Lecturer/senior Lecturer in Immunology - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Newcastle University

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We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

What's in it for you? Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits.

We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Newcastle is an inclusive global University community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.


Salary:


Lecturer Grade F:
£37,474 to £42,155 per annum


Lecturer Grade G:
£43,414 to £51,805 per annum


Senior Lecturer:
£53,353 to £61,823 per annum


Closing Date: 08 January 2023

The Role


Newcastle University seeks a creative and innovative immunologist to join in the delivery of internationally competitive research and teaching in immunity and inflammation: a focus on translational and/or preclinical aspects of immunology research is encouraged.

As part of this role, you will be expected to contribute to the wider academic, scholarly, and professional requirements of the Institute and the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University.


You will become a senior member of the Immunity and Inflammation Theme and be based in the Translational and Clinical Research Institute which has a rich and diverse group of scientific and clinical investigators.

You will be provided with start-up funds, well-appointed laboratory space and access to core platforms and facilities such as flow cytometry (including spectral flow and mass cytometry), genomics, bio-imaging and on-site animal house within the Comparative Biology Centre.


The post-holder will contribute to the provision of teaching and assessment of undergraduate degrees in biomedical sciences and preclinical medicine, as well as taught postgraduate programmes.

They will supervise research project students leading to the award of BSc, MRes and PhD degrees.


The University has developed an Academic Job Summary Guidance document which summarises the range of activities that academic staff may be expected to perform.

Key Accountabilities
Contribute to the leadership of research in immunity and inflammation at Newcastle University and build a research team that will be internationally renowned in the field
Drive the development and delivery of cutting-edge research, with the potential to translate to advances in human health
Consistently publish high quality research in internationally respected, peer-reviewed journals
Disseminate research findings through national and international conferences and other avenues
Attract funding for research from a range of peer-reviewed external sources
Develop and sustain an independent research group that operates with a collaborative team-science ethic and in which all team members are recognised and rewarded for their contributions and are provided the opportunity for career advancement
Promote a research culture that encourages and celebrates a rich diversity in its workforce and that upholds the highest standards for its research integrity, data reproducibility and collaborative spirit
Where applicable, generate novel intellectual property and seek to advance that IP for the benefit of clinical research
Lead and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and assessment; supervise undergraduate projects and postgraduate research students, providing pastoral support and guidance when needed
Contribute to the strategic development and implementation of Immunity & Inflammation research in the Institutes, research Themes and Faculty
Promote the national and international profile of the Newcastle University as a centre that is recognised for its translational research on immunology
Undertake other tasks as may be required by the Dean of the Translational and Clinical Research Institute


LECTURER LEVEL APPOINTMENT
Person Specification - Essential

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
A strong background in immunology research, with a preferred focus on translational and/or preclinical approaches
Track record of success in bidding for and attracting research funding, appropriate for career stage
Excellent record of publications suitable for REF submission
Ability to carry out high quality research within agreed timelines
Experience of leading and/or contributing to the delivery of, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes in immunology or related areas
Knowledge of research ethics, good research practice and research governance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including presentations to academic/non-academic audiences, written outputs)
Evidence of ability, and willingness, to
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