Lecturer (Research & Teaching)

The College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences is seeking to appoint a Lecturer for a maternity cover in the School of Molecular Biosciences, the successful candidate will teach and carry out research in mathematical modelling and experimental plant molecular biology.

You will be required to lead and sustain research of international standard and contribute to an excellent student experience by delivering and organising agreed teaching, assessment, and administration in our undergraduate teaching programmes (Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Cell Biology) and the Food Security MSc programme.

The School of Molecular Biosciences is an internationally leading multi-disciplinary centre with seminal contributions to pioneering discovery research in molecular life sciences. Our research outputs were ranked 4th in the UK with 95% of them considered world-leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework. Our undergraduate teaching programmes in Molecular Biosciences (Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Cell Biology) were ranked as No1 in the UK (Guardian University Subject Guide 2023).

We welcome applications from candidates who hold a Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework (SCQF) level 12 (PhD) or equivalent in Plant Sciences, Mathematical Modelling in Biology or related discipline.

This post is full time and to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months or until the substantive postholder returns.

Visit our website for further information on The University of Glasgow’s School of Molecular Biosciences. https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/molecularbiosciences/

Informal Enquiries should be directed to Professor Chris Finlay, Chris.Finlay@glasgow.ac.uk and/or Dr Rea Laila Antoniou Kourounioti ReaLaila.AntoniouKourounioti@glasgow.ac.uk. 

Apply online via the above ‘Apply’ button.

Closing Date: 11 November 2024 

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/  

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

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