Lecturer in Neuroscience Queen Mary University of London Blizard Institute
Non-Clinical Lecturer in Neuroscience x 2Department: Blizard Institute Overview:About the Role Applicants are invited for two Non Clinical Lecturer in Neuroscience posts within the Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London. The post-holder will be expected to make a unique contribution to the intellectual life of the Institute/Centre and the wider institution. The Lecturer will be expected to make significant contributions to student education, delivering high-quality teaching in the subject area of neuroscience, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The Lecturer will have a particular research focus and impact to the Centre; current present areas of excellence include neurotrauma, neuroimmunology, neurodegeneration and neurogastroenterology, but other research areas which could strengthen the Centre research profile will also be considered. About You Applicants will have a PhD in Neuroscience and / or relevant professional qualification and will have a demonstrable track-record of high-quality research in the field of neuroscience at a national and international level, including publications in impactful and renowned journals. They will have significant experience of developing research proposals, bidding for and securing external research funding, and effective award management skills. The post-holder will have clear and ambitious plans for future research and an enthusiasm for making constructive contributions to the vision and leadership of the Institute/Centre and Queen Mary University of London. About the Institute The Blizard Institute is the largest institute of Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry and aims to deliver excellence in all aspects of research, teaching and clinical service. The Institute is organised into five separate Centres, which though complementary and following the Institute strategic plan, also have Centre-specific objectives and requirements. Benefits We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus. The posts are based at the Whitechapel Campus in London. They are full-time on a fixed term contract for 3 years, with an expected start date as soon as possible. The starting salary will in the range of £42,433 - £44,807 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance. Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly. Informal enquiries should be addressed to Prof Adina Michael-Titus at a.t.michael-titus@qmul.ac.uk or Jyoti Salhan at j.salhan@qmul.ac.uk. To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below. The closing date for applications is 29 January 2021. Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter. The School of Medicine holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award. We are committed to the equality of opportunities and to advancing women’s careers. We have policies to support staff returning from long-term absence, for flexible arrangements for staff with parental responsibilities and for childcare support. As part of the School’s commitment to the Athena SWAN principles we strongly encourage applications from women. Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality Apply online
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