Job Profiles

Here we take an in-depth look at three senior academic roles in pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy, the qualifications and experience you need and the opportunities for career progression.

Applications to pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy degrees have seen an increase in recent years, with higher education being at the forefront of the discovery of new drugs and treatments which meet the complex health challenges of the 21st century.

If you’re looking to use your PhD in pharmacology, toxicology or pharmacy as a route into an academic research career, there are a wide range of multi-disciplinary opportunities available.

Academic career opportunities in nursing have become more diverse in recent years, as the profession looks to expand its teaching and research activities and capacity. If you are an experienced nursing professional who has moved into a teaching and research career, you may be looking at what opportunities are available…>

If you are a qualified nurse and want to use your expertise to train the next generation of nurses, then a lecturing role might be your next career move.

Research nurses play a vital role in the advancement of new drugs, treatment and patient care. Building the capacity of the nurse research workforce is a priority for the health and medical sector, and there are a wide range of research opportunities for qualified nurses.

Lecturing and teaching jobs in medicine and dentistry encompasses a vast range of academic specialisms, from sports medicine jobs to lecturing in prosthodontics.

Universities are in fierce competition to attract visionary researchers to their research jobs and contribute to the latest breakthroughs…

Senior-level academic jobs in medicine and dentistry allow highly-skilled clinicians, researchers and scientists to contribute to the research and teaching strategy of a university.