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National University of Ireland Galway
Lecturer (Below the Bar) in Physiology
Applications are invited for a Lectureship Below the Bar in Physiology. The appointment will be for 10 years, in the first instance. The successful
candidate will have research experience in vascular physiology, although well qualified
candidates with expertise in other areas of physiology will be
considered.
NUI Galway is a dynamic, growing university that is rapidly increasing its
research capability through investment in the development of innovative,
collaborative research programmes involving departments and centres within
and outside the University. A new Human Biology building to house the
Discipline of Physiology, along with the Disciplines of Anatomy and
Pharmacology & Therapeutics is currently under development. Education at
NUI Galway is also undergoing significant reform with a new emphasis on
interdisciplinary integrated courses. The Discipline of Physiology plays a key
role in supporting the development of research and teaching at NUI Galway
within the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences, Science, and
Engineering and Informatics. It offers two postgraduate course in Sports and
Exercise.
The Physiology Discipline is undergoing an expansion in its academic staff
following the appointment of a new Chair of Physiology. As part of this
expansion, a lectureship has been created for a dynamic, enthusiastic
individual with research expertise in some aspect of vascular biology, in which
she/he should already have a profile. The successful candidate will be
expected to establish her/his own research group, to attract external research
funding and to supervise postgraduate students.
The successful applicant will lecture students in a number of modules, in
particular cardiovascular and muscle physiology, although other areas will be
considered. In addition to lecturing responsibilities, the lecturer will contribute
to administration, carry out research in vascular physiology, deliver and coordinate
modules, prepare teaching materials and support, and supervise
undergraduate and postgraduate students.
The successful applicant will have:
o A minimum of Ph.D. qualification.
o A track record of research in vascular physiology, with demonstrated
peer review publications in the area
o Success with attracting external funding would be an advantage
o Previous experience of working with and educating undergraduate
students in physiology would also be adventageous
o Previous experience with postgraduate student supervision
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
For informal discussion regarding the post, please contact:
Professor AM Wheatley, Email: antony.wheatley@nuigalway.ie
Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 2nd September 2010.
Salary: €40,256 - €56,782 p.a.
For further information and to make an application please visit
www.publicjobs.ie
National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunities employer.
