AsL in Pharmacology

Transforming lives through excellent education

London Metropolitan University is a striving and ambitious institution committed to transforming the lives of its students through excellent education.

We are committed to making education available to people from all walks of life, creating and advancing social justice, social mobility and access to opportunity and professions. Our graduates benefit personally, but also contribute to society, culture, public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around the world.

We are looking for exceptional practitioners and researchers who are committed to realising the University’s mission and vision articulated in its 2019/20 – 2024/25 strategy.

ABOUT THE POST

The School of Human Sciences at London Metropolitan University, seeks to appoint a associate lecturer in Neuropharmacology who is both enthusiastic and student-focussed to contribute to the delivery of Neuropharmacology teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This post provides an exciting opportunity for an individual to help shape: the curriculum and its delivery face-to-face on both our undergraduate and postgraduate courses; and help support the development of research in the areas of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science within the School.

You should have experience of teaching in an HE environment together with previous achievements in research and/or consultancy activities.

The School of Human Sciences offers a stimulating teaching and research environment with diverse research activity, including synthesis of novel molecular drug candidates and different approaches to the development of drug delivery systems, metals in health (sensory f-block coordination complexes, systemic iron homeostasis), nanotechnology (electrospinning, nanotoxicology, novel lipid formulations), isolation and characterisation of novel therapeutic phytochemicals. Our students particularly value the enthusiasm of our staff and the inspiration that comes with a research-led curriculum. You will have a strategic role in meeting and supporting the aspirations of students in a very competitive higher education arena.

Informal enquiries regarding this post can be directed to the Head of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr Daniel Sykes at d.sykes@londonmet.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 21 October 2026

Interviews due to be held on: TBC

• Please complete the online application in full, making sure you address the person specification criteria in your statement as this will enable us to make an informed shortlisting decision.
• All applicants are additionally asked to submit an equality and diversity statement of up to one page, articulating how you will contribute to making our University more inclusive and what they have previously done to advance equality.
• If you wish to attach any additional documents such as a CV you may do so (please follow the instructions). Please note that we do not accept a CV on its own as a job application.

If you have a query, or experience any difficulties with the application process, please contact us by email at: recruitment@londonmet.ac.uk quoting the job reference number.

Please note that successful candidates will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and to complete a health assessment before they start work. Offers of employment are also conditional on receipt of satisfactory references and proof of qualifications held.

At London Met we are building an institution aware of its purpose to drive not only individual social mobility but also broader community actualisation. We recognise that our diverse community is our greatest strength, and as such we strongly encourage applications from anyone who feels they are currently underrepresented within UK higher education. Read more about our diverse community and our commitments to inclusion and equality at: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/equality-and-diversity/

For more details about the benefits of working at London Met, please visit our Information for Applicants page.