Lecturer in Biochemistry

Applications are invited for the full-time, permanent post of Lecturer in Biochemistry, School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, at the University of Galway.

Biochemistry is a key subject area/unit in the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences.  The School has a strong international reputation for excellence in both teaching and research, and innovation in research-led teaching.

Major research themes in biochemistry include the areas of apoptosis (www.apoptosis.ie), biomolecular and biomedical sciences, chromosome biology (www.chromosome.ie), genetics and genomics, glycobiology, protein biochemistry and biotechnology, structural biology, as well as science education (for further information, please see https://www.universityofgalway.ie/science-engineering/schoolofbiologicalandchemicalsciences/research/).  The research area of the applicant will have to align clearly to one of the four research sections of the school

• - Sustainable world;
• - Infectious disease;
• - Molecular biosciences
• - Cellular and molecular medicines

The school has close links with the principal research institutes of the University, including the newly founded Institute for Health Discovery and Innovation (IHDI), as well as world-leading Science Foundation Ireland Research Centres such as CURAM and Insight.

The lecturer will be located within the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, which hosts programmes and pathways in Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Biopharmaceutical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Genetics/Genomics, Medicinal Chemistry, MedTech, Microbiology, and Plant and Agri bioscience.

Located in the West of Ireland, Galway is a highly stimulating environment and a global hub for medical device companies. Furthermore, Ireland is host to a large and vibrant biopharmaceutical industry. Graduate recruitment to industry is strong and collaborative industry-academia research is encouraged.

For informal enquiries, please contact Prof. Olivier Thomas Head of School.

Email olivier.thomas@universityofgalway.ie and +353 (0)91 493563

Additional information on the School is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/science-engineering/schoolofbiologicalandchemicalsciences/

Salary: €62,376 to €99,508p.a (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011)

This appointment will be made on the Lecturer scale in line with current Government pay policy and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University’s Remuneration policy. QA321-Updated-PP-Remuneration.pdf (universityofgalway.ie)

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 6^th January 2024.  It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Please note as part of application process you are asked to Submit of a statement setting out the contribution they can make to the advancement of the University’s research in the areas of biochemistry, and/or molecular/cellular biology.

Garda vetting may apply.

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation.

Further details are available at www.dbei.ie

For more information and Application Form please see website:

http://www.universityofgalway.ie/about-us/jobs/

Applications should be submitted online.

Please see further information on how to apply here: E-Recruit - University of Galway and Guidelines for On-line Applications (universityofgalway.ie)

Please note that appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon University approval, together with the terms of the Employment Control Framework for the higher education sector.

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.

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