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Lira University

Established in 2009 as a constituent college of Gulu University, Lira University gained full university status in 2015 through an Act of Parliament. Located in Lira, a city in northern Uganda, it is approximately 110 kilometres southwest of Gulu and 124 kilometres northwest of Soroti. 
Lira University is divided into six faculties, offering a range of degree programs. It has a teaching hospital serving as a training centre for medical students and providing comprehensive healthcare services to the public. The university's library has transformed into a modern academic library, enhancing its teaching and research capabilities.

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This is your opportunity to be a key contributor to providing a high quality, exceptional and transformative educational experience for new teachers, and to be part of our continued development.

Informal enquiries may be made in confidence to: Dr Elizabeth Parr, Head of Primary Programmes E.F.Parr@ljmu.ac.uk

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

At LJMU, we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society. The School of Education is currently under-represented with regards to staff from Black, Asian, and other global majority backgrounds.

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcome eligible applicants from all background and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief.  All our appointments are made on merit.  

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.


About LJMU

At Liverpool John Moores University, our students thrive because of the people who teach, guide, and inspire them, we truly make a difference. Every year, our commitment to exceptional education attracts talented students from across the UK and the world. This growth is fuelled by inspirational academics, professionals who bring vision, passion, and expertise to their disciplines.

Driven by our continued growth in student numbers and our commitment to delivering outstanding learning, teaching, and research opportunities for our students, we are expanding our academic community. As part of this growth, we are creating a number of key academic positions that will play an integral role in shaping our university’s next chapter.

About the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences

The School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences is at the forefront of higher education in Pharmacy, Biomedical Science, Forensic Science, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science, and related areas. As a result of this expertise, the school has excellent working relationships with law enforcement agencies, pharmaceutical providers, the NHS, and industry.

From investigating human diseases, including diagnostic and treatment strategies; new methods of drug delivery; to working with police forces to provide new forensic analytical methods and techniques; the school has a wide range of expertise and areas of interest.

What we’re looking for

Are you passionate about forensic science and eager to inspire the next generation of experts? We’re looking for a highly professional, enthusiastic and committed individual to join our academic team, bringing a strong focus on Forensic Bioscience.

You’ll ideally hold a postgraduate qualification in Forensic Bioscience or a related scientific discipline, or be able to demonstrate equivalent expertise through research and knowledge creation along with experience in teaching (or delivery of professional training) and research within Forensic Bioscience. We also welcome applications from experienced and suitably qualified forensic practitioners with a desire to apply their knowledge and training in an academic environment.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivery and administration of our Foundation, BSc Forensic Science, and MSc Forensic Bioscience programmes, as well as contributing to other relevant undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Your expertise will complement and enhance our existing teaching and research activities within the school.

Beyond teaching, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research and academic citizenship, making full use of our world-class facilities in the Life Science Building and James Parsons Building. This is your chance to influence the future of forensic science education while advancing your own academic career.

What we offer

This is a key moment to join a welcoming, ambitious, and research-informed university community that places students at the heart of everything we do. We value and invest in our staff, offering meaningful opportunities for professional development, scholarship support, and clear internal promotion routes.  

As well as outstanding development support, we also offer:


	A low contractual 35-hour week
	Generous annual leave entitlement and Christmas period closure with the option to purchase additional annual leave
	Excellent pension scheme
	Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
	Family friendly policies
	Car and travel loan schemes


We are also investing in our staff and students by creating a busy and thriving campus, the hubs of which are our friendly and inclusive Student Life, Redmonds, Tithebarn and Byrom Street buildings.  Our staff are visible and present for our students and this all adds to the fantastic student experience of living and studying in such a vibrant city. We see our staff as very much part of this community and value their contribution to the success of LJMU, Liverpool and the wider northwest region.

If you’re inspired by the idea of joining a growing university and bringing your expertise to a community where you can truly make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you.

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Jason W Birkett, Subject Leader in Biomolecular and Forensic Sciences, Tel: 0151 231 2041 email: J.W.Birkett@ljmu.ac.uk or Professor Satya Sarker, Director of School, Tel: 0151 231 2096; e-mail: S.Sarker@ljmu.ac.uk. For other enquiries, you may contact academiccampaign@ljmu.ac.uk. 

The School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena Swan Gender Equality Charter for promoting the career of Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) in higher education. We encourage applications from all individuals who meet the advert criteria but would particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointments will be made on merit. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.


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