Senior Lecturer or Lecturer in Biochemistry, Belfast
Client: Queen's University Belfast
Location: Belfast, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 13cba13ff6b5
Job Views: 90
Posted: 22.01.2025
Expiry Date: 08.03.2025
Job Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Lecturer/Lecturer (Research & Education) to join the School of Biological Sciences at Queen’s University Belfast, to lead and undertake world-class research in the area of Biochemistry.
The School of Biological Sciences together with the Institute of Global Food Security (IGFS) provides a vibrant and integrated research and enterprise environment, conducting globally competitive and sustainable research that addresses major challenges and develops solutions to many of the global challenges that we face today.
The successful candidate will be expected to establish and lead independent, competitively-funded research programmes in their field of expertise and contribute to teaching a variety of aspects of the curriculum. They will support the School and Institute in providing high-quality student support in line with our teaching and learning strategy, fully utilising digital innovative platforms.
At Queen's University, our core values, Excellence, Connectivity, Ambition, Respect and Integrity, shape our culture and reflect the behaviours that are valued at the University. The School holds Athena SWAN Gold status, which recognises significant and sustained achievement in gender equality across higher education and research.
We welcome applications from individuals with a diverse academic background that can demonstrate high quality outputs, enthusiasm and a commitment to excellence and innovation. The decision to appoint will be determined at interview and will be based on merit. In your cover letter please ensure that you indicate which role you are applying for.
About the person:
* Honours degree or equivalent in Biochemistry or an area relevant to the job purpose.
* PhD or equivalent in an area relevant to the job purpose.
* Completion of a PGCHET (or equivalent) or HEA membership.
* Research experience and profile which complements the research priorities of the School and the Institute for Global Food Security.
* Record of high-quality publications at an international level of excellence in internationally recognised journals.
* Record of successfully obtaining significant research funding or other resources as Principal Investigator.
* Evidence of developing research methodologies, models, approaches and techniques.
To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.
Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.
What we offer:
Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options and work-life balance initiatives.
Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks and have established staff networks which help us progress equality.
Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.
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