the University’s ambitions and makes a substantial contribution to enhancing teaching and research within the School/College.

To undertake substantial responsibilities associated with managing external stakeholder relationships that enhance the University’s reputation, advance knowledge exchange, public understanding and outreach and strengthen links with professional bodies.

• Provide leadership across the School and College in relation to research and publications to enhance the quality of the School’s international research profile, including conducting personal research of the highest quality and maintaining a consistent high‑level output of publications and presentations of world‑class quality.
• Sustain internationally leading high‑quality research activity, seeking and securing funding for a portfolio of research projects through grant applications to external funding bodies, e.g. Research Councils, and mentoring early career staff to support their development in securing funding.
• Take a leading role across the School and College in relation to strategic learning and teaching initiatives through embedding a research‑led, evidence‑based ethos in teaching and learning; leading on teaching collaborations and teaching innovations; and influencing teaching and assessment practices and policy across the School/College.
• Undertake academic management and leadership roles and responsibilities across the School and College in a manner that enhances the staff and student experience, ensures programmes are internationally benchmarked and of international standing, and values and supports a culture of enhancement.
• Demonstrate leadership in supervising research projects undertaken by research staff, postgraduate and undergraduate students and ensure the effective development of the staff and students. Actively engage with potential research students of high calibre intending to undertake postgraduate and doctoral research, building effective working relationships, and supervising to completion.
• Make a substantial contribution to University Committees/Working Groups to ensure the advancement of learning and teaching policies and practice that align with local and international challenges in Higher Education, evolving student needs and other related changes in the University’s strategic context.
• Build effective internal and external collaborations to support the development and mentoring of academic staff and their learning, and to enhance research and teaching within the School and College.
• Represent the School/College/University on key external bodies and at significant external events nationally and internationally to promote excellence in research and teaching, and the development of professional practice.
• Ensure a substantial track record of, and demonstrate leadership in, knowledge creation and transfer, ensuring impact on external bodies and contributions to public understanding and contributing fully to key strategic initiatives that underpin School, College and University strategies for external engagement.
• Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan “World Changers Together”.

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