Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.
The Faculty of Health and Social Sciences is a vibrant and innovative environment containing five academic departments: Medical Science and Public Health, Nursing Science, Midwifery and Health Sciences, Rehabilitation and Sport Science and Social Sciences and Social Work. The Institute of Medical Imaging and Visualisation (IMIV) sits within the Department of Medical Science & Public Health. We are investing in several exciting new positions to further align our teaching and research portfolio toward BU’s 2025 strategic investment in the Medical Sciences. We are working together with the NHS and Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group to realise the joint benefit of a new MRI Scanner and other related imaging equipments including ultrasound scanners which are based in Bournemouth University for education and research.
Applications are invited for appointment as Lecturer (Academic) in Medical Imaging on a 0.8 FTE basis. We will support those wishing to do regular or ad hoc NHS shifts to maintain their clinical practice (up to a further 0.2 FTE), with our partner Trust, University Hospitals Dorset, or other local NHS providers. As a Lecturer (Academic) in Medical imaging at the IMIV you will be involved in the research and educational output of the institute, especially the IMIV’s recently launched MSc Medical Imaging with Management programme. Candidates with an understanding and experience of cross-sectional imaging including CT and/or MRI Radiographers, medical imaging scientists or other closely allied disciplines (e.g., within engineering, physical sciences) would be particularly welcome. You will be expected to contribute to education delivery where appropriate across the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, student project supervision, and administration of the Institute including supporting the scanning and other operational activities of the Bournemouth University’s Imaging Centre. You will have the opportunity to develop your own research interests and lead or contribute to grant writing, study design and protocol development.
Candidates with an understanding and experience of cross-sectional imaging including CT and/or MRI would be particularly welcome. Post-graduate research qualifications, or an intention to undertake a higher research degree is desirable, and we will look to support those wishing to pursue this. You will be clinical or research active and committed to a culture of academic excellence and continuous improvement.
You will be qualified to Doctorate level or be able to demonstrate the ability to create and disseminate knowledge at an equivalent level and the capability to convert this knowledge into a doctorate in a maximum of 3-5 years from the date of appointment. You will be research active and committed to a culture of academic excellence and continuous improvement.
For further information and discussion or the opportunity for an informal visit, please contact:
Dr Jamie Franklin: jfranklin@bournemouth.ac.uk