The Opportunity The School of Life Sciences is seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology to lead our growing team of pharmacology researchers and contribute to the teaching on our pharmacology programmes. This is a permanent academic role.
The School of Life Sciences is rapidly expanding its research and teaching portfolio in the field of pharmacology. This role will support this expansion and build on our existing strengths in microbiology, bioengineering, biochemistry, neuroscience, medicinal chemistry, regenerative medicine and structural biology. Our pharmacology research and teaching benefits from collaborations with the Keele School of Medicine, School of Allied Health and Pharmacy, and the Harper & Keele Veterinary School.
We are looking for a researcher with a genuine love for knowledge discovery, capacity for innovation, and strong collaborative ethic. The successful candidate will be leading an internationally competitive research programme in the field of pharmacology. You will also be able to evidence excellence in teaching and learning in a higher education environment. You will be assessed on a range of achievements including publications, obtaining competitive funding, generating collaborations and partnerships, promoting the careers of junior scientists, professional awards, engagement and outreach activities.
The Benefits The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
- Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
- Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
- Excellent staff pension scheme
- Access to continued personal, professional and career development
- On site 'outstanding' nursery
- Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
- Cycle to Work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
How to Apply For further details regarding this vacancy, please click on either the MS W ord or PDF version of the attachments above .
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For informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Pip Beard ( p.m.beard@keele.ac.uk ) Applications to this address will not be accepted.
