Lecturer / Assistant Professor
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN (UCD)
- Location
- Dublin
- Salary
- £48589.82 - £76394.80 per annum
- Closing date
- 2 Apr 2020
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- Academic Discipline
- Biological Sciences, Life sciences
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Lecturers / Assistant Professors
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Applications are invited for a permanent post of a Lecturer / Assistant Professor in Animal Developmental Biology within UCD School of Biology & Environmental Biology
University College Dublin is seeking to appoint a Lecturer / Assistant Professor in Animal Developmental Biology, to the School of Biology & Environmental Science. We are looking for a candidate with research interests in the area of developmental biology of animals with a particular interest in ecological and evolutionary processes who will contribute to the 'Evolutionary Biology and Genetics' research theme of the School.
The candidate is expected to lead an original and innovative scientific research programme as well as contribute to the teaching of zoology, genetics and comparative biology. The candidate should complement and engage with current academic staff and research programmes within the School and wider UCD community.
Candidates should have a PhD in an appropriate discipline and will be expected to provide teaching of various aspects of biology primarily in the Zoology undergraduate degree programmes. The candidate will also contribute to graduate programmes delivered by the School. Applications should include a 5-year relevant research plan detailing possible funding opportunities (both Irish and international), and a teaching portfolio.
95 Lecturer/Asst Professor Above the Bar Salary Scale: €53,773 - €84,544 per annum
Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines.
Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on 2nd April 2020
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.
UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.
Note: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow link below:
http://www.ucd.ie/hr/t4cms/Academic Contract.pdf
Company
UCD is Ireland's most globally engaged university with over 37,000 students drawn from 152 countries, including over 4,500 students based at locations outside of Ireland.
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- Telephone
- +(353)17167777
- Location
-
BELFIELD
DUBLIN 4
Ireland
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