Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science

ARU is a global university focused on innovative and inclusive education. ARU Peterborough, opened in September 2022, offers a BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science programme that has grown steadily and is seeking professional accreditation and expansion.

The Senior Lecturer will lead curriculum development, contribute to accreditation processes, and expand the biomedical sciences portfolio. The role includes initiating and developing research activity within the team, supporting a research‑informed academic culture.

• Provide academic leadership in curriculum design and teaching delivery.
• Contribute to the accreditation of the BSc (Hons) programme.
• Play a central role in expanding undergraduate and postgraduate offerings.
• Initiate and develop research activity within the biomedical science team.
• Support the growth of a vibrant research‑informed academic culture.

• Doctorate in biomedical science or a closely related field.
• Established research background in clinical pathology, clinical immunology, pharmacology or translational medicine.
• Strong record of teaching excellence in biomedical science.

Competitive salary (£46,049 – £56,535 p.a.), generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme, and a competitive relocation package.

• We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
• ARU is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of staff and students.
• Applicants applying from outside the UK:
  At this time, ARU is unable to sponsor Worker Route visas.
• Applicants already in the UK: ARU is unable to offer Worker Route visas if salary does not meet the minimum sponsorship threshold for Grade 6 and above.
• All applicants will be subject to right‑to‑work checks in line with UKVI policy and institutional policy.

Informal enquiries can be made to Esther Norton, Assistant Principal, at

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications have been received.