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The School of Biosciences at the University of Westminster is going through an exciting period of development and as a result the following two posts are required to carry out research and contribute to teaching and knowledge transfer.
Senior lecturer in Sport & Exercise Sciences (ref 0604/cc) Lecturer/Senior lecturer in Sport & Exercise sciences (0605/cc) £24,714 to £36,714 p.a. inc of LWA
The newly formed Department of Human & Health Sciences seeks applications from candidates with a higher degree in exercise physiology or related area to contribute to the Department's existing research activities in nutrition and exercise physiology, to develop their own research, to conduct teaching primarily in exercise physiology, exercise testing and exercise prescription and to generate external income via consultancy activities. For appointment at the Senior Lecturer level, you will be expected to take responsibility for delivering existing consultancy activities in addition to developing new initiatives.
Informal enquiries concerning these positions may be made to Professor Simon Jarvis (Tel 020-7911-5889); S.M.Jarvis@westminster.ac.uk.
Background
The successful candidate will be situated within the Department of Human & Health Sciences in the School of Biosciences, led by the Head, Professor Simon Jarvis. Excluding the Head of School, there are currently 18 academic staff, situated in the Department of Biomedical Sciences (Chair: Professor Hardial Chowdrey) 15 in the Department of Molecular and Applied Biosciences (Chair: Dr Robert Scott) and 12 in the newly formed Department of Human & Health Sciences (Chair: Ms Jenny Mackenzie). This new Department has been formed to develop the School's existing and emerging strengths in the area of Sports and Exercise Science, Nutrition, Psychological Sciences, Physiology and Pharmacology. Courses are supported by 22 technical staff and 2 administrative staff. Subject reviews of courses offered by the School performed by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education have received scores of 21 out of a possible maximum score of 24. The Research Centre in Biosciences is one of ten centres that form part of the Research School in the University of Westminster. The Centre has 40 postgraduates undertaking research for MPhil or PhD degrees, working alongside postdoctoral assistants and academic staff.
The Department of Human & Health Sciences is a vibrant new department that offers undergraduate BSc (Hons) degrees in Sports and Exercise Science, Nutrition and Exercise Science, Human Nutrition, Medical Physiology, Physiology and Pharmacology and Psychological Sciences. Many of these degrees underwent initial validation in the last 3-5 years and student numbers have been progressively increasing in that time. Members of the Department participate in several multi-disciplinary research groups.
In addition to teaching and research, the Department of Human & Health Sciences is seeking to increase its interaction with community groups, industry and professional bodies. Currently, the Department provides sports science support services to Middlesex County Cricket Academy and other individual athletes in a range of different sports. The Department also provides exercise physiology workshops for school and college students and delivers short courses for the continuing professional development of various health professionals such as physiotherapists and fitness industry professionals.
To support teaching, research and consultancy in Sports and Exercise Science, a considerable investment in modern equipment has been made over the past few years and additional investment is scheduled with funding from SRIF2. The Department's human performance laboratories are equipped with several ergometers, modern gas analysis systems, benchtop and portable blood analysers, ECG and EMG equipment, contemporary anthropometric equipment, an unltrasound bone densitometer and a range of computerised equipment for measuring respiratory, neuromuscular and cognitive function. There is also a dedicated strength and conditioning facility with free weights, Olympic lifting platform, speed/agility ladders and hurdles plus plyometric training equipment. In addition, the Department has a range of field testing equipment such as a multi-gate photoelectric timing system, downloadable heart rate monitors and portable blood analysis equipment.
Research within the School of Biosciences takes place within one of seven research groupings and is a very active constituent of the Research School of the University of Westminster. Research within the Centre is currently funded by a wide variety of external sources including research councils, medical charities (including the Wellcome Trust), industry, the EU and government departments. A refurbishment programme and the purchase of new equipment under the SRIF scheme (£1 million) was completed in December 2002. This has allowed for investment in new research facilities, particularly in the area of molecular biology, analytical instrumentation, and fermentation and cell culture facilities. Moreover, further laboratory refurbishment and the purchase of new equipment is planned under SRIF2 (£1.5 million) to start in the summer of 2004 with a major injection of funds into the Human Performance and Stress Research Group. In the most recent HEFCE Research Assessment exercise (RAE 2001), ratings of 3a and 3b were obtained, a significant improvement on the previous rating. The School of Biosciences is committed to move to a grade 4/5 in any future RAE. Start-up funding for newly appointed staff is available subject to review of the research proposal by the School's Research Committee.
Members of staff belong to one or more of seven major research planning groups: Human Performance and Stress, Molecular and Cellular Biosciences, Tissue Engineering, Biomechanics and Biopolymers, Bioscience and Society, Fungal Biotechnology, Medical and Molecular Microbiology, and Plant Sciences. The majority of staff in the Department of Human & Health Sciences are involved in the Human Performance and Stress Research Group. Professor Frank Hucklebridge leads this group and current projects include investigations into the effects of sports drinks during intermittent exercise on metabolism, performance and cognitive function; carnosine as an ergogenic aid; the role of exercise and nutrition in the prevention and management of obesity and other metabolic disorders; and the neuroendocrine responses to stress.
As a large and prestigious organization the University of Westminster can offer many ancillary benefits including final salary pension scheme, interest-free season ticket loans, generous annual leave, a Day nursery for 2-5 year olds and discounted rates on two health care schemes. The University offers a large range of recreational facilities and there is a fully equipped fitness center with a discount rate to staff.
Candidates are encouraged to apply via our website at http://www.wmin.ac.uk/personnel/currentvacancies.htm, which includes full job description and an electronic application form.
Download our application form and submit via our email personnel@wmin.ac.uk or alternatively fax on our confidential fax number 020 7911 5142
OR For an application form please call 020 7911 5150 personnel@wmin.ac.uk
Closing date for applications: 29 May 2003.
It is hoped to hold interviews in during the first week of June (provisional date June 5). Please indicate your availability to attend an interview. Short-listed candidates will be invited to present a 30 minute seminar on a topic related to their research; this will be in addition to a formal interview.
We reserve the right to take up references prior to the interview. If you do not wish an approach to be made to your referees without your prior knowledge, please indicate this clearly on your application.
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