Associate Professor in Pharmaceutical Science

About the role

The University of Leicester is seeking an Associate Professor in Pharmaceutical Science (Teaching and Research focused) to join the School of Healthcare and contribute to the delivery of its innovative MPharm programme.

In this role, you will develop and lead internationally recognised research within your field, while embedding high-quality pharmaceutical science teaching that underpins clinical practice across the curriculum. Working closely with the Programme Lead, you will help shape and deliver an integrated degree focused on producing patient-centred pharmacists equipped with robust scientific knowledge and evidence-based decision-making skills.

You will contribute to a vibrant academic environment, collaborating with colleagues across the Colleges of Life Sciences and Science and Engineering to enhance interdisciplinary research and teaching.

You will play a central role in both research leadership and education, delivering research-led teaching, supervising postgraduate researchers, and fostering strong partnerships with healthcare providers and industry. The role also includes active engagement in public, professional and academic communities, contributing to the University’s strategic themes of Research Inspired Education and Our Citizens.

You will be expected to support a range of academic and student-facing activities, including admissions, mentoring, and outreach, while upholding the University's commitment to respectful engagement and the open exchange of ideas.

• Hold an MPharm degree (minimum 2:1) and a PhD in a pharmaceutical science-related discipline.
• Strong record of internationally recognised research outputs and success in securing external funding.
• Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level, with evidence of excellent student outcomes and commitment to innovative, inclusive education.
• Fellowship of the HEA (or willingness to obtain one) and proven ability to supervise postgraduate researchers.
• Leadership in research networks and academic collaborations at national and/or international level.
• Experiential and collaborative academic with strong interpersonal and organisational skills, able to lead and inspire colleagues and students in a multidisciplinary environment.

For informal enquiries, please contact David Wright on

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Full Time, permanent