Reader/senior Lecturer in Parasitology - Belfast, United Kingdom - Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

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Job details:

Job reference
24/111759

Date posted
25/03/2024

Application closing date
15/04/2024

Salary

Reader:
£66,212 - £72,335 per annum

Senior Lecturer:
£58,850 - £68,194 per annum

Job category/type
Academic

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Reader/Senior Lecturer in Parasitology:

Job description

The School of Biological Sciences together with The Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS) at Queen's University Belfast, is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional academic at either the Reader or Senior Lecturer level working at the
Big Data / Parasitology interface. Specifically, the appointee would be expected to demonstrate excellent productivity in the modelling and or bioinformatics areas as they pertain to parasitology.

This could include, but is not limited to:

systems biology/informatics approaches to enhance understanding of parasite biology, evolution or parasite-host interplay; or modelling approaches to inform human and/or animal parasite infections in a one health context.- The School of Biological Sciences together with (IGFS) provides a vibrant and integrated research and enterprise environment.

We are internationally recognised for our high-quality research and are number 1 in the UK for research excellence in the UK REF 2021 (UoA 6).- The School holds Athena SWAN Gold status, which recognises significant and sustained achievement in gender equality across higher education and research and its ongoing dedication to representation, progress and success for all.

Presentations to the School and IGFS may form part of the recruitment process.- Honours degree or equivalent in Parasitology 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 in the field of Parasitology, which complements the research priorities of the School and the Institute for Global Food Security.
Record of highquality publications at an international level of excellence in internationally recognised journals.
Record of successfully obtaining significant research funding including the RCUK and other resources to underpin research, as appropriate to the discipline, through competitive national or international peerreviewed processes as Principal Investigator.
Evidence of developing research methodologies, models, approaches and techniques.
At Queen's our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.

We offer an excellent employment package that includes:

Great terms & conditions
Pension schemes
Flexible working by enabling you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager through a blend of remote and office working
Familyfriendly initiatives
Career development opportunities
Support for health & mental wellbeing
Generous holiday entitlement of 8 weeks a year (made up of 23 days annual leave, 10 closure days and 9 bank holidays)
Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Race) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

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